Jimmie Rivera-Pedro Munhoz Bout Scratched From UFC 258

The bantamweight bout between Jimmie Rivera and Pedro Munhoz has been scratched from UFC 258 due to COVID-19 concerns. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Both fighters are listed inside the top-10 in the 135-pound weight class, ranking No. 8 and No. 9, respectively. Munhoz has struggled as of late inside the octagon, […]

Danuel House Jr. Starting Against Charlotte

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. will start on Monday night against the Hornets. With John Wall (rest) out of the equation, the 27-year-old will be tasked with taking on some additional minutes. In four games as a starter during the 2021 campaign, House is averaging 7.5 and shooting just 20 percent from downtown. However, […]

Nerlens Noel Out Again On Tuesday

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) is expected to sit out of Tuesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers. The veteran has missed his previous three games while dealing with soreness, which will open up some minutes in the middle, a void that will likely be filled once again by Taj Gibson. Gibson had nine […]

LeBron James Probable Against OKC

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Thunder. The veteran has been dealing with the ailment for quite some time, so his availability shouldn't come as a surprise. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation against OKC, James should be considered a must-start […]

Lauri Markkanen Possibly Out For A Month

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) is expected to miss up to a month due to a sprained shoulder. The 23-year-old suffered the injury on Friday night against the Magic, with an MRI confirming the severity of the ailment. In his place, rookie Patrick Williams, who is averaging 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds through 21 […]

Mike Muscala Out On Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Mike Muscala (concussion) will not play on Monday against the Lakers. This is the veteran's second time in concussion protocol since last year in the bubble and comes at a time when the team will also be without Isaiah Roby (foot) against Los Angeles. With Muscala out of the mix, Al […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Unlikely To Return On Monday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) is listed as doubtful ahead of Monday night's meeting with the Mavericks. Towns has missed his previous 12 outings while working his way back from COVID-19. In his place, Naz Reid should continue to fill the void in the middle, with the 21-year-old averaging 14.9 points, 6.2 boards, and […]

Lauri Markkanen Listed As Doubtful

Chicago Bulls forward/center Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) will likely sit out for Monday's matchup against the Wizards. The 23-year-old was forced out of Friday's game against the Magic and didn't suit up for the team's second-consecutive meeting with Orlando the following night. In his place, Patrick Williams will likely fill the void at the four spot, […]

Otto Porter Out Again On Monday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) will sit out for Monday's matchup against the Wizards. This will mark his fourth-straight absence while attempting to work his way back from spasms. With Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) doubtful, the team will likely have a vacancy in the lineup, a void that was filled on Saturday night against the […]

De’Anthony Melton Is Out Against Toronto

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) will not play on Monday evening against the visiting Raptors. Melton injured his shoulder while diving for a loose ball during Saturday's loss to the Pelicans, which ultimately forced an early departure for the 22-year-old. A timetable for his return is unknown, but in the meantime, look for the […]

Brandon Clarke Will Sit Out on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The 24-year-old will be absent for his second-straight outing, having sat out on Saturday against the Pelicans while dealing with soreness. In his place, Gorgui Deng could see an expanded role as a member of the starting unit. […]

Derrick Rose Heading Back To New York

The New York Knicks acquired guard Derrick Rose on Sunday from the Pistons. In exchange, guard Dennis Smith Jr. will head to Detroit along with a 2021 second-round pick (via Charlotte). The veteran will be landing in the Big Apple for the second time in his career, having been a member of the Knicks during […]

OG Anunoby Could Return Soon

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (calf) could make his return soon, potentially during the team's remaining road trip games. The 23-year-old, who has missed time due to a strain in his left calf, is averaging a career-high 14.6 points during the 2021 campaign. Upon returning to the lineup, Norman Powell will likely head back to […]

Mike Muscala Injured On Saturday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Mike Muscala (face) exited prematurely during Saturday's matchup against the Timberwolves. The veteran, who took an elbow to the face in the fourth quarter, was having an efficient outing, scoring 22 points throughout 24 minutes from the bench. With the team potentially down both Muscala and Isaiah Roby (foot) for its […]

De’Anthony Melton Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) did not return to Saturday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old sustained a shoulder sprain while going after a loose ball, forcing him to exit in the third quarter. Melton is averaging a career-high 10.4 points across 22 minutes while also shooting 41.5 percent from deep […]

James Wiseman May Return On Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (wrist) could return on Thursday against the visiting Orlando Magic. The No. 2 overall pick has been dealing with a sprained left wrist, an injury that he sustained at the end of January. With the team down Kevon Looney (ankle), who will be out for the next week or […]

Caris LeVert Back At Practice

Indiana Pacers guard Caris Levert (illness) has reportedly returned after being observed participating in practice. The 26-year-old, who has yet to play for the team since being acquired from Brooklyn in January, underwent successful surgery a few weeks ago to remove a tumor in his kidney. Although a timetable for his debut is uncertain at […]

Mike Conley Won’t Play Against Pacers

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) will not play on Sunday against the Pacers. The veteran has been dealing with some tightness in the area, and as a result, the team opted to play it safe by keeping him out. Conley has dealt with this issue in the past, so it wouldn't be a surprise […]

Kyrie Irving Expected Back Against Detroit

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (finger) should be good to go for Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons, according to head coach Steve Nash. The veteran suffered a sprain on his right index finger on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, which ultimately forced him to miss Saturday's Eastern Conference showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers. Fantasy managers […]

Kevin Durant To Miss Three Games

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) will be out during the team's next three contests. The veteran was reportedly in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, and to adhere with league rules, he won't be in the lineup against Philadelphia, Detroit, and Indiana. In his absence, Jeff Green should […]

Larry Nance Jr. Cleared To Play

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) will play on Saturday night against the visiting Bucks. The veteran has been dealing with a sprain as of late, forcing him to miss the team's previous three games. As a result, look for Taurean Prince to head back to the bench while also potentially seeing a decrease […]

Al Horford Sitting On Saturday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford (load management) will not play on Saturday night against the Timberwolves. The 34-year-old will be out for the second of a back-to-back for rest, which will open the door for Mike Muscala to potentially see a noticeable increase in production. Muscala played 25 minutes on Friday night, finishing with […]

Jeff Green To Start On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green will start on Saturday night against Philadelphia. With Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) held out after reportedly coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, the veteran will slide in at the four spot. Green is averaging 9.5 points and nearly five rebounds in 10 games as […]

Kevin Durant Out Against Philly

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) won't play on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran was yanked early on Friday night against the Raptors after he reportedly was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. In his place, Jeff Green should get some extra run as a member of the […]

Lauri Markkanen Officially Out

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) won't play on Saturday night against Orlando. The 23-year-old exited prematurely after suffering the injury against the Magic in the first of a back-to-back series. In his place, Thaddeus Young, who had 15 points on Friday night, will slide in at the four spot. Fantasy managers should keep him […]

Naz Reid Probable On Saturday Evening

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (wrist) is expected to play on Saturday against OKC. The 21-year-old has been dealing with the ailment for quite some time but has played through it for the most part. With Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) still out after missing his previous 11 games due to COVID-19, Reid should continue to get […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Out Again

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) is out once again against the Thunder. Towns hasn't played since the middle of January, missing his previous 11 games due to COVID-19. In his place, Naz Reid (wrist), who had 17 points and nine rebounds against OKC on Friday night, should fill-in on Saturday.

P.J. Dozier Out Again

Denver Nuggets forward P.J. Dozier (hamstring) is out on Saturday against Sacramento. The 24-year-old has missed his previous four games, so his absence against the Kings isn't a surprise by any means. In his stead, Paul Millsap and Michael Porter Jr. should see expanded roles.

Jamal Murray Labeled A Game-Time Decision

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable heading into Saturday's matchup against Sacramento. Murray has been dealing with soreness since Thursday's loss to the Lakers and will potentially try things out before opening tip. If he doesn't play, Monte Morris will likely fill in, with the 25-year-old logging 16 points across 26 minutes off […]

Larry Nance Jr. Has A Chance To Play

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) has a chance to play on Saturday night against Milwaukee. The veteran has been dealing with a sprain as of late, forcing him to miss the team's previous three games. While he has progressed to light shooting over the last few days and still could make an appearance, […]