Devin Vassell Shifts Into Starting Five Friday

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Devin Vassell has been bumped into the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta, taking the place vacated by Derrick White after his trade to the Celtics. Vassell previously started eight outings for the Spurs this season, although they led to minor elevated contributions; on the year, he has averaged […...

Cade Cunningham Returns To Action For Friday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has been given the green light to suit up Friday against the Hornets, ending his absence due to a right hip pointer at five games. Cunningham's return is a blow to the fantasy stock of Hamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson, and Killian Hayes, who all enjoyed offensive upside in […...

Isaiah Roby Rejoins Rotation For Friday’s Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Roby (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the 76ers and head coach Mark Daigneault has confirmed that he will be a member of the team's rotation. Roby has not seen game action since Jan. 2 due to a sprained right ankle. With the OKC frontcourt currently […...

Shake Milton Set For Return To Action Friday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Shake Milton (back) has been given the green light to get back into action for Friday's game against Oklahoma City after missing 18 games due to a back ailment. Milton's return comes at a critical juncture for Philly, who sent Seth Curry to the Nets in the package that landed James […...

Marvin Bagley III Will Not Make Pistons Debut Friday

Detroit Pistons power forward/center Marvin Bagley III (ankle) has not been cleared in time to suit up for Friday's game vs. Charlotte. Bagley has not taken the floor since Jan. 29, having seen his minutes monitored during the final weeks of his Kings tenure. Averaging career lows of 9.3 points, 7.2 boards and 21.9 minutes […...

Darius Garland Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Indiana due to a sore lower back. Garland recently missed four contests due to the ailment, before returning to log 27 points in 30 minutes Wednesday. Without Garland in the mix, Caris LeVert should see his DFS ceiling raised exponentially, […...

Lauri Markkanen Remains Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been preemptively ruled out for Friday's contest against the Pacers due to a sprained right ankle. Markkanen has been out since Jan. 22 due to the ailment, paving the way for Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman to see elevated offensive roles. Markkanen had been finding his rhythm […...

Rudy Gobert Earns Questionable Tag For Friday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's game vs. Orlando as he works his way back from a strained left calf. The league's leading rebounder has missed each of Utah's past eight games, paving the way for Hassan Whiteside to claim elevated DFS appeal and short-term season-long […...

Trey Lance Expresses Optimism At Being Week 1 Starter In 2022

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has not officially been tabbed as the team's starting quarterback for 2022, but he certainly sounds as if he will be preparing that way throughout the offseason. Saying he will "be ready to go Week 1," Lance is widely expected to be the team's signal-caller once San Francisco officially […...

C.J. Uzomah Notches Limited Practice Session Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee) was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, a step in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up for Sunday's Super Bowl LVI. Although limited, the practice marks the first for Uzomah since sustaining a sprained left MCL during the AFC Championship Game. Having previously […...

Tyler Higbee Remains Unavailable During Thursday’s Practice

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice session, further elevating concern that he may not return in time for Sunday's Super Bowl LVI. Higbee departed the NFL Championship Game early due to the knee ailment and has been sidelined since, paving the way for Kendall Blanton […...

Van Jefferson Practices In Full Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was able to log a full practice Thursday, a significant step in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up for Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Jefferson was limited as recently as Wednesday, but the team's No. 3 wideout has now cleared a significant hurdle. While […...

Cam Akers Logs Full Practice Session Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (shoulder) was able to get in a full day of practice Thursday, all but paving the way for him to suit up during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Akers has emerged as L.A.'s lead back when healthy, having notched double-digit carries in each of the Rams' first three […...

Jalen Suggs Draws Questionable Tag Ahead Of Friday’s Game

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Jalen Suggs (Achilles) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Utah due to a sore right Achilles. Suggs departed Tuesday's outing due to the ailment, paving the way for Gary Harris and Terrence Ross to see larger minutes allotments, which would likely be the case again Thursday […...

Malcolm Brogdon Draws Questionable Tag For Friday

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's game against Cleveland as he continues to battle a sore right Achilles. Brogdon has not played since Jan. 19, with Indiana's current roster looking vastly different from the one that he last suited up alongside. Tyrese Haliburton would likely […...

Dorian Finney-Smith Inks Four-Year Contract Extension

Dallas Mavericks small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith had an active day during Thursday's trade deadline, but it did not involve a trade. Instead, Finney-Smith signed a four-year contract extension with the Mavericks, which is slated to be worth $52 million. Dallas has bought into Finney-Smith as their starting power forward, shipping Kristaps Porzingis to Washington in […...

Thaddeus Young Lands With Raptors At Trade Deadline

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Thaddeus Young has reportedly been dealt to the Toronto Raptors during Thursday's trade deadline, giving him an opportunity to crack a rotation with regularity. Young played a career-low 14.2 minutes across 26 outings (one start) for the Spurs this year, averaging 6.1 points, 3.6 boards and 2.3 assists per game. […...

Eric Gordon Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Toronto due to a sore left heel. There was much speculation around Gordon's status leading into the Trade Deadline, but it appears that he will remain with the Rockets for the time being. Enjoying something of a career renaissance this […...

Paul Millsap Heads To Philadelphia At Trade Deadline

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Paul Millsap has reportedly been acquired by the 76ers just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday, coming aboard alongside James Harden in this year's blockbuster deal. Millsap had fallen out of Brooklyn's frontcourt rotation, and with Andre Drummond joining the Nets in return, the veteran became expendable. Limited to a […...

Fred VanVleet Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to a sore left groin. VanVleet leads the league at 38.6 minutes played per outing, with his absence opening the door for Dalano Banton to get added run, while Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam figure to take […...

Monte Morris Lands In Concussion Protocol, Out Friday

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris (concussion) has been placed in the league's concussion protocol, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Friday's game against Boston. Morris' absence opens the door for Bones Hyland to step into both DFS and short-term season-long relevance, especially in the wake of leading Denver in scoring (22 points) Thursday. Morris […...

Nemanja Bjelica Returns To Action Thursday

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Nemanja Bjelica (back) has been given the green light to suit up for Thursday's game against the Knicks, halting his absence at six contests. Bjelica has been a solid bench contributor for the Warriors this season, although he has reached double figures in scoring just once in his past 13 […...

Nicolas Claxton Will Miss Third Straight Game Thursday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wizards as he continues to battle a tight left hamstring. Claxton is likely to remain among Brooklyn's starting five when healthy, but Thursday's acquisition of Andre Drummond figures to keep his minutes ceiling in check. With LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) ruled […...

Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Golden State Warriors small forwards Otto Porter Jr. (rest) and Andre Iguodala (back) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks. Porter is being given the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back, despite having played just 15 minutes in each of his last two appearances. Iguodala has played just six […...

Cade Cunningham Continues Absence Thursday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies as he continues to be bothered by a right hip pointer. Cunningham's absence marks his fifth in a row, paving the way for Frank Jackson, Hamidou Diallo, and Killian Hayes to all see expanded offensive roles. Cunningham has […...

RJ Barrett Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a sprained left ankle. Quentin Grimes jumps off the page as an upside DFS play due to Barrett's absence, although Evan Fournier, Alec Burks, and others stand to see elevated offensive duties as well. Barrett […...

Daniel Theis Returns To Celtics In Deadline Deal

Houston Rockets center Daniel Theis has reportedly been dealt to the Boston Celtics just prior to Thursday's NBA trade deadline, reuniting him with the franchise with which he spent the first three and a half seasons of his career. Houston acquired Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando in exchange. Theis' playing time was sporadic with […...

Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom Land In Houston At Deadline

Boston Celtics point guard Dennis Schroder and centers Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando have reportedly been dealt to the Houston Rockets just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday, with the Celtics acquiring center Daniel Theis in exchange. Schroder delivered a solid 49-game stint with Boston, but he became expendable after the team acquired Derrick […...

Aaron Holiday Joins Suns At Trade Deadline

Washington Wizards point guard Aaron Holiday has reportedly been acquired by the Phoenix Suns just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday. Holiday is another former member of the Wizards to be dealt, with the team taking on a vastly new look for the remainder of the year. The 25-year-old averaged 6.1 points across 16.2 […...

Spencer Dinwiddie, Davis Bertans Head To Dallas In Trade

Washington Wizards point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and power forward Davis Bertans are reportedly joining the Dallas Mavericks in a deal made just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday. In exchange, Washington is set to receive former All-Star Kristaps Porzingis. Dinwiddie delivered solid production in his first year as a Wizard, averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 […...