Saints Request To Interview Aaron Glenn For Head-Coaching Job

The New Orleans Saints requested an interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their open head-coaching position, according to a source. Glenn is a former Saints assistant and was the runner-up for the job last time before the organization chose Dennis Allen. In addition to the Saints, both the Chicago Bears and New […]

Desmond Bane Downgraded To Out Against Dallas

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) was considered doubtful coming into Monday and was ruled out, as expected, before the Grizzlies hosted the Mavericks. Without Bane, Ja Morant (shoulder), Marcus Smart (finger), and Scotty Pippen Jr. will get all the usage they can handle in the backcourt, although Luke Kennard (hamstring) is now available after […]

Tanner Scott Seeking $20M AAV On Open Market

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, free agent relief pitcher Tanner Scott is seeking $20 million AAV on the open market. Cotillo noted that while the Red Sox have shown interest, Scott is expected to have multiple big-market clubs in the bidding. In addition, his new contract is expected to reset the relief pitcher market. […]

Bears Request To Interview Todd Monken For Head-Coach Job

The Chicago Bears requested to interview Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken for their head-coaching position, according to a source. The Bears are also considering Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, among others. There's a chance that quarterback Lamar Jackson […]

Luis Arraez No Longer Viewed As Option For The Yankees

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez is no longer viewed as a fit for the New York Yankees. Earlier on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that both sides were in the process of discussing a deal, but Heyman's report suggests that discussions may have come […]

Jalen Brunson Cleared To Face Orlando

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) will play versus Orlando. He recently missed a game because of calf injury. However, despite carrying injury designations, the 28-year-old has been on the floor, most recently scoring 33 points in Saturday's loss to Chicago. With Karl-Anthony Towns (hamstring) ruled out, Brunson should be in line for significantly […]

Bears Request To Interview Arthur Smith For Head-Coaching Position

The Chicago Bears requested to interview Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head-coach job, according to a source. In addition to Smith, the Bears are interested in Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Giants OC Mike Kafka, Cardinals OC Drew Petzing and Dolphins DC Anthony […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Won't Play On Monday

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (hamstring) won't play in Monday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. KAT injured his hamstring during Saturday's loss to the Chicago Bulls and was considered questionable heading into this one. However, he won't be out there against the short-handed Magic, so his next chance to play will be on Wednesday […]

Bears Request To Interview Brian Flores For Head-Coaching Job

The Chicago Bears requested to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head-coaching position, according to a source. In addition to Flores, the Bears have reached out to Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson Giants OC Mike Kafka, Cardinals OC Drew Petzing and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver. Chicago fired […]

Michael Lorenzen Signs One-Year Deal With Kansas City

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Kansas City Royals are re-signing right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal worth $7 million. Lorenzen spent most of the 2024 season in Texas where he posted a 3.81 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP across 101 2/3 innings of work. However, once he was acquired by Kansas […]

Luke Kennard Available For Monday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (hamstring) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Kennard is back in action following a one-game absence due to hamstring soreness. Normally, Kennard's status isn't noteworthy, but the Grizzlies are going to need to lean on him more with them being shorthanded. Kennard has finished with double […]

Jets Request To Interview Brian Griese For Head-Coach Job

The New York Jets have requested to interview San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese for their head-coach opening, according to sources. The Jets are searching for new leadership after firing former head coach Robert Saleh after just five games in 2024. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich ultimately led the Jets to a disappointing 5-12 […]

Andre Drummond Unavailable Against Suns

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will miss Monday's matchup with the Suns. The 76ers have a depleted frontcourt going into the contest with Joel Embiid (foot/nose) also out. Guerschon Yabusele will be able to take on extra minutes, which will make him a decent streaming option this […]

Gavin Lux Traded To Cincinnati

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers are trading infielder Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive balance pick. According to a source, that balance pick currently sits at No. 37. After the Dodgers signed Hyeseong Kim to a three-year deal, Gavin […]

Jets Request To Interview Matt Nagy

The New York Jets have requested to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their head-coaching position, according to a source. The Jets finished third in the AFC East with a 5-12 record in a highly disappointing season with a healthy quarterback Aaron Rodgers and fired former head coach Robert Saleh after just […]

Deandre Ayton Available On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (rest) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. As expected, Ayton will suit up for this game after being listed as probable coming into this contest. The expectation is that Ayton will have his normal role in the rotation. Ayton has produced four double-doubles over his […]

Jets Request To Interview Josh McCown For Head-Coaching Job

The New York Jets have requested to interview Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown for their head-coaching job, according to sources. McCown, a former third-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2002, played 16 years in the NFL as a journeyman QB. He played two years with the Jets in 2017 and 2018 and went […]

Ben Simmons Won't Play On Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Simmons will now miss his third game in a row due to left calf soreness. His absence comes at a bad time with D'Angelo Russell (shin) also being sidelined. That means, Keon Johnson and Ziaire Williams should […]

Jets Request To Interview Brian Flores For Head-Coach Opening

The New York Jets requested to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head-coach opening, according to a source. In addition to Flores, the Jets have either requested head-coach interviews or are planning to with Rex Ryan, Ron Rivera, Mike Vrabel, Vance Joseph, Matt Nagy and Arthur Smith, all of which have prior […]

D'Angelo Russell Ruled Out For Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Russell suffered a right shin contusion during Saturday's game, but it doesn't sound like something that is going to sideline him long term. He'll sit out Monday's game alongside Ben Simmons (calf) which will leave the Nets […]

Kyle Lowry Sidelined On Monday

According to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com, Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) won't play against the Suns on Monday due to a hip injury. His next chance to suit up will come versus the Wizards on Wednesday. With the 38-year-old sidelined, the 76ers' backcourt could see a shift, with Tyrese Maxey potentially taking on a more minutes. […]

RJ Barrett Returning On Monday

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (illness) is back in action for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Barrett will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games due to an illness. It sounds like Barrett is going to have a minutes limit, but the number of minutes hasn't been […]

"100 Percent" Chance That Kyler Murray Will Start For Cardinals In 2025

When asked if quarterback Kyler Murray would be the team's starter in 2025, Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said, "100 percent," on Burns And Gambo. "He's a top-level, franchise quarterback," Gannon said. Although he led the Cardinals to an 8-9 record and no playoff appearance, Murray did throw for 3,851 yards -- the second-highest […]

Jets Not Expected To Go After Ben Johnson For Head-Coach Job

The New York Jets are not expected to put in a formal request to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head-coach position. However, they are expected to have interest in Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for head coach. Johnson is the top head-coaching candidate this offseason, but The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports […]

Brock Purdy Wants Contract Done Sooner Than Later

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy said he would like to have a long-term contract extension done sooner than later this offseason so that he can participate in full for the offseason program. "I want to obviously get it done. If that's an opportunity to be able to get that done quick, that'd be great. […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play Monday Against Suns

 Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid (foot and face), won't play against the Suns on Monday due to dealing with a sprained left foot and a sinus fracture. While the 30-year-old is missing in action, fantasy managers could move toward Andre Drummond, as he is averaging 8.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.6 […]

Christian McCaffrey "Definitely Close" To Being Fully Recovered

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) said he's "definitely close" to fully recovered from the knee injury that ended his 2024 season early. McCaffrey told ESPN's Nick Wagoner he would have been able to return had the team made the postseason, but instead, he'll continue to rehab and expects to be ready for […]

Commanders "Not Concerned" With Jayden Daniels' Leg Soreness

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said, "I'm not concerned" when asked about rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels' leg soreness that led to him being pulled in the second half of the win over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in the Week 18 regular-season finale. The Commanders pulled the impressive 24-year-old at halftime as a […]

Bills Hopeful Amari Cooper Will Be Available In Wild-Card Round

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Monday that wide receiver Amari Cooper (personal) hasn't rejoined the team after he was excused for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival New England Patriots due to a personal matter. McDermott is hopeful Cooper will be available for the wild-card playoff game this Sunday against […]

Ausar Thompson Out Monday

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (illness) won't be playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night due to an illness. The 21-year-old was added to the starting five in their last game after Jaden Ivey's (leg) leg injury. He put up an impressive performance during the contest with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and six steals in […]