Tucupita Marcano Activated From COVID-19 Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder Tucupita Marcano from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday. In a corresponding move, fellow infielder Yu Chang was designated for assignment. Marcano has split the 2022 season between Double-A and the majors. He's appeared in 19 games with the Pirates this year and has slashed .262/.318/.410 with two home runs, […...

Braves Hopeful Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Return Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (foot) will be held out of the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Thursday as the team takes on the Philadelphia Phillies. According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, Acuna joined the team for pregame stretching and batting practice on Thursday. There's a chance he could be […...

Aaron Hicks Retreats To The Bench On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against right-hander Luis Garcia and the Houston Astros. Aaron Judge, Joey Gallo and Giancarlo Stanton will be covering the outfield for the game. Hicks has been scuffling at the plate lately, recording just one hit over his last 18 at-bats. […...

Jake Odorizzi Believes He's Ready To Return

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (leg) told reporters that he believes he's ready to return to action and that he's just waiting to hear his next move from the organization. Odorizzi made his second rehab start on Wednesday. Pitching at Double-A Corpus Christi, he tossed five scoreless frames, allowing just three hits and no […...

Zach Eflin Receives Cortisone Shot In Knee

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) has received a cortisone shot in his right knee. Eflin was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right knee bruise this past Tuesday and the move was retroactive to June 26. He originally stated that he'd be able to return after the minimum 15 days. However, […...

Jalen Brunson Will Meet With The Heat

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson has agreed to a meeting with the Miami Heat, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports. The meeting will take place at some point after free agency officially begins on Thursday night. Brunson is also scheduled to meet with the New York Knicks and his current team, the Mavericks. The […...

Kevin Durant Puts Phoenix, Miami On Wish List

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, who requested a trade from the Nets on Thursday, has listed the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat as two of the teams on his wish list, according to sources of ESPN. While those two teams could indeed be two of the frontrunners to land the superstar, the Nets will be […...

Royce O'Neale Headed To Brooklyn

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a trade that will send forward Royce O'Neale to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for the team's 2023 first-round pick. It's been an eventful day for the Nets front office. It was also reported on Thursday that Kevin Durant had requested a trade and that the Nets had made […...

Nets Make Entire Roster Available For Trades

Yep, you read that correctly. Following the news that superstar forward Kevin Durant has requested a trade out of Brooklyn, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that the franchise is making the entire roster available for trade discussions. Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons are of course the marquee non-Durant names on the roster, but it's unclear […...

Kevin Durant Requests Trade Out Of Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has formally requested to be traded, according to multiple reporters, including ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj reports that Nets general manager Sean Marks is now working alongside Durant and his manager to find a trade partner. This is certainly the type of development that can single-handedly shake up an NBA […...

Cavs Expected To Match Offers For Collin Sexton

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to match outside offers for Collin Sexton that are "within reason," according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The team extended a qualifying offer to Sexton, so he is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason. He's been valued at $10-12 million per season by outside executives, but […...

Coby White Likely To Remain In Chicago

Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason. However, it seems likely at this point that he will be back in Chicago for the 2022-23 season. According to Joe Cowley of the Sun Times, the Bulls don't believe that other teams value White as highly as they do, […...

Nets Interested In Trading For Royce O'Neale

The Brooklyn Nets have expressed interest in trading for Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale, according to sources of SNY. Other teams have reportedly expressed interest in the 29-year-old veteran as well. It's unclear at this point whether or not the Jazz would be open to moving him. He currently has two years left on his […...

Knicks To Aggressively Pursue Isaiah Hartenstein

The New York Knicks are expected to aggressively pursue center Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency, according to sources of SNY. The 24-year-old spent the 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Clippers and was extremely effective in limited minutes. Seeing just 17.9 minutes per game, he averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest […...

Myles Turner Reportedly Fully Healthy

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (foot) had his 2021-22 season shortened due to a stress reaction in his left foot. The injury caused him to miss the final two-plus months of the regular season. According to sources of Fieldhouse Files, Turner is now fully healthy. One source reported that Turner was looking "explosive" in his […...

De'Andre Hunter Viewed As A Core Piece By Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter could be headed for a massive contract at some point in the near future. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, executives around the NBA have gotten the sense that the Hawks view Hunter as a core piece of their future. These executives believe that due to this fact, Hunter could land […...

Knicks Reportedly Shopping Julius Randle

The New York Knicks have reportedly been shopping around power forward Julius Randle. Fred Katz of The Athletic broke this news and also reported that a deal for Randle is probably unlikely. The 27-year-old is on contract for four more years, including this upcoming season. He's due to make about $24 million in 2022-23. Katz […...

Troy Brown Jr. To Become Unrestricted Free Agent

The Chicago Bulls won't be tendering a qualifying offer to guard/forward Troy Brown Jr. As a result, he will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Brown was selected 15th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2018 NBA draft. He's failed to find consistency during his time in the league, shooting just 42.9% from […...

Thunder Decline Option On Mike Muscala

The Oklahoma City Thunder have declined the team option of $3.5 million on power forward/center Mike Muscala. The 30-year-old will now become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Muscala spent each of the last three years with the Thunder. Last season, he shot a career-high 42.9% from three-point range on 3.8 attempts per game. He's […...

Isaiah Roby Returning To Thunder On Team Option

The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their team option worth $1.9 million on forward/center Isaiah Roby. The 24-year-old will be back in Oklahoma City for the fourth consecutive season in 2022-23. Roby has shown some promising flashes when given the playing time over the past few years. He scored a career-high 30 points in an […...

Donte DiVincenzo To Become Unrestricted Free Agent

The Sacramento Kings will not be extending a qualifying offer to guard Donte DiVincenzo, according to a source of Kings Insider's James Ham. As a result, DiVincenzo will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The former Villanova Wildcat played just 25 games with the Kings after being traded to the team this past February. […...

Jalen Brunson To Meet With Knicks, Mavs Before Signing

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson will meet with both his current team and the New York Knicks prior to making his decision on where to sign, according to sources of Yahoo! Sports. The 25-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and he's one of the top names on the free agency […...

Zach LaVine Expected To Remain A Bull

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is planning to re-sign with the team this summer. K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports that LaVine has informed his people of these intentions. Johnson writes that LaVine and the Bulls plan to "quickly work on a five-year max contract worth roughly $215 million." LaVine's contract came to an […...

Kemba Walker Finalizing Buyout With Pistons

Veteran guard Kemba Walker's tenure with the Detroit Pistons won't be lasting long. The two parties are in the midst of finalizing a contract buyout for Walker. Once the buyout is complete and Walker clears waivers, he will become a free agent. The 32-year-old was traded to the New York Knicks last year and struggled […...

JaVale McGee Seeking A Two-Year Deal

Veteran center JaVale McGee will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix, McGee will be seeking a two-year deal this offseason. Teams that have expressed interest in his services include the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets. The 34-year-old spent the 2021-22 season with […...

Celtics, Heat Emerge As Front-Runners For Jae Crowder

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder has been the center of trade rumors lately. The 31-year-old veteran is going into the final year of his contract this year and is set to make about $10 million for the 2022-23 season. A pair of teams who Crowder has previously played for, the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, […...

Bobby Portis To Opt Out Of His Option

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis will be opting out of his player option for $4.6 million for the 2022-23 season. He will become a free agent. The 27-year-old played a key role in helping the Bucks capture the 2021 NBA title. He then went on to have his best overall NBA season from a statistical […...

Randy Arozarena Steals Two Bags On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena continued to be active on the base paths in the team's 5-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. He stole two bases in the game and went 0-for-2 at the plate with a pair of walks and a run scored. Arozarena now has five stolen bases over his […...

Sandy Alcantara Tosses Complete Game Against Cardinals

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara turned in his second complete game of the year on Wednesday. Facing the St. Louis Cardinals, he pitched nine innings and allowed seven hits, two walks and three runs (two earned) while striking out three. He threw a season-high 117 pitches in the outing. Alcantara earned the win for […...

Cedric Mullins Reaches Base Four Times On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins was a regular visitor to the base paths in the team's 9-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with two singles, two walks and a run scored. The 27-year-old has now recorded exactly two hits in four of his last five games and he's batting .303 […...