Gabe Vincent Clears Protocols, Remains Out Saturday
Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, but he has not yet been cleared to return to action, ruling him out for Saturday's game vs. Phoenix. Vincent's absence now climbs to five contests, with his timing unfortunate after he had cracked the starting five for nine... Read More
Tennessee Releases Jeremy McNichols
Running back Jeremy McNichols was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, ending his two-year tenure with the franchise shortly before another postseason run. McNichols appeared in 14 games this season, compiling 156 yards on the ground and 240 yards as a receiver, including his lone touchdown on the year. Serving primarily as the team's... Read More
Cody Zeller Returns To Action For Friday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers center Cody Zeller (knee) has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and will be active for Friday's contest against the Cavaliers. Zeller last appeared Dec. 6, battling both a knee ailment and COVID-19 in the time since. The veteran has provided solid, if unspectacular, production among the second unit, scoring in... Read More
Rui Hachimura Clears Protocols, Remains Out Wednesday
Washington Wizards power forward/center Rui Hachimura has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, but he will be sidelined for Wednesday's game against Houston. Hachimura is yet to make his season debut, but a return is on the horizon for the third-year forward. Having delivered nearly identical numbers over his first two professional... Read More
Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder Clear Protocols, Still Out Thursday
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and power forward Jae Crowder have both cleared the league's health and safety protocols, but remain sidelined Thursday vs. the Clippers as they ramp up to game speed. The duo will be missing their sixth consecutive contest, which should allow Jalen Smith and Cameron Johnson, respectively, to continue enjoying elevated... Read More
Payton Pritchard Lands In COVID-19 Protocols
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday game vs. San Antonio. Pritchard has played primarily a limited role off the bench for Boston this season, but he saw a drastic uptick in offensive usage during December, as he averaged... Read More
Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Golden State Warriors small forwards Otto Porter Jr. (rest) and Andre Iguodala (knee) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks. Without the duo on the wing, Andrew Wiggins and Damion Lee figure to see a larger share of duties. Porter has been a confounding fantasy asset over his last six games... Read More
Alex Caruso Enters COVID-19 Protocols
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso has landed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely. Caruso has already been sidelined since Dec. 20 due to a foot sprain, with this latest impediment further complicating his return. Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu have seen elevated roles without Caruso in the mix, and... Read More
Ziaire Williams Returns To Action For Tuesday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers. Williams had been sidelined since Dec. 6 due to a sprained left ankle, having played just three minutes since Nov. 28. With that in mind, it's unlikely that the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb Clear Protocols, Remain Out
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon and shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb have tested out of the league's health and safety protocols but will stay sidelined for at least Tuesday's contest. Brogdon will remain out Wednesday, while Lamb is "unlikely" to play. Indiana is set to be extremely short-handed in the backcourt for those outings with... Read More
Joe Ingles Enters COVID-19 Protocols
Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Joe Ingles has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, becoming the first member of the roster to land on the list this season. Ingles has been a valuable member of Utah's second unit, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.9 boards per contest, seeing an uptick in... Read More
Le'Veon Bell May Be Bucs Only Healthy Running Back
The Athletic's Greg Auman suggested that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Le'Veon Bell may be the team's only healthy running back. Bell was the only healthy back on the final drive on Sunday in the comeback win over the New York Jets. Ronald Jones II suffered an ankle injury late in the second half on... Read More
Justin Jackson Gets 12 Carries In Week 17 Victory
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson took a backseat with Austin Ekeler returning in a Week 17 victory against the Denver Broncos. Despite playing second fiddle, the Chargers had a sizable lead for much of the game and Jackson was able to pick up 41 yards on 12 carries. He also caught all three... Read More
Cam Reddish Probable For Monday
Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is great news after he played 10 minutes before exiting due to a right ankle sprain on Friday. The Hawks are extremely shorthanded right now and need Reddish back on the court. He is someone that... Read More
Darrel Williams Has Big Game In Week 17
With Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) inactive in Week 17, veteran running back Darrel Williams got another opportunity to showcase his work and he did in a big way. On the afternoon, Williams picked up 88 yards on 14 carries with a pair of touchdowns, both of which were for one-yard. He... Read More
Cole Kmet Musters Only 25 Yards
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet caught three passes for 25 yards in the Bears 29-3 win over the Giants in Week 17. Kmet saw five targets in the game, a number he has eclipsed in each of his last five games played. Kmet has become more of a contributor in the offense in the... Read More
Andy Dalton Cruises To Victory
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton completed 18-of-35 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the team's 29-3 win over the Giants. The Bears defense created turnovers on the Giants first two offensive possessions, setting up some easy scores early for the Bears. Playing with a huge lead, Dalton merely needed to manage... Read More
Allen Robinson II Returns With 35 Receiving Yards
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II caught four passes for 35 yards in the team's 29-3 win over the Giants in Week 17. It has been a wayward season for the impending free agent and has missed most of the second half of the season with a hamstring injury along with, most recently, being... Read More
Alperen Sengun Won't Play Against Nuggets
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was forced to exit early during Friday's game due to a right ankle sprain. The Rockets will unsurprisingly have their young center sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set. His next chance to get back... Read More
Cole Kmet - Week 17 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will take on a Giants defense that has allowed the 16th-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Kmet is trying to finish up his second NFL season strong and is averaging 48.8 receiving yards a game over his last seven games played. Kmet also is averaging 7.4 targets over... Read More
Jakeem Grant Sr., Marquise Goodwin Set To Play In Week 17
Chicago Bears wide receivers Jakeem Grant Sr. (concussion) and Marquise Goodwin (illness) were both full participants in Friday's practice and are set to play in Week 17. Having both receivers back on the field will add plenty of speed to a struggling Bears offense but provide very little from a fantasy perspective. Grant Sr. specifically... Read More
Justin Fields Questionable For Week 17
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday and veteran passer Andy Dalton has been named the starter for Week 17. The rookie appears to still be banged up enough for the Bears to err on the side of caution with their future franchise passer. He hasn't been officially ruled out... Read More
Andy Dalton To Start Week 17
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton has been named the starter for the team's Week 17 matchup against the Giants. Rookie quarterback Justin Fields (ankle) has been limited in practice the past two weeks and the Bears have decided to err on the side of caution with their future franchise passer. Dalton returns to the lineup... Read More
Rajon Rondo Traded To Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Denzel Valentine. The Cavs desperately needed another guard with Ricky Rubio (knee) done for the season. Also, Darius Garland currently in COVID-19 protocols. Rondo wasn't making much noise in Los Angeles, but should have a bigger role in... Read More
Ivica Zubac Enters COVID-19 Protocols
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac has entered the league's health and safety protocols. This is certainly frustrating news with the Clippers already losing backup center Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) and many others due to protocols. That being said, Serge Ibaka is expected to move into the starting five now. He has been productive off the... Read More
Julius Randle Placed In COVID-19 Protocols
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols. This a tough blow to the Knicks who are already shorthanded. Now, they will lose one of their best players to protocols. Luckily, Obi Toppin has looked strong lately and appears to be a capable backup. He has been... Read More
Boban Marjanovic, Brandon Knight Land In COVID Protocols
Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic and point/shooting guard Brandon Knight have become the latest members of their team to join the league's health and safety protocols, ruling them out indefinitely. While Marjanovic has been a tremendous per minute producer, he has seen just 5.9 minutes per contest this season, keeping him on the outside looking... Read More
Malik Monk Draws Second Straight Start Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Malik Monk remained among the starting five for Wednesday's game vs. Memphis, marking back-to-back starts for the first time since Oct. 26-27. Monk played 40 minutes Tuesday and dropped 25 points, giving him two straight outings in which he has reached the 20-point threshold. More important than starting or coming... Read More
Abdel Nader Joins COVID-19 Health And Safety Protocols
Phoenix Suns small/power forward Abdel Nader has become the latest member of his team to join the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning Wednesday vs. Oklahoma City. The plan was for Nader to miss Wednesday's game regardless, but a longer absence could now be on tap as he works his way... Read More
Brandon Boston Jr. Joins COVID-19 Protocols, Out Wednesday
LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Boston Jr. has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's contest against the Celtics. Boston has enjoyed a sizable minutes increase during December, using that time on the floor to average 8.8 points per contest. With Paul George (elbow) sidelined,... Read More