Terry Rozier Receives Green Light To Suit Up Monday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier (hip) has gotten the thumbs up to be in action Monday against the Spurs after being tagged as probable throughout the day due to a left hip contusion. Rozier will be rejoined in the starting backcourt by Devonte' Graham, who will take the place of LaMelo Ball (wrist), presumably […...

Sterling Brown Rejoins Starting Lineup Monday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Sterling Brown has catapulted back into the starting five for Monday's game against Toronto. Brown had been bounced back to the second unit over the past two contests, but the absence of Victor Oladipo (rest) on the second leg of a back-to-back paves the way for Brown to become a […...

Derrick Rose Clears Health And Safety Protocols

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Derrick Rose has been given the thumbs up to get back into action ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Wizards. Rose confirmed that he had a severe bout of COVID-19, which could scuttle his chances at contributing significantly in the short term. In addition to the illness, Rose has not […...

Devonte' Graham Rejoins Starting Five Monday

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham has been tabbed as a starter for Monday's game against the Spurs, taking the place of LaMelo Ball (wrist). Graham has come off the bench over the past six contests, having averaged just 19.2 minutes per outing in that span. After emerging as a legitimate fantasy asset last season, […...

OG Anunoby Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets as the team has opted for load management on the second leg of a back-to-back. Anunoby missed the squad's first six games of the month before returning for the two most recent outings, but he will still be […...

Lonzo Ball Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (hip) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Lakers due to a strained right hip flexor. Ball missed the team's previous outing due to the ailment, as well as the first would-be matchup against his former squad earlier this year. Nickeil Alexander-Walker […...

Rudy Gobert Earns Questionable Designation Monday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Monday's game versus the Bulls as he battles a hip contusion. Gobert has played in all 41 of the Jazz's contests this year, with an absence likely to throw the team's frontcourt rotations into disarray. Not having played fewer than 24 minutes […...

Darius Garland Set To Suit Up Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (quad) is on track to play in Monday's game versus the Kings after having been tagged as questionable earlier in the day. Garland has seen marked offensive improvement in his second NBA season, averaging 16.4 points and 5.9 assists through his first 33 games. His scoring development has proliferated […...

D'Angelo Russell Eyes Return To Team Activities

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is set to rejoin team activities within the next week, the first step in ramping up for a return to game action. Having undergone surgery with Minnesota significantly down in the standings, Russell has been eased back, not having played since Feb. 8. Ricky Rubio has taken over […...

Garrett Temple Unlikely To Suit Up Monday

Chicago Bulls shooting guard/small forward Garrett Temple (ankle) has earned a doubtful designation for Monday's contest against the Jazz due to a sprained left ankle. Temple has already missed the team's five previous outings due to the ailment, paving the way for Denzel Valentine to garner DFS and short-term streamer appeal in season-long formats. Temple […...

Tristan Thompson Remains Unavailable Monday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson will miss Monday's game against Memphis as he remains within the league's health and safety protocols. Thompson's absence will mark his fifth in a row, paving the way for Daniel Theis and Robert Williams III to continue carrying significant DFS and short-term streamer appeal in season-long formats. When healthy, Thompson […...

Kevin Porter Jr. Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game versus Toronto due to a right quad bruise. Porter's role has fluctuated wildly since joining the Rockets' roster, as he has averaged 21.3 PPG across his four starts, as opposed to just 6.3 PPG in three reserve […...

Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner Questionable For Monday

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) and center Myles Turner (ankle) have both picked up late questionable tags for Monday's contest versus the Bucks. Brogdon has missed just one game all season and is on the heels of a double-double that saw him struggle from the field to the tune of 4-for-17 overall. Should […...

Victor Oladipo Will Rest For Monday’s Contest

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) will not play in the second leg of the team's back-to-back Monday against the Raptors. The move does not come as a surprise considering that Houston has not deployed Oladipo on two consecutive nights since acquiring him from Indiana back in January. In the throes of a 20-game […...

Kevin Love, Taurean Prince Remain Absent Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) and small/power forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) will be unavailable for Monday's contest against the Kings. Love's absence will mark his fifth in a row, while Prince is on the sidelines for the seventh consecutive outing. With neither in the mix, Larry Nance Jr. stands to continue seeing a […...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Set To Return Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shoulder) has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Monday's contest versus the Timberwolves, an indication that he'll be a full-go. When healthy, Gilgeous-Alexander has been the engine that makes OKC's offense go, averaging 23.5 points and 6.0 assists per contest, all while shooting 50.9 […...

Chris Davis Faces Extended Absence To Begin Year

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis (back) is a candidate for the 60-day injured list due to persistent back issues, per manager Brandon Hyde. Davis has played in just one Grapefruit League game due to back soreness, with the ailment apparently causing significant long-term effects. Unavoidable when discussing Davis is his contract situation: owed […...

Franklin Barreto Shut Down Due To Injury, Out 4-6 Weeks

Los Angeles Angels infielder Franklin Barreto (elbow) will be sidelined for at least the next month due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Barreto was expected to serve as the Halos' primary reserve infielder, with his absence likely paving the way for Luis Rengifo to snag an Opening Day roster spot. Barreto was impressing offensively […...

Buster Posey Returns To Lineup, No Long-Term Hip Issues

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) rejoined the mix Sunday, returning to catching duties after missing nearly a week due to a tight right hip. Both Posey and manager Gabe Kapler declared the backstop healthy after the contest, stating that there was no long-term concern about his ability to serve as the team's primary […...

Jo Adell Receives Option To Minor League Camp

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell will not begin the year on the 26-man roster for the Major League club after being reassigned to Minor League camp Sunday. Long regarded as one of the game's top prospects, Adell struggled in his brief taste of big league action last year, slashing .161/.212/.266 across 38 games. In […...

Tampa Bay Expects Ji-Man Choi To Miss Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man Choi (knee) is set to begin the season on the injured list due to right knee inflammation. Choi appears ready to resume baseball activities in the coming days, but that would not give him enough time to ramp up for the start of the year. Without Choi in […...

Salvador Perez Inks Largest Deal In Royals History

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has re-upped with the organization on a four-year, $82 million deal, marking the largest financial commitment that the Royals have ever made to a player. Perez is coming off of a Silver Slugger-winning season in 2020, where he slashed .333/.353/.633 over 37 games. Perez's return to the diamond after […...

Adam Eaton Projects To Hit Second In 2021

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton has spent the vast majority of his career batting near the top of the lineup, and that isn't looking as if it'll change in 2021. Manager Tony La Russa all but confirmed that Eaton would bat second with a high frequency during the regular season, utilizing him as both […...

Zack Collins Eyes Opening Day Roster Gig

Chicago White Sox catcher/designated hitter Zack Collins is firmly convinced that he should be breaking camp with the big league club, saying Thursday that he should "100 percent" be on the Opening Day roster. Collins has clobbered the ball during Cactus League play, slashing .391/.517/.522 across 13 games. Yasmani Grandal is entrenched as the team's […...

Aaron Slegers Faces Another Setback

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Aaron Slegers (back) did not pitch Thursday, as was originally the plan, due to what manager Joe Maddon described as "some tightness." Slegers has appeared in two Cactus League games and has not allowed a run over 2 1/3 frames. At 6-foot-10, Slegers is an exciting bullpen option, even though […...

Devin Williams Set For Cactus League Debut Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Devin Williams (shoulder) has yet to appear in a Cactus League outing this spring, but that is on track to change Saturday. Williams is part of the group scheduled to pitch versus Cincinnati, aiming to get ready in time to open the season as a member of Milwaukee's relief corps. The […...

Drew Pomeranz On Track For Return In Coming Days

San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) has no structural damage to his left forearm after undergoing testing on the ailment. Pomeranz has dealt with forearm tightness over the past week and a half, throwing San Diego's bullpen plans into flux. Set to be an integral part of the relief corps, Pomeranz could snare […...

San Francisco Nabs Ashton Goudeau Off Waivers

Right-handed pitcher Ashton Goudeau was claimed off of the waiver wire by the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, following his departure from Baltimore. Goudeau made two appearances in Grapefruit League action and struck out five batters over four innings. Goudeau, who was electric during the Arizona Fall League in 2019, made his big league debut […...

Rodney McGruder Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney McGruder (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Rockets due to a sprained right elbow. McGruder's absence will mark his second in a row in light of making his first start of the year Monday. After being on the sidelines for most of the season, McGruder has […...

Marvin Bagley III Will Miss At Least One Month

Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley III (hand) has been diagnosed with a fractured hand, albeit not one that will require him to undergo surgery. Bagley will heal his hand and be evaluated again in four weeks, putting his timeline for a return this year under a time crunch. Bagley has started all 37 games […...