Jaden Ivey Will Miss Four Weeks After Knee Surgery

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) will have to wait a bit longer to make his debut after undergoing knee surgery on Thursday. The 23-year-old hasn't played a regular-season game since January 1 of last season after suffering a fibula injury that shortened his year to only 30 appearances. According to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff […]

Paul George Expected to Miss Season Opener

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) is still recovering from offseason knee surgery and hasn't received the green light to play in any of the team's preseason contests. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the nine-time All-Star will not be available for the team's season opener on October 22. Charania reports that George should be ready […]

Joel Embiid Set to Make Preseason Debut on Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been on a long and well-documented road to recovery as his knees continue to ail him as his career goes on. He last played on February 22 against the Brooklyn Nets and the team has played it safe with him ever since. He underwent another knee surgery and […]

Moses Moody Shut Down for Rest of Preseason

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (calf) will miss the rest of the preseason due to a calf injury that he suffered during practice. ESPN's Anthony Slater reports that head coach Steve Kerr and the team are hopeful that Moody can return for the season opener. Kerr also said that he's "not too concerned," which […]

Kel'el Ware Responding Well to Erik Spoelstra's Challenge

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware seems to be entering quite the pivotal season for both his development and relationship with head coach Erik Spoelstra. After a good rookie season, which saw him finish sixth in Rookie of the Year voting, Spoelstra has issued him a challenge through the preseason. He wants to see Ware consistently […]

Derrick White Stuffs the Stat Sheet Against Cavaliers

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was up to his usual all-around heroics in the team's preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The veteran combo guard finished the game with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three blocks across 22 minutes while shooting 4-for-9 from the floor and 2-for-7 from three. White has […]

Austin Reaves Displays Smooth Scoring Abilities Against Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves put together a very efficient shooting night in the preseason win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The 27-year-old finished the game with 21 points on 7-for-10 shooting overall, 2-for-4 from three, and 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. He also contributed three assists, three rebounds, one steal, and […]

Brandin Podziemski Drops 23 Points Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski posted a solid outing against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sunday's preseason game. Entering his third year, the former 19th-overall pick is looking to step up his game yet again. In Sunday's exhibition game, he finished with 23 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and one steal while shooting 10-for-16 […]

Trey McBride Remains a Must-Start in Week 6

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride still sits atop the mountain at the position as the No. 1 option in the team's offense. He's still quarterback Kyler Murray's (foot) favorite target, and even if backup Jacoby Brissett gets the start, McBride plays a great security-blanket role. The Indianapolis Colts are ranked as the 10th-toughest defense […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Hovering Around WR2 Value Against Colts

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has had his fair share of issues with drops so far this season, but he seems to be trending in a better direction over the last two weeks. He registered finishes of WR21 and WR14 in half-PPR formats against the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks. The coaches even […]

Michael Carter a Possible Flex Play in Week 6?

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter leap-frogged the rest of the depth chart when he was elevated from the practice squad last week. After James Conner (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee) both went down for extended periods of time, Carter saw 23 touches and 57.4% of the offensive snaps. Leaving Emari Demercado and Bam Knight […]

Jacoby Brissett is a Dart-Throw Option in Week 6

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has had a handful of solid games as a starter throughout his career. He's not going to do anything flashy or out of this world, but he's been able to manage the game for a few different teams when the starter has gone down. Kyler Murray (foot) is currently considered […]

Kyler Murray a Risky Option if He Suits Up Against Colts

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) has officially received a questionable tag heading into the Week 6 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Let's say Murray does play in this one, the veteran would still present a risky option since a hurt foot would affect his scrambling ability, which is part of what makes him valuable […]

DeAndre Hopkins is Avoidable Against Rams in Week 6

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was looking like a sleeper pick in deeper leagues when Lamar Jackson (hamstring) found him for some big plays the first couple of weeks. Since then, however, Hopkins has had a combined three receptions for 59 yards in three games and hasn't had a finish better than WR54. Then, […]

Justice Hill an Extremely Volatile Play in Week 6

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill has hit one very high output among many lows so far this season. His biggest value continues to be in full PPR formats, and the fact that the Ravens' defense has been so terrible that the offense has to abandon the run early. Hill has only registered one week […]

Rashod Bateman Hard to Trust in Week 6

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has a chance to be the WR1 this week with Zay Flowers (shoulder) listed as questionable. Unfortunately, that won't move the fantasy value needle too much while Lamar Jackson (hamstring) remains sidelined. In Week 5, he saw three targets, but didn't register a single reception. As long as the […]

Mark Andrews Carries Low-End TE2 Value Against Rams

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has accrued two games with seven or more fantasy points, and only one of those equated to a TE1 finish. His best game was in the Week 3 loss with Lamar Jackson (hamstring) at the helm. In his first game with Cooper Rush behind center and Isaiah Likely in […]

Derrick Henry Looking More Like an RB2 for Week 6

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry continues to see his fantasy value diminish each week. In half-PPR formats, he's finished in RB1 territory only one time and has scored double-digit fantasy points twice. He only has one more touchdown than he does fumbles, and he still doesn't play any part in the passing game. Their […]

Cooper Rush Not Much of a Starting Option in Week 6

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush is taking over for the injured Lamar Jackson (hamstring) again, and it doesn't seem to be any better of a situation. Even though the Houston Texans have been the toughest fantasy matchup for opposing QBs this season, he now takes on the 12th-ranked unit against the position in the Los […]

VJ Edgecombe Will Not Play on Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (hip) is dealing with a sore hip, which held him out of practice on Thursday. Beat reporter Kyle Neubeck states that the rookie will not play on Friday, and he's considered day-to-day. Edgecombe is expected to practice next week and even participated in shootaround on Friday morning. This issue seems […]

T.J. McConnell Expected to Miss at Least a Month

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) originally tweaked his hamstring during the preseason game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played only eight minutes and exited in the second quarter. Now, according to beat reporter Tony East, head coach Rick Carlisle is saying that the veteran point guard is going to be out "at […]

Ben Sheppard Unlikely to Play in Next Two Preseason Games

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (undisclosed) already missed the team's preseason opener, and he's headed for a couple more absences. Beat reporter Tony East reports that head coach Rick Carlisle said Sheppard is "unlikely" to play in either one of the team's next two games. Their game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 17 […]

Dylan Harper in Line to Play in First Preseason Game

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (thumb) has officially been cleared for his preseason debut on Friday against the Utah Jazz. According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Harper is "in line" to receive some minutes for his first exhibition game ahead of the new season. The second-overall pick underwent thumb surgery about […]

Ben Sheppard Won't Play in Preseason Opener

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (undisclosed) will not play in the team's first preseason game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach Rick Carlisle didn't specify any type of injury that Sheppard is dealing with, but reporter Tony East states that it sounds like Sheppard will be able to play at some point in […]

There is "Distance" Between Hawks, Dyson Daniels in Extension Talks

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is eligible for his rookie extension as he enters his fourth year in the NBA and second season with the team. The 22-year-old was named the Most Improved Player of the Year last season and made the All-Defensive First Team, along with a second-place finish for Defensive Player of the […]

Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere to Exhibit 10 Deal

The Washington Wizards are signing forward/center Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract on Monday. The 29-year-old big man last played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2024-25 season, where he appeared in four games and only averaged three minutes per contest. Before that, his last season in the NBA was 2019-20 with the Portland […]

Ja Morant Suffers Sprained Ankle, Considered Week-to-Week

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) has had quite the laundry list of injuries over the past few seasons. Unfortunately, there's another to add to the list as Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com reports that Morant suffered a sprained ankle on Sunday at practice. The team spokesperson said that Morant is considered week-to-week, as they'll likely […]

Kyrie Irving Recovering "Quite Well," But Not Ahead of Schedule

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) was reportedly looking like he was recovering "ahead of schedule," but head coach Jason Kidd states that it was "bad reporting." Kidd also said that Irving is recovering "quite well," and it seems he is on schedule, but both sides are not applying any kind of timetable on his […]

Moritz Wagner Without a Firm Timetable for Return

Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (knee) was in the midst of his best season last year before suffering an ACL tear in late December. He was in the early running for Sixth Man of the Year and was putting up career highs in points (12.9) and rebounds (4.9) per game. During media day on Monday, […]

Magic Targeting Opening Night for Jalen Suggs Return

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) last played on January 25 of last season and underwent knee surgery in early March to address a torn ligament in his left knee. Last week, he told the Orlando Sentinel that he was "feeling good" ahead of training camp, and now the team is looking towards opening day […]