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 […]

Pascal Siakam Reportedly Wants To Stay In Toronto

According to Doug Smith of The Toronto Star, forward Pascal Siakam wants to remain with the team. In fact, he reportedly made it known he won't re-sign with any club that trades for him in an attempt to lessen his value. However, none of this has been confirmed, and while the 29-year-old hasn't publicly expressed […]

Blazers Unlikely To Trade Damian Lillard Unless He Asks

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Trail Blazers are not looking to trade veteran guard Damian Lillard. On the other hand, the club would likely accommodate him if he wants out. Portland reportedly shut down calls surrounding the 32-year-old recently. However, Lillard still hasn't publicly indicated if he wants to remain with the Blazers or […]

Salvador Perez Exits Friday's Game Versus Rays

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) exited Friday's matchup against Tampa with a cramp. He was having a solid outing before going down, amassing one run, two RBI, and one homer in three at-bats. The 33-year-old will likely undergo further testing, so he should be considered day-to-day for now.

Mike Yastrzemski Lands On The Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday night. The 32-year-old exited Wednesday's meeting with the San Diego Padres because of left hamstring tightness, with a subsequent MRI revealing some inflammation. Yastrzemski has been on a roll, batting .313 with four home runs, 11 RBI, and nine […]

Cedric Mullins Considered Day-To-Day

According to Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) is considered "day-to-day." The 28-year-old has been on the shelf since late May with a groin strain. However, he's moving in the right direction, as he remains on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. Nonetheless, Mullins, who is hitting .263 with 26 runs, […]

Will Brennan Expects To Return By Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) expects to return to the lineup by Sunday against Milwaukee, at the latest. He was removed from Wednesday's meeting with Oakland after injuring his shoulder on a diving catch, although things could have turned out a lot worse. The 25-year-old has played relatively well in 2023 and is hitting […]

Graham Ashcraft Starting On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (calf) will return and start Saturday's meeting versus the Braves. The 25-year-old right-hander has been out a few weeks after taking a comebacker during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While fantasy managers will be glad to have an arm back in the lineup, Ashcraft has gone 3-5 […]

Daniel Hudson Could Be Activated Soon

According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, reliever Daniel Hudson (knee) will travel to the team's spring training complex and throw an inning on Tuesday. Assuming everything goes well, the 36-year-old could be activated for next weekend's series in Kansas City. Hudson appeared in 25 games last season and went 2-3 with five saves and nine […]

Alex Cobb To Make Rehab Start On Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (abdomen) will make a rehab start with San Jose on Saturday. The 35-year-old right-hander recently landed on the injured list with a left oblique strain. But it appears his tenure on the IL may be short-lived, considering he might return for the Giants' upcoming series against the New […]

Warriors, Pacers Had Discussions Surrounding Jonathan Kuminga

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo, the Warriors and Pacers discussed a deal surrounding Jonathan Kuminga and the No. 7 pick ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. However, nothing came of it. The 20-year-old has appeared in 137 games in his two seasons in the league, averaging 9.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists, far below […]

LaMelo Ball Remains On Schedule After Surgery

According to Hornets president of basketball operations/general manager Mitch Kupchak, guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is right on schedule regarding his rehab after undergoing surgery in March to repair a fracture. "The bone was probably 100% six weeks ago," Kupchak said. "In terms of MRIs and X-rays, it's 100% healed." The 2020 No. 3 overall pick […]

P.J. Washington Deal Remains A Priority

According to Hornets president of basketball operations/general manager Mitch Kupchak, re-signing forward/center P.J. Washington remains a priority. In 73 games last season, the 24-year-old averaged a career-high 15.7 points along with 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.1 blocks. He's expected to draw plenty of interest as a restricted free agent. However, Washington's fantasy value may […]

Pelicans Take Jordan Hawkins On Thursday Night

The Pelicans selected UConn guard Jordan Hawkins with the No. 14 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. The 21-year-old averaged 16.2 points and shot 38.8% from deep in 37 collegiate games in 2022. His efficient shooting percentage from behind the arc and defensive ability should get him on the floor during the 2023-24 […]