20 seconds agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been listed on the injury report with left knee effusion. If he can't shake off the questionable tag, Vincent would miss only his second game since the beginning of February. The backcourt may also be without
Luka Doncic (groin) and
Austin Reaves (ankle) on Tuesday night, freeing up a lot of playing time for the likes of
Shake Milton,
Jordan Goodwin, and
Dalton Knecht.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 mins agoBoston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is probable for Tuesday's encounter with the New York Knicks. The veteran continues to battle a right shoulder issue. However, it likely won't keep him off the floor on Tuesday night. Holiday has averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in two meetings with the Knicks this season. But
Kristaps Porzingis (illness),
Jayson Tatum (ankle), and
Jaylen Brown (knee) are questionable, so there's a chance Holiday may see an uptick in scoring chances, assuming he's good to go.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 mins agoCincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that catcher
Tyler Stephenson (oblique) was "revved up" after his MRI exam on Monday, which yielded favorable results. Stephenson will now be more aggressive in his recovery from a left-oblique injury that he suffered in spring training and caused him to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. The 28-year-old backstop will need to eventually go on at least a short minor-league rehab assignment, but barring a setback with his oblique injury, he could be able to make his season debut before April ends. When he's healthy, Stephenson will be Cincy's primary catcher, and he has appeal as a No. 1 catcher in all fantasy leagues. Until he returns, the Reds will continue to move forward with veteran
Jose Trevino as their starter behind the dish with
Austin Wynns backing him up.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Pat Brennan
5 mins agoLos Angeles Lakers forward/center
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Tuesday's encounter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He could be absent from the lineup for the first time since March 20. However, Finney-Smith does not appear to be dealing with anything serious, with the team listing his injury as left ankle effusion. The Lakers may simply look to manage Finney-Smith's workload, as another game is scheduled for Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Jarred Vanderbilt might see more burn in the frontcourt in Tuesday's game, and there may even be another
Markieff Morris sighting, considering
Jaxson Hayes could be the only regular starter in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
9 mins agoCincinnati Reds second baseman
Matt McLain (hamstring) will not return to the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants, but he'll be available off the bench. McLain did some supervised running and work on the field before the Reds made the call to hold him out for a fourth straight game due to left-hamstring soreness.
Gavin Lux is starting at the keystone and is hitting cleanup for the Reds versus Giants right-hander
Logan Webb. Fantasy managers should treat the 25-year-old McLain as day-to-day, and he could return to the lineup as early as Game 2 of the series on Tuesday. The former first-rounder is hitting only .214 (6-for-28) through his first eight games, but he does have three homers and five RBI. Lux has plenty of experience against Webb, batting .286 with three RBI in 21 career at-bats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Pat Brennan
13 mins agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (knee) will not be in action on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is managing a knee issue and will be held out of the first leg of a back-to-back. There is a strong chance Hachimura will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Hachimura's absence opens up a starting spot for Tuesday's game, but there are many uncertainties surrounding the Lakers squad, with half of the team listed on the injury report.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
14 mins agoHouston Astros prospect
Cam Smith will start on the bench for a second straight game for Monday's series opener against the hosting Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Mauricio Dubon will make the start in right field and will hit ninth against Mariners ace
Logan Gilbert. Smith was amazing during spring training, slashing .342/.419/.711 with a 1.129 OPS, four home runs and 11 RBI in 15 Grapefruit League games, but it hasn't carried over to his first six MLB games in his rookie season. So far in 21 plate appearances, the 22-year-old has gone just 2-for-18 with two walks and nine strikeouts for a .111 batting average. Last year's No. 14 overall pick will hopefully benefit from a couple of days off, but fantasy managers may not want to reinsert him into their starting lineups this week until he shows signs of breaking out of his slump. Dubon has three hits in 10 career at-bats against Gilbert but will be a weak DFS play.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
17 mins agoBoston Celtics guard
Derrick White (toe) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. The toe injury is nothing new. Fortunately, he hasn't missed a game since March 15. White has averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in three meetings with New York this season. However, with
Jayson Tatum (ankle),
Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and
Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable, White may be even more potent on the scoring end, assuming he's cleared to play.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
19 mins agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (ankle) may exit the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Reaves has sprained his right ankle, which might cost him his fourth game since the start of March. The Lakers have a lengthy injury list, which includes
LeBron James (groin) and
Luka Doncic (groin), so the team may have a completely different look in Tuesday's contest. However, the squad could return to near full strength for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 mins agoThe Atlanta Falcons announced on Monday that they re-signed restricted free-agent cornerback Dee Alford to an undisclosed one-year deal. Alford will return to the team in 2025 for his fourth season with the team after collecting 149 tackles (104 solo), 1.5 sacks, an interception, 24 pass breakups, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 48 games (16 starts) the last three years with Atlanta. The 27-year-old was an undrafted free agent out of Tusculum. He had a career-high 83 tackles (61 solo), 11 pass breakups and a forced fumble in 16 games played (11 starts) last year. The Falcons originally did not tender an offer to Alford, but after he tested the free-agent market this offseason, he will return to the team to provide depth in the secondary. Alford will continue to work out of the slot for the Falcons.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden
25 mins agoBoston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford (knee) won't play on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Horford got the start in Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards, amassing an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. With
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, Horford would have been in line to remain in the starting lineup. However, if Porzingis can't suit up,
Luke Kornet, who had 13 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday, will be a popular DFS value option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
26 mins agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (groin) is considered questionable for the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The four-time MVP is managing a groin injury, which sidelined him for seven games last month. Since his return to the lineup, James has played in all nine games.
Luka Doncic (groin) and
Austin Reaves (ankle) are also iffy for Tuesday's game, meaning players such as
Jordan Goodwin and
Dalton Knecht may have much larger roles to play.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
30 mins agoBoston Celtics center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks, his former team. The 29-year-old has battled an illness for a large portion of the 2024-25 campaign. However, it most recently kept him off the floor for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards.
Luke Kornet got the start, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds. With
Al Horford (knee) already ruled out, Kornet should get more minutes than usual. However, Kornet's fantasy ceiling will increase even more if Porzingis can't suit up.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
33 mins agoLos Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (groin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been added to the injury report with a right groin strain and may take some time off to rest as the Lakers begin another back-to-back on Tuesday night.
LeBron James (groin) and
Austin Reaves (ankle) are also on the report as questionable, so the Lakers' bench may have a big role to play against the Thunder.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
37 mins agoExclusive-rights free-agent tight end
Blake Whiteheart signed his tender offer from the Cleveland Browns on Monday and will officially return to the team in 2025. Whiteheart will head into his second season in Cleveland after catching six of nine targets for 51 yards and one touchdown in 11 games (two starts) in 2024. The 25-year-old once again won't be anywhere near the fantasy radar as he provides depth at the position for the Browns behind starter
David Njoku. He went undrafted out of Wake Forest and began his NFL career in 2023 with the Arizona Cardinals, but he didn't receive a single target in two games played that year. In addition to Njoku and Whiteheart, the Browns also have
Brenden Bates and Tre'McKitty on the TE depth chart this offseason.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ClevelandBrowns.com
37 mins agoMilwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Pat Connaughton (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making four consecutive appearances, Connaughton was unavailable for Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain. He may now have to sit out another contest because of the ailment. Connaughton has averaged only 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game this season, so his absence is not a big deal for the Bucks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
42 mins agoThe Carolina Panthers announced on Monday that they signed free-agent tight end Colin Granger to an undisclosed deal. Granger is a former Division I basketball player that is making a transition to football, so he'll be a long shot to make any kind of impact for the Panthers in 2025. The 23-year-old was a center for five years in college and started his collegiate career at Ohio University before spending two years at Western Carolina. He finished his career at Coastal Carolina. Granger has plenty of size at 6-foot-8, 245 pounds, but he'll be raw at the position and will join a TE room in Carolina that already includes
Tommy Tremble,
Ja'Tavion Sanders,
Jordan Matthews,
James Mitchell and
Dominique Dafney. Granger averaged 52.3 percent in field goals and had 322 career rebounds in his five-year basketball career.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Carolina Panthers
43 mins agoBoston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable heading into Tuesday's showdown with the Knicks. This Injury has already cost him a few games. Fortunately, he was able to suit up for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards, finishing with 15 points and five assists in 21 minutes.
Al Horford (knee) has already been ruled out, and
Jayson Tatum (ankle) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are questionable. As such, there are plenty of guys who can step into the starting lineup, although
Payton Pritchard,
Sam Hauser, and
Luke Kornet are the favorites to do something meaningful for fantasy managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
44 mins agoMilwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks are expected to have Antetokounmpo back in the lineup after he missed Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans with a minor knee issue. The game marked the second leg of a back-to-back, so the team was likely just managing Antetokounmpo's workload. Antetokounmpo has recorded triple-doubles in each of his last two outings, including a historic 35-17-20 stat line in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
47 mins agoThe Denver Broncos re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent tight end
Lucas Krull to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Krull will return for a third season in Denver after catching a career-high 19 passes on 23 targets for 152 yards and no touchdowns in 13 regular-season games (two starts) in 2024. In his first year with the Broncos in 2023, the 26-year-old had only eight catches on 14 targets for 95 yards and his first career touchdown in seven games (two starts). Krull will remain well off the fantasy radar and will head to training camp this summer as tight end depth behind newcomer
Evan Engram and
Adam Trautman while competing with
Nate Adkins. He debuted in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints in 2022 and didn't receive any targets in just one game played after going undrafted out of Pittsburgh.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
53 mins agoThe New York Giants are doing a lot of homework on running backs with the 2025 NFL draft right around the corner, according to The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton. It's a good bet that the Giants will dip into the running back class to take advantage of the depth of talent there this year.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. impressed as a rookie with the G-Men last year, but depending on what the Giants do at the position in the draft, he may be forced to share valuable backfield touches in his sophomore season.
Devin Singletary is also still in the team's RB room, but Tracy was their leading ball-carrier in 2024 with 192 carries for 839 yards and five touchdowns, adding 38 receptions for 284 yards and a touchdown through the air. Those that have Tracy in dynasty/keeper formats won't be stoked if the Giants add competition for him in the early rounds in late April.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton
54 mins agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks. He wasn't available for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards. As a result,
Al Horford (knee) slid into the starting lineup, finishing with an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. Horford has already been ruled out, so
Sam Hauser, amassing 18 points, eight rebounds, and one block on Sunday, may work his way into the starting lineup if Tatum misses his second-straight contest.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
56 mins agoOhio State running back
TreVeyon Henderson has multiple pre-draft visits lined up this week, including with the Cincinnati Bengals, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Henderson is currently ESPN's third-ranked running back in the 2025 NFL draft.
Chase Brown was a stud last year as Cincinnati's lead back, but they are looking to add someone else to their backfield to take some of the pressure off of him. The 22-year-old Henderson has been moving up draft boards in what is considered a very strong and deep class at the position. He averaged 7.0 yards per carry in his final season with the Buckeyes in 2024 and finished with a total of 3,761 yards and 42 touchdowns in his time at Ohio State. Henderson also caught 77 passes for 833 yards and six touchdowns as a receiver. If he can stay healthy, Henderson could be fantasy relevant right away, depending on where he ends up.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
1 hour agoCleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Bulls. The Cavs are looking to lock up the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the team will try to do it without their top scorer, who sprained his ankle in Sunday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Of course,
Jarrett Allen,
Darius Garland, and
Evan Mobley should get more involved on the offensive end. However, there's room for increased fantasy production from
Ty Jerome and
De'Andre Hunter, with the duo combining for 31 points on Sunday.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoMiami Heat forward
Haywood Highsmith (Achilles) has been named a starter for Monday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was initially uncertain whether Highsmith would feature against Philadelphia, as he was considered questionable for the game. But the 28-year-old has been cleared to play and will fill in for
Bam Adebayo (back) in the first unit. In previous starts this season, Highsmith has posted 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game. Even as a starter, Highsmith is not an attractive fantasy option.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Miami Heat
1 hour agoAlabama quarterback
Jalen Milroe had private workouts with the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints that were described as "impressive," sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Milroe also met with key members of the New York Jets' offensive staff and the Pittsburgh Steelers before his Pro Day last month. The Browns might be the most desperate team looking for a quarterback heading into this year's NFL draft with
Kenny Pickett currently projected to be their starter under center in 2025. However, there are plenty of other teams looking at Milroe, who has above-average speed and a strong arm. Milroe would have the best opportunity to start if he were to land in Cleveland --
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is expected to miss the entire season. He threw for 2,844 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 picks last year at Alabama and also had 726 rushing yards and 20 additional scores. Milroe could come off the board late in the first round.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
1 hour agoPhiladelphia 76ers point guard
Kyle Lowry (hip) will be active for Monday's matchup against the Miami Heat. The veteran floor general, who recently turned 39, will make only his second appearance since Feb. 9. Lowry has been managing a right hip injury for several weeks. When he returned from a 23-game absence last Tuesday against the New York Knicks, Lowry finished scoreless across 16 minutes of action, dishing out two assists while picking up two steals and one block. His role is expected to remain minimal on Monday evening.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
1 hour agoAfter previously being pretty sure that the Cleveland Browns would take a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, ESPN's Adam Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday that signs are now pointing to Cleveland using the second overall pick on University of Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter. The Browns wanted to select Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 2 pick, but now it's become clear that the Tennessee Titans are going to hold onto the top pick to take Ward. Schefter says the Browns could take Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter to pair him with All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett, but the current intel he's received points to their pick being Hunter. The Browns really liked what they saw out of the Heisman Trophy winner at his Pro Day last Friday, and Schefter believes they view him more as a receiver than as a defensive back.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
1 hour agoDetroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (heel) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, resulting in his third consecutive absence.
Dennis Schroder will remain in the starting unit on Monday, while Harris' absence also elevates the fantasy value of
Ausar Thompson and
Malik Beasley. Harris has played in only one of the last five games, so it remains to be seen whether he will recover well enough from his heel injury to be available for Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoDetroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (lower leg) will hop back into action on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. He is set to return from a one-game absence, having shaken off a questionable tag. On Monday, Duren has a chance to register his first five-game double-double streak of the season. He has averaged 15.8 points and 13.8 boards with 1.8 blocks over his past four appearances. Duren finished this season's first meeting with the Kings with 13 points and 10 rebounds. However,
Domantas Sabonis, who leads the NBA in rebounding, skipped that game. Monday's battle on the boards promises to be more challenging for Duren.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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