RJ Barrett Thrilled To Be In Toronto

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett is thrilled to play for his hometown club. "It's just a literal dream come true," said Barrett during an interview. "When I found out I was coming home, I didn't know how to act. I was pinching myself and telling my people, 'We're really here.'" The 24-year-old spent his entire […]

Cole Kmet - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in multi-tight end leagues. Bench everywhere else. POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 (12+ team, multi-tight end formats). ANALYSIS: The Bears will begin the season with a showdown with the Tennessee Titans. Things are different for Chicago than they were at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, with Justin Fields no longer the team’s signal-caller. […]

Nikola Vucevic Not Concerned About Trade Chatter

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic remains on the roster despite months of trade rumors. The veteran was recently asked about the trade chatter during an interview. However, it doesn't appear he's concerned about being moved. "In most cases, those are really just speculations," said Vucevic. "I honestly don't pay much attention to it because I […]

Trae Young's "Value" Not As High

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young's value isn't as high as the team would like. Young averaged 25.7 points and 10.8 assists last season. He also shot 37.3% from behind the arc. However, he was limited to only 54 games due to injury. There were rumblings Young was on the trade […]

Timberwolves Want Rudy Gobert "For A Long Time"

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (finger) is coming off a season where he won another Defensive Player of the Year award. He also was a member of France during the 2024 Summer Olympics, helping the team capture a silver medal. However, Gobert was limited near the end of the Olympics due to a finger injury. […]

When Should I Draft Travis Kelce? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Travis Kelce has been an elite tight end for years. His resume includes multiple Pro Bowl appearances and four All-Pro selections. He’s also a three-time Super Bowl champion. Unfortunately, Kelce is coming off a down year. After posting seven straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons, he ended the 2023-24 campaign with only 984 receiving yards. He also […]

When Should I Draft Ja'Marr Chase? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

After catching 81 passes for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns during his inaugural campaign, Ja'Marr Chase took a step back in 2022-23. In all fairness, he was limited to only 12 games due to injury, so fantasy managers were expecting a bounce-back 2023-24 season. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen (in some ways), with the former LSU […]

Derrick Henry "Excited" For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is looking forward to the Week 1 Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. "I'm excited," said Henry while speaking to the media on Sunday. "It's gonna be fun, so I'm looking forward to it." The 30-year-old has spent his entire career with the Titans, running for 9,502 […]

CeeDee Lamb Looking "Jacked"

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb recently agreed to a lucrative contract extension with the team. He hadn't been practicing during the stand-off. However, it appears Lamb is still in better shape than ever, with head coach Mike McCarthy stating that the wideout looks "jacked," referring to a noticeable increase in muscle mass from the […]

Brandon Aiyuk "Wanted To Play In Games"

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk recently agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension, which included $76 million guaranteed. Although ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that was the same deal that "had been on the table," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler stated Aiyuk's decision to sign was based on wanting to get on the field. "Aiyuk […]

Ricky Pearsall Released From The Hospital

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (chest) was released from the hospital on Sunday. The rookie wideout was the victim of a robbery attempt on Saturday, resulting in a gunshot wound to the chest. Fortunately, the bullet missed his vital organs. Pearsall, the No. 31 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, likely has […]

MarShawn Lloyd Back At Practice

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) returned to practice on Sunday. The 23-year-old had been battling a hamstring injury, although he avoided entering the 2024-25 campaign on the injured reserve list. Josh Jacobs is the No. 1 running back on the depth chart. But with backup AJ Dillon (neck) out for the year, […]

Grayson Allen Committed To Staying Healthy

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen is committed to staying healthy this season. While the former Duke Blue Devil logged 75 games during the regular season, he was limited in the playoffs due to injury. As a result, he hopes the time spent this offseason working on his body will allow him to remain on the […]

Blake Corum Unsure Of Workload This Season

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum is ready to get his inaugural campaign started. While the rookie is expected to get touches from week to week behind Kyren Williams this season, he cannot say how involved he'll be. "I'm not really sure," said Corum when asked about his workload during an interview. "I know […]

Ricky Pearsall Suffers Gunshot Wound

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (chest) was a victim of a robbery attempt on Saturday. According to reports, Pearsall was traveling to an autograph signing when he was approached by the suspect, who demanded the rookie's Rolex watch while brandishing a firearm. A struggle ensued for the gun, resulting in both Pearsall and […]

Jordan Addison - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues. POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Jordan Addison gave fantasy managers something to talk about last season. The sophomore wideout had a stellar rookie campaign, pulling in 70 of his 108 targets for 911 yards. Even better, he found the end zone 10 times, more than anyone else on the roster. […]

Dalvin Cook Believes He Still Has A Lot To Offer

Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook believes he still has gas left in the tank. After finishing 2022 by running for his fourth-consecutive season of at least 1,000 yards, the 29-year-old didn't do much during his time with the Jets and Ravens in 2023-24. However, Cook feels he's still one of the best running backs […]

Rome Odunze - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12 Team Leagues or larger POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: The Bears made some big moves during the offseason. After three seasons in Chicago, the Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the former Ohio State Buckeye in line to begin the 2024-25 campaign behind Russell Wilson. To be fair, […]

T.J. McConnell Lands Contract Extension With Indiana

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the club on Friday. Although the 32-year-old isn't a starter, he is one of the most essential players on the Pacers' roster. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 10.2 points with 5.5 assists and 1.0 steals and was […]

GG Jackson II To Undergo Surgery

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (foot) will undergo surgery after suffering a broken right foot during training. The 2023 No. 45 overall pick is coming off a quality season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 48 games (20.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 18 starts). But he is now heading under […]

Ivica Zubac, Clippers Agree On Contract Extension

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac agreed to a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension. The Clippers' roster will look different in 2024-25, with Paul George and Russell Westbrook no longer in Los Angeles. Of course, the club still has Kawhi Leonard (knee) and James Harden in the starting lineup. But […]

Keenan Allen - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues. POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: The Bears offense looks different than it did this time last year. Gone is Justin Fields, who is now the No. 2 signal-caller in Pittsburgh. Instead, Chicago will feature Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He isn’t the only […]

Stephen Curry, Warriors Agree To Contract Extension

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry agreed to a one-year, $62.5 million extension on Thursday, keeping him under contract with the team until the 2026-27 season. The 2009 No. 7 overall pick is one of the best players in the history of the NBA. In 956 regular-season games with the Warriors, he's averaged 24.8 points, […]

Brandin Podziemski A "Priority" For The Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski was a coveted name in trade talks this offseason. However, the Warriors made it known he wasn't on the block. According to Podziemski, Warriors governor Joe Lacob also informed him the same thing. "He told me, 'you don't have anything to worry about," said Podziemski during an interview. "You're […]

Kawhi Leonard "Feeling Good"

According to Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue, forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will be ready for training camp in October. "I speak to him all the time," Lue said during an interview with ESPN. "He's feeling good, and I know he'll be ready for training camp." Leonard finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 23.7 […]

Pelicans Waive Matt Ryan

The Pelicans waived forward Matt Ryan, the team announced. Since entering the league, he's played for the Celtics, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Pelicans. However, he hasn't done much to benefit fantasy managers, averaging just 4.4 points in 63 games. Ryan could find a new team relatively soon. Yet, he'll likely spend most of his time at […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Likely To Be Ready For Camp

According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Brooklyn Nets forward Bojan Bogdanovic (foot, wrist) is expected to be ready for training camp on October 1. The 35-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign in Detroit, where he averaged 20.2 points and shot 41.5% from behind the arc. However, after being traded to the Knicks, his […]

No Concern About The Health Of Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski isn't concerned about the health of quarterback Deshaun Watson (arm). He didn't suit up for the team's preseason finale versus the Seattle Seahawks. However, Stefanski downplayed any speculation regarding Watson's "arm soreness," stating he feels "great" about the signal-caller's health. In addition, Stefanski expects Watson to participate fully in […]

Giants Part Ways With Joshua Kelley

The Giants cut ties with running back Joshua Kelley. The 26-year-old entered the league as the No. 112 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. In 54 games with the Chargers, he totaled 1,148 yards and six touchdowns off 320 touches. He added 50 grabs for 319 yards. Kelly never found his rhythm in Los […]

Boston Scott Released By The Rams

The Rams released running back Boston Scott on Sunday. The 29-year-old veteran spent his entire career in Philadelphia before trying to earn a spot on the Rams' roster. In 73 games with the Eagles, he totaled 1,295 yards and 16 touchdowns off 302 carries, adding 71 receptions for 566 yards and a score. With that […]