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Rudy Gobert Will Suit Up For Monday’s Game
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) has been given the green light to take the floor for Monday's contest against the Bulls despite having been questionable throughout the day due to a hip contusion. His clearance to suit up bodes well for his DFS prospects, as Chicago has been decimated on the interior by opposing […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJayson Tatum Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to an illness. With Tatum down, Jaylen Brown stands to see a significant offensive workload, while Semi Ojeleye should gain some added DFS appeal due to his low price tag. Tatum has been on an offensive tear […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMalcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner Will Miss Monday’s Game
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) and center Myles Turner (ankle) have both been downgraded to out for Monday's contest versus Milwaukee. The absence for Brogdon marks his second of the year, while Turner is down for the first time since Jan. 20. With no Brogdon in the backcourt, T.J. McConnell and Aaron Holiday […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMarcus Smart Has Minutes Restriction Lifted
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart is officially off of the minutes cap that he has dealt with over his past six outings. The announcement is fortuitous, as Smart figures to now see an increase in playing time Monday against Memphis with Kemba Walker (rest) unavailable. Smart has averaged 11.3 points and 3.5 assists since […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMinnesota Clears Jarrett Culver To Suit Up Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jarrett Culver (toe) has been given the thumbs up to participate in Monday's contest against the Thunder. Culver returned from a five-game absence Friday to play 10 minutes off of the bench, accruing five points on 2-for-4 shooting. Despite the suspension of Malik Beasley and the absence of D'Angelo Russell […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJake Layman Rejoins Starting Five Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Jake Layman is back in the starting lineup Monday after a one-game demotion to the second unit. While Layman has averaged north of 20 minutes per contest across his nine starts this year, he has actually averaged more PPG as a reserve (6.3) than as a starter (5.6). Irrespective of his […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChristian Wood, John Wall Face Minutes Cap Monday
Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood and point guard John Wall will have their minutes monitored during Monday's contest against the Raptors. In the midst of a 20-game losing streak, both Wood and Wall are back in the lineup, but having played 36 and 35 minutes Sunday, respectively, the duo will see a decrease on […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's contest against the Raptors due to a bruised right quad. Porter's absence paves the way for Sterling Brown to enter the starting five with Victor Oladipo (rest) also out of the mix Monday, making Brown a tantalizing DFS […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTerry Rozier Receives Green Light To Suit Up Monday
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier (hip) has gotten the thumbs up to be in action Monday against the Spurs after being tagged as probable throughout the day due to a left hip contusion. Rozier will be rejoined in the starting backcourt by Devonte' Graham, who will take the place of LaMelo Ball (wrist), presumably […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSterling Brown Rejoins Starting Lineup Monday
Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Sterling Brown has catapulted back into the starting five for Monday's game against Toronto. Brown had been bounced back to the second unit over the past two contests, but the absence of Victor Oladipo (rest) on the second leg of a back-to-back paves the way for Brown to become a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDerrick Rose Clears Health And Safety Protocols
New York Knicks point/shooting guard Derrick Rose has been given the thumbs up to get back into action ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Wizards. Rose confirmed that he had a severe bout of COVID-19, which could scuttle his chances at contributing significantly in the short term. In addition to the illness, Rose has not […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDevonte' Graham Rejoins Starting Five Monday
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham has been tabbed as a starter for Monday's game against the Spurs, taking the place of LaMelo Ball (wrist). Graham has come off the bench over the past six contests, having averaged just 19.2 minutes per outing in that span. After emerging as a legitimate fantasy asset last season, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoOG Anunoby Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets as the team has opted for load management on the second leg of a back-to-back. Anunoby missed the squad's first six games of the month before returning for the two most recent outings, but he will still be […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoLonzo Ball Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Lakers due to a strained right hip flexor. Ball missed the team's previous outing due to the ailment, as well as the first would-be matchup against his former squad earlier this year. Nickeil Alexander-Walker […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRudy Gobert Earns Questionable Designation Monday
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Monday's game versus the Bulls as he battles a hip contusion. Gobert has played in all 41 of the Jazz's contests this year, with an absence likely to throw the team's frontcourt rotations into disarray. Not having played fewer than 24 minutes […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDarius Garland Set To Suit Up Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (quad) is on track to play in Monday's game versus the Kings after having been tagged as questionable earlier in the day. Garland has seen marked offensive improvement in his second NBA season, averaging 16.4 points and 5.9 assists through his first 33 games. His scoring development has proliferated […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoD'Angelo Russell Eyes Return To Team Activities
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is set to rejoin team activities within the next week, the first step in ramping up for a return to game action. Having undergone surgery with Minnesota significantly down in the standings, Russell has been eased back, not having played since Feb. 8. Ricky Rubio has taken over […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGarrett Temple Unlikely To Suit Up Monday
Chicago Bulls shooting guard/small forward Garrett Temple (ankle) has earned a doubtful designation for Monday's contest against the Jazz due to a sprained left ankle. Temple has already missed the team's five previous outings due to the ailment, paving the way for Denzel Valentine to garner DFS and short-term streamer appeal in season-long formats. Temple […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTristan Thompson Remains Unavailable Monday
Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson will miss Monday's game against Memphis as he remains within the league's health and safety protocols. Thompson's absence will mark his fifth in a row, paving the way for Daniel Theis and Robert Williams III to continue carrying significant DFS and short-term streamer appeal in season-long formats. When healthy, Thompson […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game versus Toronto due to a right quad bruise. Porter's role has fluctuated wildly since joining the Rockets' roster, as he has averaged 21.3 PPG across his four starts, as opposed to just 6.3 PPG in three reserve […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMalcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner Questionable For Monday
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) and center Myles Turner (ankle) have both picked up late questionable tags for Monday's contest versus the Bucks. Brogdon has missed just one game all season and is on the heels of a double-double that saw him struggle from the field to the tune of 4-for-17 overall. Should […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoVictor Oladipo Will Rest For Monday’s Contest
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) will not play in the second leg of the team's back-to-back Monday against the Raptors. The move does not come as a surprise considering that Houston has not deployed Oladipo on two consecutive nights since acquiring him from Indiana back in January. In the throes of a 20-game […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Love, Taurean Prince Remain Absent Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) and small/power forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) will be unavailable for Monday's contest against the Kings. Love's absence will mark his fifth in a row, while Prince is on the sidelines for the seventh consecutive outing. With neither in the mix, Larry Nance Jr. stands to continue seeing a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander Set To Return Monday
Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shoulder) has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Monday's contest versus the Timberwolves, an indication that he'll be a full-go. When healthy, Gilgeous-Alexander has been the engine that makes OKC's offense go, averaging 23.5 points and 6.0 assists per contest, all while shooting 50.9 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Davis Faces Extended Absence To Begin Year
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis (back) is a candidate for the 60-day injured list due to persistent back issues, per manager Brandon Hyde. Davis has played in just one Grapefruit League game due to back soreness, with the ailment apparently causing significant long-term effects. Unavoidable when discussing Davis is his contract situation: owed […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoFranklin Barreto Shut Down Due To Injury, Out 4-6 Weeks
Los Angeles Angels infielder Franklin Barreto (elbow) will be sidelined for at least the next month due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Barreto was expected to serve as the Halos' primary reserve infielder, with his absence likely paving the way for Luis Rengifo to snag an Opening Day roster spot. Barreto was impressing offensively […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBuster Posey Returns To Lineup, No Long-Term Hip Issues
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) rejoined the mix Sunday, returning to catching duties after missing nearly a week due to a tight right hip. Both Posey and manager Gabe Kapler declared the backstop healthy after the contest, stating that there was no long-term concern about his ability to serve as the team's primary […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJo Adell Receives Option To Minor League Camp
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell will not begin the year on the 26-man roster for the Major League club after being reassigned to Minor League camp Sunday. Long regarded as one of the game's top prospects, Adell struggled in his brief taste of big league action last year, slashing .161/.212/.266 across 38 games. In […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTampa Bay Expects Ji-Man Choi To Miss Opening Day
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man Choi (knee) is set to begin the season on the injured list due to right knee inflammation. Choi appears ready to resume baseball activities in the coming days, but that would not give him enough time to ramp up for the start of the year. Without Choi in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSalvador Perez Inks Largest Deal In Royals History
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has re-upped with the organization on a four-year, $82 million deal, marking the largest financial commitment that the Royals have ever made to a player. Perez is coming off of a Silver Slugger-winning season in 2020, where he slashed .333/.353/.633 over 37 games. Perez's return to the diamond after […]
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