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Fred VanVleet Unavailable Against Boston
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (back) won't play on Sunday against the Celtics. He's battling lower back tightness. But he logged 34 minutes in Saturday's overtime victory over the Utah Jazz, so the team is likely playing it safe on the second night of consecutive outings. With Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) also out, Jalen Green […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJabari Smith Jr. Ruled Out On Sunday
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. The 20-year-old logged 41 minutes in Saturday's overtime win over the Utah Jazz, finishing with 24 points and 10 rebounds. However, Smith tweaked his left ankle during the extra quarter, although he downplayed the severity of the ailment. At any […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTrae Young Sidelined Indefinitely
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (head) was diagnosed with a concussion and is sidelined indefinitely. The 25-year-old didn't suit up for Friday's one-point win over the Miami Heat because of an illness. However, he returned for Saturday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers, although he exited midway through the fourth quarter after accidentally getting hit in […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoAl Horford Getting The Night Off
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford won't play on Sunday against the Rockets. The C's will head to Dallas after Sunday's contest, so the veteran will take the night off to rest ahead of Monday's matchup. That said, Horford hasn't been a consistently reliable fantasy option this season. However, his absence could allow Luke Kornet to […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJrue Holiday Sidelined Versus Houston
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (elbow) won't play on Sunday against the Houston Rockets. He's been dealing with a sprained elbow for weeks, so fantasy managers could be without him at times until the issue is resolved. Unfortunately, the former Buck has averaged only 13.1 points this season, a significant step down from the 2022-23 […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTyler Herro Probable Against Orlando
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is probable heading into Sunday's game versus Orlando. His shoulder strain is nothing new, so he should be good to go, barring a setback. The 24-year-old has played well throughout the 2023-24 campaign, averaging a career-high 22.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 40.3% shooting from behind the arc. However, Herro's […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoFranz Wagner Might Return On Sunday
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (calf) is questionable to play in Sunday's matchup with the Miami Heat. The 22-year-old is averaging a career-high 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists this season. However, he strained his calf in a meeting with the Sacramento Kings on January 3, so the team has been without their second-leading […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoAaron Gordon Expected To Suit Up Versus Washington
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (shoulder) is anticipated to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Washington Wizards. The veteran has been on and off the injury report this season, so his probable designation shouldn't be enough to cause fantasy managers to panic. However, with the Nuggets expected to take a decisive lead against the […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDeebo Samuel Won't Return Against The Packers
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) won't return to Saturday's postseason meeting with the Green Bay Packers. The wideout suffered a variety of ailments throughout the evening. First, he exited briefly for a concussion evaluation. However, a shoulder injury suffered not long after was enough to seal his fate for the rest of […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoCameron Heyward Won't Take Pay Cut
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward scoffed at retirement rumors. He also made it clear he won't accept a pay cut. The veteran has had a remarkable career with the Steelers, his only team since entering the league. He's appeared in 194 regular season games with Pittsburgh, totaling 647 tackles while amassing 80.5 sacks. The […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJalin Hyatt Set For An Expanded Role In 2024-25?
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt didn't have a memorable rookie campaign. He finished his inaugural year with only 23 catches for 373 yards. He also failed to find the end zone. However, John Fennelly of Giants Wire believes there's reason for fantasy managers to be optimistic for various reasons. Hyatt led the team […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDeebo Samuel Questionable To Return On Saturday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is questionable to return to the postseason showdown with the Packers. Samuel had two catches for 24 yards in the first quarter. However, he's since received an evaluation for a concussion, and he's now dealing with a shoulder issue. It's unknown how severe Samuel's current ailment is. […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTyler Boyd Could Have Sights Set On Pittsburgh
Impending free agent wide receiver Tyler Boyd will draw plenty of interest from several teams throughout the offseason. Although there's a chance the wideout will return to Cincinnati, he didn't rule out one day suiting up for his hometown Steelers. Boyd also conveyed his fondness for head coach Mike Tomlin, with the wideout describing him […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDeebo Samuel Cleared To Return
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (head) returned to Saturday's postseason game against the Packers. The wideout caught both targets for 24 yards before exiting for the blue medical tent for a concussion evaluation. However, he's good to go, which is good news for the Niners, a team that was held scoreless by the […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDeebo Samuel Questionable To Return Versus The Packers
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (head) is questionable to return to Saturday's postseason battle with the Packers. Many believed he suffered a foot injury. However, he lost a shoe, although he took a hard hit moments later and ended up in the blue medical tent. Samuel appeared to be getting hot before exiting, […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoMason Rudolph Continues To Receive Endorsements
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is set to hit free agency heading into the 2024-25 campaign. However, several of Pittsburgh's prominent offensive options, specifically Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, seemingly want Rudolph to remain the team's starting signal-caller moving ahead. It's no secret Kenny Pickett has struggled since entering the league. But after Pickett didn't […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoXavier Tillman Sr. Downgraded Versus Chicago
Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) won't play on Saturday against the Bulls. The big man was questionable throughout Saturday because of left knee soreness. However, Tillman will join the long list of injured Grizzlies players. Nevertheless, Santi Aldama will roll with the first five, with the 23-year-old averaging 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoAyo Dosunmu Available Against Memphis
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) will play on Saturday versus the Chicago Bulls. He was listed as probable, so fantasy managers weren't too concerned about his availability against the shorthanded Grizzlies. At any rate, Zach LaVine (ankle) could be out a few weeks, meaning there will be minutes and scoring opportunities up for grabs. […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoCaris LeVert Sidelined Versus Atlanta
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) isn't available for Saturday's game against Atlanta. He's battled a lingering wrist issue for a while, although it will finally keep him off the floor. The 29-year-old is averaging 16 points this season, primarily from off the bench, meaning there will be scoring chances up for grabs. Although Donovan […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoBogdan Bogdanovic Active Against The Cavs
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) will play on Saturday against Cleveland. The veteran sharpshooter logged 35 minutes in Friday's one-point win over the Miami Heat, finishing with 17 points. He appeared on the injury report because of right ankle soreness. However, it apparently isn't enough to keep him off the floor against the shorthanded […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTrae Young Good To Go On Saturday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) will play on Saturday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 25-year-old has been under the weather, and he wasn't in the lineup for Friday's win over the Miami Heat. However, he is good to go, so he can be added back to all fantasy lineups. Young has played well against […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoXavier Tillman Sr. Uncertain To Play Versus Chicago
Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. Tillman recently logged 36 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, amassing 10 points. However, he's battling with left knee soreness, which may be enough to keep him off the floor. With Memphis dealing with more than a […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoTrae Young Could Miss Second Consecutive Game
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Young didn't play in Friday's win over the Miami Heat, opening the door for Dejounte Murray, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Jalen Johnson to lead the way on the scoring end. But with Bogdanovic also uncertain for Saturday's game because of right […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoBogdan Bogdanovic Dealing With Ankle Soreness
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Trae Young (illness) wasn't available in Friday's win over the Miami Heat, so the sharpshooter got the start and finished with 17 points in 35 minutes of work. However, with Young and Bogdanovic uncertain for Saturday's game, Dejounte Murray […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDaniel Gafford Ruled Out On Saturday Night
Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (concussion) won't suit up on Saturday against the Spurs. The 25-year-old will now miss a second consecutive game, meaning his next chance to return will be on Sunday against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Nonetheless, without Gafford in the mix, Marvin Bagley III will likely handle things in the […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoZach Collins Now Probable Versus Washington
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins is now expected to play in Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards. The 26-year-old returned from a nine-game absence for Friday's showdown with the Charlotte Hornets, finishing with 16 points in 26 minutes of work. With Victor Wembanyama still on a minutes restriction, Collins will remain a pivotal component […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoJoel Embiid Questionable Against Charlotte
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The reigning MVP logged 31 minutes in Friday's win over the Orlando Magic, scoring 36 points and draining all 11 attempts from the charity stripe. But he's dealing with left knee soreness, so there's a good chance he won't suit […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoNick Richards May Miss Another Game
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old didn't suit up for Friday's meeting with the San Antonio Spurs, and with Mark Williams (back) still unavailable, P.J. Washington moved into the starting lineup. Washington played well with the first five, amassing 20 points, six rebounds, […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoLaMelo Ball Questionable On Saturday Night
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the visiting 76ers. The Hornets were in action on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, with Ball logging 32 minutes and finishing with 28 points. But the 22-year-old is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, the same one he injured at […]
Dennis Clausen 10 months agoDaniel Gafford Questionable Versus The Spurs
Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (concussion) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Spurs. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive contest, most recently sitting out in Thursday's narrow loss to the New York Knicks. The newly acquired Marvin Bagley III got the start in his place, and it didn't take the 24-year-old […]
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