Al Horford Active Friday Against Pelicans

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 38-year-old veteran has skipped a pair of games with a toe sprain. With the Celtics currently healthy, Horford does not have a lot to offer to fantasy managers. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Available Versus Raptors

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) is available to play against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Horton-Tucker injured his lower left leg during Chicago's 122-100 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. The injury doesn't appear serious enough to keep him out of action versus the Raptors. He's averaging 5.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 11.5 […]

Isaiah Stewart Misses Friday's Game Due To Suspension

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart will not play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks due to a suspension. Stewart has been suspended for one game for picking up his sixth flagrant foul in Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. With Stewart unavailable, starting center Jalen Duren might carry a heavier workload, with Paul Reed serving […]

Zion Williamson Sidelined On Friday

According to Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) won't suit up against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Williamson is coming off 29-point outing on Wednesday against Dallas. He also contributed six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. However, he will be out of action on Friday […]

Jamal Shead Out On Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (illness) will sit out Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Even if he had been healthy enough to play, Shead likely would have only played a minor role in the rotation as the Raptors welcome Immanuel Quickley (hip) back into the lineup against the Bulls. Davion Mitchell will move […]

Kelly Olynyk Ready To Face Bulls

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. His return will likely push Orlando Robinson out of the rotation. Before sustaining a right calf strain, Olynyk had picked up good momentum with a three-game streak of double-digit points. He also averaged 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, […]

Gradey Dick Available Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) is active against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. He has been cleared to play after initially being regarded as questionable for the game. Dick is having a fine campaign, averaging 15.7 points in 29.8 minutes, and he is set up for success Friday. The Bulls have the second-worst defensive […]

Immanuel Quickley Returns To Action Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will return to action on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Quickley will have a minutes restriction in his first game since Jan. 11. This means fantasy managers likely will not get full value out of Quickley on Friday. Davion Mitchell […]

Dante Exum Available With A Minutes Restriction Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) will make his season debut on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, but he will have a minutes restriction. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that Exum will not play more than 15 minutes. The Australian guard, who returned to the NBA last season, averaged 19.8 minutes in 2023-24, […]

Cody Martin Inactive For Friday Against Clippers

The Charlotte Hornets announced forward Cody Martin (abdomen) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Martin will miss his fourth contest in a row due to a sports hernia injury. Josh Green (foot) is listed as probable for this evening, so if he can suit up, he will take a large amount […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Faces Blues Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will take on the St. Louis Blues in his 34th start of the season Friday night. It will be his 17th start since joining the Avalanche. The 28-year-old made a strong start with his new squad but has struggled recently, going 1-4-0 in his past five outings while giving up […]

Spurs Active In Pursuing De'Aaron Fox In Potential Four-Team Deal

According to Don Harris of WOAI-NBC San Antonio, the San Antonio Spurs are very active and perhaps close on a four-team deal that would bring Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. The 27-year-old has played in 44 games this season, posting averages of 25.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals […]

Mets Agree With Nick Madrigal

The New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million deal on Friday with free-agent infielder Nick Madrigal, pending a physical. Madrigal can make an extra $500,000 in incentives. The former fourth overall pick by the Chicago White Sox in the 2018 MLB draft out of Oregon State University has not lived up to his […]

Connor Murphy Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. He will end a 13-game absence in Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Nolan Allan will come out of the lineup to make room for Murphy, who has recorded 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 38 games. Additionally, he has […]

John Tavares Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was back at practice on Friday. The veteran star has missed six games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he might be ready to rejoin the action soon. Tavares worked in a regular jersey on Friday, which suggests that his comeback could be very close. […]

Adam Boqvist Claimed By Islanders

The New York Islanders claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers on Friday. Boqvist was waived by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He made only 18 appearances with the Panthers this season and hasn't played since Jan. 6. Injuries have hit the Islanders defense hard, and Boqvist will provide an extra option at the back for […]

Brandon Saad Moves To Vegas

Veteran winger Brandon Saad has signed a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. He links up with the 2023 Stanley Cup champions after terminating his contract with the St. Louis Blues. Saad, who was on a five-year, $22.5 million deal as a Blue, inked a $1.5 million pact with the Golden Knights. The 32-year-old […]

Jordan Greenway To Remain Out On Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) returned to practice on Friday but will not play against the Nashville Predators. He will miss a 20th consecutive game. Buffalo mostly misses Greenway's physical presence, as the 27-year-old has averaged 2.7 hits this season. He has posted three goals and seven points in 20 appearances. Greenway is […]

Israel Adesanya Looks To Get Back In The Win Column

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is scheduled to take on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. This will be Adesanya's first non-title fight in the UFC in almost 6 years. Adesanya was last seen in action at UFC 305 where he lost to Dricus Du Plessis via fourth-round […]

Nassourdine Imavov Looks To Extend His Win Streak

Nassourdine Imavov is set to face off against former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Imavov's only losses in the UFC were against Phil Hawes and Sean Strickland. He enters this bout with a UFC record of 7-2 and one NC. In his last bout, Imavov defeated […]

Vinicius Oliveira An Underdog At UFC Saudi Arabia

Vinicius Oliveira is scheduled to take on Said Nurmagomedov on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia this Saturday. Oliveira enters this fight with an MMA record of 21-3, and he is 2-0 in the UFC. He made his UFC debut in March on the prelims of UFC Vegas 87 where he defeated Benardo Sopaj […]

Said Nurmagomedov A Favorite At UFC Saudi Arabia

Said Nurmagomedov will look to start another win streak when he takes on Vinicius Oliveira on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia. Nurmagomedov was last seen in action at UFC 294 where he managed to get back in the win column by defeating Muin Gafurov via first-round guillotine choke. Since signing with the UFC, […]

Saints To Meet With Kellen Moore After Super Bowl

The New Orleans Saints plan to meet again with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their vacant head-coaching job after Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 9. Moore is a top candidate to become the Saints' next head coach, but under NFL rules, the two sides cannot speak again […]

DeVonta Smith Not Practicing Again On Friday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is not practicing again on Friday. After picking up a hamstring injury in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday in the NFC Championship, Smith has been held out of practice all week. However, there shouldn't be much concern around his status for Super Bowl LIX […]

Mike Davis Looks For His Fifth UFC Win

Mike Davis is scheduled to face off against Fares Ziam on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. In his last bout, Davis returned after a long layoff and defeated Natan Levy via second-round arm triangle choke. Davis lost his UFC debut to Gilbert Burns in 2019, but since then, Davis has been […]

Fares Ziam Looks For His Fifth Win In A Row

Fares Ziam will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Mike Davis on the main card of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. In his last outing, Ziam scored his first UFC finish, which knocked Matt Frevola out with a brutal standing knee. Currently, Ziam is on a four-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees […]

Cowboys Interview Scottie Montgomery For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Dallas Cowboys interviewed Detroit Lions running backs coach/assistant head coach Scottie Montgomery for their offensive-coordinator opening, multiple sources told ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer. The Cowboys have now interviewed Montgomery, Arizona Cardinals offensive-line coach Klayton Adams, Atlanta Falcons tight ends coach Kevin Koger and former Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey for […]

Tanner Engstrand To Become Jets Offensive Coordinator

Updating a previous report, the New York Jets are hiring Detroit Lions tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their new offensive coordinator. Engstrand will follow new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn from Detroit, giving the Jets a first-time head coach and first-time offensive coordinator going into the 2025 season. The 42-year-old Engstrand started his […]

Adam Thielen Leaning Towards Returning In 2025

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen said after the 2024 regular season that he planned on evaluating his future this offseason before committing to a return for a 12th year in the NFL. Thielen was limited to 10 games last season due to injuries, but it sounds like he's leaning toward returning in 2025 for […]

Connor Clifton Will Not Play On Friday

According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (illness) will remain out of the lineup on Friday evening when they face the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old has missed the previous two games and has not recovered from his illness. Hamilton noted that Clifton has lost a lot of weight while […]