Oklahoma City Sends Aleksej Pokusevski To G-League Bubble

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski will be reassigned to the G-League bubble following Monday's game versus Houston. Pokusevski has consistently seen minutes off the bench for the Thunder, but he has struggled mightily from the field, shooting 24.7 percent overall, including 18.5 percent from deep. Pokusevksi was taken with the 17th overall pick […]

Connor Hellebuyck Faces Calgary Monday Night

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will take on the Calgary Flames in his seventh start of the season on Monday. He will be looking to return to winning ways after dropping his previous decision 4-1 against Vancouver. Hellebuyck is 4-2-0 for the season with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. He has […]

Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince Join Starting Five Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen and small/power forward Taurean Prince have been elevated to the starting lineup for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. With Andre Drummond (back) and Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) out of the mix, both Allen and Prince should see a hefty increase in both minutes and usage. Allen has acclimated himself nicely upon […]

Jacob Markstrom Takes On High-Scoring Jets

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will make his seventh start of the season on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, who are averaging the fourth-most goals in the league with 3.63 per game. It's far from an ideal matchup for the Swedish netminder, but he'll head into the contest full of confidence after posting his second […]

Naz Reid To Come Off The Bench Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (wrist) will come off the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Reid missed the past two contests and was questionable Monday, but will be available to play. The only difference is Reid will not be returning to his regular role and Ed Davis will get the start for the […]

Steven Adams Will Not Play Against Kings

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (calf) was officially ruled out against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. This was expected, as Adams was trending in the wrong direction after being downgraded to doubtful just hours before tip-off. Jaxson Hayes and Zion Williamson should see an immediate boost in value. Other players like Josh Hart and […]

Devin Booker Will Play Monday Against Dallas

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is set to return to game action against the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. Booker has missed the past week with a hamstring strain, but appears ready to go on Monday. There has not been a minutes restriction reported at this time, but expect the Suns to not overwork their […]

D’Angelo Russell Will Play Against Cleveland

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) will be available against the Cavaliers on Monday night. Russell has been dealing with a bruise but has been able to suit up in the team's previous two outings. He logged 30 minutes against Cleveland in the first of back-to-back contests, finishing with 19 points. With a discounted DFS […]

Nerlens Noel Available To Play Monday

New York Knicks forward/center Nerlens Noel (groin) is available Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Noel missed Sunday's game with a groin injury and was a game-time decision. After going through his pregame routine, Noel will be good to go on Monday. Whether or not Noel plays is a different story as head coach Tom Thibodeau […]

James Harden Probable On Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (thigh) is probable heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Clippers. The former MVP has been dealing with a contusion that forced him to sit during Sunday's loss to the Washington Wizards. With Harden back in the lineup, expect Kyrie Irving to see a small decrease in usage as well […]

Hanser Alberto Joins Royals On Minor League Deal

Infielder Hanser Alberto signed a Minor League contract to become a member of the Kansas City Royals, giving the team added infield depth entering Spring Training. Alberto spent the past two seasons serving as Baltimore's primary second baseman, slashing .299/.322/.413 in that span. Known for his extreme aggressiveness at the dish -- he finished in […]

James Wiseman Diagnosed With Sprained Wrist

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (wrist) will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days after being diagnosed with a sprained left wrist. Wiseman was just starting to get into a groove after moving to the bench, but he must have picked up the injury on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Kevon Looney should get […]

LeBron James Will Play Against Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will suit up against the Hawks on Monday night. James has been dealing with the injury for quite some time but has managed to play through it. The veteran has performed well against the Hawks during his tenure in the league, averaging 27.6 points, 8.1 boards, and 7.3 […]

Braden Holtby Returns To Crease On Monday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby will draw the start as his team looks to grab a victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. The 31-year-old is fresh off an immaculate performance versus the Ottawa Senators on Thursday in which he turned aside 36 of 37 shots against in a victory. After having inked a two-year, […]

Terry Rozier Officially Ruled Out Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Rozier suffered a mild ankle sprain last game on Saturday and did not look like he would be able to play, but was listed as questionable. LaMelo Ball will get the start in the absence of Rozier […]

Derek Holland Joins Tigers On Minor League Contract

Left-handed pitcher Derek Holland has been inked to a Minor League deal with the Detroit Tigers that carries an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Holland, a 12-year veteran, last appeared with Pittsburgh in 2020 and posted a 6.86 ERA over 12 appearances (five starts). After spending eight years with the Rangers to open his […]

Anthony Davis Will Start Against Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (quadriceps) is available heading into the matchup against Atlanta on Monday. Davis has been playing through the injury, so his presence against the Hawks isn't a huge surprise. The 27-year-old is averaging 19.6 points, 9.6 boards, and nearly three blocks against Atlanta throughout his career.

Steven Adams Downgraded To Doubtful Monday

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (calf) is now listed as doubtful to play Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Adams left Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets with a calf strain and was originally questionable to play. The Pelicans will likely let Adams loosen up in warm-ups before making a final decision, but all signs […]

Larry Nance Jr. And Andre Drummond Ruled Out Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) and center Andre Drummond (back) are listed as out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Nance has been dealing with a wrist injury which caused him to miss two games, but did play the past two games. Drummond, on the other hand, must have picked up the injury […]

Matt Dumba Moved To Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba has been placed on Injured Reserve on Monday after suffering a lower-body injury in Saturday's contest versus the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old hobbled off the ice in the third period after appearing to have his right leg bend underneath him in an awkward fall to the ice. Prior to the […]

Texas Signs Delino DeShields To Minor League Deal

Outfielder Delino DeShields has rejoined the Texas Rangers on a Minor League contract with an invite to Spring Training for the upcoming 2021 year. DeShields served as primarily an everyday player for the club from 2015-20 before a trade to Cleveland, which saw him produce a .252/.310/.318 slash line across 37 games last year. Known […]

Jaroslav Halak Draws Start Versus Washington

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak will make his fourth start of the campaign as his team faces off against the Washington Capitals on Monday. The Czech netminder is fresh off three days of rest, last playing in a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday in which he stopped 16 of 17 shots against. […]

Wander Franco Earns Spring Training Invite

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has officially earned his first Major League Spring Training invite for the coming year. Franco, 19, is widely viewed as the top prospect in the Majors for a second consecutive year despite not having yet played above Class A Advanced. Preternaturally talented, Franco could make a strong push for […]

Terry Rozier In Danger Of Missing Monday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is questionable ahead of Monday's matchup against Miami. The 26-year-old suffered the injury on Saturday night against the Bucks, and though he hasn't been officially ruled out, things aren't looking good heading into the contest. If Rozier isn't in the lineup, expect LaMelo Ball to get the starting nod, […]

Vitek Vanecek To Guard Cage For Capitals On Monday

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek will man the crease when his team hosts the Boston Bruins on Monday evening. The rookie netminder is coming off a 24-save win versus the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday and hasn't lost a single one of his seven starts in regulation in 2020-2021. Taking over the net with goaltender Ilya […]

Jake Odorizzi Generating More Buzz

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi remains one of the top arms still available to sign entering February with spring training just weeks away. Jon Morosi of MLB Network pegs the Angels, Blue Jays, Giants, Red Sox and Twins as the expected top suitors, while the Mets remain perpetually in the mix to further bolster their […]

Trae Young Good To Go Against The Defending Champs

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) will be available against the Lakers on Monday evening. The third-year man out of Oklahoma has been dealing with general soreness but feels good enough to give it a go against the defending champs. The 22-year-old has been on a roll, scoring at least 38 points in four of […]

Petr Mrazek Out For An Extended Period Of Time

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek will be sidelined for an indefinite amount of time with an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old saw just 2:47 of play before departing his team's 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday after a collision with Canes forward Max McCormick. The injury news comes at a tough time as Mrazek […]

Casey DeSmith Starts For Penguins On Monday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will get the nod for his team on the road versus the New York Rangers on Monday. DeSmith, who stopped 30 of 34 shots against in a win versus the Rangers on Saturday, will make his fourth start of the young season. Coming into the rematch, the 29-year-old has posted […]

Tyler Herro Is Active On Monday Night

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will be in the lineup on Monday night against the visiting Hornets. Herro's housemate tested positive for COVID-19, which ultimately put his availability in question. However, after getting the green light, the 21-year-old will be in the lineup for a Heat squad that has been short-handed over the last few weeks. […]