Bears Defense Without Top Four Defensive Backs In Week 15

The Chicago Bears defense enters its matchup Monday against Minnesota severely short-handed in the secondary. Jaylon Johnson, Tashaun Gipson Sr., Eddie Jackson and Artie Burns have all been ruled out, as they remain on the Reserve/COVID-19 list for the pivotal divisional matchup. The loss of Khalil Mack (foot) already zapped Chicago's defensive unit of much […]

A.J. Brown Could Play Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (chest) has been designated to return off Injured Reserve, a move that paves the way for the wideout to get back into action as soon as Thursday against San Francisco. Brown has been out since Week 11, not having found the end zone since Week 8. Julio Jones (hamstring) […]

New York Places Daniel Jones On Injured Reserve

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season after the team moved him to injured reserve Monday as he continues to be bothered by a sprained neck. Jones last appeared in Week 12, paving the way for Mike Glennon to take over as the team's signal caller; that […]

Jared Goff Lands On COVID-19 List

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has become the latest big name to land on the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list, just hours after leading his team to its second win of the season over Arizona. Goff played arguably his best game of the year Sunday, slinging three touchdown passes while going 21-for-26 through the air for 216 […]

Jaguars Change Offensive Play-Callers Ahead Of Week 16

Jacksonville Jaguars interim head coach Darrell Bevell has relinquished play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup vs. the Jets. Bevell, who has been the team's offensive coordinator this season, has been unable to generate consistent production from a unit that ranks dead last in the league with 196 […]

Ravens Hope Lamar Jackson Can Practice Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) was unable to take the field during his team's Week 15 loss to the Packers, but head coach John Harbaugh has already expressed optimism at having his signal caller ready to practice as soon as Wednesday. Baltimore was mum on the significance of Jackson's injury, which knocked him early […]

J.D. McKissic, Curtis Samuel Ruled Out For Week 15

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (neck) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) have been made unavailable for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia. McKissic's absence stands to continue funneling the vast majority of backfield duties toward Antonio Gibson, although Jaret Patterson and Jonathan Williams could see a handful of snaps as well. Samuel's absence continues […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Questionable For Tuesday

Washington Football Team tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (illness) was able to record a full practice Monday, although he will be officially listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's rescheduled matchup vs. the Eagles. Seals-Jones was unable to practice Sunday, so it appears that the extra time to gear up has benefited the tight end, who […]

Jaylon Smith Joins Giants Active Roster

Linebacker Jaylon Smith has been elevated to the Giants' active roster ahead of their Week 16 matchup against Philadelphia. Smith began the season with the Cowboys, where he played four games, before a two-game stint with the Packers; he faced the Eagles in Week 3 and compiled four tackles. A Pro Bowl linebacker during his […]

Furkan Korkmaz Remains Unavailable For Monday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Celtics due to an illness, the third straight outing that he will miss. Korkmaz has carved out a role in the Sixers' rotation primarily due to his long range marksmanship, but he has been uncharacteristically cold from behind […]

Tyus Jones Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones (finger) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game against the Thunder due to a sprained finger on his right hand. Jones has appeared in every contest thus far in 2021-22, although he has held down starting PG duties since Nov. 28; in that stretch, he has […]

Damyean Dotson Joins Knicks On 10-Day Contract

Shooting guard Damyean Dotson has inked a 10-day deal to rejoin the New York Knicks, the franchise which he spent the first three years of his NBA career. The Knicks have been simultaneously hit hard by injuries and the league's health and safety protocols, giving them the need to add a wing such as Dotson. […]

Philadelphia Tags Joel Embiid As Questionable For Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) has earned a questionable designation for Monday's contest against the Celtics as he battles a sore right ankle. Embiid has played in eight of nine possible December outings thus far, averaging 26.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in that stretch. With Andre Drummond (health and safety protocols) unavailable, […]

Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt Enter League Protocols

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley and power forward Jarred Vanderbilt are the latest additions to the league's health and safety protocols. The duo joins teammates Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince in being sidelined for the time being, thereby opening additional minutes for Jaylen Nowell and Jaden McDaniels. D'Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns can be presumed […]

Ja Morant Upgraded To Questionable For Monday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) has been listed as questionable to return to action for Monday's contest against Oklahoma City. Morant last appeared Nov. 26 and was originally sidelined due to a sprained right knee before a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. A return to the floor for Morant would […]

Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green Questionable To Play Monday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (quad) and small forward Danny Green (hip) have been designated as questionable to suit up for Monday's contest against the Celtics. Maxey missed the team's most recent outing due to a left quad contusion, allowing Shake Milton to slot in at the starting PG spot; Green played a season-high […]

Corey Kispert Questionable To Suit Up Saturday

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Corey Kispert (quad) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's contest vs. Utah due to a left quad contusion. Kispert has played a limited role off the bench in his rookie year, contributing 3.9 points across 13.1 minutes per game. The 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA […]

Derrick Rose Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Celtics due to a sore right ankle. Rose has been bumped back into the starting five over the past three games due to widespread injuries and COVID-19 issues on the roster, so an absence would […]

Kent Bazemore Returns To Starting Five Friday

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kent Bazemore has been bumped into the starting group for Friday's contest against Minnesota. Bazemore will be making his first start since Nov. 12, having since played sparingly off the bench. Even during his stint as a starter to begin the year, Bazemore scored in double figures just twice, severely […]

Markus Howard Sustains Knee Sprain, Out At Least Six Weeks

Denver Nuggets point guard Markus Howard (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained left knee, an ailment that will keep him out for at least the next six weeks before the team's training staff further evaluates him. Howard, once a prolific scorer at Marquette during his college days, has been utilized sparingly off the bench […]

Malik Beasley Draws First Start Of Season Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley has been bumped into the starting five for Friday's contest against the Lakers with Anthony Edwards (health and safety protocols) unavailable. After serving as a near full-time starter over his first year and a half with the Timberwolves, Beasley has scuffled in his transition to the second unit, having […]

Khem Birch Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

Toronto Raptors center Khem Birch (knee) has been tagged as questionable to play in Saturday's game against Golden State, but he has expressed doubt that he will be healthy enough to play. Birch has not suited up since the Raptors last clashed with the Warriors back on Nov. 21, paving the way for Chris Boucher […]

Nicolas Claxton Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (wrist) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Magic due to a sore left wrist. The Nets may need Claxton to play in order to have the requisite eight players in order to take the floor, so his status is worth closely monitoring throughout the day. […]

Justin Robinson Inks 10-Day Contract With Kings

Point guard Justin Robinson has signed a 10-day contract to join the Sacramento Kings prior to Friday's contest against the Grizzlies. The addition of Robinson comes amidst widespread absences in the Kings' backcourt to De'Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell, and Terence Davis, all of whom have been placed in the league's health and safety protocols. Robinson […]

LaMelo Ball Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been cleared to play in Friday's contest vs. the Blazers, marking his first game action since Dec. 1. Ball has delivered near All-Star production through his first 24 games, averaging 20 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds per outing, having emerged as an elite fantasy asset in just […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Will Miss Third Straight Contest

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte due to right knee inflammation, his third consecutive outing on the sidelines. Smith had been receiving a whopping minutes allotment with CJ McCollum (lung) down, but his absence now paves the way for Anfernee Simons and Ben […]

Patty Mills Will Sit Out Saturday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Patty Mills (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic due to rest purposes. Mills has been deemed unavailable, even as Brooklyn is facing an extreme roster crunch due to the combination of injuries and the league's health and safety protocols. Cam Thomas and Kessler Edwards are the […]

Tristan Thompson Draws First Start Of Season

Sacramento Kings center Tristan Thompson has been elevated to the starting five for Friday's contest against Memphis. Thompson will be making his first start with the Kings and should see a sizable workload with Richaun Holmes (eye), Alex Len (health and safety protocols), and Marvin Bagley III (health and safety protocols) all unavailable. The veteran […]

Christian Wood, Armani Brooks Questionable For Saturday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (knee) and shooting guard Armoni Brooks (ankle) have been tagged as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Pistons. Wood has been sidelined for the past two outings due to left knee tendinitis, while Brooks was limited to just nine minutes Thursday after dealing with a sore left ankle. […]

Evan Mobley Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (hip) has been listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Bucks due to a sore right hip. Mobley has thus far missed one contest due to the ailment, which allowed Dean Wade to return to the starting lineup and log his first double-double of the season […]