Collin Sexton Returning To Action Friday, Will Have A Minutes Restriction

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will return from a 10-game absence in Friday's tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has recovered from a left ankle sprain. However, Jazz head coach Will Hardy said that Sexton will have a minutes restriction on Friday. This will give Isaiah Collier a chance to still play a major […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Will Not Play Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) will sit out an eighth consecutive game on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. He is struggling to overcome a left ankle sprain. Boston Jr. has looked promising with the Pelicans this season, and the team appears to have big plans for him. On Wednesday, the Pelicans converted […]

Bennedict Mathurin To Miss "A Couple Of Games At Least"

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Miami Heat and is looking at a multi-game absence. In his pre-game brief, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Mathurin will be shut down "for a couple of games at least." Indiana lists Mathurin on the injury report with a […]

Blaze Alexander Diagnosed With Grade 1 Oblique Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Blaze Alexander (oblique) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and is expected to miss "weeks" not "days." Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated noted that the young infielder may not be ready in time for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during camp as he slowly works his […]

T.J. McConnell Ready To Return Against Heat

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) will return from a two-game absence in Friday's matchup against the Miami Heat. Indiana has upgraded his status from questionable to available. McConnell will continue to provide cover off the bench. The matchup against the Heat has suited well for McConnell, as he has averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 […]

Desmond Bane Available Against Knicks

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (groin) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play in Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. A sore left groin initially left Bane iffy for the game. Last time out against the Phoenix Suns, Bane bounced back from a couple of rough outings with a 25-point effort. He […]

Leo Jimenez Scratched Due To Illness

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez (illness) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to an illness. He was replaced by infield prospect Arjun Nimmala. Fantasy managers should monitor Jimenez's status over the weekend as he may need additional time to recover. Last summer, the 23-year-old made his MLB debut. He held a .229/.329/.358 line with […]

Mitchell Robinson Makes Season Debut Friday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be in the lineup for the first time this season for Friday's road contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been cleared for his season debut after recovering from ankle surgery. With Ariel Hukporti (knee) ruled out for four weeks, Robinson's addition comes at a good time […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Active Against Grizzlies

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. An issue with his left knee kept Towns sidelined when the Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. However, he is ready to rejoin the action on Friday after the team upgraded Towns status from questionable […]

Scottie Barnes Available Against Bulls

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (hip) has received the all-clear to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Toronto's young star missed Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers due to a left hip contusion. With Barnes back, Ochai Agbaji is expected to return to the second unit. Barnes makes his return in a […]

JT Brubaker Suffers Three Broken Ribs

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker (ribs) suffered three broken ribs when he attempted to avoid a comebacker during a spring training contest last weekend. Yankee manager Aaron Boone said that he is "OK" but this injury will "cost him some time." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout camp. Brubaker spent […]

Nikola Vucevic Remains Sidelined Friday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) will not return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. He has been ruled out for a third consecutive game after Vucevic initially carried a doubtful tag on the injury report. Zach Collins has made a good impression in the starting lineup during Vucevic's absence. However, he […]

Andrew Wiggins Misses Friday's Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) will not be in action on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. He drops out of the lineup due to a right ankle sprain. With Wiggins on the shelf, Duncan Robinson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. may play larger roles in the rotation. The latter has logged just 15 total minutes […]

Sean Reid-Foley Expected To Make Opening Day Roster

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Sean Reid-Foley (shoulder) is expected to make the Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old is recovering from a right shoulder impingement. However, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com expects the reliever to have a spot on the 40-man roster if he continues his steady progression. Last season, the right-hander posted a stellar 1.66 […]

Bam Adebayo Good To Go Against Pacers

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (calf) will play against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Initially, Adebayo was considered questionable for the game due to a right calf contusion. The Heat big man has delivered some of his best performances of the season against the Pacers. He has averaged 24.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals […]

Jerami Grant Out Against Nets

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) will not be in action on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been ruled out with a right knee soreness. The team had initially listed him as questionable for the game. Grant's first chance to return will come in Sunday's tough matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Deni […]

Ryne Stanek Viewed As Setup Man

New York Mets relief pitcher Ryne Stanek is viewed as a setup man. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Stanek is viewed as the right-handed setup man while A.J. Minter is viewed as the left-handed setup pitcher. Edwin Diaz is expected to see the vast majority of save opportunities. Last season, Stanek spent time with […]

Deni Avdija Ruled Out For Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (quadriceps) will not play in Friday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Avdija injured his left quadriceps in Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards and has been ruled out for Friday after the team initially gave him a questionable designation on the injury report. Shaedon Sharpe is expected to replace […]

Roki Sasaki Making Spring Debut On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to make his spring debut on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Sasaki will enter the game after starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts the game. Sasaki was able to throw three innings in a simulated game earlier in the week and will now make his professional debut. Earlier […]

Cam Thomas Returns To Nets Lineup Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be back on the court Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has removed him from the injury report ahead of the game. Thomas last saw action on Jan. 2, missing 24 games due to a hamstring injury. Before going down, Thomas enjoyed a big start to […]

Simone Fontecchio Returns From Two-Game Absence

Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (finger) will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. He is back in the fold after missing two games due to a dislocated finger. Fontecchio's return provides an additional frontcourt option for the Pistons, but he is unlikely to have much impact in fantasy basketball. The Italian forward […]

Dennis Schroder Back In Action Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. He has been cleared for action after sitting out one game due to a left ankle sprain. Schroder has not been an attractive fantasy piece since his move to Detroit. In six games with the Pistons, the […]

Andrew Abbott May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott (shoulder) has progressed to throwing his first live batting practice session in spring training, but it remains to be seen if he'll have enough time to get ready for Opening Day on March 27. In addition to Abbott, rookie right-hander Rhett Lowder (elbow) has been delayed this spring. Abbott has […]

Max Fried To Make Grapefruit League Debut On Monday

New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried will make his Yankees Grapefruit League debut on Monday, March 3, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Fried will be pitching in the Bronx for the first time in 2025 after signing an eight-year, $218 million deal with the Yankees over the winter. […]

Chet Holmgren Cleared For Action

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (calf) will suit up for Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. His status was initially uncertain for the game after Holmgren was listed on the injury report with a left calf contusion. In his previous outing against the Brooklyn Nets, Holmgren produced one of his best performances of the […]

Hyeseong Kim Adjusting His Swing

Los Angeles Dodgers Korean rookie infielder Hyeseong Kim's slick-fielding defensive skills have transitioned well in his first big-league spring training, but it's his bat that needs to catch up as he looks to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. In 12 Cactus League at-bats entering this Thursday, Kim had just one hit on […]

Jamal Murray Upgraded To Available

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will play in Friday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He is ready to suit up for the second leg of a back-to-back, despite having logged 40 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday while managing inflammation in his left knee. Murray is listed regularly on the injury report […]

Jalen Suggs Out Indefinitely

According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, after undergoing further evaluation, including an MRI, Orlando guard Jalen Suggs (knee, quadriceps) has been diagnosed with a trochlea injury in his left knee and will be out indefinitely. Suggs had already been on the shelf for 14 consecutive games due to what was described as a […]

Aaron Gordon Sits Out Friday's Game

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (ankle) will not take the court on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. He sprained his left ankle in Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks and has been ruled out for Friday's contest after initially landing on the injury report with a questionable tag. Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther will be […]

Luke Kornet Available On Friday

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (personal) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has missed two games due to a personal matter. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out on Friday, we may see Kornet on the floor more than usual. He has performed well for the Celtics in a limited role, […]