Jakob Poeltl Ruled Out Versus The Grizzlies

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hip) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Poeltl lasted only 15 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks. But he'll now miss his first game since December 26 due to a hip pointer. If Chris Boucher (illness) is available, he'll likely take over at the five. However, if […]

Darcy Kuemper Aims To Continue Home Success Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper will face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday as a starter. He will hope to improve a 15-6-6 record. A lot of his success has come on home ice this season, as Kuemper has gone 7-1-1 in front of the Kings fans. He has allowed only 1.87 goals in home […]

Lonzo Ball Unavailable Against Minnesota On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Ball will be missing in action due to injury management of his left knee. The 27-year-old has a lengthy history playing in just 30 games this season, so keeping him out of the second leg of back-to-back sets is precautionary. While Ball […]

RJ Barrett Still Out On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (concussion) won't play in Wednesday's game against Memphis. The former Duke Blue Devil wasn't available for Tuesday's matchup versus the Knicks, his former team. As a result, Ja'Kobe Walter remained in the starting lineup, finishing with 13 points in 29 minutes. With Jakob Poeltl (hip) and Immanuel Quickley (hip) also […]

Mattias Samuelsson Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) will not return to the lineup until after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. He was sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning Samuelsson will not be eligible to return to the active roster until after the tournament. […]

Immanuel Quickley Won't Suit Up Versus Memphis

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip, injury management) won't play in Wednesday's game against Memphis. The former Knick had nine points, five assists, and one steal versus his former team on Tuesday night. But since Quickley has been banged up all year, he'll take the night off to rest. Jakob Poeltl (hip) and RJ Barrett […]

Ty Dellandrea Could Be An Option Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) is close to returning to the lineup and may be an option on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old is nursing an upper-body injury, which has kept Dellandrea out for four games. Dellandrea has not had much fun as a Shark in 2024-25, settling for one […]

Kenyon Martin Jr. Heading To Detroit

Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Detroit Pistons acquired forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (foot) along with 2027 and 2031 second-round draft picks from the 76ers on Wednesday. In return, the Pistons will take on Martin's salary. Martin hasn't played since December 23rd due to a left foot stress reaction. However, he was a […]

Alexander Wennberg Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. According to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, it's unclear if Wennberg will be ready to return on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, which means he could be sidelined for the entire week. […]

Ben Simmons Off The Injury Report For Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back, injury management) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards. The former 76er didn't suit up for Tuesday's win over the Houston Rockets to rest. As a result, D'Angelo Russell and Reece Beekman handled most of the duties at the one spot. While Russell should […]

Joel Embiid Resting On Wednesday Evening

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, injury management) won't play on Wednesday against Miami. The 2023 NBA MVP was sidelined for a month before returning for Tuesday's 118-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks. He played extremely well, amassing a 29-point, 11-rebound, 10 assist triple-double. Barring a setback, Embiid should be back on the floor on […]

Craig Smith Expected To Return On Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) is expected to rejoin the action on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been sidelined for 11 games due to a back injury. Smith has posted six goals and 11 points in 30 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. He has averaged only 11:41 of ice time and […]

Quinn Hughes To Remain Out On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) has not traveled with the team for Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, meaning he will be out for a third straight contest. Hughes has been hurt with the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament just around the corner, raising understandable fears that he might also not be able […]

Kevin Durant Out Of Action On Wednesday

NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports that Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) won't suit up against the Oklahoma Thunder on Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. The Suns are also reportedly listening to offers for Durant, with teams such as the Warriors inquiring about him. However, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, he has no desire to […]

Mitchell Marner Labeled As Day-To-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Maple Leafs played their first game without Marner this season on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. However, Marner is not expected to miss extended time. The team will return to action on Thursday when the Seattle Kraken visit Toronto. Max Domi was […]

Khris Middleton Heading To D.C.

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Washington Wizards acquired guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankles), 20-year-old guard AJ Johnson and a 2028 first-round pick swap from the Bucks on Wednesday in exchange for forwards Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin and a 2025 second-round pick. Since his season debut on December 6th, Middleton has struggled after undergoing surgeries on both ankles during the […]

Calvin Faucher The Favorite To Be Marlins Closer?

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson writes that Miami Marlins right-hander Calvin Faucher could be the favorite to close games to open the 2025 season, although right-hander Jesus Tinoco could also be in the mix. Neither pitcher should be very high on fantasy managers' radars during draft season when scrounging for saves. The 29-year-old Faucher closed […]

Marlins Expecting Improvement From Edward Cabrera

Miami Marlins new manager Clayton McCullough thinks that right-hander Edward Cabrera can make big strides in 2025 after he went 4-8 with a 4.95 ERA (4.68 FIP) and 1.37 WHIP with 107 strikeouts and 50 walks in 96 1/3 innings over 20 starts in his fourth big-league season in 2024. Cabrera does have 225 strikeouts […]

Kyle Kuzma Traded To Bucks

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Milwaukee Bucks acquired forward Kyle Kuzma, forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a 2025 second-round draft pick from the Wizards on Wednesday for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a 2028 first-round pick swap. Kuzma has struggled at times during the season, averaging 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 […]

Eury Perez Hoping To Return Around Midseason

According to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) is hoping to be back with the team by the All-Star break after recovering from Tommy John surgery that he had last April. Perez didn't pitch at all for the Fish in 2024 but displayed considerable upside in 2023 in his rookie […]

Yankees Claim Owen White Off Waivers From Reds

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Owen White off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday and designated right-hander Allan Winans for assignment in a corresponding move to make room for White on the 40-man roster. White will head back to the American League after allowing 13 earned runs on 14 hits (three homers) while […]

Yankees Claim Braden Shewmake Off Waivers From Royals

The New York Yankees claimed infielder Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Shewmake is now on his third team this offseason after being designated for assignment by both the Royals and Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old former first-rounder by the Atlanta Braves in 2019 out of Texas A&M University will […]

Cubs Offer Four-Year Deal To Alex Bregman

According to sources, the Chicago Cubs have offered free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman a four-year contract worth north of $100 million that includes opt-out clauses. In addition to the Cubs, the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros remain potential landing spots for the two-time All-Star. After trading away third baseman Isaac Paredes this […]

J.J. McCarthy Asking For "Fair Opportunity"

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) missed his entire rookie campaign after suffering a preseason ACL tear ahead of the 2024 campaign. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was expected to be brought along slowly, but there was a chance he would see playing time in Year 1. With McCarthy sidelined, […]

The Best Fantasy Baseball Team Names - 100 Funny Team Names For 2025

Happy fantasy baseball season, RotoBallers! With your drafts likely coming up soon, you must have your best fantasy baseball team name selected for the upcoming MLB season. While some people stick to the same name yearly, others like to switch it up.  Luckily, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best fantasy baseball team names […]

Jalen Carter Dealing With Illness

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter (illness) missed his media availability on Wednesday due to an illness, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Philadelphia has yet to release a practice report for Wednesday, so it remains to be seen if he took part in the first official session of the week. Needless to say, it […]

Sean Payton Aiming To Add "Exceptional" Pass-Catching Running Back Or Tight End

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said the team needs a "joker" on an appearance on the "Up & Adams" show. The longtime NFL head coach explained he is referring to a tight end or running back with "exceptional" receiving skills. "They have to be elite receivers that play tight end or running back." Payton […]

Ron Rivera Joining College Football Ranks At Alma Mater

Former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is joining the University of California's football program for the 2025 college football season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 63-year-old compiled a 102-103 record in 13 seasons with Carolina and Washington and interviewed for head-coaching openings this offseason. However, he is joining the college […]

Jermaine Johnson Expects To Be Ready For OTAs

New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) said he will be ready for OTAs this offseason following an Achilles tear in Week 2 of the 2024 campaign. "I'll be ready to go by OTAs," Johnson said. "I spoke to the doc on Saturday and he said everything looks perfect. He said that thing ain't re-tearing. […]

Buccaneers Hiring Charlie Strong To Defensive Staff

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring long-time college football coach Charlie Strong to serve as the defensive-line coach ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Strong began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1983 with the University of Florida and has held several jobs for nearly a dozen college football programs. He was the […]