Paul George Could Return Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) sat out Monday's matchup against the Pacers, but the team listed him as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns, when the team finishes their back-to-back. Since PG has played three straight games before sitting on Monday, it seems very possible he'll be back in action on Tuesday. In […]

Joel Embiid Will Not Play Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (injury management) will not play on the second night of the team's back-to-back when they take on the Suns in Philly on Tuesday. Embiid had 30 points and nine rebounds in 33 minutes in the Sixers' win on Monday, but has still not been cleared to play in both games […]

Weston Wilson Designated for Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson was designated for assignment on Tuesday when the team officially re-signed J.T. Realmuto. Wilson was behind both Otto Kemp and Edmundo Sosa as utility bench pieces for the Phillies, and he'll now be available via trade or waiver wire claim to the rest of the teams in the majors. Over […]

Masyn Winn Won't Have Any Limitations in Spring Training

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) feels healthy and says he is extremely excited to take the field again, facing no limitations in Spring Training. The Gold Glove-winning shortstop was shut down in mid-September for an arthroscopic procedure on his knee to deal with a torn meniscus. He impressed with a .253/.310/.363 triple-slash line […]

Mookie Betts Plans to Retire at the End of his Current Contract

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts says he "for sure" plans on retiring at the end of his current contract, which runs through the 2032 season. Betts pointed out that he'll be 40 at that point and will be looking to spend more time with his family at that point. The 2018 AL MVP and […]

Zach Penrod Joins Nationals on Minor-League Contract

Free-agent pitcher Zach Penrod and the Washington Nationals reached an agreement on a minor-league deal. The 28-year-old lefty spent last year in the Red Sox and Dodgers minor-league systems, going 2-1 in 26 appearances (six starts) with a 7.83 ERA and 6.80 FIP. He pitched in seven games out of the bullpen in the majors […]

Cody Bellinger Nearing a Decision

Free-agent first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger could come off the market soon, since MLB Network's Jim Bowden reports that Bellinger is mulling over multiple offers from multiple teams and is expected to make his decision soon. Last season, Bellinger hit .272 in 152 games with the Yankees, smashing 29 homers and posting a .207 ISO and […]

Seth Brown Signs Minor-League Deal With Yankees

Free Agent first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on Monday, and he will also receive an invite to Spring Training. The 33-year-old lefty has provided good power production in the past and could be a good fit for Yankee Stadium if he finds his way to playing time at […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2026 The American Express (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2026 edition of The American Express! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is […]

Jerami Grant Likely to Play Against the Hawks on Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) has spent about a month recovering from left Achilles tendonitis, but he was listed as probable for his team's home game against the Hawks on Thursday night. Grant will likely carry as much of the offense as he can with Deni Avdija (back) still absent for a second […]

Deni Avdija Ruled Out Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) will miss a second straight game on Thursday night, when his team hosts the Hawks. Avdija sustained a back injury on Sunday and missed Tuesday's game, allowing Caleb Love to make the start against the Warriors. Love had 17 points, three rebounds, seven assists, one block, and two […]

P.J. Washington Questionable Against the Jazz

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's home game against Utah, as the team tries to manage his return from an ankle injury. Washington missed four games due to an ankle sprain but played 31 minutes in his return on Wednesday in the team's loss to the Bulls. His shot looked a […]

Max Christie Unlikely to Return to Action on Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (illness) will likely miss a second straight game after being listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Jazz, which finishes out his team's back-to-back. The Mavs didn't have Christie against the Bulls on Wednesday, and they also lost Cooper Flagg (ankle) in that contest. Flagg is also doubtful for […]

Mitchell Robinson Will Sit Out Thursday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will sit out the second game of his team's back-to-back for injury management purposes on Thursday night as they face the Warriors. Robinson played 19 minutes and had eight points and 11 rebounds against the Kings on Wednesday, and in his absence, Ariel Hukporti and Guerschon Yabusele will […]

Landry Shamet Could Return Thursday

New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (shoulder) hasn't played since Nov. 22, but he seems to be nearing a return since he was listed as questionable for Thursday night's road matchup against the Warriors. Shamet sprained his shoulder against the Magic just before Thanksgiving and returned to practice on Tuesday. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) out […]

Jalen Brunson Out on Thursday Against Golden State

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) will not play Thursday, as expected, after he departed Wednesday's game after just five minutes with an ankle sprain. While Brunson will miss Thursday's game against the Warriors, the good news is that the fantasy stud is considered day-to-day, and he may not be out long-term. As for […]

Daniel Gafford Questionable Thursday Against the Jazz

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) was listed as questionable for his team's home game against Utah. Gafford has been dealing with a right ankle sprain for much of the season and was forced to leave Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets in the third quarter. He finished with six points and 10 rebounds in 18 […]

Cooper Flagg Is Unlikely To Play Thursday Against Utah

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (ankle) left Wednesday's loss early with a sprained left ankle and is officially listed as doubtful for the second game of his team's back-to-back on Thursday night against the Jazz. Without Flagg and Anthony Davis (finger), P.J. Washington (ankle) could be in for a big workload if he can play […]

Lauri Markkanen Will Not Be Available Thursday Against Dallas

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) was listed as out on Thursday, as the team finishes a back-to-back with a game in Dallas. Markkanen missed Wednesday's loss to the Bulls and will also be out Thursday, leaving more work for the rest of the rotation. Brice Sensabaugh went off for 43 points on Wednesday night […]

Davion Mitchell Ruled Out Thursday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) was downgraded to out after originally being listed as doubtful for Thursday's home game against the Boston Celtics. Mitchell picked up a left shoulder contusion on Tuesday against the Suns, and he'll miss at least one game with the injury. With the starting point guard out Thursday, Pelle Larsson […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Will Not Play Against the Celtics

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) was downgraded from questionable to out for Thursday night's home game against the Celtics. This will be the first game Jaquez misses with knee soreness, and his next chance to return will be Saturday against the Thunder. Without Miami's version of JJJ, Nikola Jovic could pick up some […]

Devin Booker Will Not Play Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) was downgraded to out after originally being listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Booker suffered a sprained ankle inTuesday's loss to the Miami Heat, although he was able to finish the game and carry his usual heavy workload. He'll be sidelined for this matchup in […]

Kyle Kuzma Added to the Injury Report as Questionable

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (illness) was added to the injury report as questionable ahead of the team's home game against the Spurs. Kuz only had two points and two assists in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Timberwolves, and he has been in a more reduced role since Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the rotation. If […]

Jonathan Kuminga Demanding Trade from Warriors

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga demanded a trade from the Warriors on the first day he became eligible to be moved. The fifth-year forward signed a two-year, $46.8 million contract as a restricted free agent this past offseason with a team option on the second season. The season has not gone well, though, and […]

Luke Kennard Uncertain for Tuesday Against the Lakers

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup in Los Angeles against the Lakers, who are on the second night of a back-to-back. Kennard played 20 minutes on Sunday and had 22 points while knocking down six triples. He has scored at least eight points in each of his last seven games, […]

Saddiq Bey Upgraded to Probable

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (hip) was originally listed as doubtful, upgraded to questionable, and is now all the way up to probable for Tuesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. He has missed the last six games since straining his right hip flexor on Dec. 31 against the Bulls. Before the injury, Bey was […]

Anthony Davis Likely to Undergo Surgery on Hand

Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis (hand) will likely have surgery on his left hand to repair ligament damage, sidelining him for several months. Davis originally suffered the injury in last Thursday's loss to the Utah Jazz. With the trade deadline around the corner, AD could still be traded to a playoff contender, with a potential […]

Julian Phillips Downgraded to Questionable Tuesday

Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (wrist) was originally listed as probable but later downgraded to questionable for Tuesday night's matchup with the Rockets. Phillips is dealing with a left wrist strain and is only playing 10.2 minutes in his 28 games this season, averaging 3.0 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.5 steals per game. If he's […]

Giants Aggressively Pursuing Second-Base Options

The San Francisco Giants are looking to fill in their infield with another strong bat this offseason, and they are aggressively pursuing an addition at second base, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Passan mentions both the Cubs' Nico Hoerner and the Cardinals' Brendan Donovan as options they have been engaged about recently. Last offseason, the […]

Jax Biggers Signs Minor-League Deal With the Astros

Free-agent shortstop Jax Biggers has signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros after spending the first seven seasons of his career in the Rangers' system. Biggers hit only .214 in 79 games in Double-A and Triple-A last season with one home run and 11 stolen bases. He showed more upside in 2024, posting a […]