C.J. McCollum Out Against Sacramento

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (coach's decision) won't play during Monday night's exhibition clash against the Kings. With the team playing three preseason games throughout the week, head coach Chauncey Billups will hold him out. Damian Lillard isn't going to suit up either, so fantasy managers should look for Anfernee Simons, Ben McLemore, Dennis […]

Damian Lillard Won't Play On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (coach's decision) won't suit up for the upcoming preseason matchup against the visiting Sacramento Kings. CJ McCollum will join him, although neither man is hurt or fatigued. Portland has three exhibitions on the schedule throughout the week, so the veteran is expected back in the lineup on Wednesday against […]

Langston Galloway Waived By The Warriors

The Warriors waived guard Langston Galloway on Saturday. The journeyman appeared in three preseason outings for Golden State, logging just 3.3 points throughout nearly nine minutes per game. After averaging just over 10 points throughout the 2019-20 campaign during his final year in Detroit, Langston's production dropped significantly in Phoenix last season. Although it's foreseeable […]

Gorgui Dieng Dealing With A Sprained Hand

Atlanta Hawks center Gorgui Dieng (hand) exited Saturday's preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran suffered a sprained right hand and didn't return. Normally, Dieng's ailments over the years haven't impacted fantasy managers much. Yet, with Clint Capela (Achilles) and Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) expected to miss time during the regular season, the veteran was […]

Malik Monk Dealing With A Groin Strain

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (groin) won't play during Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Suns. Monk is currently dealing with a right groin strain, and although it's unknown when he will be ready to return, it's possible he won't play again until the regular season begins on October 19. This is an unfortunate development […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Out Against Phoenix On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) won't play during Sunday's exhibition against the reigning Western Conference Champions, the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old is currently dealing with a right thumb sprain, and while it doesn't appear to be anything serious, the team is playing it safe by keeping him out. Horton-Tucker signed a three-year, $32 […]

Derrick Rose Suffers Ankle Injury On Saturday

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (ankle) did not return to Saturday's preseason clash against the Wizards. The former MVP began experiencing pain in his left ankle and was observed speaking with trainers during the fourth quarter. He subsequently went back to the locker room and wasn't seen again for the contest's duration. Before the […]

Kyler Murray - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Murray has a favorable matchup against the 49ers, a team that has struggled against opposing quarterbacks this season (ninth-most FPPG allowed to QB's, 18th in pass DVOA). He may be the best signal-caller that the San Francisco defense has seen all year, and our friends in Vegas have him throwing around 275 yards and nearly […]

Joe Mixon To Play "In Some Capacity" In Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will play during Sunday's matchup against the Packers. The former Oklahoma Sooner tweaked his ankle during the Thursday Night Football win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, so his status against Green Bay had been in question ever since. However, it's possible he doesn't see a full workload, with NFL […]

Saquon Barkley - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Barkley is still working his way back from a season-ending knee injury from the 2020 campaign. While he hasn't missed a game, he isn't the same player who was once considered a top-three option in fantasy drafts. Fortunately, he appears to be trending in the right direction and continues to ramp up his activities. The […]

Maxx Williams Questionable For Week 5

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (shoulder) is questionable ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the 49ers. Williams didn't practice on Wednesday, but he did see limited work on Thursday and Friday as he continues to deal with a shoulder issue. Still, while his presence is encouraging, he remains in danger of missing Sunday's […]

Rondale Moore - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore started the year with a bang, compiling 11 catches for 168 yards and a touchdown throughout the first two weeks of the 2021 campaign. However, since then, things have gone downhill, and he's had only five grabs for 29 yards throughout his previous two games. Still, the rookie has […]

Christian Kirk - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk had only one catch for five yards during the Week 4 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. However, entering Week 5, the 24-year-old will look to put that disastrous performance behind him against the 49ers. Still, despite his inefficient showing against L.A., Kirk remains second on the team in […]

A.J. Green - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green continues to exceed his fantasy value. After it was believed that Green's best days were behind him, his production during his first year in the desert suggests otherwise. The 33-year-old currently leads the Cards in receiving yards, and he has also been targeted by Kyler Murray six times in […]

DeAndre Hopkins - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins scored three touchdowns during the first two weeks of the 2021 campaign. However, the 29-year-old has struggled since then, combining by pulling in just seven of his 15 targets while recording only 88 yards against the Jaguars and Rams in Weeks 3 and 4. Nonetheless, Hopkins is too good […]

Kyler Murray - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is arguably the favorite to be named this season's MVP award winner. Although the 24-year-old is always a threat in all areas of the game, he may be tasked with serving as the unofficial running back in Week 5, mainly if Chase Edmonds (shoulder) and the red-hot James Conner (personal) […]

Tyler Conklin - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin continues to do his best to fill in for Irv Smith Jr. (knee), who remains out with a torn meniscus. The 26-year-old entered Week 4 against Cleveland fresh off a seven-catch, 70-yard performance against the Seahawks, where he also scored a touchdown. However, Conklin cooled off against the Browns […]

Alexander Mattison - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison's fantasy outlook remains contingent on the status of Dalvin Cook (ankle) heading into Week 5. Cook remains a game-time call against the Lions. However, if he doesn't play, Mattison will automatically be an attractive fantasy target in nearly every format, including DFS contests. While filling in the Cook in […]

Adam Thielen - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen failed to score a touchdown during the Week 4 loss to the Browns, snapping a three-game streak with at least one trip to the end zone. However, the veteran has a fantastic chance to get back on track against the Lions on Sunday. While the 31-year-old is at the […]

Justin Jefferson - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson looks to keep his fantastic season going during the Week 5 matchup against Detroit. The 22-year-old wideout has been red-hot during the 2021 campaign, accruing at least nine targets in three of his four appearances on the year. The sophomore will also enter Sunday's contest riding a three-game touchdown […]

Kirk Cousins Draws Favorable Matchup In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has all the makings to finish as a top option at the position in Week 5. Cousins has flown under the radar this season, for the most part, doing so despite stringing together some potent fantasy performances. The 33-year-old is currently in the midst of one of the best campaigns […]

Danny Amendola Will Suit Up On Sunday

Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (hamstring) will be active for the Week 5 matchup against New England. The veteran sustained a thigh injury in Week 2 and hasn't seen the field since. However, after returning to practice during the week, albeit limitedly, he is healthy enough to go against the Patriots. Still, it's apparent […]

Dillon Brooks Out Against Visiting Bucks

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (thigh) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the defending champs. Brooks is dealing with thigh soreness, so the team will take the cautious approach and hold him out. He should be ready to go to begin the 2021 campaign. However, at least against the Bucks, Desmond Bane will […]

Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton Won't Play Against Grizzlies

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (knee) and forward Khris Middleton (hamstring) won't play during the preseason outing against Memphis. Both men are expected to be ready in time to begin the regular season. However, in the meantime, they will join Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (hamstring) as those who are out against the Grizzlies. […]

Rui Hachimura Has Yet To Report For Camp

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (personal) won't play during Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Houston Rockets. In fact, Hachimura hasn't reported to camp either as he continues to remain away from the team due to undisclosed personal issues. The 23-year-old averaged 13.8 points and 5.5 boards throughout his first two years in the league but […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Out On Tuesday Evening

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) won't appear during the exhibition matchup against the Grizzlies. The Freak didn't travel to Memphis with the rest of the team as he continues to deal with lingering left knee soreness caused by a hyperextension sustained during the playoffs. With a shortened preseason, it's unlikely that the former MVP […]

Ja Morant Starting In Tuesday's Preseason Outing

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will start during Tuesday's matchup against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks. To round out the rest of the group, De'Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Steven Adams, who will be making his unofficial debut with the team, will join him. Despite the likelihood that they will all face a […]

Darius Garland, Collin Sexton Starting On Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland will start during the preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls. In addition, Isaac Okoro, Jarrett Allen, and the debuting Evan Mobley, who was selected third overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, will join them. Still, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff plans to give minutes to all available players […]

Nikola Jokic Out For Monday's Exhibition

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (personal) won't suit up for Monday's preseason matchup against the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers. Joker remains away for personal reasons. However, he is expected to return to the team soon to begin practicing. In addition, Will Barton (ankle) is questionable, although he appears to be trending more toward out. In […]

Tobias Harris To Miss Preseason Opener

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) won't be available for the preseason showdown in Toronto against the Raptors. The veteran is dealing with right knee soreness, although at the moment, it isn't anything that will force him to miss the start of the regular season. Philly will also be without Joel Embiid (rest) and Ben […]