Damian Lillard, Jerami Grant To Rest On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and forward Jerami Grant will sit out of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Both players will sit out the first game out of the All-Star break due to rest purposes. This is an interesting move by the Blazers after the players already received multiple rest days during the […]

OG Anunoby Available On Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (wrist) is available for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This is great news as Anunoby will take the court for the first time since January 27th. Fellow forward Thaddeus Young (knee) is also available, so this team appears full healthy for the first time since acquiring Jakob Poeltl. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Doubtful For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. The All-Star forward has been dealing with a wrist injury since before the All-Star break. The organization said Antetokounmpo has avoided serious damage, but is still dealing with a right wrist sprain. That being said, the Bucks might […]

Bobby Portis Expected To Suit Up On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (knee) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. The big man has been sidelined nearly a month, but was able to practice on Wednesday without any issues. The fact he has been out for so long means Portis will probably be limited during his first […]

Jae Crowder Likely To Make Team Debut On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jae Crowder is expected to make his team debut against the Miami Heat on Friday. The 32-year-old hasn't played all season, but appears ready to finally get on the court. He should help provide some much-needed depth with the Bucks currently banged up. It'll likely take him a few games to get […]

LeBron James Listed As Probable For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (hand) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The superstar forward appears to be fine after injuring his hand during the All-Star Game. The 38-year-old is also reportedly dealing with an illness and left foot soreness, but it sounds like that won't hold him […]

Khris Middleton Expected To Play On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. The veteran forward missed their final game before the All-Star break due to right knee soreness. The team continues to be cautious with Middleton as he has only been playing around 25 minutes off the bench. Although, […]

Jalen Green Tagged As Doubtful For Friday

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (groin) is considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The young guard exited early last Wednesday due to a strained left groin. It appears he's still dealing with the injury because he missed Wednesday's practice because of the injury. The Rockets will likely use a committee approach […]

Bradley Beal Misses Wednesday's Practice

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (knee) was unable to participate in Wednesday's practice. Head coach Wes Unseld Jr. mentioned that Beal injured his right knee during their final game before the All-Star break. At the moment, Beal should be considered questionable for their game on Friday against the New York Knicks. His absence would mean […]

Kyrie Irving Removed From Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The superstar guard missed the final game before the All-Star break due to lower back tightness. Although, Irving did play in the All-Star Game, so it appears his back tightness isn't bothering him anymore. […]

Frank Jackson, Kris Dunn To Sign 10-Day Deals

The Utah Jazz have signed guards Frank Jackson and Kris Dunn to 10-day deals. Jackson has played well in Utah's G-League affiliate this season. He should get a chance to show what he can do considering the Jazz aren't contending anyway. Jackson could have some deep league value depending on how big of a role […]

R.J. Hampton Waived By Magic

Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton has been waived by the organization on Tuesday. The 22-year-old averaged 22.9 minutes during his first season. However, Hampton saw his minutes drop to 13.9 during his second season in the league. In a somewhat surprising move, the Magic have decided to move on from the young guard. Although, the […]

Bulls Sign Terry Taylor To Two-Way Deal

The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Terry Taylor to a two-way deal. As a rookie, Taylor averaged over 20 minutes per game with the Indiana Pacers. Since then, Taylor has fallen out of the rotation, which is why the Pacers moved on from him. Taylor is a player that is versatile and can play guard, […]

Will Barton Finalizes Contract Buyout

Washington Wizards forward Will Barton is finalizing a contract buyout with the organization. As expected, the two sides have agreed on a buyout ahead of the March 1st deadline. The veteran forward will be allowed to join a contender for the final stretch of the regular season. Barton has only played in eight games since […]

Lonzo Ball Will Be Shut Down

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is expected to be shut down for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old continues to deal with complications after having meniscus surgery in January of 2022. That injury was supposed to sideline Ball for roughly six-to-eight weeks. Now, fast-forward to present day and Ball has been sidelined over […]

Kirk Cousins Likely To Remain With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been rumored to be possibly moved this offseason. The 34-year-old has a $36.2 million cap hit heading into next season. The Vikings are already over the cap by $23 million, so cutting Cousins isn't going to happen. Possibly, the Vikings could trade Cousins, but they have no legitimate option […]

Eagles Interview Chris Shula For Defensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed Los Angeles Rams coordinator Chris Shula for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Shula played with Sean McVay at Miami and has been on his staff since 2017. Shula has served as assistant linebackers coach, linebackers coach, and pass-game coordinator/defensive backs coach during his time with the Rams. The Eagles have also […]

Frank Reich To Call Plays For Panthers

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich plans to call plays to start the 2023 season. The veteran coach mentioned he could defer playing calling at some point, which would likely mean offensive coordinator Thomas Brown would take over. However, Reich believes the best thing for this team right now is for him to use his […]

Mecole Hardman Has Successful Surgery

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (groin) underwent successful surgery and is expected to miss eight weeks. The 24-year-old finished the season on the injured reserve due to a core muscle problem. That injury kept Hardman sidelined from Week 10 to the AFC Championship. The speedy wideout is set to be a free agent […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Could Have Increased Role

San Francisco 49ers running back Tyrion Davis-Price was often times lost in the shuffle during this past season. He missed time due to a high-ankle sprain, which resulted in him only playing in six games. Despite that, Matt Barrows of The Athletic believes the organization is more enthusiastic about Davis-Price than they were of Trey […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Avoids Serious Damage

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) has reportedly avoided serious injury. The All-Star forward exited early during Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Antetokounmpo was clearly still feeling pain in his wrist because he only played the first possession during the All-Star Game before checking out of the contest. Further testing has revealed that Antetokounmpo […]

Bulls Nearing Deal With Patrick Beverley

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly nearing a deal with guard Patrick Beverley for the rest of the season. The veteran guard was waived by the Orlando Magic after being acquired by the team at the trade deadline. There were rumors that Beverley would go to the Timberwolves, but instead he decides to join his hometown […]

Meyers Leonard Signs 10-Day Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed center Meyers Leonard to a 10-day deal. The big man hasn't played since January of 2021. During March of that season, he used an antisemitic slur while live streaming a video game, which resulted in a one week suspension and a fine. He was traded to Oklahoma City, but was […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo To Undergo Further Testing

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) is scheduled to travel to New York to undergo further testing. The All-Star forward left early during Thursday's game, but hasn't given many details on his wrist throughout All-Star weekend. His availability for Friday's game against the Miami Heat is uncertain. Jae Crowder and Joe Ingles would be asked […]

Russell Westbrook Joins Clippers

Free-agent guard Russell Westbrook has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran guard is finalizing his contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. He took his time deciding, but will join a legitimate contender that could certainly use his help. The Clippers lack depth with Bones Hyland and Terance Mann as their only […]

Walker Buehler On Track For Throwing Program

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) is on track to begin his throwing program later this month. The 28-year-old has already been placed on the 60-day injured list. He continues to recover from his second career Tommy John surgery. It's a good sign to see Buehler getting back to throwing roughly six months […]

Hunter Renfroe Wins Arbitration Hearing

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe has won his arbitration hearing against the organization. The right-handed slugger will make $11.9 million for next season, which is a significant boost from his $11.2 million salary from last season. The 31-year-old hit .255/.315/.492 with 29 home runs and 72 RBI in 125 games with the Milwaukee Brewers. […]

Teoscar Hernandez Loses Arbitration Hearing

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has lost his arbitration hearing against the organization on Saturday. The two sides were $2 million apart when they exchanged figures last month. Hernandez will still take home the largest arbitration salary in league history at $14 million for the 2023 season. The 30-year-old slugger tops Gerrit Cole and Max […]

Hayden Wesneski, Javier Assad, Adrian Sampson In Mix For Rotation Spot

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is expected to begin the season on the injured list. Also, the team announced that right-hander Keegan Thompson will open the season in a multi-inning relief role. That means, the Cubs currently have a vacant spot in the starting rotation. Currently, Hayden Wesneski, Javier Assad, and Adrian Sampson […]

Keegan Thompson To Serve In Multi-Inning Role

Chicago Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson will open the season in a multi-inning relief role, according to manager David Ross. The right-hander was excellent in a versatile swingman-type role last season. He finished the season with a 3.76 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 108/43 K/BB ratio across 115 innings (29 appearances, 17 starts). The fact he's going […]