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Dan Vladar Leads Flyers to Victory With 27-Save Shutout
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar was excellent in Monday's Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, recording his first career postseason shutout with 27 saves in a 3-0 win. The Czechia netminder had an impressive regular season and has shown early in the playoffs that Philadelphia can also count on him under postseason pressure. The team now needs to see some big home performances from Vladar. During the regular season, he posted a 13-6-0 record on home ice, with a 2.39 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Yakov Trenin Suffers Upper-Body Injury in Game 2
Minnesota Wild forward Yakov Trenin (upper body) didn't finish Monday's Game 2 loss to the Dallas Stars. He sustained an upper-body injury in the first period from a hit by Stars forward Colin Blackwell. Trenin himself had three hits in the game, despite logging only 3:02 of ice time. He was a runaway leader in the league with 413 hits in 82 games during the regular season. His physical presence will be a big miss for Minnesota if Trenin can't suit up for Game 3 on Wednesday. In a bottom-six role, Trenin also made a decent contribution on the offensive end during the regular season, finishing with 23 points (six goals, 17 assists).
Source: Minnesota Wild PR
Source: Minnesota Wild PR
Rasmus Sandin to Miss Start of 2026-27
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (knee) is expected to miss the start of 2026-27. Sandin injured his right knee earlier this month, sitting out the last two regular-season games. On Monday, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick told reporters Sandin is "going to miss a decent amount of time." When asked whether his injury would impact next season, Patrick said, "Yes." Sandin finished the 2025-26 campaign with 29 points (five goals, 24 assists), 90 SOG, 127 blocks, 88 hits, and a plus-four rating in 73 contests. With John Carlson now in Anaheim, Sandin could enjoy a larger role next season, but he needs to get healthy first.
Source: TSN
Source: TSN
CJ McCollum Shines at MSG in Game 2
Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum put up a game-high 32 points as the team shocked the New York Knicks with a 107-106 victory at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Facing a 2-0 deficit on the road, McCollum delivered one of the best postseason performances of his career, though it was nearly ruined by a pair of missed free throws with 5.6 seconds left on the clock. Those were his only misses with seven attempts at the line. McCollum finished 12-for-22 from the floor and had a 3-for-10 record from downtown. The 34-year-old also made a significant contribution on defense, snagging two steals and blocking one shot. He collected three rebounds and dished out six assists. The Knicks have struggled to guard McCollum in the series, as he is averaging 29.0 points on nearly 55 percent efficiency. His performance has been a big boost for the team, especially with Jalen Johnson's production being only modest so far.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Donovan Mitchell Extends 30-Point Streak
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points in Monday's 115-105 Game 2 victory over the Toronto Raptors. In 37 minutes, he also contributed seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal. It was a highly efficient performance from Mitchell, as he nailed four of his 10 three-point attempts and finished 13-for-23 overall from the field. Combined with the regular season, Mitchell has now scored 30-plus points in four consecutive appearances. The seven-time All-Star has always stood out in the playoffs, averaging the sixth-most points all-time (28.4), and he appears set for another prolific postseason campaign. Across the first two games against Toronto, Mitchell has tallied 31.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals, hitting 57.1 percent from deep.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jakob Poeltl Gets Benched in Second Half
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl didn't play in the second half of Monday's 115-105 Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He had a limited role in the first half as well, logging only nine minutes. Poeltl finished the game with two points, four rebounds, one assist, and two turnovers, making one of his two field-goal attempts. The Austrian big man also had a tough time in Game 1, giving him averages of 3.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in the series. Collin Murray-Boyles started the second half at center and was among Toronto's best performers, with 17 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Sandro Mamukelashvili, who tallied a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double Monday night, is also set for an expanded role if Toronto decides to go forward without Poeltl.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Brandon Ingram Continues to Struggle
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram had another disappointing outing in Monday's Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In Game 1, Ingram took just one field-goal attempt after halftime, and he couldn't find his rhythm in Game 2 either. After a scoreless first half, Ingram finished with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal. He had a 3-for-15 success rate from the field and committed a team-high five turnovers in 36 minutes. Ingram appears to struggle under postseason pressure. The last time he played in the playoffs, in 2024 with New Orleans, his productivity also fell off a cliff. With two games played in this postseason campaign, the first-year All-Star has notched just 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, going 33.3 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from outside.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Al Horford Undecided on Future
Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford is undecided about whether he will wrap up his NBA career after finishing his 19th campaign, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area & California reports. "It has to do with not rushing to anything or not let emotions or heat of the moment determine anything," Horford said during Monday's exit interview. "I've done this the last few years, and it's just kind of taken time to step back and have a clear picture, look at the outlook of the team, looking at the future of the team, how things look, and also seeing kind of where I'm at and how I'm feeling." Horford, who will turn 40 in early June, has a $6 million player option for next season. In 2025-26, Horford's fantasy stock hit another low. He averaged career-low numbers in scoring (8.3) and rebounding (4.9) and struggled to stay on the floor, making only 45 appearances.
Source: Monte Poole
Source: Monte Poole
Brandin Podziemski Wants to Stay With Warriors Long-Term
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski wants to remain with the franchise for the foreseeable future, Danny Emerman of The San Francisco Standard reports. Having finished his third NBA campaign, Podziemski will be eligible to sign a rookie-scale contract extension this offseason. "I want to be here for the long term," said Podziemski. "It's always special having the team that drafted you, so hopefully we can get something done." The 23-year-old has developed well over his three seasons in the league, averaging 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in 2025-26. Podziemski was one of only 18 players in the Association to play in all 82 regular-season games. But he came off the bench in nearly half of his appearances (43). While Podziemski has performed well, his fantasy potential is capped unless he earns a regular starting role.
Source: Danny Emerman
Source: Danny Emerman
Max Muncy With Another Two-Homer Game, Becoming Must-Add Off Waiver Wire
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy's power game hasn't gone away early in the 2026 campaign, and fantasy managers should be plucking him off the waiver wire due to his hot start. Muncy had another two-homer performance while going 4-for-4 with four runs scored and a walk in the team's 12-3 blowout win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Monday night in the series finale. Catcher Dalton Rushing also went deep twice for the Blue in this contest. Muncy has eight home runs on the year, but somehow he only has nine RBI to show for it. The 35-year-old left-handed slugger still swings and misses plenty, and he won't be an asset for your fantasy team's batting average, but he deserves to be rostered in more than the 51% that he's currently rostered in Yahoo leagues due to his power bat and on-base skills in an elite Dodgers lineup. RBI opportunities will continue to be plentiful for Muncy as long as he stays healthy.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Seahawks "Looking to Trade Back" in This Week's Draft
The Seattle Seahawks, who have only four picks in this week's 2026 NFL draft, including the No. 32 selection in the first round, will "be looking to trade back," general manager John Schneider told John Boyle of the team's official website. "It's no secret with us; we have four picks." In addition to their pick at the end of the first round, Seattle holds the 64th overall pick in Round 2, the 96th overall pick in Round 3, and the 188th overall pick in Round 6. There should be a team interested in moving up to close out the first round on Thursday night, which would allow the Seahawks to accumulate a bit more draft capital on Friday and Saturday. Their top draft needs this year include running back, edge rusher, defensive back, and offensive line. If they stay at No. 32 overall on Thursday night, Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price could be in play if he's still on the board.
Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
Garrett Nussmeier Could Need Surgery Down the Road on his Spine
Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (oblique) had tests at the NFL combine in February that showed a cyst on his spine, which was the root cause of the persistent oblique pain that derailed his 2025 season, sources told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The cyst was pressing on a nerve, which caused pain in Nussmeier's oblique. He has been without symptoms since before the Senior Bowl and throughout the pre-draft process, but if that changes down the road, he could have a minimally invasive surgery and miss around two to three weeks while the stitches heal. Doctors are convinced that there is no short- or long-term risk for the QB prospect, who is projected to be a mid-round draft pick this weekend. The 6-foot-2, 172-pounder broke out and led the SEC in pass attempts while throwing for 4,052 yards and 29 touchdowns, but he also led the SEC with 12 interceptions in 13 games. He only played in nine games in 2025 due to his oblique issues as well as chest and abdominal injuries, throwing for 1,927 yards, 12 TDs, and five picks.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Kayvon Thibodeaux Now Unlikely to be Dealt
The NFL Network reports that New York Giants pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) is "more unlikely" to be traded now that the Giants recently traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in this year's NFL draft. However, the possibility of Thibodeaux also hasn't been ruled out, with head coach John Harbaugh saying weeks ago that "everyone is tradable." The G-Men have fielded trade offers for Thibodeaux dating back to last year, but even with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns looking like the team's starting edge duo, they have been hesitant to trade Thibodeaux. He counts for $14.75 million against this year's salary cap and is entering his walk year on a fifth-year option. The Giants have reportedly been asking for at least a third-rounder in exchange for Thibodeaux, but no teams are currently willing to meet that asking price. It doesn't help that he missed the last seven games in 2025 with a shoulder injury. Thibodeaux has just eight sacks in his last 22 games after he broke out with 11.5 sacks in 2023.
Source: NFL Network
Source: NFL Network
Jaguars Exercise Anton Harrison's Fifth-Year Option
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday that they exercised the fifth-year option on offensive lineman Anton Harrison. The 24-year-old former 27th overall pick by the Jags in 2023 out of Oklahoma will make $4.199 million this year before seeing his salary increase to $19.072 million in 2027. It's a worthwhile investment for Jacksonville as they look to keep franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence healthy. Harrison has been a steady left tackle for the organization in his three years in the NFL, and he's started all 48 games that he's appeared in. Look for the Jags to consider locking up Harrison well beyond the 2027 season if he continues to perform as he has for his first three years in the league.
Source: Jaguars PR
Source: Jaguars PR
Bears Picking Up Fifth-Year Option for Darnell Wright
The Chicago Bears are picking up the fifth-year option for All-Pro offensive tackle Darnell Wright, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network on Monday. Wright will be locked in for the 2027 season and will see a sizeable raise from $6.7 million this year to $19 million in 2027. The 24-year-old has worked out nicely for Chicago after they selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Tennessee. Wright was a second-team All-Pro in his third year in the league in 2025, and he's started all 49 of the games he's appeared in over his first three seasons in the NFL. Expect the Bears to get involved in contract-extension talks with Wright if he continues to excel as both a pass- and run-blocker. The Bears had one of the better offensive lines in the league last year, and Wright was a big reason why.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Buccaneers Re-Sign Running Back Sean Tucker
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially re-signed restricted free-agent running back Sean Tucker to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Sports. Tucker will once again carry minimal fantasy football value into the 2026 season as the team's RB3 behind Bucky Irving and new RB Kenneth Gainwell. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Syracuse saw career-highs in carries (86), rushing yards (320), and touchdowns (seven) with the Bucs in 17 games played in his third year in the league as the RB3 behind Irving and Rachaad White. It helped that Irving missed considerable time in the middle of the season due to injuries, giving Tucker a bigger workload for a nice stretch alongside White. Tucker probably only deserves to be rostered in dynasty/keeper leagues heading into the start of the 2026 campaign later this year. He's averaged 4.3 yards per carry with 651 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in 45 games (zero starts) in his three NFL seasons, adding just 19 catches for 152 yards and two receiving scores on 25 targets.
Source: KPRC2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Fred Warner Without Restrictions at Start of Offseason Program
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) said he's starting the team's offseason program with no physical restrictions related to his season-ending ankle injury from last October, according to Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle. "Just going from ground zero, building up. Just like I would any other offseason," Warner said. The 29-year-old four-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle early last year and eventually had surgery, so he was unable to return late in the year and for the playoffs. Barring a setback during offseason workouts and training camp this summer, Warner should be ready to rock for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, which will be a massive boost for a 49ers defense that suffered tough injuries to their key players last year. If fully healthy to begin the year, Warner will be a high-end linebacker target in IDP fantasy leagues this fall. Last year was the only time in Warner's eight-year NFL career that he finished shy of 100 total tackles.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Noah Furtado
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Noah Furtado
49ers Talking Trade Regarding Brandon Aiyuk With Draft Looming
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said at his pre-draft press conference on Monday that he doesn't think there's a "high probability" that the team will trade disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) during the 2026 NFL draft this weekend, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. However, Lynch said there's still a chance Aiyuk is traded, and the team has had talks with specific teams about a potential trade. The Niners are trying to see if they can get anything for the 28-year-old former first-rounder out of Arizona State. If they don't find a trade to their liking, they are expected to release Aiyuk, who missed all of the 2025 season due to a serious knee injury that he suffered early on in 2024. The Washington Commanders are a popular projected landing spot, as it would give him a chance to reunite with quarterback Jayden Daniels, whom he played with in college. Given Aiyuk's uncertain destination in 2026 while coming off a major knee injury, he's a true wild card that will be cheap for fantasy managers in drafts later this year.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
Anthony Richardson Sr. Not Present for Start of Offseason Program
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) was not present on Monday for the first day of the team's offseason workouts in Indianapolis, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Richardson's future with the organization is extremely cloudy after another injury-plagued season, so much so that he publicly requested a trade earlier this offseason. The Colts are committed to QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) for at least the next two seasons. Still, Ballard said late last month that the door remains open for Richardson to return to the team if the Colts don't find a trade to their liking. The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida only appeared in relief in two games last year before suffering a freak eye injury during a pre-game workout. Richardson's best path back to fantasy relevance is a trade out of town, but even then, fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues have likely already moved on.
Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
Daniel Jones Progressing "Really Well," Colts Hoping he's Ready for Week 1
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) is progressing "really well" and is throwing and moving, according to James Palmer of the NFL Network. Jones is in a "really good spot" this offseason while recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered in Week 14 last year against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts aren't putting a specific timeline on Jones' return, but they are "shooting" for him to be ready for Week 1 in early September. After Jones completed 68% of his pass attempts for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 2025, they signed him to a two-year deal to return to the team in March. In addition to his passing numbers, Jones ran for 164 yards and five TDs before his season-ending Achilles injury. Barring a setback, the 28-year-old former sixth overall pick by the Giants in 2019 out of Duke should be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season. Jones was having a great year in Indy before his injury last year, but fantasy managers should treat him as a risk/reward QB2 in fantasy football drafts this fall.
Source: NFL Network - James Palmer
Source: NFL Network - James Palmer
Jimmy Garoppolo Considering Retirement
Los Angeles Rams free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who is considered the Rams' top option as the backup to veteran Matthew Stafford for the 2026 season, is considering retirement, sources told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Garoppolo, who has started 64 games in his 12-year NFL career, has made a total of $156 million over that span. The 34-year-old is unsure if he wants to return for a 13th year in the league after playing in just four games (one start) for the Rams over the last two seasons. With Jimmy G being a free agent, the only other QB the Rams have on the roster right now behind Stafford is Stetson Bennett. Even if Garoppolo decides to continue his playing career and re-sign with the Rams, L.A. is a prime candidate to address the QB position in this week's NFL draft. In his 12 NFL seasons with the Rams, 49ers, Patriots, and Raiders, Garoppolo has completed 67.4% of his passes for 15,828 yards, 96 touchdowns, and 52 interceptions in 85 games played.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Rams, Matthew Stafford Have Made "Significant Progress" Toward New Extension
The Los Angeles Rams and MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford have made "significant progress" on a new contract extension that should put him in the building for the 2026 offseason, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. A deal is not done yet for Stafford, whose current contract runs through the 2026 campaign, but head coach Sean McVay said earlier this year that he thinks Stafford could play beyond the upcoming season. The 38-year-old veteran and three-time Pro Bowler was present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason program, but it doesn't mean he'll be around for all workouts as he continues to work towards a new extension. The Rams also plan to put Stafford on a pitch count this offseason, which means he could be a limited participant in training camp this summer. The injury risk with Stafford is very real at the tail end of his Hall of Fame career, but it's hard to ignore his career-high 46 touchdown passes and 4,707 passing yards during the regular season in 2025 in L.A.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Rhett Lowder a Top Breakout Candidate on the Waiver Wire?
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder picked up his third win of the season in his team's 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The 24-year-old allowed five hits, two walks, and just one earned run while striking out three across six innings of work. Lowder is off to a solid start to the 2026 season, as he's posted a 3-1 record with a 3.10 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts across his first 29 innings pitched (five starts). While the young right-hander's 15.3% strikeout rate is certainly less than ideal, he's done a good job limiting hard contact and has allowed just one home run on the year. Lowder did not pitch in the majors at all in 2025 due to injury issues, but he showcased a similar profile in a small sample size in 2024. Across six starts (30 2/3 innings), Lowder logged a 1.17 ERA with a 17.2% strikeout rate and zero homers allowed. Particularly in deeper leagues, Lowder could be a breakout candidate for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Patrick Mahomes Present for Start of Team's Offseason Program
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee), who is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee that he suffered in the Dec. 14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, was present for the start of the team's offseason program on Monday, according to Dave Skretta of The Associated Press. "So he goes to the meetings. He can lift, do all that. Rehab. That's the phase he's in right now," head coach Andy Reid said. "We'll just see. Kind of play it by ear. See where he's at. He's doing great, but we've just got to be smart with this thing." The goal continues to be for the two-time MVP to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season in early September. We'll continue to monitor Mahomes' progress and how much he's able to do on the field as the team's offseason program progresses. The Chiefs now have Justin Fields as QB insurance in case Mahomes isn't ready for Week 1. Mahomes should still be considered a QB1 in fantasy, but coming off his serious knee injury, he might carry the most risk he has ever had going into an NFL season.
Source: The Associated Press - Dave Skretta
Source: The Associated Press - Dave Skretta
Drake Baldwin Emerging as Elite Catcher After Another Two-Hit Effort
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin continued his hot start to the 2026 season in his team's 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. The 25-year-old is now hitting .313/.377/.500 with five home runs, 21 RBI, and 23 runs scored across his first 106 plate appearances of the year. Entering play on Monday, Baldwin's 16.2% barrel rate was nearly higher than his 17% strikeout rate. Atlanta also regularly deploys Baldwin at designated hitter on days where he needs a break from his duties behind the plate, which should lead to him logging significantly more plate appearances than other catchers around the league. Given his spot in the heart of an excellent Braves lineup and his own standout production, Baldwin currently profiles as an elite fantasy catcher.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bryce Elder Punches Out Six in Third Victory, Entering Must-Start Status?
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder picked up his third win of 2026 on Monday by going 6 2/3 innings in his team's 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. Elder allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks while striking out six. The 26-year-old is off to a very strong start to the season, as he's posted a 3-1 record with a 1.50 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 29 strikeouts across 30 innings (five starts). Elder struggled to a 5.30 ERA across 156 innings with Atlanta in 2025, so some regression could be coming over a larger sample size. Still, the lefty has improved his strikeout rate by a considerable margin and has a good chance to pick up wins every time he takes the mound while pitching for the Braves. Elder profiles as a waiver wire target in leagues where he's not already rostered.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jake Bauers Emerging as a Power Bat to Target on the Waiver Wire
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers has shown off his power early in the 2026 season, hitting .224/.297/.463 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored, and three stolen bases across his first 74 plate appearances. Bauers is currently posting a double-digit barrel rate for the fourth consecutive season and owns a career best 51.9% hard-hit rate. The 30-year-old is also making considerably more contact so far this season, as he's cut his strikeout rate from 27.1% in 2025 to 20.3% in 2026. With Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (hand) and designated hitter Christian Yelich (groin) both currently on the injured list, the lefty-swinging Bauers is getting a chance to hit in a prime spot in the Milwaukee lineup against all right-handed starting pitchers. For fantasy managers in need of power, Bauers could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jadarian Price a Potential First-Rounder in Rookie Drafts
Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price isn't even the top ball-carrier from his own school, yet he has the potential to be a first-round pick in fantasy football rookie drafts this offseason. Notre Dame is responsible for the top two running backs in RotoBaller's rookie rankings, with Jeremiyah Love at #1 overall and Price at #10 overall (including #2 among running backs). It's surprising to see so much praise for two players from the same program, but it's also justified. Price had 674 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns in 2025, and he finishes his collegiate career with a whopping average of 6.0 yards per carry. That level of production will put him in the mix to be a starter at some point during his rookie season, if not Week 1. The landing spot will paint a clearer picture of Price's fantasy outlook, but for now, his RotoBaller ranking indicates that he could be an impactful fantasy option right away.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jordan McLaughlin Ruled Out for Game 2
San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers. He sat out the series opener due to a left ankle sprain and hasn't been cleared to return. McLaughlin hasn't played a significant role for the Spurs this season, so his absence isn't a big deal for the team. Across 44 regular-season appearances, McLaughlin averaged only 6.4 minutes per game. De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle will continue to lead the backcourt, with Dylan Harper providing support off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Carries Waiver-Wire Appeal After Return From Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) had his start to the 2026 season delayed by recovery from the ACL tear that ended his 2025 campaign. However, the 32-year-old made his return to the Arizona lineup on Saturday after logging a 1.083 OPS across nine plate appearances in his rehab stint at Double-A. Now that he's back, Gurriel Jr. profiles as the Diamondbacks' everyday left fielder and should be a fixture in the heart of the team's lineup. Before getting injured last season, Gurriel Jr. hit .248/.295/.418 with 19 home runs, 80 RBI, 52 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases across 546 plate appearances. While Gurriel Jr. may struggle to reach double-digit stolen bases in his return from major knee surgery, he's driven in at least 75 runs in all three of his seasons with the Diamondbacks and owns a career batting average of .274. Particularly in deeper leagues, Gurriel Jr. could be a useful compiler for managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
