George Kittle Discussing Extension With 49ers

San Francisco Chronicle's Eric Branch writes that the San Francisco 49ers and star tight end George Kittle have been in talks about a contract extension early this offseason. The 31-year-old is heading into the final year of his current deal in 2025 after a strong 2024 campaign in which he caught 78 passes on 94 […]

Rams Give Permission To Matthew Stafford's Agent To Talk To Other Teams

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said on the Rich Eisen Show on Friday that the Los Angeles Rams have given quarterback Matthew Stafford's agent permission to talk with other teams to gauge his contract value this offseason if he were to be traded. It also helps the Rams in their own negotiations with Stafford by letting […]

Patrick Williams To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (knee) will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. On Thursday, the team announced that Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 23-year-old will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the […]

Jarrett Allen Won't Return On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (hand) has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Allen suffered a right hand injury during the third quarter, but luckily the X-rays were negative. The Cavs are going to play it safe and hold out Allen for the rest of this contest. […]

Fred VanVleet Nearing Return

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard will now miss nine games in a row due to a lingering ankle issue. Head coach Ime Udoka said that Vanvleet felt soreness in his ankle following Thursday's practice. He continued by saying that […]

Nick Kurtz Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo doesn't think Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz will break camp with the big-league team for Opening Day in late March. "It's not going to take him very long to make it to the big leagues," Mayo said. "I do not think that he has any real chance, but I think […]

Josh Giddey Considered Probable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (wrist) is on the injury report as probable for Saturday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile Australian has a wrist sprain but is expected to play through the injury. Giddey will enter the weekend with significant momentum, having produced one of his best performances of the season in Thursday's […]

Cole Young Likely To Begin At Triple-A

MLB.com's Michael Avallone writes that Seattle Mariners shortstop/second baseman Cole Young will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Tacoma. The team's first-round pick in 2022 took a step back from his breakout season in 2023 but did spend the entire season at Double-A Arkansas at just 21 years old in 2024. He slashed .271/.369/.390 […]

Jalen Smith Unavailable Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith (concussion) will not play in Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He is currently in concussion protocol after getting injured in Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Smith only played two minutes in that game, allowing Zach Collins to take on extra shifts. The same is likely to occur […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Will Come Off The Bench On Friday

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) will make his return to the court on Friday. Smith has been out since the beginning of January due to a hand injury. He's back in the rotation on Friday, but he'll come off the bench. The move to have Smith play with the second unit is likely […]

Nikola Vucevic Probable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) carries a probable tag ahead of Saturday's action against the Phoenix Suns. He is on the injury report with right calf soreness. However, it seems that this isn't a serious issue, and Vucevic will likely play. The Bulls big man has gone quiet offensively in recent weeks, averaging 14.6 […]

Bubba Chandler Could Break Camp With Big-League Club

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo gives Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Chandler Jones a 45 percent chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. Chandler, who is ranked as the 15th overall prospect by MLB Pipeline in 2025, could give Pittsburgh a dominant triumvirate of right-handed prospects in addition to reigning National League […]

DaQuan Jeffries Remains Out On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jeffries is set to miss his third game in a row due to a left knee injury. He has only been averaging minutes in the teens this season, but Jeffries was playing more before the injury. […]

Mike Conley Back In Action Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will be active on Friday against the Houston Rockets. He is ready to return from a four-game absence after the team initially labeled Conley as questionable for Friday's contest. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely return to the bench now that Conley is back. Meanwhile, Rob Dillingham will also have […]

Mark Williams Removed From Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (conditioning) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man figures to be back in action on Saturday after sitting out of Thursday's game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back set. It seems likely that the Hornets are […]

Rudy Gobert Will Not Play Against Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year will miss a second consecutive game due to back spasms. Naz Reid is expected to carry a huge workload on Friday night. He tallied a team-high 27 points, 14 rebounds, and […]

LaMelo Ball Expected To Play On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (rest, ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ball figures to be back in action after sitting out of Thursday's contest which was the second game of a back-to-back set. The Hornets aren't playing for anything this season, so it […]

Anthony Edwards Good To Go Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) will play on Friday against the Houston Rockets. The three-time All-Star has been a regular on the injury report lately due to a hip issue, and the team initially listed him as questionable. However, Alan Horton of Timberwolves Radio reports that head coach Chris Finch has confirmed that Edwards […]

Drew Rom Shut Down From Throwing

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Drew Rom (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing. Rom was feeling soreness in his left shoulder. Last summer, the southpaw underwent arthroscopic surgery on this shoulder. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should expect the team to ease his workload, given his injury history. Rom was […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable To Play On Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. On Thursday against the New York Knicks, Dosunmu injured his left shoulder and may have to exit the lineup for the first time in a month because of the ailment. If Dosunmu is unable to play, Kevin […]

Aaron Gordon Labeled As Probable For Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is expected to suit up on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. A calf injury has troubled the veteran throughout the campaign, but Gordon has only missed a couple of games over the last six weeks. His performances […]

JoJo Romero Throws Live Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero (forearm) threw live batting practice earlier this week. Romero ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list with right forearm inflammation. However, seeing him already facing live hitters suggests he is past the injury and a full-go for spring training. Romero enjoyed a strong 2024 campaign, holding a […]

Jamal Murray Likely To Play Against Lakers

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) remains on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Saturday's big clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray continues to deal with inflammation in his left knee and regularly appears on the injury report, but he has sat out only one game in 2025. The issue […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Available On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. The 25-year-old looks set to return from a one-game absence. Following foot surgery, Vanderbilt made his season debut only a month ago, so the Lakers didn't want to overwork him when they had a […]

Erik Swanson Throws Off The Mound

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) threw 10 pitches off the mound earlier this week. Swanson is recovering from right forearm fatigue and is slightly behind schedule. However, seeing him return to the mound is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout spring training. Last season, the 31-year-old […]

LeBron James Considered Probable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. James skipped the All-Star Game due to a foot issue, but he was available for both games as the Lakers continue their season with a back-to-back set this week. Across the […]

Evan Sisk Dealing With Illness

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk (illness) was unable to throw on Friday due to an illness. Anne Rogers of MLB.com noted that this illness has been going around the team. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status but should expect him to return to the mound sometime next week. The 27-year-old was scheduled […]

Nikola Jovic Active Against Raptors

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old has shaken off a questionable tag and is ready to make his 30th consecutive appearance after winning a bout with a stomach bug. Jovic has made big strides in 2024-25, averaging 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and […]

Dwight Powell Remains Out Against Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (hip) will remain out of the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was always unlikely he would play, as the team listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. Powell's absence will extend to 15 games. His last appearance was on Jan. 17. The Canadian center […]

Travis Jankowski Signs Contract With Cubs

Outfielder Travis Jankowski signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs. Jankowski has spent the past two seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers. He won a World Series in Texas during the 2023 campaign. During that season, he held a solid .263/.357/.322 line with 12 doubles, one home run, and 19 stolen bases. However, […]