January 29, 2026
Houston Astros starting pitcher
J.P. France has been designated for assignment by the organization on Thursday. The team is acquiring pitcher
Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants and must free up a 40-man roster spot. France is the odd man out after failing to make much of an impact over the last two seasons. Since 2024, France has only made five appearances in Houston with an ugly 6.75 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and 27/14 K/BB ratio. France has been unable to follow up on his successful rookie campaign, where he registered a 3.83 ERA in 24 games with Houston. The 30-year-old should draw some interest as a possible back-end of the rotation or depth option.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
January 29, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (ankle) has been upgraded from probable to available on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks. Miller has heated up recently, averaging 24.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last eight games, while shooting 45.3 percent from deep. Thursday's matchup will be challenging for Miller, as Dallas is among the NBA's top teams at limiting three-point shooting and boasts a top-10 defensive rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
The San Francisco Giants are trading starting pitcher
Kai-Wei Teng to the Houston Astros. In exchange, the Giants will receive catching prospect Jancel Villareal. The assumption is that the Giants made this move to free up a 40-man roster spot for newly signed
Harrison Bader. Last season, Teng posted a 6.37 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 39/17 K/BB ratio in eight games (seven starts) with the Giants. He posted much better numbers in the minors and could operate in a swingman-type role for the Astros. As for Villareal, he's a 21-year-old catcher who will still need more seasoning in the minor leagues. In a corresponding move,
J.P. France has been designated for assignment by Houston to make room for Teng on the roster.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
January 29, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Kel'el Ware (hamstring) will be active on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. The talented big man returned from a hamstring injury on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic and was listed as probable on the original injury report. After missing four games, Ware was used for only seven minutes in Wednesday's contest. Ware's fantasy value has declined recently, and injuries only make it harder for him to re-establish himself as an important contributor for the Heat.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (ankle) has received the green light to play on Thursday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Turkish star sprained his right ankle in Wednesday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs and was initially listed as questionable. Injuries have taken out Atlanta's two primary centers in
Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) and
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles), and the frontcourt may struggle to contain Sengun, who has averaged 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.6 steals over his last 10 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed relief pitcher
Ryder Ryan to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Ryan will try to latch on with the team in camp and will earn $800K if he makes the 26-man roster. Last season, Ryan posted a 4.73 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 61/38 K/BB ratio across 42 games (three starts) in Triple-A Indianapolis in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Ryan did pitch 15 games with the big league club in 2024, but struggled to the tune of a 5.66 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. He'll most likely join his brother River in Triple-A to begin the season.
--Andy WebbSource: Fabian Ardaya
January 29, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (back) will play in Thursday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The team has upgraded Powell from probable to available. The 32-year-old played through a back issue on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, scoring 22 points in 28 minutes. With
Tyler Herro (ribs) battling health issues, Powell has been Miami's leading scorer in 2025-26, posting 23.0 points per game on 47.3 percent shooting. Facing one of the league's weakest defenses on Thursday, Powell has an excellent opportunity to surpass his usual production.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher
Osvaldo Bido has been designated for assignment by the organization on Thursday. Bido was claimed off waivers by the Angels from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The Halos have given Bido the boot after acquiring
Jayvien Sandridge from the New York Yankees on Thursday. The right-hander has been claimed off waivers four times since the end of the season. Bido posted an ugly 5.87 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and a 68/35 K/BB ratio across 26 games (10 starts) with the Athletics last season. The 30-year-old looked solid as a swingman with the A's in 2024. It wouldn't be shocking for another organization to claim Bido to use him in a possible swingman type of role.
--Andy WebbSource: Angels PR
January 29, 2026
Miami Heat guards
Tyler Herro (ribs) and
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) won't be in action against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Due to a rib issue, Herro will sit out an eighth consecutive game, while Mitchell must skip his fifth straight contest with a shoulder injury. As a result of the backcourt injuries,
Kasparas Jakucionis has recently filled in as the starting point guard. After initially showing promise, the rookie struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Orlando Magic, registering two points, one assist, two steals, and two turnovers in 20 minutes.
Dru Smith outperformed Jakucionis off the bench with 13 points, three rebounds, and seven assists in 22 minutes, potentially earning himself a larger role for Thursday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) will suit up on Thursday against the Miami Heat. The big man is dealing with calf soreness and was initially listed as probable on the injury report after he logged 28 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Indiana Pacers. Smith dropped to the bench on Wednesday night as
Josh Giddey (hamstring) rejoined the first unit. However, Giddey has been ruled out for Thursday's game, opening the door for Smith to return to the starting lineup. Smith has been sneaky good in recent weeks, finishing four of his last eight appearances with a double-double.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Chicago White Sox third baseman
Bryan Ramos has been designated for assignment by the organization on Thursday. The team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot with the signing of reliever
Seranthony Dominguez becoming official. Ramos was the odd man out after struggling to swing the bat last season. The 23-year-old has seen limited time on the big league roster since making his debut in 2024. He spent most of his time in Triple-A Charlotte last season. Ramos slashed .216/.309/.396 with 16 home runs, 51 RBI, and 13 stolen bases in 105 games in the minors. There seems to be enough upside here that a team could potentially place a waiver claim on him with hopes of a bounce-back campaign in 2026.
--Andy WebbSource: Francys Romero
January 29, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (hamstring) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Miami Heat. Last Friday, Chicago ruled out Jones for two weeks due to a left hamstring strain, but he popped up on the injury report with a doubtful tag this week, suggesting his comeback may happen sooner.
Josh Giddey (hamstring) also won't play on Thursday, which will give
Coby White more playmaking duties. At the same time,
Jevon Carter could re-enter the rotation, while there will also be additional backcourt minutes available for
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Thursday, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com. Darnold suffered a left-oblique injury in practice several weeks ago while preparing for the Divisional Round game against the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old played through the injury in the 41-6 win over the 49ers and then threw for a season-high 346 yards and three touchdowns in the NFC Championship game win over the Los Angeles Rams. He was a little sore after last Sunday's game, but Darnold should be completely fine to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, against the New England Patriots. During the regular season, Darnold averaged 16 fantasy points per game, and the Patriots' defense allowed 16.1 fantasy points per game to the QB position.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
January 29, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) will exit the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Heat. Chicago will complete a back-to-back, and the team has decided to rest Giddey, who only recently returned from a hamstring injury.
Jalen Smith (calf) made way for Giddey in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers and is likely to return to the first unit for Thursday's tilt. Meanwhile,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Kevin Huerter could get additional run-outs in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Zach LaVine (back) will come off the bench in Thursday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. LaVine is back in the lineup following a two-game absence, and he was expected to reclaim his starting position from
Nique Clifford. Clifford, however, keeps his place with the starters and will open the game alongside
Dennis Schroder,
DeMar DeRozan,
Precious Achiuwa, and
Domantas Sabonis. Schroder is filling in for
Russell Westbrook (foot). LaVine last came off the bench in two games during the 2023-24 campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: Matt George
January 29, 2026
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin signed a three-year, $96 million contract just before the start of the 2025 season and then had the worst season of his career in his seventh year in the NFL. McLaurin missed valuable time with injuries and played in a career-low 10 games, catching 38 of his 60 targets for 582 yards and three touchdowns. It broke a string of five straight 1,000-yard seasons from McLaurin, who was a third-round pick by Washington in 2019 out of Ohio State. It was indeed a scary year for McLaurin's fantasy managers. The 30-year-old veteran never had a 100-yard performance. It didn't help that starting quarterback
Jayden Daniels only started seven games due to various injuries. With better health, McLaurin should be able to bounce back in 2026, but you shouldn't consider him a lock to return to 1,000 yards with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury no longer around.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 29, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers after the team downgraded him from questionable to out. Sacramento's backcourt will also be without
Russell Westbrook (foot), putting
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis in a position to shine. Schroder will start the contest in Westbrook's place. Monk's next chance to return will be on Friday against the Boston Celtics.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. He will make a second consecutive appearance after initially having a probable tag on the injury report. Embiid has turned back the clock recently, averaging 32.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists over his last five outings. The Kings likely won't do much to stop him, as only Washington has given up more fantasy points to centers this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
January 29, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He was initially given a questionable tag on the injury report, but Grimes isn't ready to return from a right ankle sprain, missing a second consecutive game. Due to Grimes' injury,
Jared McCain has earned a new opportunity in the rotation and will carry some momentum into Thursday's contest after contributing 17 points on 5-for-6 three-point shooting in Tuesday's win over Milwaukee.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) will play on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. The team has upgraded George's status on the injury report from probable to available. George will look to gain further momentum on Thursday after opening the week with a 32-point performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. Only two teams have a worse defensive rating than Sacramento, so there should be plenty of scoring opportunities for George and his crew.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed's third season in the NFL was marred by a broken collarbone and a foot injury that limited him to only seven games played. In his seven games, Reed caught 19 of his 22 targets for 207 yards and only one touchdown. The 25-year-old former second-rounder in 2023 out of Michigan State had 119 catches for 1,650 yards and 14 touchdowns on 169 targets in his first two seasons, adding 31 carries for 282 yards and another three TDs. Fantasy managers hoping for more of that production were sorely disappointed, but Reed should bounce back in 2026 with better health as a key piece of Green Bay's offense. The Packers' receiving corps is crowded with
Christian Watson and
Matthew Golden in the mix, but
Romeo Doubs could depart in free agency. Savvy fantasy managers will want to keep Reed's name in mind as a WR sleeper this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 29, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons, missing a third consecutive game. He initially carried a questionable tag on the injury report, giving hope that Green can return to the court soon. With no
Devin Booker (ankle) either, the Suns' offense will continue to rely more on
Dillon Brooks,
Grayson Allen, and
Jordan Goodwin. Additionally, the backcourt injuries have opened up a spot in the rotation for
Jamaree Bouyea.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Alexandre Sarr (illness) will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Due to illness, Sarr couldn't practice on Wednesday, and Washington listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. Sarr had a big performance last time out against the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and six blocks. He could have another field day against a Bucks team that is without
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and sits 23rd in defensive efficiency.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) very well could have had a Year 2 breakout season in 2025 had he not injured his knee early on. Benson ended up playing in only four games in his second year in the NFL, carrying the ball 29 times for 160 yards and no touchdowns while catching 13 of 16 targets for 64 yards. Primary RB
James Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 3. Conner is under contract for one more season, so if the 23-year-old Benson is healthy in 2026, he'll likely operate as the RB2 in the desert. Benson never had a major role behind Conner in his rookie campaign, totaling 63 rushing attempts for 291 yards and only one touchdown in 13 games played. On top of Benson's injury concerns -- he also had a major knee injury in college -- the Cardinals will have an entirely new coaching staff next season, and it's unclear what direction they'll go in at quarterback.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Cole Anthony (illness) will be active against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to illness. Following
Kevin Porter Jr.'s (oblique) exit from the lineup, Anthony recently returned to the rotation. He has notched 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 18.3 minutes per game over the last three contests. With
Gary Harris (hamstring) out on Thursday, Anthony may see additional action off the bench in a favorable fantasy matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Gary Harris (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He will miss the contest due to a sore left hamstring. With the Bucks taking several injury hits, Harris' workload has increased lately, and the team has even used him as a starter. However, Harris was limited to only 14 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and finished scoreless.
Gary Trent Jr. could get more action due to Harris' absence on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (calf) won't play on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Atlanta's rising star was initially listed as questionable on the injury report due to left calf tightness, but it has now been confirmed that Johnson won't be available for the second leg of a back-to-back.
Onyeka Okongwu (face) also won't play, while
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) and
Zaccharie Risacher (knee) remain out, meaning
Christian Koloko,
Corey Kispert, and
Mouhamed Gueye will see additional action in the rotation. Meanwhile,
Nickeil Alexander-Walker,
CJ McCollum, and
Dyson Daniels are expected to lead the offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 29, 2026
Cleveland Browns running back
Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) got a late start to his rookie season in the NFL due to a legal matter and ended the year on Injured Reserve due to a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle, but when he was healthy, he showed why he was so coveted in the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins quickly took over RB1 duties in Cleveland and ran for 867 yards and seven touchdowns on 230 carries over 14 starts. He was the RB26 overall in half-PPR scoring and added 26 catches for 171 yards as a pass-catcher. The 22-year-old Ohio State product has intriguing long-term upside because of his combination of power and speed, and all reports suggest he should make a full recovery from his injuries before the start of the 2026 campaign. Judkins might be a popular Year 2 breakout candidate, although Cleveland's quarterback situation could hold him back.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 29, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve and is set to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The veteran has played in just three of the last 36 games, missing each of the last 15 due to a lower-body injury. When in the lineup, McDonagh has made a mark at both ends of the ice, recording eight points (four goals, four assists) and 29 blocks in 18 appearances. On Thursday, McDonagh will join Erik Cernak on the second defensive pairing, and his return will also be a boost for Tampa Bay's penalty kill. Maxim Groshev will exit the lineup to make room for McDonagh.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 29, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach
Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 33-year-old was drafted in the third round in 2015, and he spent four years with the Rams, three seasons with the Vikings, and one year with the Seattle Seahawks. In 14 career appearances, he made three starts and threw for 573 yards, one touchdown, and three picks. Mannion got his coaching start in the NFL as an offensive assistant under Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, and he was promoted to QBs coach in 2025. He's credited with the development of backup
Malik Willis in Green Bay, and now he'll be asked to help fix an Eagles offense that went stagnant in 2025. It's unclear if head coach Nick Sirianni will leave Mannion in charge of play-calling duties.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
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