Paul George, Nicolas Batum Questionable For Saturday

LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George (elbow) and power forward Nicolas Batum (ankle) have both been tagged as questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City. George has missed each of the Clippers' past four games with a sprained right elbow, while Batum has played just once since Nov. 19 as he battles […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Friday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (leg) has been downgraded to out for Friday's contest against the Pelicans due to a strained right soleus in his leg. Antetokounmpo would likely have been in line for a sizable minutes allotment Friday if healthy, but his absence stands to funnel ample minutes in the direction of Jordan […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Wheeled Off Floor Friday

Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee, leg) departed Friday's game against the Heat early due to what appears to be a significant right leg injury. Carter needed to be helped off the court by teammates before departing on a wheelchair. Prior to his exit, he delivered four points and five rebounds across 11 […]

DeMarcus Cousins Draws First Start With Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks center DeMarcus Cousins has been elevated to the starting five for Friday's contest against the Pelicans, his first appearance in the starting group with his new organization. Milwaukee is extremely shorthanded with Giannis Antetokounmpo (health and safety protocols) and Khris Middleton (knee) down, among other key contributors. Even as he draws the start, […]

Malik Monk Remains Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Malik Monk has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Timberwolves. Russell Westbrook was able to test out of the COVID protocols, but Monk, alongside Dwight Howard, Talen Horton-Tucker and Avery Bradley, remain in, thereby keeping the group sidelined. Monk's role as instant offense off the bench for L.A. got more […]

Lonnie Walker IV Will Suit Up For Friday’s Game

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Jazz. Walker's absence lasted just one game, with his return giving the Spurs a key piece of their second unit back. The combination of having averaged just 21.7 minutes per outing across seven December contests […]

Golden State Eyes January Return For Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) is getting closer to a return to game action, with Adrian Wojnarowski and Baxter Holmes of ESPN reporting that the sharpshooter is likely to suit up come January. Many fantasy managers had been optimistic of a potential Christmas Day return, but Wojnarowski points to Jan. 9 and […]

Khris Middleton Will Miss Friday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (knee) has been downgraded to out for Friday's contest against the Pelicans due to a left knee hyperextension. Milwaukee's roster was already extremely thin entering the night due a combination of injury and the league's health and safety protocols, with Pat Connaughton and Rodney Hood the likeliest to benefit […]

Terrence Ross, R.J. Hampton Land In Safety Protocols, Out Friday

Orlando Magic small forward Terrence Ross and point/shooting guard R.J. Hampton have been placed in the league's health and safety protocols and will miss at least Friday night's game. Their absence has left the Magic backcourt extremely thin with Cole Anthony (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (thumb) sidelined; Gary Harris and Mychal Mulder are the only […]

Gary Harris Will Play Friday, Starts At Point Guard

Orlando Magic shooting guard Gary Harris (hamstring) has been given the green light to take the floor for Friday's game against the Heat, drawing a rare start at point guard to boot. Injuries have hampered the Magic's backcourt, which should funnel a sizable minutes allotment in the direction of Harris, who has already averaged 32 […]

Tyler Herro Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic due to a quad contusion. Herro's absence marks his second straight outing sidelined with the ailment, paving the way for Gabe Vincent to remain a significant player in the DFS market. Herro's offensive impact has remained largely unchanged […]

Isaiah Thomas Cleared To Make Lakers Debut Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas has officially signed his 10-day contract and will be in uniform for Friday's game against the Timberwolves. When Thomas checks in, he will be making his 2021-22 season debut, suiting up for the Lakers for the first time since March 22, 2018. The 32-year-old has proven to be […]

Dennis Schroder Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Warriors due to an illness. Schroder's absence figures to funnel minutes toward Payton Pritchard, although his DFS viability is in question with Marcus Smart holding down starting PG duties. Schroder's output during December has fluctuated wildly, with games of […]

Cole Anthony Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) will not suit up for Friday's contest against the Heat due to a sprained right ankle. Anthony has been the engine for Orlando's offense thus far in 2021-22, averaging 19.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per contest. Anthony's absence should open the door for Mychal Mulder to […]

Richaun Holmes Remains Out For Friday’s Game

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (eye) will miss Friday's contest against Memphis, marking his fifth consecutive absence due to a right eye laceration. The league's health and safety protocols have taken their toll on the Sacramento roster, leaving Tristan Thompson as the likeliest candidate to see the lion's share of minutes at the five if […]

De’Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell Will Miss Friday’s Game

Sacramento Kings point guards De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell have been ruled for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies. Both players had entered the league's health and safety protocols earlier in the week, and the issues are so widespread with the Kings that it will come down to the wire if they have the requisite eight […]

Kyrie Irving Begins Return, Will Play In Road Games

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving is going to suit up this season without being vaccinated after all. After the Nets' organization was originally resistant to the idea of Irving playing in only road games due to New York's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, it appears they have shifted their thought process as Irving will ramp up […]

Russell Westbrook Clears Protocols, Will Play Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols in time to suit up for Friday's contest against the Timberwolves. The move is the latest in a whirlwind of testing around the league, with Westbrook ultimately not missing any time after entering the protocols. His inclusion vs. Minnesota […]

Daniel Jones Ruled Out For Week 15

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, marking his third consecutive absence due to a strained neck. Mike Glennon stands to draw another start under center, although he can be avoided in all fantasy formats, aside from contrarian DFS tournament lineups. Even when healthy, Jones hasn't […]

Jadeveon Clowney Tests Positive For COVID-19, Out Saturday

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has become the latest member of the team to test positive for COVID-19, ruling him out for Saturday's contest against the Raiders. Clowney was held back from Thursday's practice due to an illness, but he has now tested positive for the virus, giving the Browns 11 starters who will […]

Curtis Samuel Will Miss Sunday’s Game

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles. Samuel has appeared in a limited capacity over the past three weeks since returning from a groin injury, but this time a hamstring ailment has forced him into street clothes. Having combined for just six receptions and […]

Damien Harris Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Indianapolis due to a hamstring ailment. Harris' issues have carried over from the Week 13 win over Buffalo, which he exited early. Rhamondre Stevenson stands to see a sizable workload against the Colts defense, although the status of Brandon […]

Aaron Jones Returns To Practice Friday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (illness, knee) was able to rejoin the team for practice Friday, one day removed from having been absent due to an illness. Jones is still working through his knee sprain from earlier in the season, as he was limited to a season-low 45% of the team's offensive snaps […]

Jalen Hurts Records Full Practice Session Friday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle) was able to fully participate in Friday's practice, leading to head coach Nick Sirianni saying that his starting QB was "trending in the right direction" to take the field for Sunday's game against Washington. If he suits up, Hurts would be looking to course correct after going just 7-for-20 […]

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Tests Positive For COVID-19

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after having tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday. Payton's positive test is the latest amidst a week in which COVID-19 has swept across the NFL landscape, leaving many teams shorthanded during Week 15. On Sunday, New Orleans […]

Matt Barkley Lands On COVID-19 List

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Barkley is the latest signal-caller to land on the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Friday. While the move doesn't change Carolina's game plan Sunday against the Bills, it does leave them with just two active QBs in Cam Newton and P.J. Walker, with Sam Darnold (shoulder) still on Injured Reserve. Barkley […]

Carlos Hyde Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston due to a concussion. Hyde has been sparsely utilized as a backup for James Robinson this season, but with the news that Darrell Bevell will be stepping in as the team's head coach in place of Urban Meyer, the […]

Tampa Bay Expects Leonard Fournette To Play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) was able to log a full practice session Friday, paving the way for him to take the field Sunday against the Saints. The early thumbs up for Fournette's status is a boon for season-long fantasy managers balancing playoff lineups, as the New Orleans native shouldn't be impeded […]

Josh Allen Set To Start Under Center Sunday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (foot) is on track to start Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, despite having sustained a foot injury last week that had him briefly in a walking boot. Allen slung a season-high 54 pass attempts last week, exceeding the 300-yard mark for the fifth time this year. While the Panthers defense […]

Carolina Lists DJ Moore As Questionable For Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (hamstring) has been officially designated as questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Bills. Earlier in the week, head coach Matt Rhule was optimistic about having his star receiver on the field, but limited practice participation has led to the murky status. Moore has continued his stellar […]