Jonas Valanciunas, Devonte' Graham Ruled Out Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (rest) and point guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Philadelphia. The Pelicans have responded to the rescheduled contest by choosing to rest their big man on the second leg of a back-to-back, paving the way for Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez to play larger frontcourt roles. […]

Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (ankle) and small forward Josh Hart (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the 76ers. Ingram is missing his second consecutive outing due to a sprained right ankle, which paves the way for Garrett Temple to remain among the starting five and take on elevated offensive […]

Sean Payton Steps Down As Saints Head Coach

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced Tuesday that he would be leaving his position ahead of the 2022 season. Payton took over head-coaching duties with New Orleans in '06 and ultimately led the team to nine playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl XLIV victory. His tenure with the Saints included compiling a 152-89 […]

Chiefs Defense Expects To Have Tyrann Mathieu Back Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (concussion) was forced from Sunday's win over Buffalo during the first quarter after entering concussion protocol. But reportedly, the Chiefs are looking at having their Pro Bowl safety back in the mix for the AFC Championship Game, a major boon to a secondary that was picked apart in Mathieu's […]

DeMar DeRozan Will Be Held Out Of Monday’s Contest

Chicago Bulls power forward DeMar DeRozan (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Oklahoma City due to rest purposes. The team gets the luxury of resting DeRozan with Zach LaVine (knee) and Javonte Green (adductor) returning to action. Without DeRozan in the mix, Troy Brown Jr. and Tyler Cook stand to see elevated […]

Zach LaVine Returns Monday, Will Be On Minutes Cap

Chicago Bulls shooting guard/small forward Zach LaVine (knee) has been given the green light to suit up for Monday's game against Oklahoma City, giving him an early return from a knee ailment that was set to keep him sidelined for at least one more contest. In all, LaVine will have missed five outings, which leads […]

Caris LeVert Will Suit Up For Monday’s Game

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Caris LeVert (calf) has been cleared to play in Monday's contest vs. the Pelicans, returning from a two-game absence. LeVert figures to be Indiana's primary playmaker when on the court with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle) still sidelined, heavily elevating his upside, even if it comes with a slightly […]

Rajon Rondo Gets Green Light To Suit Up Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Monday's game vs. the Knicks, stemming his absence at six contests. Rondo gives the Cavs a clear backup for Darius Garland at the point guard position, with the veteran having appeared in just three games since the acquisition. In those appearances, Rondo […]

Jarrett Allen Will Miss Monday’s Game, Dean Wade Starts

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Knicks, paving the way for Dean Wade to slide into the starting five. Allen's absence comes amidst a stretch of having delivered double-digit rebounding numbers in each of his last five outings, four of which have been double-doubles. Wade's role […]

De'Aaron Fox Draws Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. the Celtics due to a sore left ankle. Fox has already missed one game due to the ailment, which allowed Tyrese Haliburton to serve as the team's de facto starting point guard Sunday. After a slow start […]

Anthony Davis Set To Return For Tuesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) has been bumped up to probable for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, which would mark a return to action after a 17-game absence. Davis' return will be a boon for a slumping Lakers squad in need of frontcourt production, as the eight-time All-Star has delivered his usual elite fantasy […]

Mitchell Robinson Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be unavailable to play in Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a sprained left ankle that he sustained during Sunday's outing. Robinson was held to just 16 minutes due to the ailment, with his absence paving the way for Nerlens Noel and Taj Gibson to take […]

Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) and point guard Mike Conley (knee, rest) have been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Suns. Gobert has recently battled an ankle ailment but he will now be sidelined due to a strained left calf. Conley's absence comes as a form of load management after playing 29 minutes […]

Stefon Diggs Delivers Stunning Seven-Yard Outing In Defeat

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was held completely under wraps during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, finishing with just three receptions for a season-low seven yards. Diggs' prior season-low mark was 23 yards back in Week 11, an outing that he salvaged from a fantasy perspective by scoring two touchdowns. Gabriel Davis was Josh […]

Travis Kelce Snags Game-Winning Touchdown In Divisional Round

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hauled in the game-winning grab during Sunday's victory over Buffalo, capping a wild, topsy-turvy contest. Kelce finished with eight grabs for 96 yards, including the score, which marks five consecutive outings with him finding pay dirt dating back to the regular season. His production came on just nine […]

Devin Singletary Adds One Final Touchdown To Conclude Year

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary enjoyed a touchdown deluge to conclude the 2021 year, including adding one final rushing score during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. Singletary was utilized for just 10 carries and 26 yards on the ground, but he did add four receptions for 25 yards through […]

Tyreek Hill Racks Up 150 Yards, Touchdown In Stellar Outing

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill was once again a game changer during Sunday's win over Buffalo, which sent the team to the AFC Championship Game. Hill hauled in 11 of his 13 targets for a reception, none bigger than the 64-yard touchdown that he peeled off late in the fourth quarter, seemingly sealing […]

Josh Allen Caps Terrific Season With Four-TD Performance

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen saw his year come to a close during Sunday's loss to Kansas City, but it certainly wasn't due to his lack of production. Allen followed up his five-touchdown performance from the Wild Card Round with a four-touchdown showing in an epic duel against Patrick Mahomes. Allen finished 27-for-37 through the […]

Patrick Mahomes Produces Dominant Four-TD Outing

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his squad back to the AFC Championship Game with a victory over the Bills on Sunday that saw the signal caller sling three passing touchdowns, in addition to adding a rushing score. Arguably Mahomes' most impressive moment came with just 13 seconds remaining in regulation, when he got […]

Gabriel Davis Delivers Historic Playoff Performance

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis became the first player in NFL history to haul in four receiving touchdowns during a game in Sunday's defeat to the Chiefs. Davis' scintillating stat line also included eight receptions for 201 yards, easily pacing his team in both categories. During the regular season, Davis did not exceed five […]

Seth Curry, Danny Green Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) and small forward Danny Green (hip) have been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Spurs. Curry's absence due to a sore left ankle has now extended to two contests, with Isaiah Joe having stepped into his starting spot Friday. Green will have missed each of Philly's last […]

Kelly Olynyk Lands In League’s COVID-19 Protocols

Detroit Pistons center Kelly Olynyk has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Sunday's game vs. Denver. Olynyk played in just two games since returning to action after a two-plus month layoff due to a sprained knee. Isaiah Stewart stands to remain the team's starting center with […]

Caris LeVert Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Caris LeVert (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Phoenix due to right calf soreness. LeVert's absence is his second in a row, paving the way for Chris Duarte, Justin Holiday, and Lance Stephenson to all see larger roles on the wing; with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) also down, Keifer […]

Malcolm Brogdon Will Miss At Least Six More Games

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been shut down for the next 10 days in order to continue rehabbing his sore right Achilles. Indiana is set for six contests in that span, with Keifer Sykes the short-term beneficiary of Brogdon's absence. Brogdon has battled the Achilles ailment for more than a month, having […]

Kevin Huerter, Danilo Gallinari Questionable To Play Sunday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Kevin Huerter (hip) and power forward Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest vs. Charlotte. Huerter has averaged 13 points over his last four games (all starts), shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc. Gallinari missed Friday's outing due to right Achilles soreness, which […]

Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke Questionable For Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (ankle) and power forward/center Brandon Clarke (back) have earned questionable designations ahead of Sunday's contest vs. Dallas. Adams is dealing with a sore right ankle but has not missed time over the last four outings due to the ailment. Clarke has been an integral member of Memphis' second unit, not […]

Anthony Davis Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) has been bumped up to questionable for Sunday's contest vs. the Heat due to his sprained left MCL. Davis has been sidelined since Dec. 17, with the decision of his suiting up likely to go right up to tip-off. When healthy, Davis has delivered at his usual […]

Rajon Rondo Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Oklahoma City due to a sore right hamstring. Rondo has missed each of Cleveland's past six outings, allowing Brandon Goodwin to serve as Darius Garland's primary backup. Since his acquisition, Rondo has appeared in just three games, but he has […]

Alex Caruso Sustains Fractured Wrist, Will Miss 6-8 Weeks

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair a fractured right wrist that he sustained Friday after a Flagrant 2 foul at the hands of Milwaukee's Grayson Allen. Caruso recently returned to action after nearly a month layoff due to the combination of a foot ailment and the league's health and […]

Bryn Forbes Will Make Nuggets Debut Friday

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Bryn Forbes has received the green light to make his team debut during Friday's contest vs. the Grizzlies. Forbes -- a career 41.3% shooter from behind the arc -- gives Denver a much-needed long range weapon off the bench. The 28-year-old has racked up 9.1 PPG this season despite playing fewer […]