Anfernee Simons Questionable For Thursday's Game
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash with the Knicks. Portland's leading scorer put in a monster performance with 36 points in 43 minutes against Atlanta on Wednesday and might sit out the second leg of a back-to-back. Scoot Henderson was back on the bench Wednesday, seeing... Read More
Shota Imanaga Punches Out Nine On Thursday
Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga struck out nine Oakland Athletics hitters as part of a stellar effort in Cactus League action on Thursday. The Japanese import signed a four-year, $53 million deal with the Cubs this winter but wasn't at his best across his first two starts this spring. Imanaga allowed five earned runs across... Read More
Patrick Beverley Good To Go Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (hip) is available for Thursday's showdown with Philadelphia. The journeyman played 27 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Kings. However, he was added to the injury report heading into this contest because of right hip soreness. That said, Beverley's fantasy ceiling isn't high under normal circumstances. But with Khris Middleton... Read More
Eric Gordon Won't Play Against Boston
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Eric Gordon (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's big matchup against Boston. The team downgraded the veteran sniper from questionable to out. Gordon will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. His absence opens up extra minutes for Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale. Both players can provide plenty... Read More
Cal Raleigh Homers As Part Of Two-Hit Day Thursday
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh slugged a homer and added a single as part of another nice day at the plate in Cactus League action against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old increased his spring totals to a cool .400 average (8-for-20) with three homers, 10 RBI, and even a stolen base across 25 plate appearances,... Read More
Malik Beasley Ruled Out Against Philly
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (back) won't play on Thursday against Philadelphia. He logged 25 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings and was added to the injury report heading into this one because of back spasms. With Khris Middleton (ankle) out for over a month, Beasley has been getting more work, making him... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Officially Active On Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is cleared to play in Thursday's meeting with Philadelphia. He was upgraded to probable, so many had already assumed he'd be good to go. However, despite warming up, head coach Doc Rivers wouldn't comment on the multi-time MVP's availability. Of course, Antetokounmpo is always a must-start fantasy option. But... Read More
Kawhi Leonard Will Play Against Chicago
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (back) will suit up on Thursday against Chicago. He exited Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, leaving the arena before the end of the first half. As a result, many had assumed he wouldn't be available on Thursday and possibly Friday's game in New Orleans. However, Leonard is good to go... Read More
James Harden Ruled Out On Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) won't play on Thursday against the Bulls. He's been dealing with a shoulder strain for the last few games but has played through it. However, there's been talk of lightening his workload heading toward the postseason, so he'll finally get the night off. Fortunately for the Clippers, Kawhi... Read More
Teair Tart Visiting With Bengals
Free-agent defensive tackle Teair Tart is visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, according to source. Tart had eight tackles for loss in 11 games (nine starts) for the Houston Texans last year after he was claimed off waivers from the Tennessee Titans. The 27-year-old former undrafted free agent from Florida International played the first... Read More
Bengals Bring Back Vonn Bell
The Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent veteran safety Vonn Bell to a one-year, $6 million deal on Thursday, according to his agent, David Canter. Bell spent the 2020-22 seasons with the Bengals, so he's returning to Cincinnati after spending last year with the Carolina Panthers, where he recorded 69 tackles (42 solo) and one interception in... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Warming Up, Not Cleared To Play Yet
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) remains probable for Thursday's matchup with Philadelphia. He is warming up. However, head coach Doc Rivers hasn't revealed if the multi-time MVP is cleared for action. Antetokounmpo is routinely on the injury report. But his latest issue, a hamstring strain, is something new. Still, he's only missed three games... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis "Progressing Pretty Well"
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is already ruled out for Thursday's game against Phoenix. He's missed the last three games because of a hamstring strain. Fortunately, head coach Joe Mazzulla provided a positive update, reporting Porzingis is "progressing pretty well and is getting better and better." This doesn't mean the 28-year-old will be available... Read More
Falcons Sign Ray-Ray McCloud To Two-Year Deal
The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent veteran wide receiver and returner Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year deal worth up to $6 million on Thursday, according to a source. The Falcons have added McCloud and Darnell Mooney through free agency this week and Rondale Moore via trade to give the team much better speed and receiving depth... Read More
AJ Dillon Expected To Return To Packers
Free-agent running back AJ Dillon is expected to re-sign with the Green Bay Packers on an undisclosed deal, pending a physical, according to sources. Dillon will return to the organization that selected him with their second-round pick in 2020 out of Boston College. The 25-year-old had more of an opportunity to pick up extra touches... Read More