Michael Porter Jr. Optimistic About Extension

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. Remains optimistic that a contract extension will get done. Porter had his best statistical output as a professional last season, averaging 19.0 points and 7.3 assists while shooting a whopping 44.5 percent from deep. The 23-year-old will be entering the final year of his rookie contract if an agreement […]

Harry Giles III Heading To Los Angeles

Free-agent center Harry Giles III agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Clippers on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has been a massive disappointment after being selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He has battled injuries over the years, appearing in 38 games last season as a member of the Portland Trail […]

Keita Bates-Diop Remaining In San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop has agreed to a new two-year deal. The terms of the contract were undisclosed, but it was apparently enough to retain his services after the franchise extended a qualifying offer to him back in July. The 25-year-old former Ohio State Buckeye appeared in only 30 professional contests last season, […]

T.J. Warren Remains Out Indefinitely

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. Warren (foot) remains out indefinitely. The veteran continues to rehab after having surgery back in January to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. With Warren's recent efforts to make it back to the court not going so well, likely, he may not be back in the lineup for months, […]

O.J. Howard Likely To Play In The Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (Achilles) is expected to suit up for Thursday's matchup against the Cowboys. The 26-year-old suffered a season-ending Achilles tear back in October of last year and was relegated to playing in just four games as a result. Still, before succumbing to the injury, Howard racked up 11 catches […]

Chris Godwin Update Not Expected Until Warmups

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (quadriceps) will likely be a true game-time call for the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran wideout reportedly "tweaked" his quad, which caused him to practice in a limited capacity on Tuesday. Although Godwin has a history of playing through ailments over the years, he may […]

Ja’Marr Chase Not Concerned With Preseason Play

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase isn't concerned about his performance during the preseason. During a recent interview, the rookie acknowledged his shortcomings as a professional thus far while also embracing the opportunity to improve. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft struggled with dropped passes during exhibition play over the last […]

Joe Burrow Not Concerned About His Knee

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow isn't concerned about his health heading into the regular season. Instead, his attention is focused on leading the franchise to an AFC North title and into the postseason. The sophomore signal-caller was on the cusp of being named the league's Rookie of the Year award winner last year. Yet, after […]

Brandon Aiyuk Unlikely For Double Duty

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) continues to practice. However, as he proceeds to recover from a hamstring ailment suffered during the preseason finale, his role during Week 1 may be reserved to a punt returner exclusively. While that could change, it appears as if Deebo Samuel and George Kittle could be in […]

D’Andre Swift “In A Better Spot” Ahead Of Week 1

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) has a better chance to play during the opener against the 49ers. On Monday, head coach Dan Campbell indicated that Swift "is in a better spot," suggesting that he is moving in the right direction. Although the rookie seems to be fully recovered from a nagging groin injury, […]

Kaden Smith Doesn’t Practice On Monday

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith (undisclosed) didn't practice with the rest of the team on Monday. Instead, he remained on the sidelines. It's unknown why the 24-year-old wasn't a participant, but it certainly isn't good news, primarily with Evan Engram (calf) unlikely to play in Week 1. Nonetheless, Smith's status should be updated […]

Kenny Golladay Trending In The Right Direction

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) participated in individual drills during practice on Monday. His presence on the field is undoubtedly welcome news for fantasy managers, and it appears as if he is trending toward being available for the Week 1 opener against the Broncos. With Saquon Barkley (knee) and Evan Engram (calf) […]

Kyle Rudolph Performs Individual Drills On Monday

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) participated in individual drills during practice on Monday. The veteran is working his way back from the PUP list after undergoing foot surgery during the offseason, so the latest update certainly bodes well for fantasy managers. With Evan Engram (calf) and Kaden Smith (undisclosed) practicing in a […]

Evan Engram Unlikely For Week 1

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) appears unlikely to be available for Week 1 against Denver. Engram continues to be plagued by a calf ailment sustained during the preseason finale. While he was in attendance at practice on Monday, he mainly worked on the sidelines with team medical personnel. Nonetheless, if the oft-injured […]

Matt Thomas Agrees To Deal With Chicago

Free-agent guard Matt Thomas agreed to a deal with the Bulls on Monday. The terms of the agreement are undisclosed, and it comes after the 27-year-old was waived by the Jazz around a month ago. Thomas appeared in 45 games for Toronto and Utah last season but didn't do much on the fantasy end. That […]

Alize Johnson Clears Waivers, Signs With Bulls

Free-agent forward Alize Johnson agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million deal with the Bulls on Monday. Johnson was just let go by Brooklyn and recently cleared waivers, so it didn't take him long to land on a new team. The 25-year-old appeared in only 18 games with the Nets last year, averaging 5.2 points and […]

Stanley Johnson Heading To Chicago

Free-agent forward Stanley Johnson inked a deal with the Bulls on Monday. The terms of the agreement were undisclosed, although he may not make the final roster altogether. The 24-year-old appeared in 61 games with the Toronto Raptors last season, finishing by averaging only 4.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Fantasy managers in all […]

Heat Pick Up Option On Tyler Herro

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro had his 2022-23 team option exercised. Herro's name was vaguely brought up during trade rumblings throughout the offseason after his numbers declined from his rookie averages. However, it appears that the team has the utmost confidence in his abilities, so he will remain in South Beach for at least a […]

Jonathan Isaac Uncertain When He Will Return

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) isn't sure if he will be ready to go when the season begins in October. The 23-year-old missed the entire 2020-21 campaign after tearing his ACL and meniscus in his left knee. Isaac has been a capable producer throughout the years, but his poor health has significantly lowered his […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Returning To Brooklyn

Forward LaMarcus Aldridge agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal to return to Brooklyn. The multi-time All-Star was forced into retirement five months ago because of a heart condition. However, Aldridge has been deemed medically cleared, so he will rejoin a Nets team that is undoubtedly looking to make a run toward an NBA Championship. […]

DeAndre Jordan Expected To Sign With Lakers

Free-agent center DeAndre Jordan recently finalized a contract buyout with the Pistons and, upon clearing waivers, is expected to ink a deal with the Lakers. The veteran underwhelmed from a statistical perspective during the 2020-21 campaign while with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks throughout 57 games. However, he could […]

Curtis Samuel Practices On Monday

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was on the field and in pads during a practice session on Monday. A groin ailment has plagued the speedy wideout, so his presence certainly is a good sign toward his availability for the opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Still, fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Jamison Crowder Has A Shot To Play In Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (illness, groin) has a chance to play during the Week 1 opener against the Panthers. The veteran was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. However, because Crowder is vaccinated, he could be activated if he has two negative tests 24 hours apart while showing no symptoms. Still, the 28-year-old continues […]

Tyrod Taylor To Start Week 1

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor will start Week 1 against the Jaguars. With Deshaun Watson's availability in limbo moving ahead, Taylor will begin the year under center against one of last season's worst teams in the league. While the 32-year-old veteran certainly has had his share of ups and downs throughout his career, the signal-caller […]

Dalvin Cook Still Among Group Of Unvaccinated Players

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is one of the league's most elite options out of the backfield. He finished the 2020 season by racking up 1,557 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground off 312 carries while also adding 44 catches for 361 yards and another score. The 26-year-old has yet to log an […]

Christian McCaffrey Favorite To Win OPOY

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is the favorite to win NFL.com's Offensive Player of the Year award. McCaffrey was the overall consensus favorite on the poll, composed of 29 analysts from the site. However, he will need to remain healthy, which was a problem during the 2020 campaign. The 25-year-old battled ankle and shoulder […]

Malcolm Brown (RB, MIA) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~175 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~215 ANALYSIS: With Matt Breida now in Buffalo, Malcolm Brown was brought in back in March to fill the void, signing a one-year, $1.75 million contract. The veteran spent his entire career with the Rams and is heading to South Beach fresh off his best year to date, […]

Jalen Hurd Could Miss Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) is in danger of missing the opener against the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old is currently dealing with a sore knee, which stems from last season's torn ACL. With head coach Kyle Shanahan likely to limit the number of wideouts in uniform from week to week, Hurd could […]

Saquon Barkley Still Uncertain About Week 1 Status

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is still in jeopardy of missing the Week 1 opener against the Denver Broncos. Although Barkley has been making contact during recent practice sessions, which is a good sign, team medical staff will continue to take things slow with the former Nittany Lion. The 24-year-old hasn't played […]

Must-Have Backup Running Backs

After a turbulent season in 2020, Week 1 is right around the corner. Historically, most leagues aren't won by who is taken in the first few rounds of fantasy drafts. Instead, it's by who finds those "value" options later on. Also, a majority of the most successful league managers remain committed to searching the waiver […]