Reese Olson Won't Pitch in 2026
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (right shoulder) has been ruled out for the entire 2026 season after undergoing labral repair surgery, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. He was officially placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Olson battled multiple injuries last year and ultimately made just 13 starts. He missed a month and a half during the early portion of the season due to ring finger inflammation, and then he was sidelined from late July through the end of the season due to his shoulder issue. Across 68.2 innings of work, he posted a 3.50 FIP with 8.52 K/9, 3.28 BB/9, and 0.66 HR/9. His long-term absence provides a better explanation for why Detroit signed veteran starter Justin Verlander to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Verlander should replace Olson as the Tigers' No. 4 starter entering the 2026 season, barring any other unforeseen transactions or injuries.
Source: Jason Beck
Source: Jason Beck
Pelle Larsson Out Wednesday Against Pelicans
Miami Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson (elbow) will miss Wednesday's action against the New Orleans Pelicans. An elbow injury will keep Larsson sidelined for a third consecutive game. Miami is currently carrying several injuries, increasing the importance of Jaime Jaquez Jr., Simone Fontecchio, and Kasparas Jakucionis in the rotation. All three could make noise in Wednesday's favorable matchup against a struggling team that has the fourth-lowest defensive rating in the Association.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Tyler Herro Ruled Out for 15th Straight Game
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ribs) won't play on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been ruled out for a 15th straight game due to a right costochondral injury to the ribs. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra noted on Monday that Herro is "making progress." However, it remains unclear when he can suit up again. Miami also won't have Norman Powell (back) and Pelle Larsson (forearm) on Wednesday, while Andrew Wiggins (toe) is listed as questionable. In this situation, the team must lean more on Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and Dru Smith.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones Expected to Remain Out Wednesday
Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is considered doubtful to play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. This suggests he will be out for an 11th consecutive game. Josh Giddey (hamstring) also remains doubtful on the injury report, meaning Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey will likely continue to start in the backcourt. There will also be a healthy amount of minutes available off the bench for Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham. Simons (23 points) and Sexton (21 points) finished as Chicago's leading scorers in Monday's 123-115 loss to Brooklyn.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk Still Out With Illness
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) will remain out on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, missing a third straight game. He has been bothered by an illness lately, exiting the lineup after having his strongest stretch of the season. Russell Westbrook (ankle), Zach LaVine (finger), De'Andre Hunter (eye), Keegan Murray (ankle), and Domantas Sabonis (knee) are also on Sacramento's long list of injuries, opening up additional playing time for Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell. The Kings' players will be very attractive fantasy options on Wednesday, as Utah has the league's worst defensive rating.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine to Miss Third Consecutive Game
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (finger) will be held out for a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Utah Jazz. Health issues have plagued LaVine all season, and he is currently nursing a finger injury. With Russell Westbrook (ankle) and Malik Monk (illness) also missing from the backcourt rotation, Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, and Daeqwon Plowden have larger roles. Carter is the safest fantasy option among the three players, though Clifford demonstrated his ability to get hot with a career-high 30 points against Cleveland on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Giants Interview Brian Callahan for QB Coaching Job
The New York Giants interviewed former Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan for their quarterbacks coaching job, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Callahan served in the same role with the Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders from 2016 to 2018 before serving as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator for five years. There were rumors that Callahan might go back to the Bengals, but that was only possible if Dan Pitcher left as the OC, and that did not happen. If Callahan were to sign with the Giants, he'd be coaching under head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy while working with impressive young quarterback Jaxson Dart. Callahan flamed out as the Titans' head coach the last two seasons, but he could be a positive influence for Dart's development if he's hired by the G-Men.
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Domantas Sabonis Unavailable Wednesday
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The second-generation NBA player has been listed as out for left knee injury management. He has also recently dealt with a back problem. Sabonis' absence means Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell will continue to share minutes at center. Both rookies have played well recently, though Raynaud holds a slight edge on Cardwell from a fantasy perspective, as he has been Sabonis' direct replacement in the starting lineup. The French big man was one rebound short of a 20-20 game on Monday versus New Orleans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook Won't Play Wednesday
Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran star recently missed three games with a sore foot and is now dealing with a left ankle issue. With Westbrook on the shelf, fantasy managers should give Devin Carter a look, especially with four other regulars missing Wednesday's game. Carter has averaged 13.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists across the last four games. On Wednesday, he will face a team that has allowed the most fantasy points to point guards this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Lauri Markkanen Now Listed as Available for Wednesday
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (rest) is set to play on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. He was initially listed as out for rest as Utah begins a back-to-back. With Markkanen in the lineup on Wednesday, he likely won't play in Thursday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Given recent developments, fantasy managers shouldn't expect full value from Markkanen on Wednesday, as the tanking Jazz have begun resting him during games, keeping him off the floor in the fourth quarter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Klay Thompson Won't Suit Up Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (rest) will skip Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The five-time All-Star will be rested after appearing in five consecutive games. Khris Middleton will be a fresh face in the rotation on Tuesday and will help compensate for Thompson's absence. Brandon Williams and Tyus Jones could also get more action off the bench. Thompson has been fairly durable during the season and will likely return to action on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Klint Kubiak to Call Offensive Plays for Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters on Tuesday that he will call the offensive plays in 2026, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. "I plan on continuing to collaborate with our coaches and making everybody a part of the game planning process," Kubiak said. In all likelihood, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza will be running Kubiak's offense next season after veteran Geno Smith was a disaster under center in 2025. Under Kubiak's guidance in Seattle, Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The Seahawks ranked third in points per game (28.4) during the regular season with Kubiak as the offensive coordinator, and they also finished eighth in total yards per game (351.4), eighth in passing yards per game (228.1), and 11th in rushing yards per game (123.3).
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Rob Havenstein Announces his Retirement
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein announced his retirement from professional football on his Instagram account on Tuesday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Havenstein will hang up his cleats after 11 seasons in the NFL, all of which were with the Rams after they selected him in the second round in 2015 out of Wisconsin. The 33-year-old veteran started all 148 of the regular-season games that he appeared in with the Rams in his 11 seasons in the NFL, and he won one Super Bowl ring with the organization. An ankle injury limited him to only seven regular-season games in 2025, and Havenstein also played in just 11 regular-season contests in 2024 due to injury. Havenstein was a stalwart right tackle for the Rams during his time with the team, and he won't be easy to replace moving forward.
Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop
Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop
Jake Bobo Played Super Bowl With a Pin in his Hand
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (hand) played 35 offensive snaps in the Super Bowl LX win over the New England Patriots despite being less than two weeks removed from hand surgery, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN. Bobo had a pin put in his right hand to fix a metacarpal fracture the day after the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. "Got the stitches out yesterday and was ready to go," Bobo said on Sunday after the Super Bowl victory. The 27-year-old caught two passes on three targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the first two playoff games, but he wasn't targeted at all in the Super Bowl. Bobo caught both of his targets for 20 yards in 11 regular-season games and will enter this offseason as a restricted free agent. Regardless of where Bobo is playing in 2026, he'll be off the fantasy football radar.
Source: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
Source: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
Dawson Knox a Cut Candidate
The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia lists Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox as a cut candidate this offseason. The Bills can save $9.664 million if they were to cut Knox, who caught 36 of his 49 targets for 417 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in 2025. Buffalo already has Dalton Kincaid and Jackson Hawes, players with complementary skill sets, and the team has already committed to giving Kincaid his fifth-year option for 2027. Hawes is signed through 2028. Knox has a solid blend of both pass-catching and blocking skills, and he's also one of quarterback Josh Allen's best friends on the team, which makes a decision to cut him more difficult. Ultimately, saving over $9 million will probably trump everything else. Buffalo currently projects to be over the 2026 salary cap by just $7 million. The 29-year-old Knox might see a bump in fantasy value if he joins a new team.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Shedeur Sanders Should be Given Opportunity to Win Starting QB Job
The Athletic's Zac Jackson predicts that the Cleveland Browns give quarterback Shedeur Sanders the "runway to be the No. 1 QB for the summer and early fall." Sanders, who fell to the fifth round in last year's NFL draft, held the starting gig for the final seven games of the 2025 season and was predictably inconsistent, completing 56.6% of his 212 pass attempts for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 picks. He added 21 rushing attempts for 169 yards and a touchdown. Along with Sanders, Deshaun Watson (Achilles) and Dillon Gabriel are the only other QBs on the roster. As of now, Sanders is probably first in line, but it's early in the offseason, and the depth chart remains fluid. New head coach Todd Monken was non-committal on the QB situation at his first press conference. The Browns could add to the QB competition by taking a signal-caller in this year's draft, giving Sanders more competition.
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Keyonte George to Miss Second Straight Game
Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Due to an ankle injury, George has featured just once since the start of February. In George's absence, Isaiah Collier has made a big mark, averaging 18.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 11.8 assists, and 2.4 steals across the last five games. There are also additional minutes available for Vince Williams Jr., who tallied five points, seven assists, and one steal in 15 minutes off the bench in Monday's win over Miami.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Lauri Markkanen Won't Play Wednesday Night
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (rest) won't be in action on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. The team will begin a back-to-back set and has decided to rest Markkanen for the first game. With Keyonte George (ankle) also out of the lineup, the Jazz will rely primarily on Jaren Jackson Jr., Isaiah Collier, and Ace Bailey for offensive production. The trio combined for 51 points in Monday's 115-111 win over Miami. Meanwhile, Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh are likely to log more playing time without Markkanen.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bucky Irving Compared to Falcons Star Running Back
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving was a disappointment for fantasy managers in 2025 while missing seven games because of shoulder and foot injuries. New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson had good things to say about Irving, though, and the 23-year-old could be a popular bounce-back candidate this fall with Rachaad White likely to leave in free agency. "I see Bucky in a very similar light [to Bijan Robinson] there with what he can do in the passing game, and there's not a run concept that he can't run," Robinson said. "So I'm excited to work with Bucky and know that there is a ton of meat on the bone in the passing game." Irving, a fourth-rounder in 2024 out of Oregon, rushed for 588 yards and only one touchdown on 173 carries in 10 games in 2025, but he proved to be worthy of lead-back duties after carrying the ball 207 times for 1,122 yards and eight rushing TDs in 17 games as a rookie. Don't sleep on Irving going into next season.
Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
Egor Demin Available for Wednesday's Matchup
Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (rest) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The team hasn't listed him on the injury report after Demin was rested for Monday's contest against Chicago. Terance Mann started in Demin's place on Monday but didn't do much, and he will have even less fantasy appeal coming off the bench. Fantasy managers should be excited about Demin on Wednesday, as Indiana allows point guards to score the third-most fantasy points in the league.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Raiders Want Maxx Crosby Back
Las Vegas Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak said on Tuesday that the team wants All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) back, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. "We want him to be a part of our success going forward, there's no doubt about that," Kubiak said. Trade speculation surrounding Crosby has been rampant since the end of the 2025 season, when the Raiders shut the 28-year-old down with two games remaining against his wishes. Surgery on his meniscus in the offseason further complicates a potential trade, although NFL Network's Ian Rapoport suggested on Monday that Crosby could be traded before the start of free agency in March. If the Raiders can get a return similar to what the Cowboys did for Micah Parsons -- two first-rounders and defensive tackle Kenny Clark -- it might be hard for the team to turn that down as they enter a rebuild. Regardless of where Crosby is playing in 2026, if he's fully healthy, he should be a must-start defensive lineman in IDP fantasy leagues.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Noah Clowney Considered Probable for Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. The 21-year-old had an impressive 22-point outing on Monday against Chicago, and it looks like he will get an opportunity to replicate the performance on Wednesday night. With Michael Porter Jr. (knee) out of action, Clowney can currently enjoy a larger offensive role. Indiana is ranked 21st in defensive efficiency, making this a good matchup for Clowney, who went for 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting when these teams met for the first time this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly Uncertain to Play vs. Cleveland
Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Cleveland. The issue surfaced after he logged 34 minutes Sunday, finishing with seven points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block while playing through discomfort. With Washington leaning into a youth movement and Kyshawn George (ankle) also questionable, minutes could funnel to rookie Will Riley, who has averaged 18.2 points, 2.6 threes, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over his last five games. Fellow rookie Jamir Watkins gains fringe value. Coulibaly carries short-term risk, while Riley profiles as a streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Raiders Could Target Alec Pierce, Rashid Shaheed in Free Agency
ESPN's Ryan McFadden writes that the Las Vegas Raiders will need to add a top wide receiver who can take attention away from tight end Brock Bowers, and Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce and Seattle Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed could be targets in free agency. Shaheed is an obvious fit because of his familiarity with new head coach Klint Kubiak's system from their time in Seattle in 2025, and he can provide additional value as a kick returner on special teams. Tre Tucker and Tyler Lockett ended last season as the Raiders' top wideouts following the midseason trade of Jakobi Meyers. Pierce, 25, led the Colts with 47 catches, 1,003 yards, and six touchdowns in 15 games last year, although he could receive the franchise tag. Shaheed, 27, only caught 15 passes for 188 yards and no touchdowns in nine regular-season games with the Seahawks after being acquired from the Saints, and he'd be a questionable fit with a rookie quarterback.
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Micah Potter Upgraded to Available
Indiana Pacers forward/center Micah Potter (hip) will play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The Pacers have updated his status from questionable to available. Potter has been playing through a hip issue lately and may ultimately take some time off on Wednesday when Indiana plays the second game of a back-to-back against Brooklyn. In Tuesday's contest, Potter may see some extra minutes on the floor due to Jarace Walker's (illness) absence. Last time out against Toronto, Potter was just short of a double-double, notching eight points and eight rebounds in 26 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Drake London Could Get a New Deal This Offseason
The Athletic's Josh Kendall writes that if new Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham's proactive approach carries over from Chicago, wide receiver Drake London "could get a new deal this offseason." London signed a four-year, $21.53 million deal in May of 2022, and the Falcons exercised a $16.82 million team option for the 2026 season in April of last year. A long-term extension makes sense for the 24-year-old, who established himself as one of the league's top wideouts over the last two seasons by catching 168 of his 270 targets for 2,190 yards and 16 touchdowns in 29 games. Kendall believes that London likely sees himself as the type of player who should make at least $30 million annually. Atlanta might view him more in the $25 million-per-year range, but either way, he's key to the Falcons' future.
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
Jarace Walker Out Tuesday
Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (illness) won't play on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. He was added to the injury report very late due to illness and has been officially ruled out ahead of tip-off. Given the circumstances, it wouldn't be surprising if Walker also sat out Wednesday's game against Brooklyn. With Walker out, the rest of the second unit must step up against the Knicks. Micah Potter (hip), Ben Sheppard, and Kam Jones are all candidates for extended minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyshawn George Faces Questionable Tag vs. Cleveland
Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday against Cleveland after turning his ankle Sunday, adding another layer of uncertainty to a Washington rotation already trending toward late-season evaluation mode. If George or Bilal Coulibaly (heel) sits, minutes should open for Will Riley, who has responded when extended, averaging 18.2 points, 2.6 threes, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over his last five games. Jamir Watkins also gains fringe value. Riley profiles as a viable streamer, while George carries short-term risk in standard formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyle Pitts Sr. Likely to Remain in Atlanta in 2026
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. seems likely to remain in Atlanta in 2026, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Kendall believes the franchise tag for Pitts makes the most sense, which would mean Pitts would make a little more than $16.3 million in 2026. Placing the franchise tag on the 25-year-old would give new head coach Kevin Stefanski a year to evaluate Pitts with his own eyes. Pitts teased fantasy managers for years after his 1,000-yard rookie season in 2021, only to fall flat. The former first-rounder finally played up to his abilities in 2025, catching a career-high 88 passes on 118 targets for 928 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in 17 games played. He had at least six catches and 57 yards in five of the final six games. Although Atlanta's quarterback situation is up in the air with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) injured, Pitts' fantasy stock as a TE1 is on the rise going into 2026 if he stays with the Falcons.
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
Michael Porter Jr. Inactive Against Pacers Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) won't suit up for Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. He remains on the injury report with right knee tendinitis. In Porter Jr.'s absence, Danny Wolf joined the starting unit on Monday against Chicago. The 21-year-old rookie has done a good job all year when given the opportunity to start, averaging 10.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes. Wolf may be even more productive on Wednesday against a defensively-challenged team. With Porter Jr. sidelined, the rest of the Nets starters also gain added fantasy value due to a higher share of offensive responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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