Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner Will Miss Monday’s Game

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) and center Myles Turner (ankle) have both been downgraded to out for Monday's contest versus Milwaukee. The absence for Brogdon marks his second of the year, while Turner is down for the first time since Jan. 20. With no Brogdon in the backcourt, T.J. McConnell and Aaron Holiday […]

Marcus Smart Has Minutes Restriction Lifted

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart is officially off of the minutes cap that he has dealt with over his past six outings. The announcement is fortuitous, as Smart figures to now see an increase in playing time Monday against Memphis with Kemba Walker (rest) unavailable. Smart has averaged 11.3 points and 3.5 assists since […]

Jesus Luzardo Impressive In Third Start On Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was much sharper in his third start of the spring on Monday against the Diamondbacks. Luzardo twirled 4 1/3 innings, surrendering three hits and a walk while fanning three batters. This was by far the best outing of the spring for the 23-year-old, as he had allowed five earned […]

Minnesota Clears Jarrett Culver To Suit Up Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jarrett Culver (toe) has been given the thumbs up to participate in Monday's contest against the Thunder. Culver returned from a five-game absence Friday to play 10 minutes off of the bench, accruing five points on 2-for-4 shooting. Despite the suspension of Malik Beasley and the absence of D'Angelo Russell […]

Jake Layman Rejoins Starting Five Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Jake Layman is back in the starting lineup Monday after a one-game demotion to the second unit. While Layman has averaged north of 20 minutes per contest across his nine starts this year, he has actually averaged more PPG as a reserve (6.3) than as a starter (5.6). Irrespective of his […]

Christian Wood, John Wall Face Minutes Cap Monday

Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood and point guard John Wall will have their minutes monitored during Monday's contest against the Raptors. In the midst of a 20-game losing streak, both Wood and Wall are back in the lineup, but having played 36 and 35 minutes Sunday, respectively, the duo will see a decrease on […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's contest against the Raptors due to a bruised right quad. Porter's absence paves the way for Sterling Brown to enter the starting five with Victor Oladipo (rest) also out of the mix Monday, making Brown a tantalizing DFS […]

Terry Rozier Receives Green Light To Suit Up Monday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier (hip) has gotten the thumbs up to be in action Monday against the Spurs after being tagged as probable throughout the day due to a left hip contusion. Rozier will be rejoined in the starting backcourt by Devonte' Graham, who will take the place of LaMelo Ball (wrist), presumably […]

Josh Hader Sharp On Monday Against Cleveland

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader looked sharp on Monday against the Indians. Hader pitched a scoreless inning, striking out a pair of batters while allowing just one hit. The 26-year-old had a rough start to the spring- he allowed two home runs in his first outing- though he has yet to allow a run […]

Sterling Brown Rejoins Starting Lineup Monday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Sterling Brown has catapulted back into the starting five for Monday's game against Toronto. Brown had been bounced back to the second unit over the past two contests, but the absence of Victor Oladipo (rest) on the second leg of a back-to-back paves the way for Brown to become a […]

Derrick Rose Clears Health And Safety Protocols

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Derrick Rose has been given the thumbs up to get back into action ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Wizards. Rose confirmed that he had a severe bout of COVID-19, which could scuttle his chances at contributing significantly in the short term. In addition to the illness, Rose has not […]

Devonte' Graham Rejoins Starting Five Monday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham has been tabbed as a starter for Monday's game against the Spurs, taking the place of LaMelo Ball (wrist). Graham has come off the bench over the past six contests, having averaged just 19.2 minutes per outing in that span. After emerging as a legitimate fantasy asset last season, […]

OG Anunoby Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets as the team has opted for load management on the second leg of a back-to-back. Anunoby missed the squad's first six games of the month before returning for the two most recent outings, but he will still be […]

Lucas Giolito Impressive Once Again

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings on Monday, allowing three walks and a pair of hits while striking out four batters. Giolito generated nine swinging strikes and didn't allow a baserunner until the third inning. The 26-year-old now owns an impressive 1.56 ERA with a 21-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio in […]

Kirby Yates Has Significant Elbow Injury

Toronto Blue Jays closer Kirby Yates (elbow) is injured. The club announced that he would miss multiple weeks with a flexor-pronator strain in his right arm. It's an injury similar to the one that sidelined Shohei Ohtani in August last season. The injury typically requires four to six weeks of healing before a pitcher can […]

Zac Gallen Scratched On Monday With Forearm Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) was scratched from his scheduled start against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. He is experiencing right lateral forearm soreness. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo explained that Zac Gallen felt the discomfort while swinging a bat, not while pitching. Forearm issues are always a bit scary for pitchers, but we […]

Lonzo Ball Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Lakers due to a strained right hip flexor. Ball missed the team's previous outing due to the ailment, as well as the first would-be matchup against his former squad earlier this year. Nickeil Alexander-Walker […]

Rudy Gobert Earns Questionable Designation Monday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Monday's game versus the Bulls as he battles a hip contusion. Gobert has played in all 41 of the Jazz's contests this year, with an absence likely to throw the team's frontcourt rotations into disarray. Not having played fewer than 24 minutes […]

Darius Garland Set To Suit Up Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (quad) is on track to play in Monday's game versus the Kings after having been tagged as questionable earlier in the day. Garland has seen marked offensive improvement in his second NBA season, averaging 16.4 points and 5.9 assists through his first 33 games. His scoring development has proliferated […]

Kyle Okposo Missing For Buffalo On Monday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo (undisclosed) will miss Monday's contest against the Rangers. Rasmus Asplund will take over his spot in the lineup. Okposo had just picked up some form by scoring his first goal of the season and registering points in back-to-back games. He's on five points for the year in 24 outings. […]

D'Angelo Russell Eyes Return To Team Activities

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is set to rejoin team activities within the next week, the first step in ramping up for a return to game action. Having undergone surgery with Minnesota significantly down in the standings, Russell has been eased back, not having played since Feb. 8. Ricky Rubio has taken over […]

A.J. Puk Hit Hard By Diamondbacks

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk allowed three runs in 1 2/3 innings in a Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. Puk allowed three hits and two walks while only striking out one in a relief outing Monday. Fantasy managers generally shouldn't put too much stock into Spring Training stats, but given how little Puk […]

Taylor Rogers Fans Two In Scoreless Inning Monday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers pitched a scoreless inning against the Braves on Monday, allowing no hits or walks while striking out two batters. Rogers had the slider and sinker working against Atlanta, as he exclusively threw those two pitches, getting a strikeout with each offering. The veteran closer had a 30-save season in […]

Marcus Johansson Returns From 16-Game Absence

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson, who has missed over a month of action with an upper-body injury, will finally return to the lineup on Monday against Anaheim. He last played on Feb.18 in a 3-1 win over the Ducks, missing 16 games. Johansson hasn't done much this season with three points in 11 games, but […]

Garrett Temple Unlikely To Suit Up Monday

Chicago Bulls shooting guard/small forward Garrett Temple (ankle) has earned a doubtful designation for Monday's contest against the Jazz due to a sprained left ankle. Temple has already missed the team's five previous outings due to the ailment, paving the way for Denzel Valentine to garner DFS and short-term streamer appeal in season-long formats. Temple […]

Tristan Thompson Remains Unavailable Monday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson will miss Monday's game against Memphis as he remains within the league's health and safety protocols. Thompson's absence will mark his fifth in a row, paving the way for Daniel Theis and Robert Williams III to continue carrying significant DFS and short-term streamer appeal in season-long formats. When healthy, Thompson […]

Ryan Miller Continues To Start For Anaheim

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller will make a fifth consecutive start on Monday against Minnesota, with John Gibson (lower body) still working his way back from injury. Miller has one win in the previous four starts, and he owns a lowly 3-5-1 record for the season with a 3.67 goals-against average and a .877 save […]

Michael Brantley Rips Two-Run Double In Win Over Mets

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and two strikeouts in a 5-4 victory over the Mets. Brantley is still hitting just .235 this spring, though he has started to pick things up as of late, with three hits, four RBI, and a pair of runs scored in his last […]

Cam Talbot Guards Wild Crease On Monday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot will take on the struggling Anaheim Ducks on Monday. He enters the contests with a 6-5-1 record and has a 2.66 goals-against average for the season with a .915 save percentage and one shutout. The Wild finished last week with a couple of ugly losses against Colorado, but they have […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game versus Toronto due to a right quad bruise. Porter's role has fluctuated wildly since joining the Rockets' roster, as he has averaged 21.3 PPG across his four starts, as opposed to just 6.3 PPG in three reserve […]