Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against Phoenix. He's nursing a right index finger injury, and the team plans to re-evaluate Smart in a couple of weeks. With Ja Morant (shoulder) also absent and considered week-to-week, Scotty Pippen Jr. has a chance to make his mark […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out For The Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has had one of the more underrated fantasy football seasons this year. Many had concerns about the older running back heading into the season, ranking him as a mid-range or low-end RB2. However, Kamara has far exceeded those expectations. The veteran is the RB9 for the year, averaging […]

Brandin Podziemski Avoids Serious Injury

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (abdominal) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Podziemski suffered an abdominal injury during the second quarter of Saturday's game. As a result, Podziemski will sit out on Monday, but the MRI came back clean, so he isn't expected to miss significant time. The loss of […]

Santi Aldama Will Continue To Sit On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (ankle) will sit out a third consecutive game on Tuesday against Phoenix. The team considers Aldama week-to-week, so it might take some time before he's back on the court. Zach Edey (concussion) and Brandon Clarke (calf) also won't play on Tuesday, which should give Jay Huff an important role in […]

Rashee Rice, Skyy Moore Not Expected To Return In Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that there are no plans for wide receivers Rashee Rice (knee) and Skyy Moore (abdomen) to return during the postseason. Rice injured his knee in Week 4 and needed season-ending surgery on his ACL, MCL and meniscus, so it's no surprise that he won't be […]

Zach Edey Unavailable Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (concussion) will remain out on Tuesday versus Phoenix. He has yet to clear concussion protocol, sitting out a second straight game. Health issues have taken out several Grizzlies bigs recently, meaning Jay Huff could get a second look as a starter. He settled for only six points and three rebounds […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 31, 2024

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Ja Morant To Miss Time, Considered "Week-To-Week"

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain. He was injured in Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, the news isn't good, with the 25-year-old now considered "week-to-week." Morant has had a down year, averaging 21.2 points. It's also not ideal, considering he underwent season-ending shoulder […]

Mecole Hardman Could Return In Postseason

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that there's a chance that wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee) could "potentially" return in the postseason. The Chiefs locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will have a first-round bye, which will give their injured players an extra week to try and […]

Is David Montgomery Out For The Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery joins Jahmyr Gibbs in the NFL’s top backfield. He is the RB17 for the year, averaging 14.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran running back has had an outstanding season, totaling 185 rushing attempts for 775 yards and 12 touchdowns. Montgomery also has 36 receptions for 341 […]

Alex Caruso To Remain Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will miss a fifth straight game on Tuesday versus Minnesota. He has failed to overcome a hip strain. Ajay Mitchell has figured more prominently in the rotation during Caruso's absence. The 22-year-old rookie has averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22.6 minutes across the last […]

Caleb Williams Expected To Play In Regular-Season Finale

Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown said on Monday that there has been no thought or talk of sitting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Brown expects all the team's healthy veteran players to suit up as well. Williams, […]

Chargers Non-Committal On Whether Justin Herbert, Starters Will Play In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn't commit on Monday to whether the starters will play this Sunday in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. If the Pittsburgh Steelers win on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, the Chargers would be locked into the No. 6 seed and would […]

Obi Toppin Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Milwaukee. He's been out for a pair of games with a left ankle sprain, and the team considers him day-to-day. Jarace Walker has impressed in an expanded role lately and should continue to get extra work if Toppin remains out. The 21-year-old […]

Tony Pollard Could Play In Week 18, Tyjae Spears Up In The Air

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said there's a chance that running back Tony Pollard (ankle, illness) could play in Week 18 against the division-rival Houston Texans after missing the Week 17 loss to the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyjae Spears (concussion), however, is more uncertain after suffering a concussion against the Jags on Sunday. Callahan […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Out On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) will not play against the Clippers on Monday. Robinson-Earl will miss the action with a left ankle sprain. With the Pelicans battling injuries, Robinson-Earl has done a good job on the frontcourt, averaging 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 19.4 minutes. His absence might help Javonte Green back […]

Terron Armstead Not Being Ruled Out For Week 18

The Miami Dolphins are not ready to rule out offensive tackle Terron Armstead (knee) for the Week 18 regular-season opener after he was injured in the Week 17 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. "He's going to see what he can do and [we] will approach the week with mindset of getting Patrick ready […]

Aaron Nesmith Remains Without A Timeline

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) does not have a timeline for his return. Per Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Sunday that Nesmith is making progress but is without a timetable. The 25-year-old has been out since Nov. 1 with a left ankle sprain. Indiana kicked off the campaign […]

Dolphins Optimistic About Jaylen Waddle For Week 18

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that he's optimistic on wide receiver Jaylen Waddle's (knee) status for the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday against the division-rival New York Jets. McDaniel said that Waddle was held out for the second straight game in the Week 17 win over the Cleveland Browns because […]

Tyler Huntley To Take More Reps Than Tua Tagovailoa This Week

According to Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, quarterback Tyler Huntley will get more practice repetitions than Tua Tagovailoa (hip) this week as the team prepares to face the division-rival New York Jets on the road in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday in another must-win game. "I don't think it's a lock he […]

AJ Green Considered Probable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (calf) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. He practiced fully on Monday, suggesting Green's calf injury isn't very serious and that he will be good to go for the final contest of 2024. Green operates as a three-point specialist who has hit nearly 44 percent of his attempts from […]

Bengals "Hopeful" Chase Brown Can Play This Saturday

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping that running back Chase Brown (ankle) will be able to play in a must-win game in Week 18 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday after he sprained his ankle in last Saturday's thrilling overtime victory over the Denver Broncos to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. "Chase Brown is […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Play Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's meeting with Indiana. He's been ever-present on the injury report this season, but Middleton has played regularly for quite some time, and nothing suggests he won't be able to take the court on Tuesday. Middleton has produced high-quality performances as well […]

Jayden Daniels, Starters To Play Against Cowboys In Week 18

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that the team will play to win this week at the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday. As things currently stand after their Week 17 win over the Atlanta Falcons to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday night, Washington is the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo On Track To Return To Action Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. However, he appears to be on track to return from a four-game absence. The multi-time MVP practiced on Monday, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo will likely play without any restrictions. Antetokounmpo returns […]

Saints Not Ruling Derek Carr Out For Week 18

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Monday that the team will evaluate where quarterback Derek Carr (hand) is this week after he didn't make much progress last week when they simulated some game-like situation. The head coach said the function the Saints are looking for with Carr is mostly taking a […]

Alvin Kamara's Week 18 Status To Be Determined By Medical Staff

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi reiterated on Monday that running back Alvin Kamara (knee) still wants to play before the end of the 2024 regular season this Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. While Kamara has not been ruled out for the regular-season finale, Rizzi said the final […]

Cody Martin Ruled Out For Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday versus Chicago. This comes as no surprise, as Martin was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Hornets also won't have the services of LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) and Brandon Miller (ankle), so players like Josh Green and Seth […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Fine After Aggravating Chest Injury

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) aggravated his chest injury in the Week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday but checked out OK after the game. Valdes-Scantling was injured in the fourth quarter and never returned. MVS missed the Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers because of his […]

Davion Mitchell Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca. Mitchell is in danger of missing his second contest in a row due to an illness. He last suited up on December 26th, posting six points, five assists, and two steals in 27 minutes on the floor. […]