Colton Gordon Could Push For Early Season Debut

According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Houston Astros pitching prospect Colton Gordon could push for an early-season debut. McTaggart noted that with Luis Garcia (elbow), Christian Javier (elbow), and Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) all expected to be sideline past Opening Day, Gordon could find his way on the Opening Day roster. While Gordon may not […]

Jalen Suggs Won't Play Versus Denver

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) isn't available for Thursday's meeting with Denver. He missed time because of a back injury but returned for the January 25 matchup with the Detroit Pistons. However, the 23-year-old suffered a quad contusion in that contest and will miss his sixth-straight game. Cole Anthony, who had 14 points, three […]

Jalen Carter Back To Full Practice

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (illness) was feeling better on Thursday and was listed as a full participant after he was limited on Wednesday. Carter hasn't been at either of the media availabilities for Super Bowl LIX this week because of his illness, although his return to a full practice on Thursday means he […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Available On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. There was some uncertainty if Caldwell-Pope would suit up for both games of the back-to-back set. It appears that the veteran guard is feeling good enough to play after playing 22 minutes on Wednesday. The expectation is that Caldwell-Pope […]

Michael Helman Traded To St. Louis

The Minnesota Twins have traded outfielder Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. Helman made his MLB debut with the Twins last season. Across a small nine-game stint, the 28-year-old held a .300/.300/.500 line with three doubles and three strikeouts. In 72 games with Triple-A St. Paul, Helman posted a […]

Josh Richardson Waived By Jazz

The Utah Jazz have decided to waive forward Josh Richardson after acquiring him in a trade on Wednesday. Richardson was traded from the Miami Heat to the Detroit Pistons, but was quickly moved again to Utah. The Jazz had no plans of keeping Richardson and only wanted the draft pick that came along with him. […]

Yoan Moncada Signs One-Year Deal With Halos

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Los Angeles Angels have signed third baseman Yoan Moncada to a one-year contract worth $5 million. Earlier in the offseason, the White Sox declined Moncada's club option, which sent him to the free-agent market. Moncada was limited to just 12 games last season due to […]

Jonas Valanciunas Available For Team Debut On Thursday

Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Valanciunas was acquired by the Kings from the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The assumption is that Valanciunas is going to operate as the primary backup center to Domantas Sabonis. Valanciunas was putting up fairly decent numbers in Washington, […]

Anthony Davis To Remain Sidelined On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (abdomen) won't make his team debut against the Boston Celtics on Thursday. It seemed unlikely that Davis would be ready to play, so Saturday seems like the target date for his Mavs debut. It'll be interesting to see how the Mavs work out their rotation with Davis, P.J. Washington, and […]

Steven Adams Ruled Out For Thursday

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man only managed to play 13 minutes during Tuesday's game and appears to be dealing with a left ankle injury. His absence should mean that Jock Landale will be asked to be the primary backup […]

Ben Simmons Discussing Buyout With Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons stayed on the team through the trade deadline, but that doesn't mean he's going to finish the season with the organization. The two sides are reportedly working on a contract buyout. Simmons is in the final year of a five-year deal that he originally signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. A […]

Alexandre Texier Out On Thursday

St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (illness) will not play on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old Frenchman will be replaced in the lineup by Mathieu Joseph (illness), who is ready to return from a one-game absence. After two solid seasons with the Ottawa Senators, Joseph has struggled to find his footing in St. […]

Kenneth Gainwell Upgrades To Full Practice

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after he was listed as limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Gainwell suffered a concussion in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and didn't practice at all last week, putting his status in […]

Shane Pinto Will Not Play On Thursday

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was injured in a meeting with the Lightning and will miss at least one game due to an upper-body ailment. Josh Norris (undisclosed) is also out, leaving Ottawa without two of its top three centers. […]

DeVonta Smith Limited Again On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. After not practicing at all last week, Smith wasn't listed on last Friday's final injury report. It means that he will most likely practice in full on Friday and be cleared […]

Matias Maccelli Sits Out Thursday's Action

Utah Hockey Club left wing Matias Maccelli will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. His spot will be filled by Lawson Crouse, who took a seat in the press box for Tuesday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Maccelli has been struggling for a while, recording […]

 Jrue Holiday Sidelined On Thursday

Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports that Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Holiday's absence is due to a right shoulder impingement he has been dealing with. The 34-year-old's next chance to return to the floor is on Friday against the New York Knicks. While Holiday is out […]

Tanner Pearson Placed On Injured Reserve

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tanner Pearson (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's meeting with the New Jersey Devils and has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Feb. 2. This means Pearson will not return to the Golden Knights lineup until after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Pearson has been an inconsistent performer for Vegas, posting nine […]

Commanders Re-Sign Michael Wiley To Futures Deal

The Washington Commanders announced on Thursday that they re-signed running back Michael Wiley to a Reserve/Futures deal. Wiley was an undrafted rookie out of the University of Arizona but eventually found his way onto the Commanders' practice squad during the 2024 season. The 24-year-old never got brought up to the active 53-man roster for a […]

Jason Dickinson Expected To Miss A "Couple Of Games"

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) is set to miss the rest of this week's action. Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen announced that Dickinson is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, ruling him out for a "couple of games." Chicago returns to action on Friday against the Nashville Predators and is also scheduled to meet […]

Bub Means Back To Full Speed

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means (ankle) said that he was cleared from his ankle injury in late January and is back to full speed as he prepares for his sophomore season in 2025. Means suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 8 and then had a setback that cost him the final nine games […]

Moses Moody Questionable Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Moody has been dealing with a back issue and didn't play on Wednesday versus the Jazz. Once the 22-year-old is set to return, his fantasy value may dip with the Warriors trading for veteran Jimmy Butler. However, he won't have […]

Anthony Stolarz Returns From Knee Injury Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (knee) will log his 18th start of the season in Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. This will be his first action since Dec. 12. Stolarz has missed 24 games due to a knee injury. Prior to his injury, the 31-year-old offered really solid goaltending for the Maple Leafs, […]

Mitchell Marner Available Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (lower body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The Maple Leafs will have Marner back in the mix after he was forced to miss only one game due to a lower-body injury. Marner will link up with William Nylander and John Tavares on […]

Draymond Green Probable For Thursday's Matchup With Lakers

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (calf) is probable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. If Green plays this evening, it will be the second game he's been on the floor since returning from a calf injury. On Wednesday against the Jazz, Green collected seven points, nine assists, four rebounds and two steals across 34 […]

Adam Thielen Plans To Play In 2025

ESPN's David Newton reports that Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen plans to play in 2025. Thielen said at the end of the 2024 regular season that he was contemplating retirement, but after hinting toward a return recently, it appears that he will indeed return to the team next season. The 34-year-old veteran pass-catcher has […]

Jimmy Butler Will Not Make His Warriors Debut Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is expected to join the team in Los Angeles for their game on Thursday against the Lakers, but he is not yet ready to make his debut. The Warriors will be short-handed without him after sending Andrew Wiggins, Lindy Waters III, Kyle Anderson, and Dennis Schroder out in the […]

Aaron Gordon Questionable For Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic due to right calf injury management. Gordon could be missing in action for the second half of a back-to-back set after the Nuggets beat the Pelicans 144-119 on Wednesday. The 29-year-old played in the contest, finishing with seven points, four […]

P.J. Tucker Traded Back To Toronto

The Toronto Raptors acquired forward P.J. Tucker, a second-round pick, and cash from the Miami Heat in exchange for guard Davion Mitchell on Thursday before the trade deadline. Tucker was traded by the Clippers to the Jazz on February 1 then traded to the Heat in the traded that landed Jimmy Butler in Golden State. […]

Jamal Murray Questionable On Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. A rest day could be in store for Murray as the Nuggets are in the second half of a back-to-back set on Thursday. The 27-year-old played 36 minutes on Wednesday against New Orleans, posting 10 points, six assists, and two […]