Monte Morris Questionable Versus Celtics

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Morris has been in the starting lineup recently with the Nuggets shorthanded. However, he hasn't been able to make much of an impact despite getting at least 30 minutes of play. His absence would mean increased minutes for […]

D'Angelo Russell Remains Sidelined

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll miss his eighth straight game while the team continues to gather information about the injury. It's unclear when Russell is getting back on the court because it sounds like the team doesn't know the severity of […]

Daniel Theis Won't Suit Up Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He is dealing with a sprained right index finger, but it doesn't sound like something that is going to sideline him for an extended period. Tristan Thompson and Robert Williams will split up the center minutes for Tuesday's […]

Jrue Holiday Continues To Sit Out

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He is still recovering from COVID-19 and must be cleared from the NBA's health and safety protocols before getting back on the court. Until then, Bryn Forbes and D.J. Augustin will continue seeing increased minutes. Khris Middleton is the […]

Bears, Allen Robinson II Haven't Talked Extension

The Chicago Bears and impending free-agent wide receiver Allen Robinson II haven't had talks about a contract extension since last September, which means that the franchise tag will likely be in play for the 2021 season. A-Rob has topped the 1,000-yard mark in each of the last two seasons in Chicago and has scored 13 […]

Kyrie Irving Ruled Out Versus Suns

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He is reportedly dealing with some minor back tightness, but the Nets aren't going to take any chances. Irving dropped 40 points on Monday, so possibly the fact it's a back-to-back set is part of the reason he's […]

Doug McDermott Questionable For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He went through a light practice on Tuesday and it sounds like he's heading in the right direction. His return would push T.J. McConnell into the second unit. Normally, that would mean a significant regression in fantasy value, […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Remains Somewhat Limited

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. is reportedly going to be kept around 20 minutes per game, according to head coach Billy Donovan. He doesn't have a strict minutes limit on Carter, but wants to be cautious with the young big man. Last game, Carter finished with 11 points and nine rebounds through 21 minutes […]

Derek Fisher Traded To Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers made a deal on Monday night, acquiring outfielder Derek Fisher from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Brewers agreed to send a player to be named and cash to Toronto to complete the swap. The Jays had designated Fisher for assignment last Thursday to clear a 40-man roster spot for former Brewers reliever […]

Adrian Peterson Wants To Play Until He's 40

Detroit Lions impending free-agent running back Adrian Peterson said that he wants to play until he's 40 years old and wants to break Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record while also winning a Super Bowl ring. "I'm just going to keep playing, I'm going to keep playing, trying to chase a championship," Peterson said. "And God's […]

Jeff Mathis Agrees To Minor League Contract With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and catcher Jeff Mathis have agreed to a minor league contract worth $1.8 million if he makes the Major League club. Mathis will be 38-years-old in March and is only hanging onto his baseball career thanks to his defensive abilities. He's a career .194 hitter and was actually worse than that in […]

Maxime Comtois Nets Goal On Monday

Anaheim Ducks forward Maxime Comtois scored his team-leading seventh goal in a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Comtois has been the best player on his team this season with seven goals and two assists through 16 Ducks games. The Quebec native has five points in his last five games, which is […]

Rasmus Andersson Collects Two Assists On Monday

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson recorded two assists on Monday as Calgary defeated the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 4-3 in overtime. On the season, Andersson has two goals and seven assists through 15 Flames contests. Andersson is averaging 20:54 minutes of ice time per game. He plays with Mark Giordano on the team's […]

Evgenii Dadonov Looking More Comfortable In Ottawa

Ottawa Senators forward Evgenii Dadonov contributed two goals, including the overtime winner, to help lead his team to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The 31-year-old tied the game on a goal with just 2:01 remaining in the third period and then buried the deciding tally just 2:19 into the […]

Auston Matthews Records Three Points On Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews registered a pair of goals and added a primary assist in his team's 6-5 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. The Arizona native also provided five shots on goal and one block in 22:24 of ice time in the contest. Matthews continues to build his case […]

Panthers Releasing Kawann Short

The Carolina Panthers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short on Tuesday after eight years with the team, according to a source. Short was a second-round selection back in 2013 and earned a five-year contract extension in 2017, but he's been mostly an afterthought on the defensive line for most of the four […]

Semyon Varlamov Earns Another Victory On Monday

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov turned aside 20 of 21 shots against to record his seventh win of the campaign as his team defeated the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 3-1 on Monday. The 32-year-old's victory was his fourth win over his past five starts. Through 11 appearances in this season, Varlamov has […]

Dolphins Sign Jason Sanders To Five-Year Extension

The Miami Dolphins are signing kicker Jason Sanders to a five-year, $22 million contract extension on Tuesday that includes $10 million guaranteed and ties him to the team through the 2026 season, according to a source. The All-Pro is one of the league's top kickers after making 36 of his 39 field-goal attempts in 2020, […]

Clayton Keller Heating Up In The Desert

Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller scored the game's lone goal as his team blanked the St. Louis Blues 1-0 on Monday. The 22-year-old also contributed a plus-one rating, two penalty minutes and two shots in 16:45 of ice time in the victory. After recording just three points in his first 10 games of the campaign, […]

Mark Scheifele Adds Three Points In Jets Victory

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Monday. Scheifele had a goal and two helpers in Monday's contest. Through 15 games, the Kitchener, Ontario native, has seven goals and 14 assists. Scheifele has played exceptionally well in Winnipeg's last five games, with him adding eight points. His […]

Jason Kipnis Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with veteran infielder Jason Kipnis. The deal includes an invitation to the team's spring camp. Kipnis appeared in 44 games during the 2020 season, slashing .237/.341/.404 with 16 RBI. The 33-year-old has a good chance at earning a roster spot, mainly due to his experience […]

Darcy Kuemper Shuts Out Blues On Monday

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper recorded his first shutout of the season as his team defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 1-0 on Monday afternoon. The 30-year-old stopped all 24 shots sent his way in the matinee, improving his line to a 2.26 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage through 12 starts. After the […]

Yankees Sign Robinson Chirinos

Free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees on Monday, adding some uncertainty to the team's catching situation. Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole pitched well with Chirinos behind the plate when the two were teammates in 2019 with the Astros, and there's some speculation that Cole and Chirinos might be paired […]

Bam Adebayo Records Double-Double With Full Line

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was excellent despite his team's loss to the Clippers on Monday night. Adebayo scored 27 points with 12 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and a steal in 36 minutes. He shot 12 of 15 from the field, his second-highest field-goal percentage in a game this season. The 23-year-old is averaging […]

Marcus Morris Scores Season-High 32 Points With Six Triples

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris exploded for a season-high 32 points with six triples, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal in Monday's win over Miami. Morris was the offensive catalyst for Los Angeles, as they were without their two top scorers, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The veteran forward has been red-hot over […]

Daniel Berger Withdraws From Genesis Invitational

Last week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am winner, Daniel Berger, has withdrawn from the upcoming Genesis Invitational. Berger has missed the cut in his last two starts at Riviera Country Club and likely viewed last week's victory as a nice excuse to skip an event in which he's previously struggled. There are no injury concerns here […]

Jimmy Butler Notches 30-Point Triple-Double

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had a huge game on Monday night despite his team's loss to the Clippers, as he recorded his second triple-double in his last three games. Butler matched his season-high in points with 30 while adding 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals in 38 minutes. The 31-year-old also went a […]

J.J. Watt Considering Joining The Browns

Free-agent J.J. Watt is "seriously considering" joining the Cleveland Browns, according to a story published on Cleveland.com. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year was released by the Houston Texans last week and is reportedly looking for a market-value contract and a chance to play for a Super Bowl contender. With plenty of cap […]

Jarrett Allen Records Double-Double With Two Blocks

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen had a productive outing despite his team's blowout loss to the Warriors. Allen scored 13 points with 14 rebounds, two blocks, a steal, and an assist in 29 minutes. The 22-year-old has been the lead dog at the five-spot for the last two games, as the Cavaliers are reportedly sitting […]

Draymond Green Hands Out 16 Assists In Three Quarters

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green matched his career-high with 16 assists in three-quarters of Monday's blowout win over Cleveland. Green only had six points but rounded out his line with eight rebounds, two blocks, and a steal. The veteran forward has been on a passing binge lately, as he has 86 assists over his […]