Kawhi Leonard is Probable on Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps) is probable for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Tuesday's game is the first of a back-to-back set for the Spurs. That means if Leonard does play on Tuesday, he'll likely be sitting out Wednesday's contest against the 76ers. Leonard hasn't been cleared to play in back-to-back […]

De'Aaron Fox is Available on Tuesday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (quadriceps) is available to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Fox isn't guaranteed to be out there, but he will be available and has a decent chance of getting on the court Tuesday night. Frank Mason III (heel) is out, which makes Sacramento thin at the point guard […]

Joel Embiid is Doubtful for Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Joel Embiid (hand) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. The X-rays on Embiid's hand came back negative, but it sounds like his hand has swelled up since Sunday. The Sixers tend to handle Embiid carefully, so it's likely he watches Wednesday's game from the sidelines. If […]

Markelle Fultz in Final Stages of His Return

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz (shoulder) is in the final stages of his return-to-play program. Fultz will ramp up his activities at practice and his conditioning work will increase. The Sixers have not yet announced a timetable, but Fultz is getting close. T.J. McConnell and Jerryd Bayless will lose playing time and value once Fultz […]

Another Name Added To Cardinals Coaching Search

The Arizona Cardinals have added Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong to their list for head coach. His interview should take place after the team's wild-card game this Saturday. Armstrong's name joins a growing list of individuals who will hope to take over the reins from former head coach Bruce Arians and likely change the […]

Andre Roberson Out At Least Three Games

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Andre Roberson (knee) will not play during the upcoming three-game road trip (Tuesday verus the Lakers, Wednesday versus the Clippers or Sunday versus the Suns). The next chance Roberson will get is next Tuesday against the Blazers. Josh Huestis started on Sunday night but failed to score a single point and […]

Stanley Johnson Doubtful for Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Stanley Johnson (hip) is considered doubtful to play in Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. It seems likely that Johnson will be forced out of action for the second consecutive game on Wednesday. Reggie Bullock and Luke Kennard have played well lately, and Avery Bradley (groin) is probable to return against Miami. […]

James Johnson is Questionable on Wednesday

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Johnson has missed three straight games, and six of the last seven Heat contests. He's been upgraded from doubtful to questionable, so that is a good sign heading into Wednesday. The Heat have already ruled out Dion Waiters (ankle) […]

Nick Foles Given a Vote of Confidence Going Into the Playoffs

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said, “My guy is Nick Foles, end of story.” After Foles ended the regular season with two awful performances, some Eagles fans were asking for second-year quarterback Nate Sudfeld to take over. Pederson may have given credence to some of the rumors by saying, "If you're in desperation mode, […]

Isaiah Thomas to Make Season Debut on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas (hip) will make his long-awaited return on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Don't bother using Thomas in DFS right away, as he's only expected to play eight to 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Cavs will have restrictions on Thomas over the next few weeks. He's not expected to […]

Cowboys "In a Good Spot" With Head Coach Jason Garrett

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones commented on his head coach Jason Garrett, saying, "It's not even a thought for me. ... I think we're in a good spot with Jason." There had previously been some rumblings that Garrett was on the hot seat, but this should more or less quell those rumors. Garrett will return […]

Avery Bradley Probable on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley (groin) is probable to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Bradley has missed seven games with a right groin strain but is on track to return in Wednesday's contest. Reggie Bullock and Luke Kennard have filled in nicely for Bradley but should see their roles reduced. Kennard will take […]

Victor Oladipo Ruled Out on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. There haven't been any updates on his status since the weekend, and it's not a good sign to be ruled out in advance of Wednesday. Oladipo has now missed four straight games, and he could be looking at […]

Antonio Brown Progressing Well In Recovery

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (calf) is progressing well in his recovery from a calf strain suffered during Week 15. Head coach Mike Tomlin told the media that Brown is doing well and that he would draw a questionable injury tag if the Steelers had to play this weekend. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, they earned a […]

Kevin Love is Questionable Against Blazers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (illness) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Love has been playing fantastic lately, and having him sit out would really hurt the Cavs on Tuesday. Love has scored at least 20 points in each of his last six contests. He's averaging 24.5 points, 9.8 rebounds […]

Kyle Kuzma is Questionable for Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (quadriceps) is questionable to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Kuzma took another shot to his quad in Monday's loss to Minnesota. This is beginning to be a lingering injury for Kuzma, and it could cause him to rest on Wednesday. The Lakers don't have practice on […]

Eric Gordon Will Start on Wednesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will draw the start for James Harden (hamstring) on Wednesday versus the Orlando Magic. Harden will be re-evaluated in two weeks, so Gordon will likely see plenty of starts in the near future. Both Chris Paul and Gordon are going to see heavy usage the next few weeks, and […]

Austin Rivers Questionable on Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Austin Rivers (Achilles) is questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Rivers missed Sunday's game, but the MRI came back clean, so the Clippers expect Rivers to return soon. The team should have an update on his status before tip-off on Tuesday. If Rivers can't go, Jawun Evans will […]

Mike McCarthy Gets Extension From Packers

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Green Bay’s head coach, Mike McCarthy, received a one-year contract extension earlier this year. This puts McCarthy under contract through the 2019 season. The extension is important for McCarthy, as he would have effectively been a lame-duck head coach next year due to the expiring contract. There have been a […]

Cardinals Are Slated To Interview James Bettcher For Head Coaching Role

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to interview current defensive coordinator James Bettcher for the role of head coach as early as Wednesday. This will be the team's first interview for the position and demonstrates the beginning of the transition from the Bruce Arians era to a new system. It remains to be seen how this […]

Cubs And Cardinals Have Shown Most Interest In Jake Arrieta

Bruce Levine of CBS Chicago reports “the two clubs showing the most interest in Jake Arrieta are the Cubs and Cardinals, according to one industry source.” With the market moving slow this offseason, the Cubs have renewed interest in Arrieta, who is 32 and spent the past four and a half years with the club. Levine […]

Pete Carroll Sticking Around In Seattle

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he isn't going anywhere for the 2018 season. Carroll is getting a little long in the tooth, but he will at least coach the team for one more season. Seattle's biggest problem in 2017 was their lack of an offensive line to protect superstar quarterback Russell Wilson. The […]

Richard Sherman To Undergo Clean-Up Procedure

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (Achilles) will undergo a clean-up procedure on his other ankle/heel in the offseason, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The recovery period will be around four to six weeks, and bone spurs will also be cleaned out during the operation. This has nothing to do with Sherman's ruptured Achilles, but […]

Chiefs Put Akeem Hunt On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Akeem Hunt (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Hunt was injured in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Broncos. With Charcandrick West (illness) being inactive in Week 17 and questionable for the Wild-Card round against Tennessee, the Chiefs re-signed C.J. Spiller to strengthen the depth behind […]

Bill Musgrave To Remain As Offensive Coordinator

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave will return full time in 2018. Musgrave started off the 2017 as the quarterbacks coach but was promoted to offensive coordinator when Mike McCoy was fired midway through the season. Musgrave is a talented offensive mind and was responsible for Derek Carr's breakout in […]

Eric Hosmer Has Seven-Year Offer From Padres

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer has a seven-year offer from the San Diego Padres. Nightengale says the offer would be the largest contract given out in franchise history. Hosmer would fill a leadership role in San Diego for a team that is not ready to compete this upcoming […]

Ameer Abdullah's Future in Detroit Uncertain

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah faces a tough offseason after seeing himself demoted to third-string running back toward the end of 2017. He started the year as the clear-cut No. 1 back but eventually lost playing time to Theo Riddick and undrafted rookie Tion Green. It seems likely that the Lions will pursue upgrades […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/2/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Christmas changed the usual pattern of the NBA schedule and as a result there was a relatively large Tuesday slate last week. However, things return to normal this week with a very small five game slate. To make things worse, rotation questions also litter the small slate. Normal headaches such as the Kings, Spurs, and […]

DraftKings NBA DFS (1/2/18): Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice

It's officially 2018, and I wish I could say that Tuesday's NBA DFS slate will be a little more full than Monday's, but we only have five games. Even still, five is better than three or two (which we have coming up on Thursday... ugh), so we can't complain. Let's help you build that bankroll up […]

No Trades Imminent For Marlins

The Miami Marlins are continuing to speak with other teams on potential trades for outfielder Christian Yelich and catcher J.T. Realmuto, but a source said there is "nothing imminent." After new ownership traded away outfielders Giancarlo Stanton and Marcell Ozuna and second baseman Dee Gordon, they may not be done yet. However, in order to […]