Pistons Sign Cole Swider To Two-Way Deal

The Detroit Pistons announced that they have agreed on a two-way deal with forward Cole Swider. The 25-year-old enters this third season in the NBA after playing for the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers in his first two years. Swider has appeared in 25 games so far and averaged 2.0 points in 5.1 minutes […]

Bones Hyland Headed For Free Agency After Season

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland will get the chance to test out free agency after this season. According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Hyland and the Clippers were not able to reach terms on a rookie contract extension, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent at year's end. The 24-year-old took a step back […]

Warriors, Moses Moody Agree On Three-Year Extension

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody will stay around in San Francisco after agreeing to a rookie contract extension. As reported by Shams Charania, the 22-year-old has agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal which will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. Moody has turned into a solid rotational player and he […]

Khris Middleton Will Miss Season Opener

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is expected to miss the team's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Shams Charania reports that the team is "cautiously progressing Middleton toward a return." There hasn't been mention of a specific timetable as he continues to rehab from multiple ankle surgeries. While Middleton works his way […]

Precious Achiuwa Out For 2-4 Weeks With Hamstring Strain

New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) will be out for at least the next two to four weeks as he deals with a strained left hamstring. According to Shams Charania, that's the timetable for when the team will re-evaluate him, so he has a chance to miss even more time than that. Since Mitchell […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 (2024-2025): October 22 - October 27

The NBA season tips off tomorrow and you have probably completed your drafts unless you happen to be in one of those leagues that drafts the night before the season. Either way, it's great to have NBA basketball back in our lives and I am thrilled to be able to bring you my favorite weekly […]

Max Strus Suffers Sprained Right Ankle

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (ankle) suffered a sprained right ankle on Thursday during a workout. The 28-year-old underwent an MRI, confirming the severity, and he'll be re-evaluated in six weeks. Unfortunately, Strus' return date remains a mystery. But even when he's cleared to return, it will take time for him to get back to […]

Matisse Thybulle Could Miss A Month

Portland Trail Blazers forward Matisse Thybulle (knee) is expected to miss an extended period of time. Thybulle has been dealing with inflammation in his knee throughout the preseason. He has decided to undergo a procedure that will sideline him for 3-4 weeks. His absence won't make a huge impact considering the Blazers do have depth […]

DeMar DeRozan Absent From Friday's Practice

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) was not available for Friday's practice. The veteran forward is currently away from the team due to personal reasons. He played 25 minutes during Thursday's preseason contest. He figures to be a significant part of the rotation this season. His absence isn't expected to be long, so DeRozan should […]

Landry Shamet Likely To Miss Season Opener

New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (shoulder) is likely to miss an extended period of time. The 27-year-old suffered a right shoulder injury during Tuesday's preseason contest. It was later revealed that Shamet is dealing with a dislocated right shoulder and will be evaluated at a later time. The fact the Knicks didn't give a […]

Nicolas Claxton Should Be Ready For Season Opener

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) won't be available for Friday's preseason matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Claxton continues to deal with hamstring soreness that has sidelined him throughout the preseason. Despite that, Claxton is expected to be ready to play for the beginning of the regular season. That is great news as Claxton has […]

Tyrese Maxey Won't Return On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (thumb) won't return to Friday's preseason contest against the Orlando Magic. The Sixers aren't going to take any chances here with the season opener being on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Maxey suffered a right thumb contusion during the first quarter of Friday's game. It sounds like a day-to-day issue, […]

Boogie Ellis Waived By Kings

Sacramento Kings guard Boogie Ellis will be on the hunt for a new team after Friday morning. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Kings are waiving the 23-year-old to trim down their roster for the start of the regular season. Ellis averaged 9.0 points per game and shot 39% from deep in the preseason […]

Devonte' Graham Waived By Blazers

Free agent guard Devonte' Graham was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday afternoon. The 29-year-old played for the San Antonio Spurs last season while appearing in a total of 23 games. He averaged 5.0 points, 2.1 assists, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.1 threes across 13.6 minutes per game. His role has diminished as his […]

Five Bold Fantasy Basketball Predictions For The 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 NBA season is almost upon us. Let the storylines begin! LaMelo Ball, Zion Williamson, Ben Simmons, and others have plenty to prove this season. Will they come through? Confidence is low for some; the sky should be the limit for others, but will they come through? Let's dig in and take a look! […]

Kawhi Leonard Expected To Miss Indefinite Time To Start The Season

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will miss indefinite time to start the season as he works to rehabilitate from inflammation in his right knee. Leonard began experiencing inflammation in his surgically repaired knee during a March 31st game against the Charlotte Hornets. The inflammation held him out for the rest of the regular […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Out With Fractured Hand

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has suffered a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand and will be re-evaluated in five-to-six weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 26-year-old big man suffered the injury in Tuesday's preseason contest against Denver. Harteinstein was set to be the Thunder's new starting center after the team brought him […]

Khris Middleton Ruled Out For Thursday's Preseason Finale

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against Dallas. Last week, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers hoped to have Middleton available for the team's final two preseason games, but the former All-Star will end up missing the entire preseason slate. Middleton continues to nurse injuries to both ankles […]

Clint Capela Exits Preseason Action Early Due To Ankle Issue

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela was limited to only seven minutes in Wednesday's preseason matchup against Miami, exiting the game with right ankle soreness. The Swiss big man tallied three points and three rebounds before his premature exit. Atlanta is already without Onyeka Okongwu (toe), making Capela's loss a bitter blow. However, his injury doesn't […]

Jared McCain Taken To Hospital Following Hard Fall

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jared McCain (head) was taken to a hospital after he suffered a hard fall in Wednesday's preseason clash with Brooklyn. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps, McCain is being evaluated for a concussion, among other things, after appearing to struggle to catch his breath on the court. McCain, the 16th pick of […]

Doug McDermott Joins Kings On One-Year Deal

Veteran small forward Doug McDermott has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 32-year-old was a free agent after finishing the 2023-24 campaign with the Indiana Pacers. McDermott averaged only 4.2 points as a member of the Pacers. However, he posted 10-plus points in four consecutive seasons prior to the 2023-24 campaign, […]

Lonzo Ball Logs 15 Minutes In First Game Since 2022

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball made his long-awaited return to NBA action on Wednesday, logging 15 minutes in a 125-123 preseason win over Minnesota. Ball came off the bench and played well, posting 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting. He hit a pair of threes with four attempts and had one rebound, one assist, one […]

Luka Doncic Returns To Full Practice

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (calf) had his first full practice in two weeks on Wednesday. He has been rehabbing a left calf contusion that Doncic sustained in training camp. According to Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, Doncic did "really, really well" on Wednesday, but it's unlikely that Doncic will be on the court […]

Immanuel Quickley Cleared For Contact

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (thumb) has been cleared for contact and went through a full practice on Tuesday. The speedy guard is working his way back from a thumb injury he sustained before training camp. As a result of the injury, Quickley has missed all four of Toronto's preseason games. His status for the […]

Peyton Watson Continues To Nurse A Hamstring Problem

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) remained on the shelf for Tuesday's preseason outing against Oklahoma City. Denver had their fourth exhibition game on Tuesday, but Watson hasn't featured in any of them due to a hamstring injury. He has one more opportunity to shake off some rust before the regular season begins next week, […]

Cody Martin Remains Out With Wrist Issue

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (wrist) missed a fourth consecutive preseason game on Tuesday against the Knicks. He hurt his right wrist before the start of preseason, and while Martin was initially considered day-to-day, he still hasn't shaken off the injury. Entering training camp, Martin also had an ankle problem. It looks like 2024-25 could […]

Saddiq Bey Remains Without Timetable For His Return

Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey (knee) remains without a timetable for his return to action. The 25-year-old suffered an ACL injury in March and is still rehabbing, with a week to go until the start of the 2024-25 NBA campaign. Bey could be fun to watch on this rebuilding Wizards team. He has averaged 14.1 […]

De'Anthony Melton Battling Back Tightness

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton was unavailable for Tuesday's preseason clash with the Lakers due to mid-back tightness. Melton had featured in all four preseason games until Tuesday. He's knocked down threes at a good rate while being a defensive pest. Melton also stood out on Sunday versus Detroit with seven assists, showing he […]

Landry Shamet Suffers Apparent Shoulder Injury

New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet suffered an apparent right shoulder injury in Tuesday's preseason contest against Charlotte. The veteran sharpshooter was hurt in the third quarter after putting up eight points in 20 minutes with 3-for-10 shooting. Shamet has a non-guaranteed contract but was expected to make the Knicks roster for the 2024-25 campaign. […]

Peripheral Monsters: Stat Stuffers to Target for 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball

The 2024-25 NBA season is rapidly approaching and chances are you've already done some drafts and may still have a few more to do before the regular season officially tips off next week! If you're playing in a categories league (H2H or Roto), you're going to want to draft as many players as you can […]