LeBron James Considered Questionable Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Miami. He's been dealing with a sore left ankle for a while and might take the night off as the team completes a back-to-back set. LeBron led the troops with 28 points in Tuesday's 129-110 victory over the Magic. He also missed […]

Irv Smith Jr. Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) has been designated to return from injured reserve. The veteran tight end was placed on the injured reserve list after the Week 8 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals because of an ankle injury. Smith is averaging only 5.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 8.8 or […]

Devin Booker Ruled Out For At Least Four Weeks

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (groin) is set to miss at least four weeks with his latest injury. The 26-year-old superstar re-aggravated a left groin problem on Christmas Day against Denver. Before making a brief four-minute appearance in the contest, Booker had already sat out three games with the issue. Landry Shamet (Achilles) had a […]

Is Chris Olave Healthy Or Injured? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update

"Championship Week" is upon us, as successful fantasy managers vie for their league titles in Week 17 of the NFL season. Staying on top of injuries is crucial this week and many GMs are monitoring the status of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. Olave missed Week 16 with a hamstring injury. Is Chris […]

Raiders Benching Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been benched. The Raiders will start Jarrett Stidham Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Las Vegas entered the year with high expectations. Unfortunately, they've fallen extremely short of them. While their playoff chances are slim, the Raiders are mathematically still in the mix for a wild card spot. […]

Tom Brady A Solid Option In Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady continued the team's pass-heavy approach on Sunday, throwing the football 48 times. The GOAT completed 32 of those attempts for 281 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' Week 16 win over the Cardinals. Although Brady and the Bucs have struggled to score points this season, they […]

Antonio Gibson Not At Wednesday's Practice

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (knee/foot) didn't practice on Wednesday. The veteran running back has been dealing with a foot injury over the past few weeks but hasn't missed a game. However, head coach Ron Rivera revealed on Tuesday that Gibson suffered a sprained knee in Saturday's 37-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. […]

Mets Designate William Woods For Assignment

The New York Mets designated right-hander William Woods for assignment on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Adam Ottavino. The Mets claimed Woods off waivers from the Atlanta Braves in November, but he could be on the move again already. The 23-year-old made his major-league debut for Atlanta in […]

Is Jalen Hurts Healthy Or Injured? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update

With "Championship Week" upon us, fantasy managers must stay on top of key injury situations ahead of Week 17. One important injury that many fantasy GMs are monitoring closely is the status of Philadelphia Eagles star QB Jalen Hurts. Hurts missed last week's game against the Dallas Cowboys with an injury to his throwing shoulder. […]

Rangers DFA Nick Mears

The Texas Rangers designated right-hander Nick Mears for assignment on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Nathan Eovaldi. Mears was just claimed off waivers by the Rangers a week ago, so he may not last long with the organization this offseason. The 26-year-old tossed just two innings for the […]

Ryan O'Hearn Designated For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated infielder Ryan O'Hearn for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jordan Lyles, who recently signed a two-year deal with the club. The left-handed-hitting O'Hearn was underwhelming again in 2022 in his fifth big-league season with the team, slashing just .239/.290/.321 with a .611 OPS, […]

Red Sox, Corey Kluber Agree On One-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox and free-agent right-hander Corey Kluber agreed to a one-year deal with a team option for the 2024 season on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the deal is for $10 million, with an $11 million option for 2024. The three-time All-Star […]

Buddy Hield Knocks Down Six Treys Against Hawks

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Buddy Hield caught fire and never looked back in the team's 129-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. The Oklahoma product poured in six out of his seven three-point attempts and shot 11-for-16 overall. He ended the game with 28 points, nine rebounds, and two assists as well. Hield is a […]

Jalen Hurts Unlikely To Play In Week 17?

ESPN.com's Dan Graziano doesn't think the Philadelphia Eagles gave any real consideration to let quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) play in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, and Graziano would be surprised if Hurts plays in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints. The real decision could end up being whether to let him play in […]

Should I Pickup Baker Mayfield For Fantasy Football Week 17? Waiver Wire Outlook

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield has had a wild season. A year ago, the former Oklahoma star was considered the franchise quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. However, after the team acquired Deshaun Watson, they shipped Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers. Unfortunately, the veteran quarterback struggled with the Panthers, averaging only 10.5 fantasy points per […]

Duane Washington Jr. Leads Suns Over Grizzlies

Phoenix Suns guard Duane Washington Jr. posted a new career-high in both points and assists as the team took down the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 125-108. The second-year point guard out of Ohio State put up 26 points, four rebounds, eight assists, and one steal as he shot 10-for-21 overall and 5-for-9 from […]

Ryan Jensen Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially designated center Ryan Jensen (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. His return won't be immediate, but it's a good sign for Tampa's offensive line nonetheless. Jensen suffered a serious knee injury in training camp during the summer and hasn't played at all in […]

Pascal Siakam Posts Strong Outing Despite Loss

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam delivered yet again, but the rest of the team didn't help much as they fell to the Los Angeles Clippers by 11 points. The 28-year-old finished with 36 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 13-for-24 from the floor and 10-for-15 from the free-throw line […]

Lane Johnson To Put Off Surgery

After consulting with numerous experts, including Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson (groin) will put off surgery on his torn adductor muscle and will rehab for two or three weeks and will attempt to play in the postseason, according to sources. The recovery time for surgery is 10 […]

Jaylen Brown Leads All Scorers With 39 Points

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown one-upped his co-star with one more point as the team coasted by the Houston Rockets. The Cal product posted 39 points, one rebound, two assists, and three steals while shooting 53.8% on 26 attempts and 40% from deep on 15 attempts. This wasn't the normal all-around stat line that Brown […]

Jayson Tatum Scores 38 Points Against Rockets

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a field day against the Houston Rockets in a 126-102 win on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old registered 38 points on 12-for-25 shooting and 6-for-16 from deep. He also added eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block across 34 minutes of playing time. Tatum is still a top […]

Jaguars Won't Rest Players In Week 18

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said he won't rest players in Week 18 against the Tennessee Titans next week unless they are injured. "There is never a meaningless game. Never, ever, ever," Pederson said. This could very well be a mute point, as the final regular season game against the Titans could decide who […]

Should I Drop Treylon Burks? Fantasy Football Outlook

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks returned from a two-game absence in Week 16 to have very limited involvement. He failed to haul in any of his two targets and carried the ball once for 15 yards. The first-round pick has shown flashes at times this season. He has two touchdowns on the year, […]

Joel Embiid Has Another 40-Point Game In Losing Effort

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid moved to second in team history with 32 games of 40 or more points. He surpassed Wilt Chamberlain and now has Allen Iverson in front of him who has 76 games at that same mark. During Tuesday's loss to the Washington Wizards, Embiid posted 48 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Concussion Confirmed

Doctors have confirmed that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) suffered a concussion in the Christmas Day loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa has been feeling "better than yesterday." Tagovailoa didn't show any symptoms of a concussion during or after the Week 16 game, but he self […]

Is Mike White Healthy Or Injured? Should I Start Mike White In Week 17? Fantasy Football Injury Update

If there's ever a week to stay on top of injuries, this is it. Week 17 of the NFL season serves as "Championship Week" for almost all fantasy leagues and every decision is crucial to managers at this point. New York Jets quarterback Mike White has missed the team's last two games with a rib […]

Teddy Bridgewater In Line To Start Against Patriots

With Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (head) in the concussion protocol for the second time this year, head coach Mike McDaniel said on Wednesday that backup Teddy Bridgewater is in line to start in Week 17 against the New England Patriots. Tagovailoa's second concussion comes at a bad time with the Dolphins fighting for a […]

Quentin Grimes Posts New Career-High In Loss

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes put up career highs in both minutes and points in a game during the team's stunning loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The second-year guard saw a ton of usage as the team was missing Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett left after just two minutes. Grimes finished the […]

Is DeVante Parker Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker has had a quiet first season with the team. He is the WR86 for the year, averaging 5.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. After spending the first seven years of his career with the Miami Dolphins, the veteran receiver got traded to the Patriots in the offseason. […]

Carson Wentz To Start Over Taylor Heinicke In Week 17

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has decided that quarterback Carson Wentz will start in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, according to sources. Taylor Heinicke will head back to the bench. Wentz broke his right ring finger in October and lost the starting job to Heinicke when he returned from Injured Reserve, but the […]