Nolan Arenado Trade To Cardinals Becomes Official

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies on Monday night in exchange for left-hander Austin Gomber, third basemen Elehuris Montero and Mateo Gil and right-handers Tony Locey and Jake Sommers. Arenado, who had a no-trade clause, gave his written consent for the trade to go through. Around […]

Jeff Petry Puts Together Three-Point Performance

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry had a three-point night against the Canucks on Monday, scoring two goals and handing out one assist. The veteran blueliner produced a big performance all around, racking up four shots, three hits, and one block while finishing with a plus-three rating. His first marker of the night also proved to […]

Monte Morris Draws Start Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris has been elevated to the starting five for Monday's contest versus the Pistons with Gary Harris (groin) unavailable. When Harris missed time earlier this year, head coach Michael Malone had opted to use Bol Bol as a starter, but Morris will instead be tabbed to start for the second […]

Fantasy Basketball Deep League Adds: Week 7

The deeper a fantasy league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to help […]

Orioles Acquire Jahmai Jones From Angels

The Baltimore Orioles acquired second baseman Jahmai Jones from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in exchange for starting pitcher Alex Cobb, according to sources. Jones was the Angels second-round pick in 2015 and was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 7 prospect. Baltimore is also paying more than half of Cobb's $15 […]

Eric Paschall In Line For Short-Term Increased Workload

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Eric Paschall figures to see an increased workload while James Wiseman (wrist) is unavailable when factoring in head coach Steve Kerr's history of utilizing small-ball centers. After playing just eight minutes Saturday due to a back ailment, Paschall has been tagged as probable to play in Tuesday's game versus Boston. […]

Angels Finalize Trade For Alex Cobb

The Los Angeles Angels acquired starting pitcher Alex Cobb from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for second baseman Jahmai Jones, the team's second-round pick in 2015, according to sources. Baltimore will be paying more than half of Cobb's $15 million salary in 2021. The 33-year-old right-hander had a 4.30 ERA in 10 starts […]

Jahlil Okafor Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons center Jahlil Okafor (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Denver due to a knee ailment. Consistent minutes have been hard to come by for Okafor, who hasn't topped the eight-point, seven-rebound outing that he put together back on Opening Night. Having delivered an unappealing 117 dRTG through his first 12 […]

Kevin Knox II Remains Out Of Knicks Rotation

New York Knicks small/power forward Kevin Knox II is not currently among the team's 10-man rotation, per head coach Tom Thibodeau. Despite that, Thibodeau indicated that Knox would not be heading to the G League bubble to get extended run, but would remain a bench cog that could eventually crack the rotation. Knox has delivered […]

Marcus Smart Faces 2-3-Week Absence With Calf Injury

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (calf) has been diagnosed with a strained left calf, which is expected to sideline him for around two to three weeks. Per Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, Smart was using crutches as recently as Monday to get around, which could complicate the return window for Boston's premier wing defender. […]

Nicolas Batum Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Nicolas Batum (groin) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Nets as he battles a left groin contusion. Batum missed his first game of the season Sunday due to the ailment, with Patrick Patterson entering the starting five and shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from […]

Three Devils Games Postponed As COVID-19 Hits New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils have postponed their next three games this week as 10 of the team's players are on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. Andreas Johnsson, Janne Kuokkanen, Michael McLeod, and Pavel Zacha were added to the list on Monday, and they join Mackenzie Blackwood, Connor Carrick, Aaron Dell, Kyle Palmieri, Sami Vatanen, and […]

Aaron Gordon Will Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Ankle Sprain

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) has been ruled out for the next four to six weeks due to the sprained left ankle that he sustained Sunday against Toronto. After blossoming with terrific stat lines during mid-January, Gordon had a rough finish to the month, shooting 30.8 percent over his last four games. It […]

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.