Tyler Black Battling Back Stiffness

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Black (back) is dealing with back stiffness and has yet to make his Cactus League debut. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should be viewed as day-to-day for the time being. Last season, the 24-year-old made his MLB debut. Across 16 contests, Black held a .204/.316/.245 line with […]

Jaylen Clark Cleared To Play Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jaylen Clark (neck) is good to go for Monday's rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 23-year-old injured his neck on a scary fall against the Thunder on Sunday and initially had a questionable tag on the injury report. Fortunately, he avoided a serious injury and has been upgraded to available. […]

Tyler Herro Playing On Monday

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is dealing with right shoulder soreness but will suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The 25-year-old sharpshooter is having one of the best seasons of his career averaging 24.2 points, 5.6 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 3.7 threes, and 2.7 turnovers […]

Trae Young Active Versus Heat

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will play against the Miami Heat on Monday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Young has recently been on a special run of form, scoring 38 points in three consecutive outings while producing a pair of big double-doubles. Atlanta's star guard also recorded a double-double […]

Dairon Blanco Dealing With Achilles Tightness

Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (Achilles) is dealing with Achilles tightness and is considered day-to-day. He was a late scratch from Monday's starting lineup. Instead, Joey Wiemer got the starting nod in center field. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may miss additional time throughout the week. Last season, Blanco […]

Aaron Gordon Available On Monday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) has once again shaken off a probable tag and will play in Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Due to his calf injury, the Nuggets have been cautious with Gordon's workload for quite some time, but he has logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back outings, indicating that Gordon is close […]

Nikola Vucevic Sidelined On Monday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) is out for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Vucevic was added to the team's injury report on Monday afternoon due to tightness in his right calf. Zach Collins will likely be in the starting lineup since he's the only center on the depth chart that is not injured. Julian Phillips may also see […]

Jamal Murray Good To Go Against Pacers

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Indiana Pacers, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Murray will be making his sixth consecutive appearance. He has performed exceptionally well during this stretch, averaging 27.5 points and 5.7 assists while shooting 55.1 percent […]

Norman Powell Misses Third Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (knee) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He is dealing with an issue in his left knee and will miss a third consecutive game. Kawhi Leonard (foot) is also sidelined, providing Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue an opportunity to experiment with his lineup. On Monday, Bogdan […]

Kawhi Leonard Remains Out Monday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) will skip a second consecutive game on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. The injury-prone star is currently dealing with a foot problem. Norman Powell (knee) also misses out on Monday's action, meaning James Harden and Ivica Zubac will carry a large offensive load. Bogdan Bogdanovic is set to […]

Malcolm Brogdon Misses Third Consecutive Contest

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) will be unavailable for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran guard suffered a sprained ankle right before the All-Star break and now will miss his third straight game. Brogdon has battled through several injuries this season, playing in just 24 games. However, the 32-year-old has been relatively productive […]

Rudy Gobert Misses Fourth Straight Game

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) will be sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lower back spasms are forcing the French giant to miss a fourth straight game. This means that the Naz Reid show should continue. He has recorded 20-plus points in four consecutive games while posting three double-doubles. Two of […]

Simone Fontecchio Unavailable Monday Against Clippers

Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. Fontecchio dislocated a finger in his right hand in a 148-143 win over the Hawks on Sunday. The 29-year-old could be back on the floor on Wednesday versus the Celtics if the injury doesn't keep him out of […]

Walker Kessler Out With An Illness

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This comes as no surprise, as Utah initially listed Kessler as questionable for the contest due to an illness. John Collins (back) is also out for the contest, meaning we should see Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter […]

Tyrese Maxey Ready To Face Bulls

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will play in Monday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Originally listed as questionable on the injury report due to an issue with his right index finger, he has now been upgraded to available. Maxey is coming off a strong 31-point outing against the Brooklyn Nets. With Joel Embiid […]

George Pickens Could Be A Hold-In At Training Camp

The Athltic's Mike DeFabo writes that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, who is heading into the final deal of his rookie contract in 2025, could "hold in" at training camp this summer to force the Steelers to either trade him or give him guaranteed money early. DeFabo thinks that it's unlikely the Steelers will […]

T.J. McConnell Sidelined Versus Denver

According to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis, Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) is unavailable to play against the Denver Nuggets on Monday due to an ankle sprain. The veteran backup has only been out of the lineup for one game so far this season and Monday's contest will be the first he's missed since […]

Texans Unlikely To Try And Re-Sign Stefon Diggs?

The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander doesn't think the Houston Texans will make a big push to try and re-sign impending free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) this offseason. General manager Nick Caserio has made it sound like the door is open for Diggs to return in 2025, but Alexander thinks Diggs would have to […]

Darcy Kuemper Attempts To Stretch Winning Streak To Four Games

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper will pick up his 31st start of the season in Monday's showdown against the Vegas Golden Knights. He enters play with a three-game winning streak. Kuemper has benefited from a hot offense during this stretch, as he has allowed three goals in back-to-back starts and owns a lowly .896 […]

Other Teams Willing To Give Matthew Stafford More Money?

FOX Sports' Peter Schrager reports that there is no bad blood between the Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford, but Stafford is merely looking to get paid what he thinks he's worth. It's purely a money issue, and Stafford wants to get paid more than $50 million per year. The Rams recently gave Stafford […]

Alexandre Sarr Out Of Action On Monday

Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports that Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets as he is dealing with an ankle sprain. The 19-year-old big man didn't suit up on Sunday and has played in just two games out of the last 11. Richaun Holmes will likely stay in […]

Kirby Dach Ruled Out For Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (lower body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's meeting with the Carolina Hurricanes. He didn't practice on Monday and is being evaluated for a lower-body injury. Dach has posted 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 57 appearances, along with 100 hits. He is carrying a minus-29 rating, which is […]

Eetu Luostarinen Will Miss Tuesday's Game

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (personal) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He has not traveled with the team to Music City, as Luostarinen and his wife are expecting a child. Luostarinen is sporting 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) through 58 appearances this season, but his impact has […]

Lauri Markkanen Sidelined On Monday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is out for Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. Markkanen is unavailable after playing through a lower back issue and suiting up for five straight games. With Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson (foot), John Collins (back), Collin Sexton (ankle) and Walker Kessler (illness) all on the shelf for Monday's contest, Isaiah Collier will be the only regular starter in the […]

Trevor Zegras Suspended For Three Games

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will sit out the next three games because of a suspension. He received the suspension for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen during Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss. Zegras' suspension will begin with Tuesday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. He will be eligible to return to action on March […]

Chet Holmgren Out Monday Against Minnesota

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (rest) will be unavailable against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday due to rest. Holmgren will get the evening off after finishing with 19 points, four rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes on Sunday in a win over the Timberwolves. The 24-year-old has played in 15 games this season, […]

Josh Morrissey Available On Monday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will be back in action on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. After falling sick, Morrissey missed Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final and was also unavailable as Winnipeg continued its season on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. However, Morrissey has been cleared for action on Monday, replacing Ville […]

Andrew Chafin Returns To Detroit

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent left-hander Andrew Chafin to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Chafin began last year with the Tigers but also spent time with the Texas Rangers. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw reliever had a combined 4-3 record, 3.51 ERA (3.54 FIP), a 1.47 WHIP, […]

Connor Hellebuyck Returns To Action

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (rest) will return to action in Monday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. After helping Team USA reach the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Hellebuyck was rested when the Jets continued their season on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. It has been a remarkable year for Hellebuyck, who […]

Ryan Hartman's Suspension Reduced To Eight Games

The NHL has reduced Ryan Hartman's suspension from 10 games to eight. The Minnesota Wild forward was suspended for roughing Tim Stutzle of the Ottawa Senators on Feb. 1. However, the NHL Players' Association appealed the suspension on Hartman's behalf. Hartman has already served four games of the suspension, meaning he will now be eligible […]