Nicolas Claxton Faces Multi-Week Absence

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) will remain sidelined for approximately another two weeks as he is set to be built back up to rejoin the team, per head coach Steve Nash. Claxton has already missed Brooklyn's four most recent outings, ceding center minutes to the veteran group of LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, and Paul... Read More

Gary Harris Returns For Friday’s Contest

Orlando Magic shooting guard Gary Harris (ankle) has been cleared to take the floor Friday against San Antonio, ending his absence at two games. Harris has been utilized as a bench piece for the Magic in the early portion of the year, averaging just 6.3 points per game. As Orlando prioritizes development from its young... Read More

Kyle Kuzma Rejoins Starting Five Friday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) has been given the green light to suit up for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies, reclaiming his spot among the starting five. Kuzma departed Washington's previous outing due to a right forearm contusion, but he sounds healthy enough that fantasy managers should have no hesitation in deploying him.... Read More

Brook Lopez Will Miss Eighth Straight Game Friday

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) has once again been ruled out, this time for Friday's contest against the Knicks. Lopez has been dealing with a significant bout of back soreness, one that has kept him from practicing as recently as Thursday, with head coach Mike Budenholzer not having a timetable for when the seven-footer... Read More

D'Angelo Russell Will Miss Friday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. The absence will be Russell's second in a row due to the ailment, which he sustained Monday. In his place, Patrick Beverley drew the start Wednesday and collected 10 points and 10... Read More

Jrue Holiday Likely To Return For Friday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) has been bumped up to probable to participate in Friday's game against the Knicks. Holiday has been bit by the injury bug during the early portion of the year, having been sidelined for the past five games. In his absence, George Hill has entered fantasy relevance, but he... Read More

Miami Will Be Without KZ Okpala For Thursday’s Game

Miami Heat power forward KZ Okpala (ankle) will miss Thursday's contest against the Celtics due to a sprained right ankle. Okpala has been a sparsely utilized reserve for the Heat during the early portion of the season, averaging just four minutes per game in his four appearances thus far. Still only 22 years, Okpala boasts... Read More

Josh Richardson Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Boston Celtics shooting guard Josh Richardson (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Miami due to a left foot contusion. Richardson has scuffled as he acclimates to the Celtics' second unit in the early part of the season, having scored in double figures just twice. His 21.4 minutes per game average is far... Read More

John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic Cleared To Play Thursday

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (foot) and point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) have both gotten the thumbs up to take the floor Thursday against Utah. Collins has gotten off to an impressive start to the season, with three double-doubles under his belt, entering play vs. the Jazz averaging 15.9 points per game. Bogdanovic, now... Read More

Furkan Korkmaz Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to a sore wrist. Philly's three-point shooting stands to take a step back with Korkmaz joining Danny Green (hamstring) and Tobias Harris (health protocols) on the sidelines. Through eight games, Korkmaz has averaged a career-best 10.9... Read More

Royce O'Neale Gets Green Light To Suit Up Thursday

Utah Jazz power forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against Atlanta. O'Neale will be battling a right ankle sprain, but the team will be all hands on deck with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) missing the contest. O'Neale has taken between four and seven shots across each of the Jazz's first... Read More

Royce O'Neale Picks Up Questionable Tag For Thursday

Utah Jazz power forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's game against Atlanta due to a sprained right ankle. O'Neale has yet to miss an outing this season, so how Utah would allocate his minutes is unclear. That being said, Eric Paschall would be a candidate to enter the... Read More

Phoenix Deems Cameron Payne Questionable For Thursday

Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's contest against Houston due to a strained right hamstring. Payne has missed each of Phoenix's four previous games with the injury, allowing Elfrid Payton to snag a handful of minutes off the bench. Payne, a breakout sensation from the... Read More

Dwight Howard Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (neck) has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a neck ailment. Howard has been sidelined for the team's previous two contests, paving the way for the Lakers to deploy Anthony Davis as their starting center. Howard has logged just 15.2 minutes... Read More

Houston Tags Daniel Theis As Questionable For Thursday

Houston Rockets power forward/center Daniel Theis (toe) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest vs. the Suns. Theis was unavailable Tuesday due to a sore big toe on his right foot, allowing Alperen Sengun to draw the first start of his career. Should Theis once again be unavailable, look for Sengun to... Read More

Kyle Kuzma Departs Wednesday’s Contest With Injury

Washington Wizards small/power forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a right forearm contusion. Kuzma has gotten off to a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign, entering the night averaging 15.9 points and 11 boards per contest. But prior to his departure, Kuzma... Read More

Luguentz Dort Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's contest against the Lakers due to a shoulder ailment. Dort has scuffled from the field across his first six outings, shooting 35.4 percent overall, including just 22.6 percent from behind the arc. Should Dort be forced to miss the... Read More

Davis Bertans Will Be Monitored On Week-To-Week Basis

Washington Wizards power forward Davis Bertans (ankle) will miss at least the remainder of the upcoming week, with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. deeming him "week-to-week" for the time being. The Wizards are set for two more contests in the current week, meaning Bertans will miss at least three games due to the injury that... Read More

Jared Goff Gets Vote Of Confidence From Head Coach

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has yet to earn his first victory with his new franchise through eight weeks, but per head coach Dan Campbell, his starting gig is secure. Goff was swapped to the Lions in an offseason blockbuster deal that saw Matthew Stafford take his place with the Rams, but the results for... Read More

Chris Blewitt Remains Washington’s Kicker For Time Being

Washington Football Team kicker Chris Blewitt has gotten off to a rough start to his NFL career, having three field-goal attempts blocked across his first two games. Despite that, head coach Ron Rivera reiterated Tuesday that Blewitt will remain the team's kicker for the time being, as the team has no plans of bringing in... Read More

Steelers Sign Josh Lambo With Chris Boswell Injured

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found their contingency plan at kicker should Chris Boswell (concussion) ultimately not be cleared in time for Monday's contest against Chicago: Josh Lambo. Lambo began the season as the primary kicker for Jacksonville, but was released after going 0-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-7 on extra points through the first three... Read More

49ers Defense Adds Charles Omenihu For Stretch Run

The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Charles Omenihu from the Texans, as first reported by Aaron Wilson. Omenihu appeared in six games (two starts) this season with Houston, racking up 11 tackles and three quarterback hits, all while seeing his snap count fluctuate on a weekly basis. The addition of Omenihu should give... Read More

Chiefs Defense Lands Melvin Ingram In Deal With Steelers

The Kansas City Chiefs attempted to boost their edge rush just ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday, landing linebacker/defensive end Melvin Ingram in a deal with the Steelers. Ingram appeared in six games (one start) with Pittsburgh, combining for 10 tackles, six quarterback hits, one pass defended and one sack. The Steelers will receive... Read More

Chris Carson Plans To Ramp Up Practicing After Bye Week

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) is "planning on practicing" as soon as his team finishes its bye week, head coach Pete Carroll revealed Monday. While Carroll did mention the possibility of Carson returning to face Green Bay in Week 10, he simultaneously pumped the brakes, noting that Carson faces a battery of tests... Read More

Jameis Winston Sustains Season-Ending Knee Injury Sunday

The New Orleans Saints' worst fears about quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) became a reality Monday, as per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Winston has sustained a torn ACL, ending his season abruptly. Winston is also believed to have sustained damage to his MCL, further highlighting the damage that he took before leaving Sunday's win... Read More

Rams Defense Lands Von Miller In Blockbuster Deal With Broncos

The Los Angeles Rams are all in. Specifically, their all-in on defense, after they landed eight-time Pro Bowler Von Miller from Denver in a massive trade Monday afternoon, further bolstering an already stout unit. Miller had morphed into the face of the franchise with the Broncos, where he starred from 2011 up until Sunday. In... Read More

Vikings Defense Likely Loses Danielle Hunter For The Season

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (pectoral) is believed to have sustained a torn pectoral muscle during Sunday's defeat to Dallas, an injury that would end his season if an MRI confirms the severity. Hunter has been an integral cog to the Vikings defense in 2021, having compiled 38 tackles, 10 quarterback hits and six... Read More

Carolina Hopes To Have Christian McCaffrey Back Soon

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) could once again be nearing a return to the field, potentially as soon as Week 9 vs. New England, per Panthers head coach Matt Rhule. "If it's not this week, hopefully it's next week," Rhule said, keeping the options open for the team to hold their star back... Read More

Cleveland Eyes Further Involvement For Odell Beckham Jr.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. saw just one target during the team's loss to the Steelers on Sunday, prompting head coach Kevin Stefanski to say Monday that his offense needs to find a way to get Beckham the ball more consistently. "His effect on our offense is there, but I do need to... Read More

Jack Conklin Sustains Dislocated Elbow, Out Multiple Weeks

Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) is set for a multi-game absence after having dislocated his elbow during Sunday's defeat to the Steelers. Conklin was named a First-team All-Pro selection last year, with his presence on the o-line further boosting the stock of running backs Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt (calf), and lately, D'Ernest Johnson.... Read More