Jean Segura Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (knee) is considered day-to-day, according to skipper Joe Girardi. The 31-year-old is currently dealing with minor knee soreness, although it was enough to keep him out of the lineup during the series opener against the Pirates. His status moving ahead isn't know, although it wouldn't be a surprise if […]

Alex Cobb Lands On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) landed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The right-hander is currently dealing with a blister, an ailment that forced him out of his last outing back on July 23. With Shohei Ohtani (thumb) also having his next start delayed, the team will roll with Patrick Sandoval […]

Reid Detmers To Debut On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers will make his Major League debut on Sunday to close out the series against the Athletics. With Shohei Ohtani (thumb) having his start moved because of a sore thumb, the 22-year-old will now get his chance after spending time in the minors. The southpaw owned a 3.50 ERA […]

Jaime Barria Starting On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria will start on Saturday against the Athletics. With Shohei Ohtani (thumb) scratched from taking the hill, at least throughout the weekend, the 25-year-old will instead get the nod, with Reid Detmers now scheduled to make his big league debut on Sunday to close out the series with Oakland. […]

Shohei Ohtani Not Pitching On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (thumb) will not start during the series against the Oakland Athletics, as initially expected. The 27-year-old is currently battling a sore thumb after being struck by a foul ball while in the dugout during Wednesday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies. However, he shouldn't have any issues retaining his […]

Josh Donaldson Out With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Josh Donaldson (hamstring) was a late scratch on Friday night against St. Louis. Donaldson wasn't in the lineup either on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, as his name was mentioned as a potential trade option. However, with the deadline passed, the veteran will remain with the team, although he is now dealing […]

Trevor Story Not Starting On Friday Night

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story will not start on Friday evening against the Padres. Although the veteran's name was floating around as a potential trade target ahead of the deadline, the 28-year-old will remain in the Mile High City. It's uncertain why he's not in the lineup against San Diego, but Brendan Rodgers will slide […]

Corey Kispert Taken At 15th Overall By Wizards

The Wizards selected Corey Kispert with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Kispert averaged 18.6 points during his fourth and final season at Gonzaga. He is a capable defender and an accurate scorer from deep, draining 44 percent of his shots from beyond the three-point line during the 2020-21 collegiate campaign. Although he […]

Moses Moody Taken At No. 14 By Golden State

The Warriors selected Moses Moody with the No. 14 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. A solid defender and capable scorer, Moody averaged 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals during his only season in Arkansas. He will have the luxury of learning from Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, two of the […]

James Bouknight Taken At No. 11

The Charlotte Hornets opted to take James Bouknight with the 11th overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. A solid playmaker and inside scorer, the UConn alumni averaged 18.7 points and 5.7 rebounds during his final season at the collegiate level. He struggled from deep, which will need to be addressed, and […]

Ziaire Williams Unofficially Selected By Memphis

With the No. 10 selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans selected forward Ziaire Williams. However, he is unofficially a Memphis Grizzly after both clubs made a deal throughout the week which saw Jonas Valanciunas, Eric Bledsoe, and Steven Adams changing addresses. Smith averaged 11.4 points and 4.3 boards at Stanford during […]

Franz Wagner Heading To Orlando

The Magic picked up forward Franz Wagner with the No. 8 selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. The brother of Moritz Wagner, the German averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 boards, 1.3 steals, and a block throughout his final season as a Michigan Wolverine. He will join a young cast of players in Orlando, and he has […]

Josh Giddey Taken By OKC At No. 6

The Oklahoma State Thunder selected guard Josh Giddey with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday evening. A solid ball-handler with good size, the 18-year-old has plenty of potential. Although fantasy managers may not see it immediately, considering OKC is currently in the midst of a rebuild, he is worth a […]

Scottie Barnes Drafted At No. 4

The Toronto Raptors selected Florida State forward Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The former Seminole averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 assists, and 1.5 steals at the collegiate level. His versatility allows him to play multiple positions, including point guard, which may signal the unofficial end to […]

Evan Mobley Heading To Cleveland

The Cavaliers selected USC forward/center Evan Mobley with the No. 3 overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. The big man averaged 16.4 points, 8.7 boards, and nearly three blocks during his lone season as a Trojan. With Cleveland expected to make some moves before the start of the 2021-22 campaign, Mobley has a chance […]

Landry Shamet Landing In Phoenix

The Brooklyn Nets are sending guard Landry Shamet to Phoenix in exchange for Jevon Carter and the 29th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The deal will add critical depth to the Suns, a team plagued by injuries during the postseason. The 24-year-old averaged 9.3 points and shot nearly 39 percent from deep during […]

Taurean Prince Heading To Minnesota

The Timberwolves are acquiring forward Taurean Prince from the Cavaliers in exchange for guard Ricky Rubio, a 2022 second-round draft pick, and some cash. The 27-year-old battled injuries last season and appeared in only 29 games in Cleveland after landing there from Brooklyn. He averaged 10.1 points, 3.7 boards, and shot nearly 42 percent from […]

Ricky Rubio Traded To Cleveland

Minnesota has traded guard Ricky Rubio to Cleveland. In return, the Timberwolves will acquire Taurean Prince. The Cavaliers will also get a 2022 second-round draft pick and some cash, and it will move Rubio to his fourth team in five years. The 30-year-old averaged only 8.6 points and 6.4 assists throughout 68 games last season. […]

Bruce Brown Receives Qualifying Offer

Brooklyn Nets guard Bruce Brown received a qualifying offer from the team on Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent. The designation allows Brooklyn to potentially match offers from other teams, although it will cost nearly $5 million to retain his services. While Brown had flashes of efficiency during the occasional start throughout the season, […]

Pascal Siakam Progressing In Rehab

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) has been making progress in rehab. The big man underwent surgery in June to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an ailment that could force him to miss the start of the 2021-22 campaign. The 27-year-old averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 boards, and 1.1 steals last season. There […]

Cam Reddish Possibly On The Move

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish could be on the move. The team is currently fielding calls for the services of the 21-year-old, who was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He finished the 2020-21 campaign by averaging 11.2 points and 1.3 steals but was plagued by an Achilles injury that […]

Ben Simmons Commanding A High Return

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons remains on the trade block heading into the 2021-22 season, although his current employer is commanding a hefty return, including multiple first-round draft picks. The 25-year-old has been a solid producer in many statistical categories since he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. However, […]

Richaun Holmes In Discussion For A Return To Sacramento

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes and the team remain in talks for a potential return. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 14.2 points, 8.3 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 61 games last season. He is reportedly looking for a deal in the neighborhood of around $80 million throughout four years, and he is likely to get […]

Kyle Lowry Creating Plenty Of Buzz

Free-agent guard Kyle Lowry is drawing plenty of interest ahead of the 2021-22 NBA campaign. The 35-year-old averaged 17.2 points, 7.3 assists, and shot nearly 40 percent from deep last year. Although injuries have plagued the veteran, he remains a desired option for teams looking to fill a void at the position, specifically the Lakers, […]

Bryn Forbes Declines Player Option

Milwaukee Bucks guard Bryan Forbes declined his player option on Tuesday, making him a free agent. Forbes was relegated to a bench role during his first year with the club, finishing the season by averaging 10 points while shooting 45 percent from deep. Although the 28-year-old was a pivotal piece in helping Milwaukee win an […]

Steven Adams On The Move To Memphis

Center Steven Adams has been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Along with Adams, Eric Bledsoe and the 10th overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft will follow, while the Grizzlies will send Jonas Valanciunas and the 2021 17th selection back in return. However, the deal won't become official until August 6, the first day of free […]

Eric Bledsoe Heading To Memphis

The Pelicans plan to trade guard Eric Bledsoe and center Steven Adams to Memphis in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas. In addition, the Grizzlies will receive the 10th overall selection in Thursday's NBA Draft, while New Orleans will acquire the 17th overall pick. The deal will not become official until August 6. However, the move creates […]

Jonas Valanciunas Heading To New Orleans

The Grizzlies have traded center Jonas Valanciunas and the 17th overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft to the Pelicans. In exchange, New Orleans will send Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, and the 2021 10th overall pick, among other selections. The move creates cap space for New Orleans and allows the team to offload the hefty salaries […]

Chris Smith Signs One-Year Deal With Ravens

Unrestricted free agent defensive lineman Chris Smith signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday. Smith, a 2014 fifth-round draft pick, recorded 72 tackles, 9.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles throughout his seven seasons of service with five different teams. Although the 29-year-old isn't guaranteed a spot on the roster, he is someone […]

Kidd Wants Kristaps Porzingis To Be More Aggressive

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis was frustrated with his role with the team last season. Still, new head coach Jason Kidd said that Porzingis is a "perfect fit" while adding that he wants him to be "more aggressive." The 25-year-old averaged 20.1 points and 8.9 boards during the 2020-21 campaign but continues to be plagued […]