Robert Covington Posts Second Straight Double-Double

Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington recorded his second straight double-double along with a full line in a narrow loss to the Knicks on Monday night. Covington compiled 20 points, 13 rebounds, six triples, two assists, two steals, and a block in 34 minutes. The veteran forward has 10 made threes and 29 total rebounds in […]

James Harden Excels From The Line In Loss

Houston Rockets guard James Harden struggled from the field but made all 16 free-throw attempts en route to scoring 35 points in a loss to the New York Knicks. Harden added eight assists, four steals, three triples and two rebounds in 39 minutes. It wasn't the best shooting night for the All-Star, though the free […]

Brandon Scherff Expected To Receive Franchise Tag

The Washington Redskins are expected to place the franchise tag on offensive guard Brandon Scherff, according to league sources. The Redskins were planning to have Scherff around in 2020 no matter what, but he's unlikely to receive a long-term extension right now. Scherff was one of the most consistent and productive offensive guards in the […]

James Bradberry Won't Receive Franchise Tag

The Carolina Panthers will not use the franchise tag on cornerback James Bradberry and will let him hit the open market. Bradberry could very well reset the market, along with the Cowboys' Byron Jones, with around $15 million a year. He should have no shortage of suitors on the open market for cornerback-needy teams. Bradberry […]

Adrian Houser Leaves Game With Minor Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (thumb) left Monday's game after some minor thumb tightness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Houser was scheduled to toss three innings but exited after 2 1/3 innings. General manager David Stearns also suggested that Houser had reached a pitch-count limit and didn't want to push it. While the injury […]

Duncan Robinson Scores Nine Points With Three Triples

Miami Heat wing Duncan Robinson was three of nine from beyond the arc in a win over the Bucks to finish with nine points and three rebounds in 33 minutes of action. This marked Robinson's sixth consecutive game with multiple three-pointers, but he didn't contribute anywhere else. Despite little value outside his three-point stroke, Robinson […]

Ravens Plan To Use Franchise Tag On Matthew Judon

The Baltimore Ravens plan to use their franchise tag on linebacker Matthew Judon, according to sources. In 16 games for the Ravens in 2019, Judon had 54 tackles (43 solo), a career-high 9.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. There's a chance they could look to trade Judon after they put the franchise tag on him. […]

Bud Dupree Expected To Receive Franchise Tag

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree is expected to receive the franchise tag, according to league sources. Dupree had a career year across the board in 2019, posting 68 tackles (49 solo), 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over a full season. Paired with All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt, the Steelers interior defense is […]

Bam Adebayo Posts A Double-Double With Five Assists

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo put up 14 points with 13 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in a win over Milwaukee. This was Adebayo's 38th double-double on the season, the seventh-most across the NBA as well as his fifth straight. During that five-game stretch, Adebayo has posted no fewer than three assists with four […]

Jaguars To Use Franchise Tag On Yannick Ngakoue

The Jacksonville Jaguars will use the franchise tag on defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, which will carry an approximate salary of $19.3 million for the 2020 season. Ngakoue has racked up 37.5 sacks and has forced 14 fumbles in the last four seasons, which ranks fourth in the NFL over that span behind Khalil Mack (17), […]

Jason Witten Unlikely To Return To Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, who will be a free agent this month, is not expected to return next season with the team planning to give restricted free-agent tight end Blake Jarwin a second-round tender offer. Witten worked in the broadcast booth in 2018 but returned in 2019 to catch 63 passes for 529 […]

Jimmy Butler Posts An All-Around Line Versus Milwaukee

Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler scored 18 points to go with seven assists and six rebounds in a win over Milwaukee on Monday. Butler has shown off his newfound playmaking chops all season long, averaging a career-high 6.2 assists per game. He's maintained his level of All-Star play following a brief two-game absence and has […]

Brandin Cooks A Candidate To Be Restructured

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks may be asked to restructure his contract his offseason. Cooks is set to make $16.8 million in 2020 after he had a career-low 42 catches and just two touchdowns last season. He had just 72 targets after going four straight seasons with the Saints, Patriots and Rams with […]

Khris Middleton Scores 12 Points Against The Heat

Milwaukee Bucks wing Khris Middleton shot just four of 16 in a loss to Miami on Monday to finish with 12 points along with seven rebounds and one steal. Few on the Bucks had anything going on this night and Middleton was no exception, converting on only two of his 10 attempts from beyond the […]

Hassan Whiteside Secures 10th Straight Double-Double

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside supplied 16 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, and two blocks through 27 minutes in the 130-107 win over the Magic on Monday. The 30-year-old has been an elite fantasy option for Portland this season while center Jusuf Nurkic continues to recover from a leg injury sustained last season. Whiteside […]

Broncos Will Let Chris Harris Jr. Test The Market

The Denver Broncos are expected to let impending free-agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. hit the open market. According to league sources, the Cowboys, Raiders, Texans, Jets and Lions are among multiple teams that have interest in Harris. The 30-year-old has taken a slight step back the last two seasons, but he's a four-time Pro Bowler […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Ties A Season-Low Against Miami

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 13 points in a double-digit loss to the Miami Heat along with 15 rebounds and three assists. Miami's defense isn't one to take lightly. Giannis learned that the hard way, shooting six of 18 from the field with only two free-throw attempts across 30 minutes of action. Antetokounmpo […]

Phillip Lindsay Extension Not A Priority

The Denver Broncos aren't prioritizing a contract extension for running back Phillip Lindsay as they work through the early part of the offseason. Lindsay is eligible for a new contract after just his second season because he was an undrafted free agent. He'll count only $665,000 against the salary cap in 2020. Lindsay has ranked […]

Hunter Henry To Receive Franchise Tag

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry will likely receive the franchise tag. Henry has had trouble staying healthy in his three seasons -- he hasn't played a full season yet -- but when healthy he's a high-end tight end for fantasy purposes. There remains uncertainty over who will be the Bolts starting quarterback next […]

Nikola Vucevic Has Seventh Double-Double In Nine Games

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had 30 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and one steal through 32 minutes in the 130-107 loss to the Blazers on Monday. The 29-year-old also went 3-for-7 from downtown. The big man continues to fill the stat sheets for the Magic and remains the star of the team. This was […]

Jameis Winston Unlikely To Return?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, who will be a free agent this month, is likely to leave the team in free agency. Winston led the NFL in passing yards, touchdowns and interceptions in 2019 while playing through injuries. But the Bucs are tired of his turnover-prone ways and want to dip their toes into […]

Terrence Ross Scores 23 Points Off Bench

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross came off the bench and provided 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists during 26 minutes of play in the 130-107 loss to the Blazers on Monday. The veteran nailed four three-pointers in the contest as well. With Aaron Gordon out on Monday due to a knee injury, the 29-year-old […]

Kareem Hunt Won't Be Charged With Marijuana Possession

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt won't be charged with possession of marijuana stemming from a Jan. 21 traffic stop. Cleveland is expected to tender Hunt as a restricted free agent despite him admitting during the traffic stop that he'd likely test positive for marijuana. He was suspended the first eight games of 2019 because […]

Gary Trent Jr. Scores 24 Points And Drills Four Three-Pointers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. compiled 24 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block through 34 minutes in the 130-107 win over the Magic on Monday. The 21-year-old also shot 4-for-6 from long distance. With Damian Lillard currently out (groin), the second-year player has been taking advantage of the opportunity to be […]

Ryan Borucki Could Be Back On Mound Soon

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki (elbow) was scheduled to throw on flat ground up to 90 feet on Monday, and general manager Ross Atkins said that Borucki could get back on a mound "very soon." He was a candidate to land a rotation spot entering camp, but his setback with his arm likely rules […]

Juan Soto Showing Off Plate Discipline in Early Spring

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto walked two more times Monday, bringing his spring total to six against only three strikeouts. That has meant a .533 OBP despite a .222 batting average. It's just confirmation that the youngster continues to have a precocious batter's eye for his age--he is still just 21 as he enters his […]

Twins Lineup For Tuesday Features Eight Of Nine Starters

The Minnesota Twins will take on the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in their ninth spring training game this year. The lineup features all but one projected starter, notably with Marwin Gonzalez making his first appearance of the spring. Minnesota has scored just three runs in their last three games, though it's worth mentioning the lineup […]

Cole Hamels Still Without A Timetable To Return

Atlanta Braves starter Cole Hamels (shoulder) has not resumed throwing yet, according to manager Brian Snitker. The doctor who evaluated Hamels said that the veteran left-hander is progressing well, but there is no timetable set for his return. It seems likely that the 36-year-old will miss the start of the 2020 season, but the long-term […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (illness) will throw on the side on Friday and will likely make his next spring training start on March 11. Cobb is dealing with an illness and should be just fine to be good to go by Opening Day. The veteran right-hander was held to just three starts in […]

C.J. McCollum Racks Up 41 Points And Nails Six Three-Pointers

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum finished with 41 points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes of play during the 130-107 win over the Magic on Monday. He also went 6-for-12 from downtown. With fellow teammate Damian Lillard out while nursing a groin injury, the Lehigh product has been stepping up, […]