Kutter Crawford Placed On 15-Day IL

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kutter Crawford (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to May 4. The 27-year-old exited Wednesday's meeting against the Toronto Blue Jays because of hamstring tightness after going just 1 1/3 innings. Skipper Alex Cora was optimistic the righty wouldn't require a stint on the IL. […]

Kyle Wright Has A Strained Shoulder

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) recently landed on the 15-day injured list. However, the team has reason to remain optimistic, with an MRI revealing on Friday that the righty has a shoulder strain. While the news is still not ideal, it's better than an alternative. Wright hasn't looked the best in 2023, amassing […]

Kevin Durant Drops 39 Points In Game 3

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant finished with 39 points in Friday's postseason win over Denver. He also had nine rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks. Durant and Devin Booker put on a show in Phoenix on Friday night, with both men combining for 86 points to help their team avoid going down 3-0 in this […]

Devin Booker Explodes On Friday Night

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was unstoppable in Friday's playoff win over the Nuggets. He scored 47 points, going 20-for-25 from the field and 5-for-8 from deep. He also had nine assists, six boards, three steals, and one block, so it was an overall efficient night. Although the Suns are still down a game in […]

Mo Bamba Questionable For Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's postseason matchup versus the Golden State Warriors. The 24-year-old hasn't played in this series because of left ankle soreness. However, even if he gets cleared to suit up, he likely won't see more than a few minutes of work.

LeBron James Probable On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The 38-year-old is listed on the injury report because of right foot soreness, which is nothing new, so DFS managers should expect him to be out there for Game 3. He's averaged 22.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.5 […]

Anthony Davis Probable For Game 3

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (foot) is probable ahead of Saturday's contest versus Golden State. Davis' presence on the injury report is just a formality, as he's nearly guaranteed to be out there for Game 3. The 30-year-old had an impressive showing in the series opener, amassing 30 points, 23 rebounds, and four blocks. […]

Haywood Highsmith Expected To Play In Game 3

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (knee) is probable ahead of Saturday's clash with the New York Knicks. Jimmy Butler (ankle) didn't play in Game 2, resulting in Highsmith getting 15 minutes of work. Butler has a chance of missing another one, with Caleb Martin (back) also drawing a questionable tag for Game 3. If those […]

Caleb Martin Uncertain For Saturday's Game

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (back) is questionable ahead of Saturday's meeting with the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old is averaging 20.5 points, 5.0 assists, and shooting 37.5% from deep in this series. However, he's dealing with a back contusion, so his availability for Game 3 is in jeopardy. With Jimmy Butler (ankle) also questionable, […]

Jimmy Butler Remains Questionable For Game 3

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's postseason matchup against the Knicks. He sat out in Game 2 after spraining his right ankle in the series opener, allowing Caleb Martin (back) to enter the starting lineup and finish with 22 points and eight rebounds. However, Martin is dealing with a back contusion […]

Tobias Harris Quiet In Loss To Boston

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris scored seven points in Friday's loss to the Celtics. The veteran scored 16 points in Game 2. However, he wasn't much of a factor in Game 3, taking only six attempts from the field. Harris has been hit or miss all season, so DFS managers shouldn't expect anything different moving […]

De'Anthony Melton Scores 14 Points In Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton had a productive outing despite his team dropping Game 3 to Boston. He finished with 14 points, shooting 4-for-10 from the field and 4-for-7 from deep while adding eight rebounds and four steals. It's apparent head coach Doc Rivers may continue to give Melton some additional minutes because of his […]

Grant Williams Held Scoreless In Game 3

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams went scoreless in the Game 3 win over the 76ers. The 24-year-old had 12 points in Game 2. However, he had trouble getting things going outside of his four rebounds and two blocks. With Robert Williams III potentially suffering a forearm injury on Friday night, Williams could see an expanded […]

Al Horford Turns Things Around In Game 3

Boston Celtics center Al Horford had a solid showing in the Game 3 win over Philadelphia. The veteran scored 17 points, going 6-for-8 from the field and 5-for-7 from deep while adding seven rebounds and two steals. Horford scored only five points in Game 2, so DFS managers were certainly thrilled with his performance on […]

Jaylen Brown Has Another Productive Outing On Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown scored 23 points in Friday's victory over Philadelphia. He also had seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old went 0-for-4 from deep. However, he's now averaging 23.7 points in this series. With the 76ers committed to slowing down Jayson Tatum, Brown may continue to benefit […]

Jayson Tatum Scores 27 Points In Win Over 76ers

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had 27 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and two steals in Friday's playoff win over the 76ers. He struggled in Game 2, finishing with only seven points while shooting 1-for-7 from the field. Although he went 3-for-11 from deep in this one, the 25-year-old did enough to lead his team […]

WWE World Heavyweight Championship - Favorites, Picks, Sleepers: Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes, Seth "Freakin" Rollins

With Backlash in the rear-view mirror, the focus now turns to Saudi Arabia for WWE Night of Champions. Although the card is somewhat of a mystery, the WWE Universe is anxiously awaiting the crowning of the new World Heavyweight Champion. But first, a tournament will commence beginning Monday, May 8. WWE has since announced who the […]

Tyrese Maxey Has A Rough Shooting Night On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey finished with 13 points in Friday's playoff loss to Boston. In all fairness, James Harden also struggled offensively, with both starting guards combining for a rough 7-for-30 shooting from the field and 5-for-16 shooting from deep. After Maxey scored 26 points in Game 1, he has cooled off significantly over […]

James Harden Struggles Shooting In Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 16 points in the postseason loss to Boston on Friday. The veteran struggled shooting in this one, going 3-for-14 from the field and 2-for-7 from deep. He also had five turnovers. Fortunately, Harden had 11 assists, six rebounds, and went 8-for-9 from the charity stripe. After Harden scored […]

Joel Embiid Has A Solid Showing In Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looked good despite his squad dropping Game 3 to the Boston Celtics on Friday night. After scoring only 15 points in Game 2, the MVP had a game-high 30 points in this one. He also had 13 rebounds and four blocks. Although Embiid was visibly exhausted during the game, it […]

Panthers Committed To Extension With Brian Burns

According to Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, there is no timetable on when a contract extension for linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) will be finalized. However, he added that Burns would remain in Carolina and vowed to continue to work with the Pro Bowler's agent on a new deal. The 25-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign with […]

Andy Dalton Labeled Starter For "Right Now"

According to Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, quarterback Andy Dalton is projected to be under center come Week 1. "We went out and signed Andy Dalton for a reason," stated Fitterer during an interview with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. "If Andy's the guy to start the season, and he's the starter right now heading […]

WWE Backlash 2023 - Predictions, Match Card, Picks: Brock Lesnar, Bad Bunny, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes and more

So much has changed since Wrestlemania. WWE merged with Endeavor, and the 2023 WWE Draft altered the landscape of Raw, SmackDown!, and NXT. But before the new rosters go into effect on Monday, the Superstars will battle it out in Puerto Rico at Backlash. Of course, this premium live event will have a different feel. WWE […]

James Harden Cools Off In Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden cooled off in Wednesday's postseason loss to the Boston Celtics. He dropped 45 points in Game 1 on Monday. However, things were different in Game 2, with the 33-year-old finishing with only 12 points. While he did have a double-double, he shot 2-for-14 from the field and failed to make […]

Joel Embiid Records Five Blocks In Return

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) returned to the floor for Game 2 versus the Celtics. The 2022-23 MVP logged 27 minutes, finishing with 15 points. He shot a rough 4-for-9 from the field while failing to sink either of his attempts from deep. However, he went 7-for-8 from the charity stripe and had five […]

Malcolm Brogdon Has Big Night On Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon scored 23 points in the postseason win over the 76ers. Jaylen Brown had a game-high 25 points. However, the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year was the second-best offensive producer on the night. Brogdon is now averaging 21.5 points and shooting 50% from deep in this series, so he'll certainly […]

Marcus Smart Scores 15 Points In Win

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (chest) played well on Tuesday in the playoff win over the 76ers. The 29-year-old finished with 15 points, going 7-for-14 from the field and adding five rebounds, two assists, and a block. Smart carried a questionable designation heading into this one because of chest discomfort. But he injured his shoulder […]

Jaylen Brown Scores Game-High 25 Points In Game 2

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown finished with a game-high 25 points in the postseason victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jayson Tatum had only seven points. However, Brown picked up the load offensively and is now averaging 24 points in this series. The 26-year-old continued to get it done, so he'll remain an excellent DFS option […]

Jayson Tatum Has Rough Night On Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with seven points in the postseason win over the 76ers on Wednesday. He shot a rough 1-for-7 from the field while failing to drain any of his three attempts from deep. Fortunately, the 25-year-old added seven rebounds, three assists, and a block, so DFS managers got a little something […]

John Reid Released By Falcons

The Falcons released cornerback John Reid on Wednesday. He's bounced around the league since being selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, making stops in Houston, Seattle, and Tennessee before Atlanta, where he signed a reserve/future contract in January. Reid has appeared in 27 regular season games during his career, totaling 30 […]