Jaylon Smith Joins Giants Active Roster

Linebacker Jaylon Smith has been elevated to the Giants' active roster ahead of their Week 16 matchup against Philadelphia. Smith began the season with the Cowboys, where he played four games, before a two-game stint with the Packers; he faced the Eagles in Week 3 and compiled four tackles. A Pro Bowl linebacker during his... Read More

Furkan Korkmaz Remains Unavailable For Monday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Celtics due to an illness, the third straight outing that he will miss. Korkmaz has carved out a role in the Sixers' rotation primarily due to his long range marksmanship, but he has been uncharacteristically cold from behind... Read More

Tyus Jones Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones (finger) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game against the Thunder due to a sprained finger on his right hand. Jones has appeared in every contest thus far in 2021-22, although he has held down starting PG duties since Nov. 28; in that stretch, he has... Read More

Damyean Dotson Joins Knicks On 10-Day Contract

Shooting guard Damyean Dotson has inked a 10-day deal to rejoin the New York Knicks, the franchise which he spent the first three years of his NBA career. The Knicks have been simultaneously hit hard by injuries and the league's health and safety protocols, giving them the need to add a wing such as Dotson.... Read More

Philadelphia Tags Joel Embiid As Questionable For Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) has earned a questionable designation for Monday's contest against the Celtics as he battles a sore right ankle. Embiid has played in eight of nine possible December outings thus far, averaging 26.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in that stretch. With Andre Drummond (health and safety protocols) unavailable,... Read More

Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt Enter League Protocols

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley and power forward Jarred Vanderbilt are the latest additions to the league's health and safety protocols. The duo joins teammates Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince in being sidelined for the time being, thereby opening additional minutes for Jaylen Nowell and Jaden McDaniels. D'Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns can be presumed... Read More

Ja Morant Upgraded To Questionable For Monday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) has been listed as questionable to return to action for Monday's contest against Oklahoma City. Morant last appeared Nov. 26 and was originally sidelined due to a sprained right knee before a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. A return to the floor for Morant would... Read More

Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green Questionable To Play Monday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (quad) and small forward Danny Green (hip) have been designated as questionable to suit up for Monday's contest against the Celtics. Maxey missed the team's most recent outing due to a left quad contusion, allowing Shake Milton to slot in at the starting PG spot; Green played a season-high... Read More

Corey Kispert Questionable To Suit Up Saturday

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Corey Kispert (quad) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's contest vs. Utah due to a left quad contusion. Kispert has played a limited role off the bench in his rookie year, contributing 3.9 points across 13.1 minutes per game. The 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA... Read More

Derrick Rose Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Celtics due to a sore right ankle. Rose has been bumped back into the starting five over the past three games due to widespread injuries and COVID-19 issues on the roster, so an absence would... Read More

Kent Bazemore Returns To Starting Five Friday

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kent Bazemore has been bumped into the starting group for Friday's contest against Minnesota. Bazemore will be making his first start since Nov. 12, having since played sparingly off the bench. Even during his stint as a starter to begin the year, Bazemore scored in double figures just twice, severely... Read More

Markus Howard Sustains Knee Sprain, Out At Least Six Weeks

Denver Nuggets point guard Markus Howard (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained left knee, an ailment that will keep him out for at least the next six weeks before the team's training staff further evaluates him. Howard, once a prolific scorer at Marquette during his college days, has been utilized sparingly off the bench... Read More

Malik Beasley Draws First Start Of Season Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley has been bumped into the starting five for Friday's contest against the Lakers with Anthony Edwards (health and safety protocols) unavailable. After serving as a near full-time starter over his first year and a half with the Timberwolves, Beasley has scuffled in his transition to the second unit, having... Read More

Khem Birch Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

Toronto Raptors center Khem Birch (knee) has been tagged as questionable to play in Saturday's game against Golden State, but he has expressed doubt that he will be healthy enough to play. Birch has not suited up since the Raptors last clashed with the Warriors back on Nov. 21, paving the way for Chris Boucher... Read More

Nicolas Claxton Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (wrist) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Magic due to a sore left wrist. The Nets may need Claxton to play in order to have the requisite eight players in order to take the floor, so his status is worth closely monitoring throughout the day.... Read More

Justin Robinson Inks 10-Day Contract With Kings

Point guard Justin Robinson has signed a 10-day contract to join the Sacramento Kings prior to Friday's contest against the Grizzlies. The addition of Robinson comes amidst widespread absences in the Kings' backcourt to De'Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell, and Terence Davis, all of whom have been placed in the league's health and safety protocols. Robinson... Read More

LaMelo Ball Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been cleared to play in Friday's contest vs. the Blazers, marking his first game action since Dec. 1. Ball has delivered near All-Star production through his first 24 games, averaging 20 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds per outing, having emerged as an elite fantasy asset in just... Read More

Dennis Smith Jr. Will Miss Third Straight Contest

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte due to right knee inflammation, his third consecutive outing on the sidelines. Smith had been receiving a whopping minutes allotment with CJ McCollum (lung) down, but his absence now paves the way for Anfernee Simons and Ben... Read More

Patty Mills Will Sit Out Saturday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Patty Mills (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic due to rest purposes. Mills has been deemed unavailable, even as Brooklyn is facing an extreme roster crunch due to the combination of injuries and the league's health and safety protocols. Cam Thomas and Kessler Edwards are the... Read More

Tristan Thompson Draws First Start Of Season

Sacramento Kings center Tristan Thompson has been elevated to the starting five for Friday's contest against Memphis. Thompson will be making his first start with the Kings and should see a sizable workload with Richaun Holmes (eye), Alex Len (health and safety protocols), and Marvin Bagley III (health and safety protocols) all unavailable. The veteran... Read More

Christian Wood, Armani Brooks Questionable For Saturday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) and shooting guard Armoni Brooks (ankle) have been tagged as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Pistons. Wood has been sidelined for the past two outings due to left knee tendinitis, while Brooks was limited to just nine minutes Thursday after dealing with a sore left ankle.... Read More

Evan Mobley Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (hip) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Bucks due to a sore right hip. Mobley has thus far missed one contest due to the ailment, which allowed Dean Wade to return to the starting lineup and log his first double-double of the season... Read More

Paul George, Nicolas Batum Questionable For Saturday

LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George (elbow) and power forward Nicolas Batum (ankle) have both been tagged as questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City. George has missed each of the Clippers' past four games with a sprained right elbow, while Batum has played just once since Nov. 19 as he battles... Read More

Thanasis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Friday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (leg) has been downgraded to out for Friday's contest against the Pelicans due to a strained right soleus in his leg. Antetokounmpo would likely have been in line for a sizable minutes allotment Friday if healthy, but his absence stands to funnel ample minutes in the direction of Jordan... Read More

Wendell Carter Jr. Wheeled Off Floor Friday

Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee, leg) departed Friday's game against the Heat early due to what appears to be a significant right leg injury. Carter needed to be helped off the court by teammates before departing on a wheelchair. Prior to his exit, he delivered four points and five rebounds across 11... Read More

DeMarcus Cousins Draws First Start With Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks center DeMarcus Cousins has been elevated to the starting five for Friday's contest against the Pelicans, his first appearance in the starting group with his new organization. Milwaukee is extremely shorthanded with Giannis Antetokounmpo (health and safety protocols) and Khris Middleton (knee) down, among other key contributors. Even as he draws the start,... Read More

Malik Monk Remains Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Malik Monk has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Timberwolves. Russell Westbrook was able to test out of the COVID protocols, but Monk, alongside Dwight Howard, Talen Horton-Tucker and Avery Bradley, remain in, thereby keeping the group sidelined. Monk's role as instant offense off the bench for L.A. got more... Read More

Lonnie Walker IV Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Jazz. Walker's absence lasted just one game, with his return giving the Spurs a key piece of their second unit back. The combination of having averaged just 21.7 minutes per outing across seven December contests... Read More

Golden State Eyes January Return For Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) is getting closer to a return to game action, with Adrian Wojnarowski and Baxter Holmes of ESPN reporting that the sharpshooter is likely to suit up come January. Many fantasy managers had been optimistic of a potential Christmas Day return, but Wojnarowski points to Jan. 9 and... Read More

Khris Middleton Will Miss Friday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (knee) has been downgraded to out for Friday's contest against the Pelicans due to a left knee hyperextension. Milwaukee's roster was already extremely thin entering the night due a combination of injury and the league's health and safety protocols, with Pat Connaughton and Rodney Hood the likeliest to benefit... Read More