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Romeo Langford Returns For Monday’s Contest
Boston Celtics small forward Romeo Langford (ankle) has been given the green light to suit up for Monday's game against the Rockets. Langford did not miss a game due to a sprained ankle, but he could see an elevated role in Boston's second unit without Josh Richardson (illness) available for the time being. Having scored […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosh Richardson Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Boston Celtics shooting guard Josh Richardson (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a non-COVID-19 illness. Richardson's absence marks his fourth this season, paving the way for Dennis Schroder to be the top scoring option within the second unit, while Romeo Langford could see some added run in his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaylen Brown Faces Minutes Cap Monday
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is making his return to action Monday following an eight-game absence, but it will come with a caveat: his minutes will be capped. Head coach Ime Udoka indicated that the team would run Brown for roughly "four six-minute stints," which would put his ceiling around 24 minutes […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Cleared To Suit Up Monday
Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (quad) will play in Monday's game against the Celtics despite previously having been listed as questionable due to a right quad contusion. Bogdanovic has started each of the first 16 games that he has appeared this season, but his production has fluctuated on a nightly basis to the tune […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRobert Williams III Rejoins Starting Five Monday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been given the green light to both suit up and start Monday's game against the Rockets. Williams had missed the previous three contests due to left knee tendinopathy, with his return bumping Grant Williams from the starting five. Prior to getting banged up, Williams had reeled off […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Misses Third Straight Game Monday
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics as he continues to battle a left thigh contusion. Porter's absence will mark his third straight, with Jalen Green and Eric Gordon having taken over primary PG duties without the southpaw on the floor. The 21-year-old has […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Monday’s Game
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Hawks due to a sprained right ankle. The absence will be the first of the season for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has struggled mightily from the field over his past four games (27.4% overall). Without their leading scorer active, the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoP.J. Washington Remains Sidelined Monday
Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards. Washington has been sidelined since Nov. 3 due to a hyperextended left elbow, although he should be nearing a return to action relatively soon. Even when healthy, Miles Bridges' emergence has pushed Washington to the team's second unit, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoIsaiah Stewart Receives Two-Game Suspension After Incident
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been levied a two-game suspension for his role in Sunday's incident with the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. Stewart was bloodied by an elbow from James, before rushing after the four-time MVP on numerous occasions, which nearly led to him coming to blows with other Lakers players. Stewart […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLeBron James Receives One-Game Suspension
Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward LeBron James has been levied a one-game suspension for his role in Sunday's altercation with the Pistons' Isaiah Stewart. James caught Stewart with an elbow while jockeying for a rebound, which bloodied the big man and set off a wild scene in Detroit that nearly devolved into a brawl. The […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCole Anthony, Gary Harris Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) and shooting guard Gary Harris (hand) have been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee. Mychal Mulder will be elevated into the starting five in place of Anthony, a move which gives the third-year pro a significant boost in DFS appeal, particularly at his bargain basement price tag. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTobias Harris Unlikely To Suit Up Monday
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Tobias Harris (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Monday's game against the Kings due to a sore left hip, but Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer has said that the 29-year-old is unlikely to take the floor. Harris has already missed six games earlier this year due to injury, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBoston Welcomes Jaylen Brown Back On Monday
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) has been cleared to return to action for Monday's game against Houston. Brown had been sidelined since Nov. 4 due to a strained right hamstring, with his return likely bumping Dennis Schroder from the starting five. Schroder has enjoyed significant fantasy upside as Boston's No. 2 scorer […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRob Gronkowski Earns Questionable Tag, Nears Return
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) did not practice Saturday, but that was primarily an attempt to give the veteran additional rest before a potential return to action Monday. Head coach Bruce Arians sounded optimistic about Gronkowski's chances of suiting up for the first time since Week 8, although the offense has essentially […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChargers Defense Set To Get Joey Bosa Back Sunday
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (health and safety protocols) is expected to get back on the field for Sunday's game against the Steelers, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Bosa would not miss any time if he is ultimately cleared, a break for a Chargers defense that has enjoyed the three-time Pro […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoClyde Edwards-Helaire Rejoins Active Roster For Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) has been activated from injured reserve and is set to serve as the team's lead back for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, per Ed Werder of ESPN. Edwards-Helaire has been down since sustaining a sprained MCL in Week 5, leaving Darrell Williams to primarily serve as Kansas […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDevontae Booker Earns Questionable Tag For Monday
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (hip) has officially been designated questionable to play in Monday's game against Tampa Bay due to a hip ailment. Booker had been limited all week at practice, alongside Saquan Barkley (ankle), whose status is equally imperative to cracking the code of the Giants' backfield. If one of the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLamar Jackson Reverts To Questionable For Sunday’s Game
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) has battled an illness throughout the week, and despite previously ruling himself good to go for Sunday's game against Chicago, the team has officially listed him as questionable, clouding his status once again. Jackson has enjoyed a tremendous season of production, accounting for at least one touchdown in each […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPhiladelphia Activates Miles Sanders Ahead Of Sunday’s Game
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (ankle) has been given the green light to return to the field for Sunday's contest against the Saints, having been activated from injured reserve Saturday. Sanders has missed the Eagles' past three games with an ankle injury, with his return taking much of the fantasy shine off the trio […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJustin Jackson Notches Limited Practice Wednesday
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (quad) was able to get in a limited practice session Wednesday, a step in the right direction for a potential return to action in Week 11. Without Jackson in the mix over the past two games, L.A. has turned to Larry Rountree III and Joshua Kelly to spell […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTua Tagovailoa Logs Limited Practice Session Wednesday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (finger) was able to get in a limited practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's contest against the Jets. Just how effective the second-year QB can be while he works through his finger ailment remains to be seen, but even when healthy, the 23-year-old has been a shaky fantasy asset, at best. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTy Montgomery Misses Practice Wednesday With Injury
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ty Montgomery (finger, hand) was unable to suit up for Wednesday's practice after having sustained a gruesome left pinkie finger injury last Sunday. Montgomery has traditionally logged a limited role in the Saints offense this season, but he has been an important depth piece, especially should running back Alvin Kamara […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJalen Richard Unable To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Practice
Las Vegas Raiders running back/kick returner Jalen Richard (ribs) did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a rib ailment that knocked him from Sunday's contest against the Chiefs. Richard has stepped into a kick returning role for Las Vegas over the past two weeks, returning a combined eight kicks for 167 yards. The longtime […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoZeke Nnaji Will Miss Second Straight Game Thursday
Denver Nuggets power forward/center Zeke Nnaji (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia due to a sprained right ankle. The 20-year-old has only recently entered the rotation, getting a chance to showcase his potential in two games this season that have seen him play 18 minutes or more. Even when healthy, the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJustise Winslow Ruled Out For Thursday’s Game
LA Clippers small forward Justise Winslow (personal) will miss his third straight game Thursday as he deals with a personal matter. Winslow has been lightly used off the bench for the vast majority of the year, logging north of 20 minutes played just twice. Still only 25 years old, Winslow has shown an ability to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarcus Morris Sr., Serge Ibaka Remain Out Thursday
LA Clippers power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) and center Serge Ibaka will both be unavailable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies. Morris has not played since Oct. 23 due to a left knee injury, while Ibaka is continuing to ramp up his activity level away from the team. Their absences in the frontcourt have funneled […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAndre Iguodala Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with Cleveland due to injury management for his left hip. Iguodala, 37, has played a consistent bench role for Golden State to begin the year, traditionally playing 19-25 minutes on a nightly basis. His scoring average (3.8) is on pace […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMatisse Thybulle, Danny Green Remain Out For Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers small forwards Matisse Thybulle and Danny Green (hamstring) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against Denver. Thybulle's absence will mark his seventh straight contest missed as he remains in the league's health and safety protocols, while a balky hamstring has popped up again for Green. Shake Milton drew the start without either man […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRudy Gay Likely To Make Season Debut Thursday
Utah Jazz small/power forward Rudy Gay (heel) has been listed as probable to take the floor for Thursday's game against Toronto, which would mark both his season and team debut. Gay has shifted primarily into a reserve role over the past few seasons, but he has proven to still be an adept scorer when given […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLA Deems Terance Mann Questionable For Thursday
LA Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann (ankle) has picked up a questionable designation for Thursday's game against Memphis due to a sprained left ankle. The ailment has already cost Mann one contest, which opened the door for Luke Kennard, Amir Coffey and Brandon Boston Jr. to see elevated run with the second unit. A bench […]
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