Cameron Payne Will Play Against Hawks

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) will play during Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He missed each of the last five games while dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. Chris Paul has been getting extended run while Payne has been sidelined. It's uncertain if the Suns plan to limit Payne at all during his […]

Craig Kimbrel A Trade Candidate

The Chicago White Sox exercised their $16 million team option on relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel for next year, but he could be on the move with All-Star closer Liam Hendriks still in the fold as the team's ninth-inning guy. With this year's free-agent class of relievers lacking elite closing options, Kimbrel could be at a […]

Trevor Story To Receive Qualifying Offer

As expected, the Colorado Rockies will be extending a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to shortstop Trevor Story. The Rockies will now be able to get some draft-pick compensation when Story inevitably leaves as a free agent. He'll be one of the five premium shortstops on the open market this winter despite having a subpar […]

Steven Matz Turns Down Extension Offer

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz recently turned down a contract extension offer from the team. With the Blue Jays deciding not to extend a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to Matz, he is headed towards free agency this winter. He was terrible in 30 2/3 innings for the New York Mets in 2020, […]

Robbie Ray Receives Qualifying Offer

The Toronto Blue Jays are extending a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to left-hander Robbie Ray on Saturday. Ray, who is coming off a career season and has a chance to win his first Cy Young award, is surely to decline the offer and cash in on the open market. The 30-year-old southpaw went 13-7 […]

Jays Extend Qualifying Offer To Marcus Semien

The Toronto Blue Jays extended a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to second baseman Marcus Semien on Saturday. The middle infielder will become a free agent if he rejects the offer. Semien had an excellent season in Toronto in 2021, slashing .265/.334/.538 with 45 home runs, 102 RBI and 15 stolen bases, so he's likely […]

Michael Conforto, Noah Syndergaard Receive Qualifying Offers

The New York Mets extended qualifying offers to both outfielder Michael Conforto and starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard on Saturday for one year and $18.4 million. Syndergaard has missed the majority of the last two seasons after having Tommy John surgery in 2020 and experiencing a setback due to elbow inflammation. But before his injury, he […]

Isaac Okoro Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro (hamstring) will be sidelined for his seventh consecutive outing Sunday against the Knicks due to a strained left hamstring. Dean Wade has benefited from more minutes being available on the wing, but he has contributed more on the defensive end of the floor on most nights. Even when healthy, […]

Astros Make Offer To Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros reportedly offered free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa $160 million for five years, according to sources. That would be less than half of what Francisco Lindor got from the New York Mets when Lindor wasn't even a free agent. Unless something changes dramatically, Correa won't be making a return to Houston in 2022. Correa […]

Brook Lopez Continues Absence Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) has been preemptively ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Wizards due to persistent back soreness. The outing will be the ninth in a row that Lopez has been in street clothes, with Giannis Antetokounmpo stepping into the starting center role. Bobby Portis has also taken on an […]

Grayson Allen Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Grayson Allen (illness) has been listed as questionable to play in Sunday's contest vs. Washington due to an illness. Milwaukee enters the matchup already short-handed on the wing, so an absence from Allen would be particularly troublesome. In the case that the sharpshooter is held out, look for Pat Connaughton and […]

Josh Richardson Returns To Action Saturday

Boston Celtics shooting guard Josh Richardson (foot) has been given the green light to get back into action Saturday against Dallas, where he played last season. Richardson missed Thursday's game due to a left foot contusion, but his return gives the Celtics another playmaker on the second unit. Romeo Langford and Dennis Schroder had considerable […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Return To Action Saturday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (back) has been cleared to get back on the floor Saturday against Boston. Porzingis has been hampered by a spell of back tightness to begin the year, which caused him to miss the team's five previous outings. Dallas will keep Porzingis' minutes in the 30 range, as it marks […]

Ilya Sorokin Continues To Start For The Islanders

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will once again be the starter between the pipes for Saturday's visit to Winnipeg. Semyon Varlamov has declared himself healthy and ready to play, but head coach Barry Trotz continues to ride Sorokin, who's so far guarded the cage every game this season. Varlamov started the season with an […]

Furkan Korkmaz Cleared To Suit Up Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz (wrist) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor Saturday against Chicago. Korkmaz, who has started the last two games that he has appeared in, is returning after a one-game absence. With Danny Green (hamstring) sidelined, Korkmaz stands to have significant DFS appeal as Philadelphia's primary […]

Danny Green Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Danny Green (hamstring) will have his absence continued Saturday against the Bulls due to a sore left hamstring. After starting the first seven games of the year, Green will now miss his third consecutive contest, leaving a sharpshooting void on the wing. With Green unavailable, Furkan Korkmaz and Georges Niang stand […]

Mikko Rantanen, Andre Burakovsky Get Back Into Action

Colorado Avalanche wingers Mikko Rantanen and Andre Burakovsky will rejoin the lineup on Saturday against Columbus. Both players have been out with lower-body injuries. Rantanen has missed three games and Burakovsky was out of the lineup for Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss against the Blue Jackets. Rantanen will take up his usual spot on the top […]

Kyle Lowry, KZ Okpala Get Green Light To Play Saturday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) and power forward KZ Okpala (ankle) have both been cleared to suit up Saturday against the Jazz. Lowry is the more pertinent of the two, having served as the new starting PG for the Heat. While he has scored in single digits in five of his first seven […]

Devon Toews Makes Season Debut On Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews will be in the lineup for the first time this season in Saturday's road game against Columbus. The 27-year-old has missed the start of the campaign after having shoulder surgery during the offseason. Toews had a big year in Colorado last season with 31 points, 121 shots, 87 blocks and […]

Donovan Mitchell, Royce O'Neale Cleared To Play Saturday

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and power forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) have both been given the green light to suit up for Saturday's contest against the Heat. Mitchell returns after a one-game absence, which will bump Joe Ingles back to his usual second-unit role. O'Neale is yet to be sidelined this season, although […]

Kevin Stenlund Makes His Season Debut With Patrik Laine Out

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kevin Stenlund will get his first taste of action this season in Saturday's matchup against Colorado. He's replacing Patrik Laine (oblique strain) in the lineup and could be set to feature a lot more now, with the Finnish winger ruled out for at least four weeks. However, Stenlund doesn't carry a […]

Michael Porter Jr. Will Miss Remainder Of Saturday’s Game

Denver Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's contest against the Rockets after exiting with a sore lower back. Porter logged just seven minutes prior to his exit, shooting 1-for-4 from the field, including missing a wide-open, uncontested layup. He finished with two points and four […]

Martin Jones Looks To Remain Perfect On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Martin Jones will head out for his third start of the campaign against Washington on Saturday. The 31-year-old has yet to lose a game this season, going 2-0-0 with 2.01 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage. The Capitals have lost a lot of scoring threat with Anthony Mantha (shoulder), Nicklas Backstrom […]

Hendrix Lapierre Set To Join Second Line On Saturday

Washington Capitals forward Hendrix Lapierre looks set to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against Philadelphia as a second-liner. He skated on the left wing of Lars Eller at the morning skate. Daniel Sprong also recently joined the line, with the Capitals having been badly struck by injuries. Lapierre is a talented 19-year-old who scored in […]

Alex Goligoski Rejoins Lineup On Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Alex Goligoski (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Penguins. The veteran blueliner has missed three games. Goligoski was paired with Jared Spurgeon at the start of the season, and he got off to a productive start with three assists, nine shots, five hits and nine […]

Bryan Rust Ready To Return To Action

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust (lower body) has been taken off Injured Reserve and seems set to return to action in Saturday's home game against Minnesota. The 29-year-old hasn't played since Oct. 14. Rust featured in two games at the start of the season before getting hurt, recording one goal with seven shots. He joined […]

Aleksander Barkov Misses Saturday's Action

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against Carolina. The Panthers captain scored twice in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory against Washington and played 23:24, but something must have happened, either in the game or in the days after, that's taken him out of the lineup. Barkov had just […]

Jonathan Drouin Could Return On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin (head) is a game-time decision for Saturday's home game against the Golden Knights. Drouin missed Thursday's 6-2 loss against the Islanders after getting hit in the head by a shot in the previous game. He was taking line rushes at Thursday's morning skate and has been practicing, so Drouin's injury […]

Petr Mrazek Continues To Struggle With A Groin Problem

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Petr Mrazek (groin) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against Boston. The Czech netminder returned from a groin injury a week ago to beat Detroit 5-4 but hasn't played since then, and the team has announced that Mrazek has tweaked his going again. He's considered day-to-day. Jack Campbell will make […]

Dylan Larkin Misses Third Straight Game For Personal Reasons

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (personal) remains out for Saturday's visit to Buffalo. The Red Wings captain hasn't played in the last two games and it's not known when he will return. Detroit's offense has looked ugly without Larkin as they have scored just once in two games. Based on Friday's practice, Pius Suter […]