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Maxwell Lewis Ruled Out Against Milwaukee
Brooklyn Nets forward Maxwell Lewis (knee) was just acquired by the Nets in the trade that sent Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers, but he suffered a knee injury on Wednesday that will keep him off the court on Thursday as the Nets finish their back-to-back with a stop in Milwaukee to face the Bucks. Lewis […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoZiaire Williams Ready To Return To Action
Brooklyn Nets guard Ziaire Williams (knee) has been sidelined for the last 12 games due to a left knee sprain, but he is not listed on the team's injury report for Thursday night against the Bucks. Williams hasn't played since December 1, so the 23-year-old may need some time to ramp up to a full […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoNoah Clowney Questionable Against The Bucks
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (back) was forced to leave Wednesday's loss to the Raptors after taking a hard fall and was not able to return. With Dorian Finney-Smith traded to the Lakers, Clowney could work his way into a more significant role, since the 20-year-old could be a part of the Nets future. In […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoBen Simmons Will Sit Out Thursday
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (injury management) will not play on Thursday in the second game of the team's back-to-back. He played 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and produced two points, two rebounds, and six assists while shooting just one-for-six from the field. Simmons has been getting more work at point guard since […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoJames Harden Added To Injury Report As Questionable Against Oklahoma City
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) was added to the Clippers' injury report on Thursday afternoon ahead of their showdown in Oklahoma City with the Thunder. Harden has been carrying the Clippers without Kawhi Leonard (knee) still sidelined and is averaging 21.9 points, 7.8 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 33.9 minutes per […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoJaden Ivey Diagnosed With A Broken Fibula
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey will miss at least most of the remainder of the regular season after sustaining a broken fibula in his left leg, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The third-year guard was having an exceptional season alongside Cade Cunningham in the Pistons backcourt, averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoMoises Gomez Signs Minor-League Deal With The Padres
According to the transaction log on MLB.com, former power-hitting prospect Moises Gomez has agreed to a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. Gomez was released by the Cardinals at the end of July after a rough season in Triple-A. He hit only .194 with three home runs in 45 minor league games in […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoMax Scherzer's Market Could Be Heating Up
According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the market for veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer is starting to heat up a bit as we head into 2025. Heyman reports there are four teams involved in the market but did not identify exactly who is in the mix. Scherzer is 40 years old and was limited to […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoBlue Jays And Tigers Considered Top Suitors For Anthony Santander
Outfielder Anthony Santander is one of the biggest bats remaining on the free agent market, and the top two suitors for the 30-year-old at this point are the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Both teams could definitely use a power bat in the middle of their lineup […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoJosh Rojas Agrees To One-Year Deal With White Sox
According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, infielder Josh Rojas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox. Before being non-tendered earlier this offseason by the Mariners, Rojas hit .225 with a .286 wOBA and 91 wRC+. He hit eight home runs and finished with 31 RBI and 48 runs scored while adding […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoDraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 1/1/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Happy New Year! The NBA tips off 2025 with a solid six-game DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. The Hawks-Nuggets and 76ers-Kings matchups are on a separate slate, so all six games get underway within an hour of the contests locking at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Raptors are the only team playing for the second […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoTorrey Craig Doubtful Wednesday Against Washington
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig is likely to miss the Bulls' New Year's Day matchup with the Wizards due to a right lower leg contusion. Craig matched his career-high with five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Hornets while helping to fill in for Zach LaVine (toe), who is questionable. The 34-year-old veteran has only […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoLeBron James Will Play Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) was originally questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers but was upgraded to probable, and then listed as available 30 minutes before game time. He missed Saturday's game with an illness but is expected to be back to his usual workload on Tuesday night. King James turned 40 […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoJeremy Sochan Leaves Tuesday's Game Early
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan left Tuesday's game against the Clippers after playing just 15 minutes, and the team announced that he will not return due to a lower back injury, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. Sochan had four points, five rebounds, two assists, and a steal before departing. His […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoDevin Booker Will Play Tuesday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) was listed as questionable for the team's Tuesday night home game against Memphis, but he was upgraded to available 30 minutes before tip-off. Booker has missed the last five games with a groin injury but will start for Phoenix in the team's final game of 2024. In his 26 […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoGrayson Allen Ruled Out Tuesday Against Memphis
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen was initially listed as probable to return from a concussion that had sidelined him for the last four games. However, Coach Mike Budenholzer said that Allen was now dealing with shoulder soreness even though he passed the NBA Concussion Protocol. He was downgraded to questionable at that point and ultimately […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoJohn Collins Likely To Miss A Fifth Straight Game
Utah Jazz power forward John Collins (hip) is doubtful for Utah's New Year's Day matchup against the Knicks. Collins has missed four straight games with a left-hip contusion, and he looks likely to miss a fifth. In the four games he missed, the Jazz used a variety of starting lineups, giving time to Micah Potter, […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoCam Thomas Listed As Out Wednesday Against Toronto
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) returned from a 13-game absence on Sunday, but he was listed as out due to left-hamstring injury management for Wednesday's game in Toronto. In his return, Thomas looked great with 25 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 25 minutes, but he'll take a break Wednesday on the front […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoCade Cunningham Probable For New Year's Day Against Orlando
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is in the midst of a breakout season, but he showed up on the injury report as probable with left-knee tendinopathy for the Pistons' matchup against the Magic on Wednesday. In 27 games, Cunningham has averaged 24.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 0.9 steals in 35.9 minutes per […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoJordan Poole Could Miss A Third Straight Contest
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has missed the last two games due to a bruised left hip, and he was listed as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls. Poole has been productive when available over the last month and leads the team with a 27.5% usage rate while averaging 21.9 […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoLeBron James Upgraded To Probable
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) was listed as questionable for Tuesday night's home game against the Cavaliers, but a few hours before game time, James was upgraded to probable. He looks to be ready to return from a one-game absence after missing Saturday's win over the Kings. Gabe Vincent replaced him in the […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoZach LaVine Listed As Questionable For Wednesday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (illness, toe) is questionable for the Bulls' New Year's Day matchup in Washington against the Wizards. LaVine was listed as probable for Monday's game before being surprisingly downgraded to out. LaVine could miss a second straight game on Wednesday, and if he does, there will be more time and usage […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoTyler Higbee Continues Comeback With Quiet Game In Rams Win
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had two catches for nine yards in the Rams' win on Saturday night against the Cardinals. While his overall stat line wasn't impressive, he continues to step into a bigger role in the offense after missing the first 15 weeks of the season with a knee injury suffered […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoBlake Corum Held In Check Against Arizona
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum did get his typical workload in the second quarter against the Cardinals on Saturday night, but he ended up losing four yards on his three carries. He got all of his work on the team's third possession and remains firmly behind Kyren Williams on the depth chart. Corum […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoRams D/ST Comes Up Big In Saturday Night's Win
The Los Angeles Rams defense and special teams put together another strong performance on Saturday night against the Cardinals and was the key to the team's fifth consecutive win. The Rams had two interceptions at the goal line with the Cardinals trying to take the lead in the fourth quarter. Kamren Kitchens intercepted a Kyler […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoCooper Kupp Has Just One Catch Saturday Night
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp managed only one reception for 29 yards on Saturday night in the Rams' 13-9 win against the Cardinals. The Rams only had 54 offensive snaps on Saturday night and Matthew Stafford completed just 17-of-32 passes for 189 yards with his main focus on Puka Nacua. Nacua had 14 […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoPuka Nacua Posts Strong Stats Against Arizona
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua continues to post big numbers even when the rest of the offense struggles. On Saturday night, Nacua hauled in 10 passes against the Cardinals for 129 yards on a team-high 14 targets. Nacua's line in the box score stands out even more when compared to the rest of […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoKyren Williams Scores Despite Lighter Workload
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams didn't have a heavy workload on Saturday night against the Cardinals, but he still finished with a decent fantasy day since he took his 13 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown while adding three catches for 16 receiving yards. The Rams only had 54 offensive plays and […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoMatthew Stafford Goes Scoreless But Rams Still Win
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford posted an uninspiring stat line of just 189 passing yards and no touchdowns on Saturday night against the Cardinals, but he still managed the Rams to their fifth straight victory. Stafford has thrown for under 200 yards in three straight weeks with just one total touchdown during that span. […]
Zach Thompson 3 weeks agoDraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 12/27/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
The final Friday night of 2024 features a great eight-game DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. Several stars are sidelined, creating some unique situations and key rotations to solve as you build your roster for Friday's contests. Six of the 16 teams taking the floor are on the second night of a back-to-back so be […]
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