Terance Mann, Marcus Morris Join Starting Five Monday

The Los Angeles Clippers will have a new-look starting lineup for Monday's contest against Miami due to four absences to traditional starters. Lou Williams figures to be the primary offensive threat, but the duo of Terance Mann and Marcus Morris are making rare starts and can be seen as strong DFS plays in their own […]

Monte Morris Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game versus the Celtics due to a sprained right shoulder. Morris is yet to miss a game this season, having drawn his third start of the year Sunday. His steady role in the offense has led him to scoring in […]

Philadelphia Scratches Joel Embiid Prior To Tip-Off

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz despite having been cleared to play earlier in the day. Battling back tightness, Embiid will now cede way to Mike Scott, who figures to see a dramatic increase in DFS appeal with the added minutes and role. When healthy, […]

Paul Millsap, Will Barton Headline Absent Nuggets Tuesday

The Denver Nuggets will be without four key contributors for Tuesday's game versus Boston, including power forward Paul Millsap (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Will Barton (personal). Gary Harris (adductor) and P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will join them, leaving the team severely short-handed on the wing, which paves the way for Michael Porter Jr. to see […]

DeAndre Jordan Rejoins Lineup Monday

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (personal) is back in the mix for Monday's contest versus the Kings following a one-game absence due to personal reasons. Jordan's return knocks Jeff Green's fantasy intrigue down a peg, with the team's starting center likely to reprise his traditional 20-22-minute role. Sacramento has scuffled mightily at slowing opposing centers […]

Nicolas Batum Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Nicolas Batum (migraine) will miss Monday's game against the Heat due to a migraine. The absence marks just the second of the year for Batum, which leaves L.A. without four of their regular starters, including Kawhi Leonard (leg), Paul George (toe), and Patrick Beverley (rest). Marcus Morris and Patrick Patterson […]

D'Angelo Russell Remains Unavailable Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, marking his fourth straight absence due to a sore left leg. Ricky Rubio will presumably continue to hold down the starting PG spot for Minnesota in Russell's absence, while Jordan McLaughlin gets increased run with the second unit. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Fourth Straight Game Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Portland, although head coach Mark Daigneault has indicated that a return may not be far off. Gilgeous-Alexander is in the midst of a potential All-Star season, averaging 22.6 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per contest, all while shooting […]

Kawhi Leonard, Patrick Beverley Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (leg) and point guard Patrick Beverley (rest) have been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Heat. Leonard's absence due to a left leg contusion marks his second straight outing on the sidelines, joining Paul George (toe) as L.A. will have to make up for the departure of […]

Michael Lorenzen Enters 2021 As Rotation Candidate

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen began his big league career making 21 starts during his rookie season. As he has continued to slots into multiple roles, he has become an integral part of the Reds' bullpen, having amassed a 3.48 ERA over the last four seasons. But heading into 2021, he'll have the chance […]

James Paxton Returns To Seattle On One-Year Deal

The Seattle Mariners and left-handed pitcher James Paxton have agreed on a one-year pact to re-unite the Canadian-born southpaw with the franchise that he spent the first six seasons of his career with. Paxton will reportedly make $8.5 million with the chance to rake in as much as $10 million if he hits certain performance-based […]

Mike Montgomery, Tommy Hunter Join Mets For Spring Camp

The New York Mets' relief corps continues to grow by the day heading into the start of Spring Training next week. On Sunday, the team inked veteran left-hander Mike Montgomery and right-hander Tommy Hunter to Minor League deals with invites to big league camp. Montgomery pitched in just three games last year for Kansas City, […]

Michael Kopech Progresses Ahead Of Start To 2021 Year

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Michael Kopech has been hailed as one of the game's top pitching prospects for years, but injuries -- most recently Tommy John surgery -- have derailed his progress. Not having pitched in the big leagues since 2018, the White Sox figure to be slow in acclimating Kopech back to the […]

Rodney Hood Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Dallas due to a left foot sprain. Hood enjoyed a bit of a fantasy revival during a recent three-game stretch where he entered the starting five, but he saw it fade upon returning to the second unit. Even […]

Joel Embiid Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been listed as questionable to participate in Monday's game versus the Jazz due to back tightness. While the ailment has been significant enough to continue popping up on the injury report, it hasn't appeared to have slowed Embiid's production, as he has averaged a staggering 34.3 points and […]

Blake Griffin Will Sit Out Sunday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin (rest) has been deemed unavailable to play in Sunday's game against New Orleans due to rest purposes. After playing in both legs of a back-to-back for the first time all season Thursday and Friday, Detroit decided not to run Griffin out for a third game in four days. Saddiq […]

Andre Drummond Ruled Out For Sunday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (rest) will miss Sunday's game versus the Clippers due to rest purposes. Drummond's absence paves the way for Jarrett Allen to re-enter the starting five and play his more traditional role, with heavy added rebounding potential. The addition of Allen has coincided with Cleveland handing Drummond a significantly decreased role […]

Jalen McDaniels Garners DFS Punt Play Potential Sunday

Charlotte Hornets power forward Jalen McDaniels has been recalled to the active roster for Sunday's game versus San Antonio due to the absences of Gordon Hayward (back), P.J. Washington, Caleb Martin, and Cody Martin (health protocols). With Miles Bridges the only other true option to play the four, McDaniels figures to see some run Sunday, […]

Mason Plumlee Returns To Action Sunday

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (elbow) has been given the green light to return for Sunday's contest versus New Orleans after a two-game absence due to an elbow ailment. Plumlee's presence likely bumps Isaiah Stewart from both the starting five and the considerable DFS intrigue that he was garnering. Prior to getting hurt, Plumlee had […]

OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game

Toronto Raptors small/power forwards OG Anunoby (calf) and Yuta Watanabe (ankle) have been deemed unavailable to play in Sunday's contest versus the Timberwolves, continuing their respective absences. Despite the fact that Anunoby is getting closer to a return, he will miss his 10th straight game Sunday, paving the way for Norman Powell to remain among […]

P.J. Washington Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Spurs under the league's health and safety protocols. His absence marks his second in a row, leaving the Charlotte frontcourt thin with Gordon Hayward (back) out in addition to fellow protocol absences Caleb Martin and Cody Martin. With Washington not […]

Tony Snell Earns Questionable Tag For Monday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell (Achilles) has been bumped up to questionable for Monday's contest against the Knicks as he battles a sore right Achilles. The ailment kept Snell out of the mix for Saturday's game, but he has a chance to rejoin the second unit after just a one-game absence. Skylar Mays […]

Rajon Rondo Continues To Be Sidelined Monday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Knicks with the lower back pain that has now saddled him in street clothes for the team's last four contests. Without Rondo backing him up, Trae Young has dished out 32 assists over the past three games combined, including […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Logs Full Practice Sunday, Nears Return

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) was able to practice in full Sunday, an indication that he is close to getting back into game action. Carter has been out since Jan. 18 due to a significant right quad injury. Prior to going down, he had scored in double figures in seven straight games, having […]

Victor Oladipo Will Miss Second Straight Outing Monday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Washington due to a sore right foot. Oladipo's absence marks his second consecutive contest on the sidelines due to the ailment, paving the way for Eric Gordon to remain among the starting five and for Sterling Brown to see an […]

Gordon Hayward Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Gordon Hayward (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Antonio as he deals with lower back discomfort. Without Hayward available, the Hornets figure to be thin on the wing Sunday due to Caleb Martin and Cody Martin having already ruled out under the league's health and safety protocols, […]

Yuta Watanabe Unlikely To Suit Up Sunday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward Yuta Watanabe (ankle) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Sunday's contest against the Timberwolves due to a sprained left ankle. Watanabe has been unable to play since sustaining the injury in practice, which has opened the door for DeAndre' Bembry to see a handful of additional minutes off […]

James Ennis, Al Farouq-Aminu Questionable To Play Sunday

Orlando Magic forwards James Ennis (groin) and Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) have both been listed as questionable to play in Sunday's contest against the Suns. Orlando's injury report is extensive, with the duo providing valuable depth in the frontcourt. While Aminu is likely out of fantasy consideration as he is slowly acclimated to the mix after […]

Mike Scott Returns To Action For Saturday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers power forward Mike Scott (knee) has been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against the Suns, marking his first in-game action since Jan. 14. Scott has played a minimal role off the bench this season for Philly (4.9 PPG), but with Shake Milton (ankle) absent from the second unit, the veteran forward […]

Ish Smith Unlikely To Suit Up Sunday

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith (quad) has been verbally made doubtful to play in Sunday's contest against the Celtics due to a quad ailment. Smith was able to practice Saturday, but the team doesn't appear interested in pushing him to suit up, particularly with Bradley Beal returning to the lineup. Raul Neto figures to […]