Josh Gordon Out Indefinitely

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon had a setback in his battle with substance abuse and won't be allowed to practice or play indefinitely, according to sources. The NFL informed the Seahawks that Gordon hasn't complied with the terms of his conditional reinstatement. And so it continues for Gordon. The Seahawks had just added the […]

Kyrie Irving Leads The Way On Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving finished with a game-high 26 points on Tuesday during the win over the Warriors. He also added four rebounds and four assists. Irving was dominant in this one, going 10-for-16 from the field in addition to nailing four of his seven shots from deep. The 28-year-old appeared healthy after having […]

Wil Lutz A Strong Starting Option

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz is a fine starting option this week. Though he has missed his last three field-goal attempts, they were all from beyond 40 yards. Overall, the kicker has gone 20-for-25 in field goals and 47-for-47 in extra-point attempts this season, so he is very reliable. The Vikings allow the fourth-most […]

Kevin Durant Shines In Debut

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 22 points, five boards, and three assists during the massive win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. He was also sound on the defensive end, adding three steals and a block. The former MVP appeared to show no signs of the injured Achilles suffered during the […]

Saints Defense A Low-End Starting Option

The New Orleans Saints Defense is a low-end starting option this week against the Vikings. Last week, this unit had four sacks and 11 QB hits against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in a close loss, which is impressive. The Vikings have talented playmakers such as Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, and Dalvin Cook, so the […]

Jared Cook A TE2 In Week 16

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook is a TE2 this week against the Vikings. Though he hasn't posted more than 37 yards in the past three games, Cook has seen at least four targets in that same three-game span. Overall, his role is small on this offense, but the absence of Michael Thomas could […]

Mets Reach Out To DJ LeMahieu

The New York Mets recently reached out to free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, which could set up a battle between the Mets and Yankees for the Yankees best player the last two seasons. Re-signing LeMahieu is the Yankees top offseason priority, but there's a sizable gap in contract talks, leaving the door open for another […]

Brewers Claim Tim Lopes Off Waivers

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed utility man Tim Lopes off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The 26-year-old hit .238 with two home runs and 15 RBI in 46 games for the Mariners during the shortened 2020 season, adding a .278 on-base percentage and .364 slugging percentage. In 2019, Lopes hit .270 with a home […]

Ty Jerome Unavailable For Wednesday’s Season Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Rockets. Jerome's absence will work against the Thunder's PG depth, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to serve as the team's starting point with George Hill pitching in off the bench. The Thunder acquired Jerome this off-season from Phoenix, […]

Rangers Interested In Kohei Arihara

The Texas Rangers are believed to be among a number of teams interested in Japanese right-handed pitcher Kohei Arihara, who was posted last month by the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japanese League. Teams have until this Saturday to reach a deal with him. Arihara has been compared to Kenta Maeda and Kyle Hendricks […]

Nationals Open To Trading Carter Kieboom

The Washington Nationals are open to trading infielder Carter Kieboom, according to sources. However, young pitching prospects Cade Cavalli and Jackson Rutledge, the team's last two top draft picks, are not on the trade block. Kieboom could become the trade chip that helps bring in some star talent such as Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris […]

D.J. Augustin Unlikely To Make Team Debut Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard D.J. Augustin (calf) has been tagged as doubtful to suit up for Wednesday's season opener against Boston. Augustin was brought aboard to backup Jrue Holiday, but the role will likely shift to Donte Divincenzo should Augustin not be cleared in time. Whereas the veteran had some DFS upside last year as […]

Emmanuel Sanders A WR3 Against Vikings

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders should be viewed as a WR3 this week. Sanders has seen at least five targets in four of the last five games along with at least 48 yards in three of those five games. With Michael Thomas out for the rest of the season (ankle), Sanders is the […]

Latavius Murray A Flex For Week 16

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray is only a flex option, at best, in Week 16 against the Vikings on Christmas Day this Friday. In the past three games, Murray has had single-digit carries and under 20 rushing yards. Though he did have a receiving touchdown in Week 15 in the loss to the […]

Alvin Kamara An RB1 In Week 16

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is an RB1 this week against the Vikings. The RB now has at least 50 yards rushing in the past four games along with at least six targets and 40 yards receiving in the past two games. His high volume in this offense keeps him in the RB1 […]

Thaddeus Young Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

Chicago Bulls small/power forward Thaddeus Young (leg) has been listed as out for Wednesday's contest versus Atlanta, and he could miss much more time than that, as he is without a timetable to return to game action. Young was unlikely to reprise a considerable role in the frontcourt out of the gates in 2020, but […]

Drew Brees A QB2 Against Vikings

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a QB2 this week against the Vikings. Brees was able to return against the Chiefs last week after dealing with a rib injury and the QB had 234 yards, three touchdowns, and a pick. The Vikings are middle-of-the-pack against fantasy QBs and Michael Thomas is out for the […]

Knicks Pass On Offering Frank Ntilikina An Extension

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina has had a much-maligned start to his NBA career since having been selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Over 178 games, he has averaged 6.0 points and 3.1 assists per game, all while shooting just 36.6 percent overall, including 31.1 percent from long […]

Tomas Satoransky Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tomas Satoransky (personal) is questionable to play in Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta. Satoransky has been away from the team, which likely puts his availability trending on the wrong side of suiting up. Coby White is set to take over starting point guard duties for the Bulls this season, with Satoransky […]

Anfernee Simons Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Wednesday's season opener versus Utah. A hamstring ailment has slowed Simons throughout the pre-season, and an absence Wednesday could funnel additional minutes in the direction of Damian Lillard. Having taken on a sizable bench role last year, Simons still […]

Keldon Johnson Says He’ll Play In Wednesday’s Opener

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Keldon Johnson (foot) said Tuesday that he would be ready to take the floor for Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Johnson saw action in just 17 games last season, but averaged 9.1 points across 17.7 minutes per contest. The Spurs have distributed minutes plentifully across their backcourt over […]

Dennis Schroder Draws Start For Season Opener Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) has been given the thumbs up to play in Tuesday's game versus the Clippers and will draw the start at point guard. Schroder is expected to share ball-handling duties with LeBron James in the first unit, although the new member of the Lakers has been vocal about […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Headlines Cavs Bench Players Out Wednesday

The Cleveland Cavaliers' second unit will be severely short-handed during Wednesday's season opener versus Charlotte as shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) and point guards Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) and Dante Exum (hip) will all miss the contest. Darius Garland and Collin Sexton will be the team's only active point guards, meaning that the duo […]

Noah Syndergaard Avoids Arbitration Tuesday

The New York Mets and starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $9.7 million deal, according to sources. The 28-year-old right-hander missed all of the 2020 shortened season after having Tommy John surgery last March. The All-Star is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2021 season. […]

Ben McLemore Will Sit Out At Least Wednesday’s Contest

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against Oklahoma City. McLemore is self-isolating under the league's COVID-19 protocols, making his return to action uncertain. His absence should give Eric Gordon an uptick in potential usage among the second unit, while Danuel House Jr. could also absorb some looks […]

Sam Fuld Promoted To General Manager

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Tuesday that the team promoted Sam Fuld to general manager. Former GM Matt Klentak was reassigned in October. The 39-year-old Fuld has been in the team's front office since 2017, joining them initially as the major league player information coordinator. He was the director of […]

Norman Powell Draws Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell is questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Pelicans because he is set to undergo further COVID-19 testing before tip-off. Fantasy managers can prepare for this to be a continuous cycle for most of the regular season, with little knowledge able to be gleaned as to Powell's status […]

Clint Capela Unlikely To Play In Wednesday’s Season Opener

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) is listed as doubtful to play Wednesday versus the Bulls as he continues to battle Achilles soreness. The Hawks are set to be fraughtfully thin at the center spot if Capela cannot play with Onyeka Okongwu (foot) listed as out, leaving Bruno Fernando to draw a likely start at […]

Ronald Jones II Doubtful For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (finger) remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and head coach Bruce Arians said that Jones is doubtful for Week 16 against the Lions on Saturday. Jones also had surgery to put a pin in his broken finger last week, so he could be out in Week 17 as well. […]