Nicolas Batum Will Miss Second Straight Outing Friday

LA Clippers power forward/center Nicolas Batum (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Minnesota due to a sprained left ankle, marking his second consecutive absence. While Batum has been an integral role player for the Clippers, he has averaged just 4.9 field-goal attempts per contest this season, leaving him on the periphery of […]

Darius Garland Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) has been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Denver as he deals with a sprained right thumb, although he was able to participate in pre-game shootaround. Garland has been sidelined for each of Cleveland's last three outings due to the ailment, which has allowed Caris LeVert […]

Lonnie Walker IV Set To Miss At Least Next Two Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (knee) has been sidelined for at least the next two weeks due to left knee tendinitis. L.A. is set to play eight contests in that span, opening minutes on the wing for Juan Toscano-Anderson and Max Christie, among others. Walker has averaged a career-best 14.7 PPG […]

Austin Reaves Will Miss At Least Two Weeks With Injury

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Austin Reaves (hamstring) has been shut down for at least two weeks due to a strained left hamstring, at which point the team will re-evaluate his progress. Reaves has played an integral wing role for L.A. this season, averaging 10.8 PPG while shooting 48.8 percent overall. With injuries sweeping […]

Andre Iguodala Will Make Season Debut Saturday

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala (hip) has been given the green light to make his first appearance of the 2022-23 season after missing the team's first 39 games due to a hip injury. The 38-year-old will be embarking on his final NBA year, but isn't likely to play a fantasy relevant role on […]

Caleb Martin Not Expected To Suit Up Friday

Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (quad) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Friday's game vs. Phoenix as he continues to battle a strained left quad. Martin returned to start each of Miami's past two contests, but he combined for just 10 points across 35 minutes. A return to the sidelines for Martin […]

Andrew Wiggins Logs Practice Friday, Could Play Saturday

Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins (groin, illness) was able to notch a full practice session Friday, paving the way for a potential return to action Saturday against Orlando. Wiggins has been sidelined since Dec. 3 due to a tight right adductor, having dropped a season-high 36 points in his most recent outing before […]

Tyler Herro Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro (back) has been bumped down to questionable for Friday's game against the Suns as he battles back spasms. Herro has not missed action since Nov. 21, which makes the Heat backcourt rotation in a potential absence unclear; with that said, Victor Oladipo and Gabe Vincent would stand to see […]

Paul George, Kawhi Leonard Questionable For Friday’s Game

LA Clippers forwards Paul George (hamstring) and Kawhi Leonard (knee) have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Minnesota. While the duo both suited up Thursday, an early deficit led to the two stars combining for just 32 minutes of action; Leonard has yet to play both legs of a back-to-back this season […]

Joel Embiid Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Indiana due to a sore left foot. The absence marks the first for Embiid since Nov. 27, paving the way for Paul Reed, Georges Niang and Montrezl Harrell to play elevated roles in the frontcourt. Without Embiid and his 33.5 PPG […]

Josh Green Remains A Ways Away From Return To Action

Dallas Mavericks small forward Josh Green (elbow) has still not yet been cleared for contact during practice, putting him on the shelf for a further period of time due a sprained right elbow. Green last suited up Dec. 9 and his absence has paved the way for Frank Ntilikina to garner a second unit role, […]

Gary Payton II Earns Questionable Tag Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Gary Payton II (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. Minnesota due to a sprained right ankle. Payton made his season debut Monday after missing the first two and a half months due to core surgery, with his ankle ailment cropping up after 13 minutes […]

Lonnie Walker IV Remains Unavailable For Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Lonnie Walker IV (knee) has been ruled out for the third consecutive contest Wednesday against Miami, but this time it's due to a sore left knee. Walker has been battling a tailbone contusion over the past week, with his latest ailment keeping L.A. short-handed on the wing with LeBron James […]

Duncan Robinson Will Undergo Surgery, Miss At Least One Month

Miami Heat power forward Duncan Robinson (finger) has elected to undergo surgery on the second finger on his right hand, an ailment which has bothered him for over a month. The sharpshooter is set to be down for at least the next four weeks, opening minutes for Max Strus, Haywood Highsmith and others to fill […]

Taurean Prince Set To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) is on track to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against Portland, marking his first in-game action since Nov. 23. Right shoulder irritation has sidetracked Prince's season, which began with him averaging 7.9 points and 2.5 rebounds across 18 contests off the bench. As Minnesota remains without Karl-Anthony […]

Marvin Bagley III Set To Miss Extended Time

Detroit Pistons center Marvin Bagley III (hand) will be sidelined for approximately the next 6-8 weeks as two broken fingers on his right hand are expected to require surgery, per multiple reports. Bagley spent most of the past month working into a second unit role for Detroit, albeit to mixed results with an average of […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Return To Action Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest vs. Orlando, paving the way for him to suit up after a one-game absence. Even without Gilgeous-Alexander in the mix, OKC dropped a season-high 150 points Tuesday. A return from the league's fourth-leading scorer (30.8 […]

LeBron James Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a non-COVID illness. James' absence will create a large offensive void for L.A., who remains without Anthony Davis (foot) for the time being. With Lonnie Walker IV (knee) also unavailable, Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder and […]

Melvin Gordon III Expected To Share Carries To Open Year

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III is reportedly looking at a split of backfield duties with teammate Javonte Williams to begin the 2022 season, per Benjamin Allbright. While Williams is expected to garner a higher percentage of carries, Gordon is set to be in line for goal line opportunities, which should help elevate his […]

Najee Harris Will Start Sunday’s Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) has been given the green light to suit up for Sunday's preseason finale against the Lions. Harris had been held out of the first two preseason contests as the team attempts to manage his workload following a rookie campaign that saw him lead the league in touches (381). […]

Kenny Pickett Will Serve As Backup In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett will be signal-caller No. 2 for the team's final preseason contest Sunday vs. the Lions. The door has not been shut on the rookie earning the starting nod for Week 1 of the regular season, but Mitch Trubisky will draw his third consecutive start as Pittsburgh puts a wrap […]

Geno Smith Will Start Friday’s Preseason Finale

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will be under center for the team's final preseason tuneup Friday against the Cowboys. Smith will have started all three preseason outings for Seattle, who has yet to officially name a starting signal caller for Week 1 of the regular season vs. Denver. Drew Lock may not get the start, […]

Mitch Trubisky Will Start Sunday’s Contest

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky will start under center for Sunday's preseason finale against the Lions, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Friday. Despite the significant competition that Trubisky has received from Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph, the veteran will have started all three preseason games for the Steelers, a potential indication of where the team […]

Giants Ink Ryan Santoso; Will Likely Kick Sunday

The New York Giants are bringing aboard kicker Ryan Santoso ahead of Sunday's preseason finale against the Jets with Graham Gano (concussion) sidelined. The 6-foot-5 Santoso inks the deal on his 27th birthday, reuniting him with the franchise after having been originally signed to the practice squad in 2020. Santoso has appeared in seven games […]

Kadarius Toney, Darius Slayton Questionable For Sunday

New York Giants wide receivers Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (undisclosed) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest vs. the Jets. Toney has been slowed in practice by nagging leg injuries, while Slayton played just five snaps in the team's preseason opener two weeks ago due to tightness. While the team […]

Jets Plan To Fulfill Denzel Mims’ Trade Request

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims asked to be dealt via a statement released by his agent Thursday, and the team will reportedly attempt to fulfill that request, so long as they get a return they deem acceptable, per Connor Hughes of SNY. Mims, a second-round Draft choice from 2020, finds himself on the […]

Rashaad Penny Tests Positive For COVID-19

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has tested positive for COVID-19 and was unavailable for Thursday's practice. Head coach Pete Carroll disclosed that Penny wasn't working through any symptoms, which should clear the back for a return in the coming days. Penny is the presumptive new lead back in Seattle upon Chris Carson's retirement, with rookie […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Out Friday, Matt Ammendola To Sign

Kicker Matt Ammendola is set to be joining the Houston Texans, per multiple reports. The team will be without primary kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, who is dealing with a minor injury, for Friday's preseason finale against San Francisco. Fairbairn has served as the Texans' primary kicker for each of the past five seasons, so a change […]

Chris Godwin Misses Practice Thursday, Likely Out Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was held out of Thursday's practice, which would have marked his final opportunity to get up to game speed before Saturday's preseason finale vs. Indianapolis. Godwin has been sidelined since he sustained a torn ACL and sprained MCL last December, which prematurely cut short another strong season. […]

Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines Will Miss Preseason Finale

Indianapolis Colts running backs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines will be held out of Saturday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay as the team attempts to rest its lead backs ahead of the regular season. Taylor, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in many fantasy leagues, emerged as a superstar in 2021 after leading the NFL […]