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Giants Open To Trading Saquon Barkley?
The New York Giants have installed both a new general manager (Joe Schoen) and head coach (Brian Daboll) ahead of the 2022 season in an attempt to return the franchise to the postseason for the first time since '16. When asked about the trade market -- and franchise cornerstone Saquon Barkley -- Schoen expressed a... Read More
Rondale Moore Slated For Expanded Role Entering 2022
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore enjoyed a solid first professional campaign, emerging as a do-it-all weapon in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense. The plan for 2022? Getting the ball in Moore's hands even more. During his rookie year, the 21-year-old hauled in 54 receptions for 435 yards and one touchdown, adding 291 yards as... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Set To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is slated to have shoulder surgery in the near future. The signal caller sustained the injury during the 49ers' Wild Card Round win over the Cowboys, with multiple teams reportedly interested in acquiring his services ahead of 2022, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter goes on to note... Read More
Jacksonville Builds Support For Trevor Lawrence’s Development
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's progress during his second professional season is undoubtedly the team's quickest path to contention in 2022. Already equipped with new head coach Doug Peterson, Lawrence will have even more experienced voices overseeing his development: Press Taylor (offensive coordinator), Mike McCoy (quarterbacks coach), and Bob Cooter (passing game coordinator). "He's eager... Read More
Kirk Cousins Receives High Praise Ahead Of 2022 Season
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering his fifth year as the team's starting signal-caller, but it will also be the first in which he will be teamed up with new head coach Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell, who just won a Super Bowl as the Rams offensive coordinator, is excited about the prospect of having a... Read More
Daniel Jones Aids In Giants’ Offensive Playbook Development
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is set for a pivotal season in 2022, one exacerbated by the arrival of former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll as his head coach. Rather than Daboll deploying a new playbook for Jones, the soon-to-be fourth-year signal caller said that he had input of his own. "It will be... Read More
Thomas Bryant Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle. Bryant has started each of Washington's past seven outings despite the team keeping a watchful eye on his minutes as he makes his way back from a knee injury. While... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis Will Miss Friday’s Outing
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against San Antonio as he works his way back from a bone bruise in his right knee. Porzingis has continued to make progress throughout practice, with a return seemingly on the horizon. When healthy, Porzingis is an impactful fantasy asset, having averaged... Read More
Avery Bradley Will Miss Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Avery Bradley (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Clippers as he continues to battle a right knee effusion. Bradley, an integral member of L.A.'s starting five, has been more impactful on the ball defensively than as a fantasy contributor in 2021-22. Malik Monk slid into the... Read More
John Collins Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game vs. the Bulls due to a strained right foot. Collins' absence will mark his fourth in a row, paving the way for Danilo Gallinari to remain among the starting five. While Collins has been down, Gallinari has averaged 13.7 PPG. When... Read More
Carmelo Anthony On Track To Suit Up For Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) was able to log a full practice session Thursday, which has bumped his status up to probable for Friday's contest vs. the Clippers. Anthony sustained his hamstring ailment in the team's most recent L.A. vs. L.A. matchup on Feb. 3, with the Lakers' second unit scuffling in... Read More
Frank Jackson Will Suit Up For Thursday’s Game
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Frank Jackson (back) has been given the green light to play in Thursday's contest against the Cavaliers. Jackson, who missed the previous two outings due to back spasms, will rejoin Detroit's second unit. After a stretch of five straight games having scored in double figures, Jackson has gone ice cold from... Read More
Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin Set To Return Friday
Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (knee) and small forward Caleb Martin (Achilles) have been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Knicks. Herro has missed four of Miami's past five contests, with his return coming for a fortuitous matchup; his last time facing New York, he went 3-for-6 from... Read More
Rajon Rondo Shifts Into Starting Five Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo has been elevated into the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pistons with Darius Garland (back) and Caris LeVert (foot) ruled out. Both injured players sound as if they are on track for a multi-game absence, thereby elevating Rondo into both nightly DFS and short-term season-long consideration. The... Read More
Brooklyn Expects Kevin Durant Back In The Next Week
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (knee) is set to get back into game action within the next week, per head coach Steve Nash. Durant has been sidelined since Jan. 15 due to a sprained left MCL, but he has recently logged a high intensity workout in his quest to return. On pace to tie... Read More
Darius Garland Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Pistons, with a multi-game absence seeming imminent. Garland has battled lower back soreness throughout February, with the team announcing that he will undergo treatment and rehab following the latest bout. With Caris LeVert (foot) also down for the time... Read More
Lauri Markkanen Returns Thursday, Will Have Minutes Cap
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Thursday's contest against the Pistons, although he will have his minutes restricted in his first game action since Jan. 22. The return comes at a crucial time for the Cavs, who will be down Caris LeVert (foot) and Darius Garland (back)... Read More
James Harden Will Make 76ers Debut Friday
Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) has been given the green light to make his team debut for Friday's contest against Minnesota. Harden last suited up Feb. 2 while with the Nets, having since been a part of the Trade Deadline blockbuster that landed him in Philly. Harden is one of two players (Chris... Read More
Fred VanVleet Set For Return Friday
Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (knee) is set to suit up for Friday's game against Charlotte. VanVleet, who leads the league in minutes played per outing (38.4), missed one contest due to a sore right knee prior to the All-Star break. Over his last seven games, VanVleet has knocked down an average of 4.6... Read More
Grayson Allen Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the 76ers due to a sore left hip. Allen's absence paves the way for Wesley Matthews to step into both a larger minutes allotment and offensive role, particularly from behind the arc. Allen has averaged a career-best 2.5 made... Read More
Reggie Bullock, Frank Ntilikina Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock (hip) and point/shooting guard Frank Ntilikina (ankle) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against New Orleans. Bullock has been sensationally hot from long range over his last nine outings, knocking down an average of 4.3 made triples at a 48.1% clip in that span. With Kristaps Porzingis... Read More
Norman Powell Out Thursday, Faces Extended Absence
LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Norman Powell (foot) has been deemed unavailable to play in Thursday's game vs. Houston as he deals with a fractured medial sesamoid bone. The ailment, which is more significant than initially believed, figures to keep Powell on the shelf for a considerable period of time. The 28-year-old has played in... Read More
Washington Anticipates Kristaps Porzingis Will Return Next Week
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is expected to make his team debut next Friday in Washington's second-half opener against San Antonio, per head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Unseld did leave open the possibility that Porzingis may not be cleared in time from the bone bruise on his knee that has sidelined him for the... Read More
Thomas Bryant Will Play Thursday, Faces Minutes Restriction
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (knee) has been cleared to play in the second leg of a back-to-back for the first time this season, but head coach Wes Unseld Jr. will limit his big man to around 16-18 minutes for Thursday's game vs. the Nets. Bryant, who will start, has averaged 7.9 points and 4.5... Read More
Rui Hachimura Returns To Action Thursday
Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Thursday's game against the Nets. Hachimura missed one outing after turning his ankle, with his return boosting Washington's second unit. Prior to the injury, Hachimura looked to be finding his offensive rhythm, particularly behind the arc, having shot 63.6% from there... Read More
Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet Set To Return Next Week
Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (wrist) and shooting guard/small forward Landry Shamet (ankle) are expected to suit up for the team's second-half opener vs. Oklahoma City next Thursday. Payne has been sidelined since Jan. 22 due to a wrist injury, with his likely return coming at a key point with Chris Paul (hand) banged... Read More
Caleb Martin Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (Achilles) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Thursday's game against the Hornets due to a sore left Achilles. The absence will mark Martin's fourth straight, with the team's second unit set to be led by Max Strus and Gabe Vincent with Tyler Herro (knee) also inactive. Martin's... Read More
Eric Gordon Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Clippers due to a sore right groin. Gordon won't play on the second leg of a back-to-back, having fired up a season-high 24 field goal attempts in Wednesday's loss to Phoenix. Gordon's absence paves the way for Garrison Mathews... Read More
Lamar Jackson Returns To Throwing In 2022 Ramp-Up
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was felled by injuries down the stretch in 2021, which limited him to just 12 games, ultimately seeing the Ravens fall short of a playoff berth. But just days after Super Bowl LVI, Jackson was back on the practice field, throwing passes in a contained environment as his first significant... Read More
Jaylen Waddle Set For Larger Role Entering 2022
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle erupted on the season during his rookie year, hauling in 104 passes for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns. Now, he'll have a specifically offensive-minded head coach in Mike McDaniel, who went as far Tuesday during a radio show appearance to say of his wideout, "I would start him in... Read More
