January 27, 2026

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's encounter with the Utah Jazz. The veteran star is dealing with a knee issue and skipped the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After receiving a probable tag on the injury report, it's safe to assume Curry will be back in action on Wednesday night. His return will send Pat Spencer back to the bench, and he could completely fall out of the rotation, as Spencer had seen very little action in previous games prior to Monday. Curry's offensive production has dipped to 24.5 points per game in January, and Golden State needs more from him with Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He was added late to the injury report due to a hand injury, and the Suns have downgraded Gillespie's status from questionable to out. The Villanova product joins Jalen Green (hamstring) and Devin Booker (ankle) on the sidelines, leaving Phoenix with very few offensive options. Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, and Jordan Goodwin are all set for larger roles in the attack, and Jamaree Bouyea could see a significant bump in playing time with the backcourt absentees.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace (hip) will miss Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out, depriving the Thunder of another regular rotation player. Wallace has started six of eight games since his most recent absence on Jan. 9. With Wallace out, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe could see extended minutes in Tuesday's favorable fantasy matchup against a team that allows the third-most points in the Association.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This isn't unexpected, as Grimes was a late addition to the injury report due to a right ankle sprain. He presumably suffered the injury during Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Grimes' departure from the lineup may keep Jared McCain in the rotation on Tuesday night. After logging just one minute of action across the previous five games, McCain took advantage of garbage time minutes on Monday, notching 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera in-person for their head-coaching vacancy, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Rivera is currently the general manager for the football team at the University of California. The 64-year-old coached the Panthers from 2011 to 2019, which included a Super Bowl appearance and two NFL Coach of the Year awards. He wasn't as successful in a shorter stint as the Commanders' head coach from 2020 to 2023, as he never had a winning record in D.C. Rivera hasn't coached in the NFL for the last two seasons, but he's on Arizona's radar as they look to replace Jonathan Gannon. Rivera has plenty of experience in the NFL as a head coach, but it's believed that Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is the favorite to be named the Cardinals' next head coach.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini

January 27, 2026

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rookie sensation is nursing a left ankle injury and may sit out the first leg of a back-to-back. Flagg wasn't expected to play at the back end of a back-to-back set on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks before the game was postponed due to bad weather. Flagg's potential absence against Minnesota could mean more minutes for Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard, as well as increased offensive opportunities for players like Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who won eight Super Bowls, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, according to Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham of ESPN. Belichick fell short of the 40 of 50 votes needed for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility, according to four sources with first-hand knowledge of the outcome. Sources who spoke with the coach over the weekend described Belichick as "puzzled" and "disappointed." "Politics kept him out. He doesn't believe this is a reflection on his accomplishments," a source familiar with Belichick's thinking said. Per Ari Meirov, former Bills and Colts general manager and long-time Patriots rival Bill Polian told some voters that he thought Belichick should "wait a year" as penance for the Spygate and Deflategate scandals. Most fans considered Belichick to be a lock as a first-ballot Hall of Famer with an NFL coaching record of 333-178, including the playoffs.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham

January 27, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He is managing a right foot injury and could miss a second consecutive game. With Edwards out, Mike Conley started on Monday against the Golden State Warriors, but the veteran had a limited impact in 21 minutes. Both Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland logged 25 minutes off the bench and will likely get extra burn again on Wednesday if Edwards doesn't play. Hyland had one of his best performances of the season on Monday night, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was a fantasy darling during draft season last fall when the team's RB picture was unsettled. His fantasy stock rose even further after Austin Ekeler suffered a season-ending injury early in the year. The 24-year-old seventh-rounder ended up leading the team in carries (175), rushing yards (805), and rushing touchdowns (eight), but he was the RB29 in half-PPR scoring, and he averaged just 8.2 half-PPR points per game in his 17 contests. It didn't help JCM's cause that starting quarterback Jayden Daniels missed most of the season with various injuries. Croskey-Merritt had two 100-yard games in his rookie season, but he also failed to eclipse 50 rushing yards in a game 12 times. The Commanders will have a new offensive coordinator in 2026, and it's hard to say how they'll attack the RB position in free agency and the draft. Croskey-Merritt will have a role next year, but there's a good chance he'll be more of a committee back than a workhorse.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (knee) will be active on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. While Love has been rested regularly this season, he was out on Saturday against the Miami Heat due to a left knee contusion. The veteran big man has averaged 7.1 points and 5.6 rebounds across 17.3 minutes per game this season. On Tuesday, we may see a bit more of Love with Jusuf Nurkic (illness) out of the lineup.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (ankle) will be in the lineup on Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. Dunn sprained his right ankle in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The veteran guard has been a regular starter for the Clippers throughout the campaign, but he operates mainly as a glue guy in the lineup. Across 27.2 minutes per game, Dunn has contributed 7.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 steals. Offensively, he's had a miserable time against the Jazz this season, averaging just 1.0 points per game on 14.3 percent shooting.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (foot) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Middleton will make his return on Tuesday after missing Saturday's contest due to left foot soreness. The return of Middleton should push Will Riley back to the bench after making his first start on Saturday. In January, Middleton is averaging 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 23.7 minutes per game in nine contests. He has been playing well enough to be worth a look in deep formats as a streaming option for Tuesday's slate.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Tyrese Martin (knee) won't suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a sore left knee. Martin has averaged 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 19.1 minutes off the Brooklyn bench this season. Cam Thomas' return should see him absorb the majority of Martin's playing time, but Ziaire Williams and Drake Powell might also gain extra opportunities.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (back) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Blazers have decided to hold out Williams for the second game of this back-to-back set. It's not shocking to see the Blazers giving their oft-injured big man a maintenance day here. The expectation is that Williams will be back in the mix for Friday's game versus the New York Knicks. Donovan Clingan will see a boost in fantasy value, while Yang Hansen should see more run in the rotation as the backup. Fantasy managers should consider Clingan a plus-streaming option for Tuesday's slate. Hansen has been too inconsistent to trust, even with Williams on the sideline.--Andy Webb
Source: Casey Holdahl

January 27, 2026

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) won't be in action on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has ruled Green out for the contest after initially listing him as questionable. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game. Phoenix is also currently without Devin Booker (ankle), giving additional fantasy value to Grayson Allen and Dillon Brooks, who must provide more offensively without the two. Collin Gillespie (hand) also benefits in the situation, but he is considered questionable for Tuesday's game.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

January 27, 2026

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker's stats in his first two NFL seasons don't stand out. He has produced 65 catches on 89 targets for 872 yards and five touchdowns in 22 regular-season games. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Holy Cross has played in exactly 11 games in each of his first two years in the NFL due to injuries. A quad ailment was the reason he didn't debut in 2025 until Week 7. It took Coker a little while to get in the groove, but once he did, he was essentially Carolina's WR2 behind impressive rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan. In the last five games of the regular season, Coker had 19 grabs for 244 yards and three touchdowns, and he stepped up in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams for a 9-134-1 line. If Coker can finally stay healthy in 2026, he has the potential for a Year 3 breakout as the Panthers' WR2.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Avdija is back in the mix after missing two games due to a lingering illness. He was questionable coming into this game, but he will shed that tag and return to the starting five on Tuesday night. His return to the rotation should mean that Sidy Cissoko will head back to the second unit. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and make sure Avdija is in there ahead of tip-off. He has been one of the best players in the league and needs to be started in all fantasy formats.--Andy Webb
Source: Casey Holdahl

January 27, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) will be out 1-3 weeks due to a strained left calf, the team announced on Tuesday. Mobley suffered the injury during Monday's 20-point, nine-rebound performance against the Orlando Magic. It's the second time this season he has been sidelined by this injury. He sat out five games in December with a Grade 1 left calf strain. Mobley's absence from the rotation will create additional playing opportunities for De'Andre Hunter, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, and Larry Nance Jr. Of the trio, Hunter has the most fantasy upside, though he has been hit-and-miss all season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

January 27, 2026

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. exceeded all expectations in his first year in the NFL after being taken in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Bowling Green. Fannin quickly proved that he could hold his own at the next level, and he finished with 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns on 107 targets in 16 games. The 21-year-old led the Browns in catches, targets, receiving yards, and touchdowns, and he quickly surpassed David Njoku as Cleveland's go-to pass-catching tight end. A whole new coaching staff is coming to Cleveland for the 2026 season, but regardless, Fannin should have a major role in the passing attack going into his sophomore campaign. If David Njoku, who is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March, doesn't come back, Fannin's fantasy upside will soar even higher. After his rookie breakout in 2025, expect Fannin to be a popular TE1 selection in fantasy drafts this fall.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (thigh) was replaced on Team Sweden's Olympic roster on Tuesday by Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Johansson. Carlsson underwent a thigh procedure on Jan. 16 and was ruled out for 3-5 weeks. Unfortunately, he won't recover in time to play in the Olympics and will remain out through the international break. The Ducks have three more games before the Olympics, starting with Thursday's tilt against the Vancouver Canucks. Carlsson has had an excellent campaign in 2025-26, recording 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) across 44 games. With Mason McTavish (upper body) also recently missing time, Mikael Granlund has served as Anaheim's top centerman. Ryan Poehling has seen action on the second line, putting together a three-game point streak.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

January 27, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka entered the NFL with high expectations after Tampa took him with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Egbuka quickly showed that his talent was for real, catching 25 of his 38 targets for 445 yards and five touchdowns in his first five NFL games. The 23-year-old would only go on to catch one more touchdown pass the rest of the way, though, to finish with 63 receptions for 938 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 17 contests. Egbuka opened 2025 with a substantial role, with both Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan dealing with injuries. Veteran Mike Evans also went down due to injury during the season, which assured Egbuka of a heavy target share. Once both Evans and Godwin returned, Egbuka saw his role shrink dramatically. Egbuka's talent will play long-term, but he could have his fantasy upside capped in 2026 if Evans, Godwin, and McMillan are all in the fold.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero enjoyed a massive breakout campaign in 2025, and he should remain a top fantasy option at third base in 2026. Caminero occupied an everyday role at the hot corner last year, and he delivered enormous contributions with the bat in his hands. Across 154 games, he slashed .264/.311/.535 with 45 homers, 110 RBI, and 129 wRC+. He cut down his strikeout rate to a career-low 19.1%, which is an acceptable rate for a power hitter of Caminero's caliber. He finished the year with 22.5 fWAR at the plate and -0.4 fWAR in the field. His defense wasn't spectacular, but he played well enough that the Rays are able to justify playing him every day to get his terrific bat in the lineup. As it stands, he's the #2 third baseman in RotoBaller's fantasy baseball draft rankings, trailing only Jose Ramirez at the position.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

January 27, 2026

Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (upper body) won't play on Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings. He will miss his second game of the season after sustaining an upper-body injury. The team considers Turcotte day-to-day. Anze Kopitar's (lower body) absence has recently given Turcotte a larger role. He has tallied six points (one goal, five assists) in January, bringing his season total to 12 points (three goals, nine assists). Alex Laferriere is expected to remain as the top-line center on Tuesday, with Joel Armia taking over as the third-line center. Warren Foegele is set to slot into the second line to fill out the lineup.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

January 27, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will always be in the shadow of Ja'Marr Chase as long as the two stay in Cincy, but it doesn't mean that Higgins cannot continue to be productive. The 27-year-old hasn't had a 1,000-yard season since 2022, but what he's lacked in yardage the last two seasons, he's made up for with trips to the end zone, scoring a whopping 21 times in 27 games the last two years. In 15 regular-season games in 2025, Higgins caught 59 of his 98 targets for 846 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns. Despite missing some games due to injury and losing valuable targets to Chase, Higgins still managed to finish as the WR14 in half-PPR scoring. The former second-rounder isn't without injury concerns, but when he's healthy, he has excellent chemistry with quarterback Joe Burrow and also a nose for paydirt. Higgins has had at least five TDs in each of his six NFL seasons and will enter the 2026 campaign as a strong WR2 target.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

January 27, 2026

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Puerto Rico native made the decision due to a lack of insurance coverage and a conversation with owner Jim Crane. Crane informed Correa of his uninsured status on Tuesday. "Jim called me and told me that he wants me to focus on the team and spring training," Correa said. "Obviously, he traded for me to win a championship here, and we had too many injuries as a team [in 2025]." Without insurance coverage on his contract, Correa would lose his $31 million salary if he were to suffer an injury during the WBC and miss the 2026 MLB season. The veteran infielder expressed frustration and noted that he had already begun facing live pitching in preparation to play for Team Puerto Rico. "I also understand the business side of things, and that's too big of a risk to take, to play with no insurance," Correa said. According to Rome, second baseman Jose Altuve also lacks insurance coverage on his contract, which is why he opted out of playing for Venezuela in the WBC earlier this week. Both Correa and Altuve, along with all WBC players on 40-man rosters, were evaluated by an independent insurer who was jointly appointed by MLB and the MLBPA. Correa is coming off a 2.6-WAR season split between the Twins and Astros. He slashed .276/.332/.402 with 13 home runs and 106 wRC+ across 144 games.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Chandler Rome

January 27, 2026

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He recently reaggravated an ankle injury and will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. While Holloway is considered day-to-day, it's unclear whether he can return to action before the Olympic break. The Blues will replace Otto Stenberg with Robby Fabbri on Tuesday night in the attack, while Jonatan Berggren is expected to continue in a top-line role. After starting well in St. Louis, Berggren has gone scoreless in eight consecutive appearances.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

January 27, 2026

The Denver Broncos fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on Tuesday, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Lombardi, 54, served as head coach Sean Payton's offensive coordinator for three seasons in Denver after originally being hired in February of 2023. The move comes after passing-game coordinator Davis Webb has drawn multiple head-coaching interviews around the league, including for the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Now that Lombardi is out of the picture, the Broncos could very well promote Webb to the OC role if he doesn't land a head-coaching gig. Lombardi first served under Payton as an offensive assistant and later as QBs coach from 2007 to 2013, and then again with the New Orleans Saints as Drew Brees' QBs coach from 2016 to 2020. The Broncos' offense had trouble starting fast in games in 2025 under Lombardi, and they ranked 10th in total yards and 14th in total points.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini

January 27, 2026

Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi (lower body) had a setback and will be out through the Olympics, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports. He has missed 13 games due to a lower-body injury and will be out for five more games. Rossi has made eight appearances for the Canucks since being traded by the Minnesota Wild, posting one goal and one assist. Filip Chytil will continue to work as the second-line center until Rossi's return. Chytil has just come back to the lineup after missing several months and hasn't registered any points in two outings.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Farhan Lalji

January 27, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Tuesday that both offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile will remain with the team for the 2026 season. Both Udinski and Campanile interviewed for multiple head-coaching openings this cycle, so they will return to Duval next season. The Jaguars excelled on both sides of the ball in 2025 under first-year head coach Liam Coen, which led to the team winning the AFC South. Jacksonville was unable to advance past the Buffalo Bills in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs, but they are a rising organization with the coaching staff staying intact. Under the 30-year-old Udinski, the offense ranked in the top 10 in points per game (27.9), scoring margin, first downs, and total touchdowns. Under Campanile, the Jags had the best run defense in the NFL and also set franchise records with 102 pass breakups, 31 takeaways, 22 interceptions, and a plus-13 turnover differential.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Jaguars PR

January 27, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran has already made 23 appearances with the organization, but now, he's getting ready for his first spring training as a Phillie. Duran was dealt from Minnesota to Philadelphia ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, and he instantly boosted his fantasy value by moving from a seller to a contender. With the Phillies, Duran immediately picked up more save opportunities. In fact, he had more save opportunities in 23 games with the Phillies than he did in 49 games with the Twins. He remained just as effective after the change of scenery, finishing the year with a 2.35 FIP, 10.29 K/9, 2.44 BB/9, a 65% ground ball rate, and a career-high 32 saves. He continued to effectively rack up strikeouts, limit walks, and minimize loud contact, which is a rare combination. The 28-year-old has cemented himself as one of the best closers in baseball, and in doing so, he has continuously elevated his fantasy stock. He ranks as the #3 relief pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller