Damian Lillard Wants To Play For The Heat

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, guard Damian Lillard expressed his desire to play for the Heat. The veteran averaged a career-high 32.2 points last season. He also logged 7.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and shot 37.1% from deep. However, he requested a trade a few days ago, with Miami being mentioned as his preferred […]

Malik Beasley Agrees To Deal With Milwaukee

Free-agent guard Malik Beasley agreed to a one-year deal with Milwaukee. The 26-year-old began last season with the Utah Jazz before getting moved to the Lakers. In 26 regular season games with LA, he averaged 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. However, he didn't see the floor much throughout the postseason. The Bucks have […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Remains Out On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Mets. The 29-year-old was available on Friday for the series opener. However, he is dealing with back discomfort and hasn't been in the lineup since. There should be an update on Wade's status before Monday's matchup versus the Seattle […]

Michael Conforto Not In The Lineup Again On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. The 30-year-old is dealing with a hamstring issue suffered during Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. There was talk about Conforto pinch-hitting on Saturday, and although it didn't happen, it seems he's trending […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Exits Early Against Atlanta

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) exited Sunday's meeting with the Atlanta Braves. He lasted eight innings, going 1-for-3 with two strikeouts before leaving with a left oblique strain. It's certainly not an ideal situation, considering the 25-year-old just came off a lengthy stint on the injured list because of a toe issue. For […]

Triston McKenzie Gets Second Opinion

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) received a second opinion on the UCL sprain in his right elbow. However, a decision hasn't been made regarding the right-hander's options moving forward. The 25-year-old had been bothered by a shoulder issue to begin the season and had made only two appearances before succumbing to his latest […]

Nestor Cortes Scheduled For Another Bullpen Session

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) threw in the bullpen on Friday. Fortunately, things went well, with the left-hander reporting he didn't experience any pain. According to manager Aaron Boone, Cortes is scheduled for at least one more bullpen session, which may come as early as Monday, before advancing to live batting practices […]

X-Rays Negative For Masataka Yoshida

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old took a fastball to his shin, courtesy of Toronto reliever Nate Pearson, and finished the game with two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, although his status for Sunday's series finale is up […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Staying In San Antonio

Free-agent center Sandro Mamukelashvili agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract on Saturday to remain in San Antonio. The 24-year-old began the 2022-23 campaign with the Bucks but finished with the Spurs, where he played 19 games. Although he was used sparingly, he still had flashes of production, averaging 15.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.1 […]

Donte DiVincenzo Heading To New York

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, guard Donte DiVincenzo agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Knicks on Saturday, reuniting him with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, his former Villanova teammates. The 26-year-old appeared in 72 games for the Warriors last season, averaging 9.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 39.7% shooting from deep. […]

Rockets Reach Agreement With Jock Landale

Free-agent center Jock Landale has agreed to a four-year, $32 million contract with the Rockets. Landale spent most of his time in Phoenix coming off the bench. However, in four starts last season, he averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and shot 50.0% from deep. The 27-year-old will backup Alperen Sengun in Houston, so his fantasy […]

Clippers Acquire Kenyon Martin Jr.

The Clippers acquired forward Kenyon Martin Jr. from the Rockets in exchange for two future second-round picks. LA was looking to bolster its rotation, so adding the 22-year-old was a step in the right direction. He appeared in all 82 games for Houston last season, starting 49 of them and averaging 14.4 points and 6.2 […]

Clayton Kershaw May Need Stint On The IL

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) had a throwing session on Saturday. However, skipper Dave Roberts stated things went "just ok." Roberts also indicated a decision would come on Sunday regarding the left-hander's availability for his scheduled start on Monday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kershaw, who is 10-4 with a 2.55 ERA in […]

Royce Lewis Heading To The Injured List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old suffered a left oblique strain while running to first base in the third inning of Saturday's win over Baltimore, so he ended the day by going hitless in two at-bats. At any rate, Lewis was replaced in the lineup […]

Masataka Yoshida Leaves Saturday's Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting in Toronto. The 29-year-old took a fastball to the shin, so he finished the day by collecting two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. He was diagnosed with a contusion, so he shouldn't need a stint on the injured list. However, at the very […]

Chris Taylor Unlikely To Return Before All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) isn't expected to return until after the All-Star break. The 32-year-old has been out since mid-June after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee. However, he had been struggling before going down, batting just .206 with 63 strikeouts, so hopefully, the time away will help. In the […]

Dillon Brooks Signing With Houston

Free-agent forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a four-year, $80 million with Houston on Saturday. This deal has been rumored for weeks, so it's not a surprise. The 27-year-old played in Memphis his entire career, averaging 14.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 rebounds. However, from a production standpoint, he's coming off a down year, and his […]

Russell Westbrook Staying With Clippers

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, free agent guard Russell Westbrook agreed to a two-year, nearly $8 million to remain with the Clippers. The 34-year-old began last season with the Lakers but was traded to the Jazz ahead of the deadline. However, he orchestrated his way out of Utah and eventually signed with the Clippers. In […]

LaMelo Ball Getting Hefty Contract Extension

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) agreed to a five-year designated rookie max extension on Saturday that could pay him up to $260 million. The 21-year-old has averaged 19.4 points, 7.3 assists, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals since entering the league in 2020. However, he was limited to 36 games last season because of an […]

Patrick Beverley Signing With Philadelphia

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, guard Patrick Beverly agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia on Saturday. The 34-year-old has averaged 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals since entering the league in 2012. However, his production has declined over the years. That said, Beverley will have a role with the 76ers. However, […]

Brook Lopez Not Going Anywhere

Free-agent center Brook Lopez will remain in Milwaukee on a two-year, $48 million deal. The veteran has been in the league for over a decade but reinvented himself with the Bucks by improving his ability to shoot the ball from deep. He played only 13 games in 2021-22 because of a back injury. However, Lopez […]

Blazers Will Still Sign Jerami Grant

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers will still sign forward Jerami Grant to a five-year, $160 million contract. Both sides agreed to a new deal on Friday night, with Portland looking to construct its roster around Damian Lillard. However, Lillard requested a trade on Saturday, so many assumed Portland would pull the plug on […]

D'Angelo Russell Staying With The Lakers

Free-agent guard D'Angelo Russell agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract with the Lakers. Russell, who was traded to LA from the Timberwolves ahead of the deadline, averaged 17.4 points, 6.1 assists and shot a career-high 41.4% from deep in 17 games for the Lakers this season. However, he struggled in the postseason, averaging just […]

Michael Conforto May Pinch Hit Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the New York Mets. He's dealing with a fascia sprain and has already missed a few games. Fortunately, it appears the 30-year-old is feeling somewhat better, with Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reporting he may be available […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Return And Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) will return and start Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This is excellent news for fantasy managers, primarily since the 30-year-old was sitting on a 2.13 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 11 starts this season before going down. But Rodriguez's days in Detroit may be coming to an […]

Framber Valdez Not Starting Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (ankle) won't start on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old has played well this season, amassing a 7-6 record, a 2.49 ERA, and 110 strikeouts in 16 starts. However, he tweaked his ankle during the June 20 meeting versus the Mets and has been bothered by it since. […]

Tom Cosgrove Activated From IL Saturday

San Diego Padres reliever Tom Cosgrove (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The left-hander has been on the shelf since mid-June because of a strained left hamstring. But he made good progress while on the shelf, so his activation isn't surprising. Cosgrove is 1-0 in 16 appearances this season. He also […]

Drew Carlton Lands On Injured List

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Carlton (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 27-year-old has appeared in 11 games for the big club in 2023, amassing a 2-1 record and a 4.35 ERA. He is now dealing with elbow inflammation, so it's anyone's guess when he'll be back on the bump. […]

Mychal Givens Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 33-year-old has appeared in only six games this season, compiling a horrendous 11.25 ERA. Unfortunately, he recently suffered a setback in rehab, so the move isn't surprising. At any rate, there likely aren't many fantasy managers losing sleep […]

Timberwolves Signing Troy Brown Jr.

Free-agent forward Troy Brown Jr. has agreed to a deal with the Timberwolves, although the terms of the agreement aren't public. The 23-year-old spent time with the Wizards, Bulls, and Lakers since entering the league as a first-round draft pick in 2018. Unfortunately, his best year was in Washington, where he averaged 10.4 points. However, […]