Cam Whitmore Ruled Out With Knee Soreness

Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (knee) is dealing with some soreness in his left knee and has been ruled out for the team's Monday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The second-year wing hasn't appeared in a game since November 6 when he received around seven minutes against the San Antonio Spurs in a blowout. […]

Nico Collins Won't Face Playing-Time Restrictions On Monday Night

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) is considered a full-go for the Monday night game against the Dallas Cowboys and will not have any playing-time restrictions despite missing the team's last five games due to a hamstring injury. It's excellent news for Collins' fantasy managers that should have already moved him back into their […]

Miles McBride Remains Sidelined Monday Against Wizards

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (knee) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game on Monday and will watch from the sidelines as the team takes on the Washington Wizards. The fourth-year guard is dealing with knee inflammation which seems to be bad enough to cause the Knicks to take a cautious approach. […]

Tyquan Thornton Joining Chiefs Practice Squad

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on Monday, according to a source. The former second-rounder in 2022 out of Baylor will now get another opportunity with the defending Super Bowl champions after the Patriots waived him on Saturday. The 24-year-old caught 35 of his […]

Jimmy Butler Available For Monday's Matchup With 76ers

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been cleared to play for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler had missed four consecutive contests due to a right ankle sprain. He is averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists in eight starts. Despite the 35-year-old's return, Miami will be without the services of Terry Rozier (foot) and Jaime […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine now has five touchdowns in his last four games, and while his six targets and two catches in Week 11 don't amount to stellar volume, it seems that the Titans offense is making strides and quarterback […]

Bilal Coulibaly Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (head) has been deemed questionable for the team's Monday night contest against the New York Knicks. In the Wizards' last game, Coulibaly took an elbow to the mouth, so the team has listed him with a "post-traumatic" head injury. The Frenchman has been enjoying a solid start to the season […]

Ben Sheppard Ruled Out On Monday

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (oblique) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The young shooter played his way into the end of the team's rotation last season and has now seen five starts in 13 games this year. Unfortunately, he'll miss Monday's game with a strained oblique. With Andrew Nembhard […]

Myles Turner Questionable Against Raptors

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (calf) popped up on the injury report as questionable with a sore right calf on Monday. He's appeared on the injury report a few times so far this season but has only had to miss one game. Through 12 starts, Turner has posted three double-doubles, two 30-point games, and two […]

Jaden Ivey Probable Against Bulls

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (ankle) is listed as probable on Monday and should suit up for the third game in a row after spraining his ankle and only missing one game. He's played no more than 30 minutes in the last two contests, but the last game against the Washington Wizards happened to be […]

Tyrese Maxey Could Return Wednesday Against Grizzlies

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) has been out since November 6 when he strained his hamstring against the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Shams Charania, the star combo guard could return as early as Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He said there was "optimism" around Maxey's return, so nothing official just yet. Fantasy managers […]

Brian Daboll On The Hot Seat In New York?

New York Giants ownership has suggested that head coach Brian Daboll will return in 2025, but according to sources, there's a growing sense that he is now coaching for his job over the final seven games in 2024. The heat on Daboll is partially why the Giants chose quarterback Tommy Devito as the starter under […]

No Updates On Roquan Smith

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there are currently no updates on the status of linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) after he injured his hamstring in the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. "No updates right now. Just monitoring it as we go," Harbaugh said. Smith injured his hamstring early in […]

Tyjae Spears In The Concussion Protocol

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) is officially in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Week 11 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Spears was forced to leave the game late in the fourth quarter. He finished with a disappointing three carries for no gain while catching two […]

Nick Chubb's Minimal Role In Week 11 Was By Design

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that the team's short turnaround this Thursday night against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 played a role in running back Nick Chubb only playing 22 snaps on offense on Sunday in the Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Chubb finished with 11 […]

Kendrick Bourne (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught all five of his passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in his team's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. The only thing to take away from this is that quarterback Drake Maye is […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught another massive touchdown in the team's win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 11, once again proving to us that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme is brilliant at creating massive plays. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has […]

Brian Thomas Jr. The Lone Bright Spot In Rout

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. hauled in 5-of-7 targets for 82 yards in the team's 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions. The rookie wideout was the only Jaguars player to record more than 28 receiving yards on a day when quarterback Mac Jones tossed for 138 yards. His target and reception total tied […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Expected To Return Monday Against Bulls

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (head) is listed as probable for the team's Monday night game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran shooter hasn't played since November 12 when he was hit in the head and suffered a laceration. He seems primed to take back his starting role on the team without any restrictions. […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR  Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster played just 36% of snaps in a Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, recording a single catch on his only target for eight yards. It was a miserable day for all Chiefs pass […]

Mac Jones Flops Against Detroit

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones completed 17-of-29 passes for 138 yards and one interception in Sunday's 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions. He rushed for seven yards on his two carries. Yikes. The Jags recorded just ten first downs to the Lions' 38 and were overmatched from the start. Jones wasn't much better than his […]

Cubs Hiring Tyler Zombro As Special Assistant

The Chicago Cubs are hiring Tyler Zombro as a special assistant in their front office, according to source. The 30-year-old has become one of the sport's preeminent trainers at Tread Athletics and will now work in the Cubs' organization to help improve the performance of their pitchers. Not only will the addition of Zombro hopefully […]

Adam Thielen (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 12, and while he's 34 years old and coming off a hamstring injury, he's worth a speculative pickup off waivers in deeper PPR leagues simply because of potential […]

Reds, Royals Discussing Jonathan India, Brady Singer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is one of several hitters that the Kansas City Royals are targeting in a trade, according to sources briefed on the team's talks. On the flip side, right-hander Brady Singer is drawing interest from the Reds and other clubs that are looking to bolster their starting rotations. India and […]

Raiders Sticking With Gardner Minshew II At QB

Per head coach Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders are sticking with quarterback Gardner Minshew II for at least one more week. Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reported the news. The 28-year-old been extremely inconsistent and turnover-prone this year as the Raiders attempt to figure out their long-term quarterback solution. Las Vegas will line up against […]

Christian Watson (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Christian Watson had what was easily his biggest game of the year against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He caught all four of his targets for a massive 150 receiving yards. The problem with Watson remains […]

Sean Manaea To Reject Mets' Qualifying Offer

Free-agent left-hander Sean Manaea is expected to reject the New York Mets' $21.05 million qualifying offer. If Manaea ends up signing elsewhere on the open market this winter, the Mets will receive draft-pick compensation. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw is looking for a more lucrative long-term deal this offseason after having a career resurgence in 2024 […]

Yankees A Good Fit For Christian Walker?

MLB Network's Jon Morosi likes free-agent first baseman Christian Walker as a fit for the New York Yankees this offseason, whether or not they end up re-signing superstar outfielder Juan Soto. The Arizona Diamondbacks extended a $21.05 million qualifying offer to Walker, so if the Yankees or any other team scoop him up, the D-backs […]

Patrick Williams Expected To Play Monday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) is dealing with foot soreness heading into the Monday night matchup against the Detroit Pistons but has been listed as probable. The 23-year-old hasn't been as efficient this year compared to the rest of his career but has increased a handful of his numbers so far. Through 14 games, […]

Ameer Abdullah (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed one time for one yard (lol) and caught all three of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in his team's loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. He's a depth piece for a backfield […]