Hornets Extend Qualifying Offer To Miles Bridges

The Hornets extended a qualifying offer to forward Miles Bridges on Wednesday, allowing the team to match any bids from other clubs. The 2018 No. 12 overall pick has appeared in 291 games since entering the league, averaging 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. However, he didn't play last season after being arrested for […]

Nikola Vucevic, Bulls Nearing Contract Extension

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, center Nikola Vucevic and the Bulls are nearing a three-year, $60 million contract extension. Many were under the impression Chicago would hit the reset button this offseason. However, it appears the team is looking to remain competitive by bringing back the two-time All-Star. Vucevic appeared in all 82 […]

Harrison Barnes, Kings Restart Contract Discussions

According to ESPN's James Ham, the Kings and forward Harrison Barnes have reportedly restarted discussions surrounding a new contract. Barnes played and started in all 82 regular season games in 2022, averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while shooting 37.4% from deep. There were reports Barnes was on his out of Sacramento. However, […]

Mychal Givens Suffers Setback

Baltimore Orioles reliever Mychal Givens (shoulder) experienced soreness in his right shoulder during his rehab assignment. However, manager Brandon Hyde stated that there is a "low level of concern." The 33-year-old has appeared in only six games this season, amassing a miserable 11.25 ERA. He already spent time on the injured list with a knee […]

Luke Jackson Lands On 15-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants reliever Luke Jackson (back) landed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. After facing only one batter, the right-hander was removed from Saturday's meeting with the Diamondbacks because of lower back tightness. Jackson, who signed a two-year, $11.5 million this offseason, has appeared in just nine games this season. However, he's been […]

Giants Activate Ross Stripling

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling (back) was activated from the injured list on Sunday. The 33-year-old had been out since mid-May because of lower-back tightness and has been working his way back since. He struggled before going down, amassing a 7.24 ERA in just over 32 innings of work, so his fantasy stock isn't […]

Alexander Mattison Ready For Enhanced Role

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is embracing his role as the team's new No. 1 option out of the backfield. "I've been a lot more prepared in the way of understanding where I'm going to be at in the playbook," Mattison said during an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio. "I'm definitely comfortable as a […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Expected To Be Involved More Than Ever

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. missed his entire inaugural campaign with a foot injury. Fortunately, he bounced back and was productive in 2022, his first active year in the league, rushing for 1,125 yards and five touchdowns off 220 carries. However, with a season under Etienne's belt, head coach Doug Pederson expects more […]

Nestor Cortes May Toss From A Mound Soon

According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, left-hander Nestor Cortes "is about a week away" from throwing from a mound. The 28-year-old has been battling shoulder inflammation, an injury that landed him on the injured list nearly a month ago. Cortes, who is 5-2 with a 5.16 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 2023, has some hurdles […]

Byron Buxton "Feeling A Little Bit Better"

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) left Saturday's meeting with the Tigers because of spasms. Skipper Rocco Baldelli provided an update after the game, stating that Buxton has dealt with the injury for most of the year and has worn a wrap. Fortunately, the veteran is already "feeling a little bit better," although fantasy managers […]

Matt Moore Won't Be Activated On Monday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Matt Moore (oblique) threw again on Saturday. Unfortunately, he wasn't satisfied with how things went, meaning he won't be activated on Monday. The 34-year-old had played well before going down with a Grade 2 oblique strain at the end of May, amassing a 3-1 record with a 1.44 ERA, 21 […]

Mavs Looking To Sign Bruce Brown?

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavs may be in the market to sign forward Bruce Brown. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 11.5 points with the Nuggets last season and was instrumental in helping the team capture an NBA title. But he declined his $6.8 million player option, so he'll be free to sign […]

Pistons To Make A Push For Cameron Johnson?

According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Pistons may make a strong push to sign forward Cameron Johnson. The 27-year-old is coming off an eventful season. He underwent knee surgery in November and missed a few months. He was also traded to Brooklyn ahead of the deadline (along with Mikal Bridges) in the deal that […]

Bulls Had Trade Talks About DeMar DeRozan

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bulls had trade talks with several teams surrounding forward DeMar DeRozan. However, nothing materialized. The 33-year-old, who is set to hit free agency next summer, averaged 24.5 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.6 rebounds in 74 games last season. With Lonzo Ball (knee) expected to miss all […]

Derrick Rose Will Become A Free Agent

The Knicks will not pick up the $15.6 million team option on guard Derrick Rose. He'll now be free to explore new opportunities, and at least a handful of teams will likely express interest. Rose has averaged 17.7 points and 5.3 assists in 699 regular season games. He also has several accomplishments on his resume […]

Josh Hart, Knicks Agree To Extend Option Deadline

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks and guard Josh Hart have mutually agreed to extend the deadline on a decision surrounding his $12.9 million player option. The 28-year-old now has until Thursday to decide if he'll enter free agency. New York acquired Hart at the trade deadline. He was instrumental in the team's late-season […]

Pistons Waive R.J. Hampton

The Pistons waived guard R.J. Hampton on Saturday. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll become an unrestricted free agent, allowing him to sign with any team. The 22-year-old was taken with the No. 24 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has already played for three teams (Denver, Orlando, Detroit). Unfortunately, he's averaged only 7.1 points […]

Tobias Harris Drawing Interest From Several Teams

According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers have received calls on forward Tobias Harris. The 30-year-old is seemingly past his prime. However, he still averaged 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and shot 38.9% from deep last season. Even better, Harris is on an expiring contract, making him more attractive to teams like Utah, […]

Dalvin Cook Expresses Interest In Joining Dolphins

Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook, during an interview on Sirius XM NFL Radio, stated that he would be "a perfect fit" for the Dolphins. "It's an exciting situation to go into," Cook commented. "As a running back, you look for a certain scheme, and I know the scheme I'm good in, and that's outside zone, […]

Prosecutor Dismisses Assault Charge On Davante Adams

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is no longer facing a misdemeanor assault charge. The wideout was charged after he was seen on national television shoving a cameraman during a Monday Night Football meeting with the Chiefs in October 2022. But a prosecutor dismissed the charge on June 5, with the case now considered […]

Ben Lively Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral) was already slated to miss Sunday's start against the Atlanta Braves. However, the team announced on Saturday that the 31-year-old is going on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 21, because of a right pectoral muscle strain. Lively has gone 4-4 in seven starts this season, amassing a […]

Will Brennan Out Again On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Saturday's meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 25-year-old injured his shoulder while making a catch during Wednesday's contest versus the Oakland Athletics and has been on the shelf since. Fortunately, Brennan indicated he would be back by Sunday, at the latest, for the […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws In The Bullpen Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session on Saturday. He threw 25 pitches, with 20 of them being fastballs. It's a positive update on the 30-year-old right-hander, who's been on the 60-day injured list since April because of a subscapular strain. Woodruff is expected to throw more in the next few […]

Jeff McNeil Not Starting On Saturday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (wrist) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. He's dealing with a sore left wrist after injuring it during the series opener on Friday, and it's still unknown if he'll be available off the bench. The 31-year-old is batting .264, a sharp decline from last […]

Brandon Hughes Out For Rest Of The Season

Chicago Cubs reliever Brandon Hughes (knee) will miss the rest of the 2023 season. The 27-year-old was thought to have been making progress after landing on the injured list because of knee inflammation. However, he'll undergo a distal femoral osteotomy to realign his left knee in hopes of addressing the source of reoccurring swelling. The […]

Codi Heuer Done For The Year

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Codi Heuer (elbow) will miss the remainder of the year. The 26-year-old, who had been working his way back from Tommy John surgery in March 2022, underwent another procedure on Friday to repair an elbow fracture. Heuer last played in 2021 and has a career 10-4 record with a 3.56 ERA, […]

Hawks, Jazz Have Talks Involving John Collins

According to Yahoo's Jake Fischer, the Hawks and Jazz had trade discussions surrounding forward John Collins. However, a deal didn't happen. Atlanta is looking to free up some cash this offseason. The team also reportedly made it known anyone outside of Trae Young is available. But Collins has been rumored to be on the move […]

Tyler Herro On The Trade Block?

According to Yahoo's Jake Fischer, the Heat may explore the idea of trading guard Tyler Herro. This isn't the first time his name has been mentioned in trade rumors. But the Warriors' deal to send Jordan Poole and his similar contract to the Wizards is renewing the potential of moving Herro. The 23-year-old averaged 20.1 […]

Philly "Determined" To Keep James Harden

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers are "determined" to keep guard James Harden on the roster. Wojnarowski added that a return to the Rockets and the possibility of a sign-and-trade deal to a team without cap space remain in the equation. The 10-time All-Star averaged 21.0 points and 10.7 assists in 58 games in […]

Domantas Sabonis May Be Nearing An Extension

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis may soon receive a contract extension offer. The club hopes to open up as much money heading into free agency, which began when Richaun Holmes was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Sabonis, who averaged 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists last season, remains in the team's long-term plans. His […]