Terrence Ross, R.J. Hampton Land In Safety Protocols, Out Friday

Orlando Magic small forward Terrence Ross and point/shooting guard R.J. Hampton have been placed in the league's health and safety protocols and will miss at least Friday night's game. Their absence has left the Magic backcourt extremely thin with Cole Anthony (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (thumb) sidelined; Gary Harris and Mychal Mulder are the only... Read More

Gary Harris Will Play Friday, Starts At Point Guard

Orlando Magic shooting guard Gary Harris (hamstring) has been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's game against the Heat, drawing a rare start at point guard to boot. Injuries have hampered the Magic's backcourt, which should funnel a sizable minutes allotment in the direction of Harris, who has already averaged 32... Read More

Tyler Herro Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic due to a quad contusion. Herro's absence marks his second straight outing sidelined with the ailment, paving the way for Gabe Vincent to remain a significant player in the DFS market. Herro's offensive impact has remained largely unchanged... Read More

Isaiah Thomas Cleared To Make Lakers Debut Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas has officially signed his 10-day contract and will be in uniform for Friday's game against the Timberwolves. When Thomas checks in, he will be making his 2021-22 season debut, suiting up for the Lakers for the first time since March 22, 2018. The 32-year-old has proven to be... Read More

Dennis Schroder Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Warriors due to an illness. Schroder's absence figures to funnel minutes toward Payton Pritchard, although his DFS viability is in question with Marcus Smart holding down starting PG duties. Schroder's output during December has fluctuated wildly, with games of... Read More

Cole Anthony Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) will not suit up for Friday's contest against the Heat due to a sprained right ankle. Anthony has been the engine for Orlando's offense thus far in 2021-22, averaging 19.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per contest. Anthony's absence should open the door for Mychal Mulder to... Read More

Richaun Holmes Remains Out For Friday’s Game

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) will miss Friday's contest against Memphis, marking his fifth consecutive absence due to a right eye laceration. The league's health and safety protocols have taken their toll on the Sacramento roster, leaving Tristan Thompson as the likeliest candidate to see the lion's share of minutes at the five if... Read More

De’Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell Will Miss Friday’s Game

Sacramento Kings point guards De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell have been ruled for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies. Both players had entered the league's health and safety protocols earlier in the week, and the issues are so widespread with the Kings that it will come down to the wire if they have the requisite eight... Read More

Kyrie Irving Begins Return, Will Play In Road Games

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving is going to suit up this season without being vaccinated after all. After the Nets' organization was originally resistant to the idea of Irving playing in only road games due to New York's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, it appears they have shifted their thought process as Irving will ramp up... Read More

Russell Westbrook Clears Protocols, Will Play Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols in time to suit up for Friday's contest against the Timberwolves. The move is the latest in a whirlwind of testing around the league, with Westbrook ultimately not missing any time after entering the protocols. His inclusion vs. Minnesota... Read More

Daniel Jones Ruled Out For Week 15

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, marking his third consecutive absence due to a strained neck. Mike Glennon stands to draw another start under center, although he can be avoided in all fantasy formats, aside from contrarian DFS tournament lineups. Even when healthy, Jones hasn't... Read More

Jadeveon Clowney Tests Positive For COVID-19, Out Saturday

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has become the latest member of the team to test positive for COVID-19, ruling him out for Saturday's contest against the Raiders. Clowney was held back from Thursday's practice due to an illness, but he has now tested positive for the virus, giving the Browns 11 starters who will... Read More

Curtis Samuel Will Miss Sunday’s Game

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles. Samuel has appeared in a limited capacity over the past three weeks since returning from a groin injury, but this time a hamstring ailment has forced him into street clothes. Having combined for just six receptions and... Read More

Damien Harris Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Indianapolis due to a hamstring ailment. Harris' issues have carried over from the Week 13 win over Buffalo, which he exited early. Rhamondre Stevenson stands to see a sizable workload against the Colts defense, although the status of Brandon... Read More

Aaron Jones Returns To Practice Friday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (illness, knee) was able to rejoin the team for practice Friday, one day removed from having been absent due to an illness. Jones is still working through his knee sprain from earlier in the season, as he was limited to a season-low 45% of the team's offensive snaps... Read More

Jalen Hurts Records Full Practice Session Friday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle) was able to fully participate in Friday's practice, leading to head coach Nick Sirianni saying that his starting QB was "trending in the right direction" to take the field for Sunday's game against Washington. If he suits up, Hurts would be looking to course correct after going just 7-for-20... Read More

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Tests Positive For COVID-19

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after having tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday. Payton's positive test is the latest amidst a week in which COVID-19 has swept across the NFL landscape, leaving many teams shorthanded during Week 15. On Sunday, New Orleans... Read More

Matt Barkley Lands On COVID-19 List

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Barkley is the latest signal-caller to land on the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Friday. While the move doesn't change Carolina's game plan Sunday against the Bills, it does leave them with just two active QBs in Cam Newton and P.J. Walker, with Sam Darnold (shoulder) still on Injured Reserve. Barkley... Read More

Carlos Hyde Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston due to a concussion. Hyde has been sparsely utilized as a backup for James Robinson this season, but with the news that Darrell Bevell will be stepping in as the team's head coach in place of Urban Meyer, the... Read More

Tampa Bay Expects Leonard Fournette To Play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) was able to log a full practice session Friday, paving the way for him to take the field Sunday against the Saints. The early thumbs up for Fournette's status is a boon for season-long fantasy managers balancing playoff lineups, as the New Orleans native shouldn't be impeded... Read More

Josh Allen Set To Start Under Center Sunday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (foot) is on track to start Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, despite having sustained a foot injury last week that had him briefly in a walking boot. Allen slung a season-high 54 pass attempts last week, exceeding the 300-yard mark for the fifth time this year. While the Panthers defense... Read More

Carolina Lists DJ Moore As Questionable For Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (hamstring) has been officially designated as questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Bills. Earlier in the week, head coach Matt Rhule was optimistic about having his star receiver on the field, but limited practice participation has led to the murky status. Moore has continued his stellar... Read More

Gabe Vincent Draws Another Start Monday

Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent will be among the starting five for Monday's game against the Cavaliers. Vincent drew his second start of the year Saturday, shifting into the starting group in place of Caleb Martin (health and safety protocols), who had been filling in for Jimmy Butler (tailbone). Vincent did not score in... Read More

Chimezie Metu Rejoins Starting Five Monday

Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu will start Monday's contest against the Raptors, bumping Marvin Bagley III back to the second unit. Metu was a fixture of the Sacramento starting five for most of the past month, having averaged 9.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during that span. He and Bagley figure to share... Read More

Isaiah Thomas Joins Nuggets’ G League Team

Point guard Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Grand Rapids Gold for the NBA G League ahead of the G League Showcase, which is set to run from Sunday through next Wednesday. Thomas appeared in 12 games during the 2018-19 season with the Nuggets, averaging 8.1 points per game off the bench. The now 32-year-old... Read More

Cam Reddish Has Minutes Cap Lifted For Monday

Atlanta Hawks small forward Cam Reddish will not face a minutes restriction for Monday's game against Houston. Reddish previously missed four contests due to a wrist sprain, before returning Friday and logging 17 minutes off the bench. The ailment appeared to bother Reddish, who shot 0-for-6 from the floor overall. With reports that Atlanta could... Read More

Paul Millsap Lands In Health And Safety Protocols

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap (health and safety protocols) has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, knocking him out for an indeterminate period. Millsap's role off the bench for Brooklyn kept him from drawing much fantasy consideration, but his absence could pave the way for Blake Griffin to reenter the rotation,... Read More

Justin Holiday Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers small forward Justin Holiday (reconditioning) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors. Holiday absence extends to six games, while Chris Duarte figures to continue getting elevated run with him on the sidelines. Prior to going down, Holiday had been finding his rhythm offensively, scoring in double figures in five of... Read More

Tuesday’s Bulls-Pistons, Thursday’s Raptors-Bulls Postponed

The matchup that was set to take place between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons on Tuesday has been postponed under the league's health and safety protocols, becoming the first game wiped from the slate this season due to the circumstance. Chicago's COVID-19 outbreak has also caused the second postponement, which knocks out the game... Read More

Deni Avdija, Aaron Holiday Questionable To Play Friday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Deni Avdija (illness) and point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday (illness) have both been listed as questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against the Cavaliers. Avdija is yet to miss a game this season, having served as an integral member of the team's second unit. Holiday has already missed one game due... Read More