Kawhi Leonard, Patrick Beverley Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (leg) and point guard Patrick Beverley (rest) have been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Heat. Leonard's absence due to a left leg contusion marks his second straight outing on the sidelines, joining Paul George (toe) as L.A. will have to make up for the departure of […]

Michael Lorenzen Enters 2021 As Rotation Candidate

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen began his big league career making 21 starts during his rookie season. As he has continued to slots into multiple roles, he has become an integral part of the Reds' bullpen, having amassed a 3.48 ERA over the last four seasons. But heading into 2021, he'll have the chance […]

James Paxton Returns To Seattle On One-Year Deal

The Seattle Mariners and left-handed pitcher James Paxton have agreed on a one-year pact to re-unite the Canadian-born southpaw with the franchise that he spent the first six seasons of his career with. Paxton will reportedly make $8.5 million with the chance to rake in as much as $10 million if he hits certain performance-based […]

Mike Montgomery, Tommy Hunter Join Mets For Spring Camp

The New York Mets' relief corps continues to grow by the day heading into the start of Spring Training next week. On Sunday, the team inked veteran left-hander Mike Montgomery and right-hander Tommy Hunter to Minor League deals with invites to big league camp. Montgomery pitched in just three games last year for Kansas City, […]

Michael Kopech Progresses Ahead Of Start To 2021 Year

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Michael Kopech has been hailed as one of the game's top pitching prospects for years, but injuries -- most recently Tommy John surgery -- have derailed his progress. Not having pitched in the big leagues since 2018, the White Sox figure to be slow in acclimating Kopech back to the […]

Rodney Hood Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Dallas due to a left foot sprain. Hood enjoyed a bit of a fantasy revival during a recent three-game stretch where he entered the starting five, but he saw it fade upon returning to the second unit. Even […]

Joel Embiid Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been listed as questionable to participate in Monday's game versus the Jazz due to back tightness. While the ailment has been significant enough to continue popping up on the injury report, it hasn't appeared to have slowed Embiid's production, as he has averaged a staggering 34.3 points and […]

Blake Griffin Will Sit Out Sunday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin (rest) has been deemed unavailable to play in Sunday's game against New Orleans due to rest purposes. After playing in both legs of a back-to-back for the first time all season Thursday and Friday, Detroit decided not to run Griffin out for a third game in four days. Saddiq […]

Andre Drummond Ruled Out For Sunday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (rest) will miss Sunday's game versus the Clippers due to rest purposes. Drummond's absence paves the way for Jarrett Allen to re-enter the starting five and play his more traditional role, with heavy added rebounding potential. The addition of Allen has coincided with Cleveland handing Drummond a significantly decreased role […]

Jalen McDaniels Garners DFS Punt Play Potential Sunday

Charlotte Hornets power forward Jalen McDaniels has been recalled to the active roster for Sunday's game versus San Antonio due to the absences of Gordon Hayward (back), P.J. Washington, Caleb Martin, and Cody Martin (health protocols). With Miles Bridges the only other true option to play the four, McDaniels figures to see some run Sunday, […]

Mason Plumlee Returns To Action Sunday

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (elbow) has been given the green light to return for Sunday's contest versus New Orleans after a two-game absence due to an elbow ailment. Plumlee's presence likely bumps Isaiah Stewart from both the starting five and the considerable DFS intrigue that he was garnering. Prior to getting hurt, Plumlee had […]

OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game

Toronto Raptors small/power forwards OG Anunoby (calf) and Yuta Watanabe (ankle) have been deemed unavailable to play in Sunday's contest versus the Timberwolves, continuing their respective absences. Despite the fact that Anunoby is getting closer to a return, he will miss his 10th straight game Sunday, paving the way for Norman Powell to remain among […]

P.J. Washington Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Spurs under the league's health and safety protocols. His absence marks his second in a row, leaving the Charlotte frontcourt thin with Gordon Hayward (back) out in addition to fellow protocol absences Caleb Martin and Cody Martin. With Washington not […]

Tony Snell Earns Questionable Tag For Monday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell (Achilles) has been bumped up to questionable for Monday's contest against the Knicks as he battles a sore right Achilles. The ailment kept Snell out of the mix for Saturday's game, but he has a chance to rejoin the second unit after just a one-game absence. Skylar Mays […]

Rajon Rondo Continues To Be Sidelined Monday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Knicks with the lower back pain that has now saddled him in street clothes for the team's last four contests. Without Rondo backing him up, Trae Young has dished out 32 assists over the past three games combined, including […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Logs Full Practice Sunday, Nears Return

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) was able to practice in full Sunday, an indication that he is close to getting back into game action. Carter has been out since Jan. 18 due to a significant right quad injury. Prior to going down, he had scored in double figures in seven straight games, having […]

Victor Oladipo Will Miss Second Straight Outing Monday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Washington due to a sore right foot. Oladipo's absence marks his second consecutive contest on the sidelines due to the ailment, paving the way for Eric Gordon to remain among the starting five and for Sterling Brown to see an […]

Gordon Hayward Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Gordon Hayward (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Antonio as he deals with lower back discomfort. Without Hayward available, the Hornets figure to be thin on the wing Sunday due to Caleb Martin and Cody Martin having already ruled out under the league's health and safety protocols, […]

Yuta Watanabe Unlikely To Suit Up Sunday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward Yuta Watanabe (ankle) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Sunday's contest against the Timberwolves due to a sprained left ankle. Watanabe has been unable to play since sustaining the injury in practice, which has opened the door for DeAndre' Bembry to see a handful of additional minutes off […]

James Ennis, Al Farouq-Aminu Questionable To Play Sunday

Orlando Magic forwards James Ennis (groin) and Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) have both been listed as questionable to play in Sunday's contest against the Suns. Orlando's injury report is extensive, with the duo providing valuable depth in the frontcourt. While Aminu is likely out of fantasy consideration as he is slowly acclimated to the mix after […]

Mike Scott Returns To Action For Saturday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers power forward Mike Scott (knee) has been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against the Suns, marking his first in-game action since Jan. 14. Scott has played a minimal role off the bench this season for Philly (4.9 PPG), but with Shake Milton (ankle) absent from the second unit, the veteran forward […]

Ish Smith Unlikely To Suit Up Sunday

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith (quad) has been verbally made doubtful to play in Sunday's contest against the Celtics due to a quad ailment. Smith was able to practice Saturday, but the team doesn't appear interested in pushing him to suit up, particularly with Bradley Beal returning to the lineup. Raul Neto figures to […]

Frank Mason III Will Miss His Second Straight Game Sunday

Orlando Magic point guard Frank Mason III (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Phoenix due to a strained right groin. Mason made one start since joining the squad as backcourt depth but recent injury to Cole Anthony (shoulder) has thrust him into a larger role when healthy. With both Mason and Anthony […]

P.J. Washington Unlikely To Return For Sunday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington is listed as doubtful to play in Sunday's contest against San Antonio as he continues to work through the league's health and safety protocols. His absence has allowed head coach James Borrego to continue starting his three-headed backcourt trio of LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Devonte' Graham, with Miles […]

Cole Anthony, Evan Fournier Questionable To Return Sunday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) and shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Suns. With the duo out of the mix as of late -- and with Frank Mason III (groin) also sidelined -- Michael Carter-Williams has taken over starting PG duties, […]

Dario Saric, Cameron Payne, Abdel Nader Will Play Saturday

The Phoenix Suns will get a shot of life back into their depth chart Saturday versus the 76ers with the return of power forward/center Dario Saric (ankle), point guard Cameron Payne (foot), and small forward Abdel Nader (ankle) all cleared to return to action. Saric is the most fantasy-relevant of the trio, although he'll be […]

Toronto Lists OG Anunoby As Questionable For Sunday

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (calf) was able to practice Saturday, leading to the team listing him as questionable to play in Sunday's game versus Minnesota as he recovers from a strained left calf. Anunoby's return has been circling for a few days now, with Norman Powell's corresponding fantasy stock in a perilous spot […]

Tony Snell Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell (Achilles) has picked up a questionable designation for Saturday's contest versus the Pacers as he works through a sore right Achilles. Snell has seen an increased role with the second unit over the past five games, having dished out a pair of assists in each contest. Shooting 76.9 […]

Rajon Rondo Misses Third Straight Game Saturday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Pacers due to persistent lower back pain. Rondo will now have missed each of Atlanta's last three contests, which has paved the way for Trae Young to see an incremental minutes bump without his primary backup available. Following a […]

Shake Milton Likely To Miss At Least Two More Games

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard Shake Milton (ankle) is not expected to suit up either Saturday versus Phoenix or Monday against Utah as he works his way through an ankle sprain. Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed Saturday that he doesn't expect to have Milton available while the team is on the remainder of its road trip, […]