Kristaps Porzingis Heads To Wizards At Trade Deadline

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis has reportedly been dealt to the Washington Wizards just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday, with Dallas getting point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and power forward Davis Bertans back in return. Porzingis has once again been scuttled by injuries in 2021-22, having played in just 34 of Dallas' first... Read More

Montrezl Harrell Lands With Charlotte At Trade Deadline

Center Montrezl Harrell has reportedly been dealt to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Vernon Carey Jr. and point guard Ish Smith. Harrell averaged 14.1 points and 6.7 rebounds across just 24.3 minutes in 46 games for the Wizards during his first season with the franchise. But with the return of Thomas Bryant, Washington's... Read More

Tyler Higbee Unlikely To Practice Early In Week

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is not expected to suit up for any of the team's practices early in the week ahead of Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Higbee injured his knee during the NFL Championship Game, hauling in two receptions for 18 yards prior to his departure. Kendall Blanton emerged in... Read More

Jared Goff Eyes Improvement Heading Into 2022 Season

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had an uninspiring first fantasy campaign with his new franchise, even as he completed a career-high 67.2 percent of his passes. Sacked a career-high 35 times, Goff was unable to find the same success that he did while with the Rams, where he went to two Pro Bowls. Entering another... Read More

Saints Set To Hire Dennis Allen As Next Head Coach

The New Orleans Saints are on track to promote defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to their head coach position, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Allen would take the place of longtime head coach Sean Payton, who stepped down from his role last month. Allen has previous head coaching experience, having led the then-Oakland Raiders to a... Read More

Golden State Increases Klay Thompson’s Minutes Limit

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has had his playing time cap elevated to 30 minutes ahead of Monday's game against Oklahoma City. Thompson has scored in double figures in each of his 11 appearances this season, averaging 16.3 points and 2.8 made triples per contest. It remains unlikely that the Warriors will thrust... Read More

Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala Will Return For Monday’s Game

Golden State Warriors small forwards Otto Porter Jr. (back) and Andre Iguodala (hip) have been given the green light to suit up for Monday's contest against Oklahoma City. Porter's return after a three-game absence will also see him return to the starting five, bumping Moses Moody back to the second unit. Prior to going down,... Read More

LaMarcus Aldridge Will Be Sidelined Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Boston as he continues to work his way back from a sprained left ankle. Aldridge's absence is set to mark his fifth in a row, and should pave the way for Blake Griffin to play a significant role in the frontcourt,... Read More

LeBron James Earns Probable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (knee) has been deemed probable to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Bucks after making a somewhat surprising return to action Saturday. James, who missed five games with a knee ailment, was able to log a triple-double across 40 minutes in his return to action, so it's... Read More

Zach LaVine Returns To Action Monday

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine (back) has been cleared to take the floor for Monday's contest against the Suns, returning from a two-game absence due to a back ailment. LaVine, who will not face a minutes restriction, will likely bump Troy Brown Jr. from the starting five, thereby zapping him of his DFS intrigue.... Read More

Nicolas Claxton Receives Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to a tight left hamstring. Claxton was held to just five minutes in Friday's outing due to the ailment, having since been unavailable Sunday, allowing Blake Griffin to step in and see 30 minutes as... Read More

Jimmy Butler, Max Strus Set To Suit Up Monday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (toe) and shooting guard/small forward Max Strus (quad) are on track to play in Monday's game against Washington. Butler has been the engine that makes Miami go this year, averaging 21.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, in addition to adding 1.8 steals per game. Strus returns from a... Read More

Tyler Herro Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards as he battles a sore right knee. Herro has proven to be an adept points producer during his third season, having scored in double figures in 17 consecutive games en route to averaging 20.1 PPG thus far in... Read More

De'Aaron Fox Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to a sore left ankle, but he was able to practice in full Monday. Fox has been sidelined for each of Sacramento's past eight outings, paving the way for Tyrese Haliburton and Davion Mitchell to... Read More

James Harden Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Celtics as he continues to work through a tight left hamstring. Harden has missed Brooklyn's past two outings due to the ailment, but with the team returning home, the possible absence of the league's second-highest assist... Read More

Kemba Walker Will Miss Monday’s Contest

New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Jazz. Walker's minutes total has been held in check (22.1 average) over his last eight contests, with just one such outing seeing him score in double figures. His absence stands to allow RJ Barrett and Alec Burks to... Read More

Cade Cunningham Draws Questionable Tag For Sunday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has once again earned a questionable designation, this time ahead of Sunday's matchup vs. Minnesota. Cunningham has dealt with a right hip pointer, which has kept him out of Detroit's two previous outings and paved the way for Hamidou Diallo and Frank Jackson to take on larger offensive... Read More

D'Angelo Russell Expected To Return Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been bumped up to probable for Sunday's contest against Detroit as he works his way back from a left shin contusion. Russell has been sidelined for Minnesota's last four outings, with numerous others taking on elevated ball-handling duties in his absence. Just prior to the injury, Russell... Read More

P.J. Tucker Receives Green Light To Play Saturday

Miami Heat power forward P.J. Tucker (knee) has battled left knee irritation as of late, but he has been cleared to take his usual spot among the starting five for Saturday's game vs. Charlotte. Tucker has been on a scoring burst over his last five outings, averaging 13.8 PPG, all while shooting 54.5 percent from... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis Will Miss Fourth Straight Game Sunday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta as he continues to battle a bone bruise on his right knee. Injuries have resulted in a start-stop season for Porzingis, who has shot a career-low 28.3% from behind the arc. At 19.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks... Read More

James Harden, Nicolas Claxton Questionable For Sunday

Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (hamstring) and center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) have been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets. Both are dealing with tight left hamstrings, with Harden's having kept him out of action Friday, while Claxton was limited to just five minutes. Cam Thomas erupted for a career-high 30... Read More

Zach LaVine, Coby White Questionable To Play Sunday

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine (back) and point guard Coby White (groin) have been deemed questionable for Sunday's contest against Philadelphia. The duo were unavailable Friday, which allowed Troy Brown Jr. and Matt Thomas to see significant minute increases -- roles that would likely remain in place Sunday if LaVine and White are held... Read More

Domantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon Questionable Sunday

Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis and point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) have earned questionable designations for Sunday's contest vs. Cleveland. Sabonis has missed the past three games under the leagues' COVID-19 health and safety protocols, allowing Terry Taylor to step into a significant frontcourt role as Goga Bitadze (foot) and Isaiah Jackson (ankle) have also gone... Read More

Isaiah Roby Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Roby (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Kings, marking his 16th consecutive absence due to a sprained right ankle. Roby ripped off four consecutive starts before the injury bug struck, so he will be a name to keep an eye on whenever he is ultimately cleared... Read More

Larry Nance Jr. Continues Absence Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks as he continues to battle inflammation in his right knee. Nance has been unavailable since Jan. 5, with Portland missing his frontcourt contributions. Without him in the mix for the time being, CJ Elleby and Tony... Read More

Luguentz Dort Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Luguentz Dort (face) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a facial contusion. Dort has enjoyed high level production over the past month, averaging 18.1 points and 2.9 made threes across his last 14 outings. Darius Bazley and Kenrich Williams stand to see elevated minutes... Read More

Caleb Martin Receives Green Light For Saturday’s Game

Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (Achilles) has been cleared to suit up for Saturday's contest vs. the Hornets after a one-game absence due to a sore left Achilles. Martin's return comes as Max Strus (quad) will be unavailable, paving the way for the wing to likely see a handful of additional minutes off the... Read More

Max Strus Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Max Strus (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Hornets due to a right quad contusion. Strus has emerged as one of the league's premier marksmen over the past month, having knocked down an average of 3.3 triples per contest, all while shooting at a 41.9% clip... Read More

Danilo Gallinari Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks power forward Danilo Gallinari (hamstring) will miss Friday's contest vs. the Raptors due to a tight right hamstring. Gallinari has emerged as a solid bench contributor for the Hawks, albeit one on the fringe of season-long viability after averaging 11.4 points across his last 13 contests. Without him in the mix, Bogdan Bogdanovic... Read More

Lonnie Walker IV Will Miss Friday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Rockets due to a sore right knee. The decision to hold Walker out comes after he logged 27 minutes off the bench Thursday, shooting 2-for-10 from the floor overall. Without Walker as a member of the... Read More