Kansas State

Minneapolis, MN

Conley racked up 24 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 140-134 win over New York. Conley stepped up for the short-handed Timberwolves, delivering his first double-double since arriving in Minnesota. With Anthony Edwards (ankle) on the sideline, Conley shouldered more of the offensive load, both in terms of scoring and facilitating. He has been a top 40 player over the past two weeks and with the team pushing hard for the playoffs, Conley should be able to maintain comfortable 12-team value ROS.

Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Delivers double-double

Salt Lake City, UT

Agbaji notched 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Celtics. Agbaji put together a sold shooting performance, which was sorely needed amid Jordan Clarkson's (finger) absence. The highly-touted Kanasas product started the past eight games with mixed results, but Saturday's effort was the best stat line of the group. The slashing sharpshooter depends on success beyond the arc to pad his scoring, and although he's only shot 32.1 percent from downtown during his starting stint, his overall 3-point percentage in his rookie season is about four points higher.

Jazz's Ochai Agbaji: Encouaging line in victory

Texas State

Washington, DC

Jackson posted 25 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and a block across 34 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over Texas. Jackson entered this game with just one double-double on the season, and there's no question this was his best performance of the campaign by a wide margin. Jackson has also scored at least 10 points in all but one of his last 11 outings.

Wizards' Quenton Jackson: Triple-doubles off bench Friday

Detroit, MI

Rodriguez tossed 4.2 scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He allowed four hits and a walk while striking out five. Rodriguez still has not allowed an earned run this spring across 13 innings and he's struck out 15. The lefty had an underwhelming first season in Detroit last year, as he missed significant time due to personal reasons and finished with a 4.05 ERA and 72 strikeouts across 91 innings. Rodriguez should again lead the staff in 2023, and if he can carry over some of his spring success, he could be primed for much better production from a fantasy standpoint.

Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez: Keeps on rolling

Florida State

Memphis, TN

Despite being eligible to play in Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday said suspended star guard Ja Morant will not return to the court before Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The team's coaching staff will consult with the medical staff on Morant's status for that game.

Ja Morant suspension: Despite being eligible to play Monday, Grizzlies won't have star guard before Wednesday

Colorado State

Madison, WI

Sunday's NIT showdown between No. 3 seed Liberty and No. 2 seed Wisconsin provided an elite battle of the guards as the Badgers edged the Flames 75-71 in second-round action. Chucky Hepburn led the Badgers with a career-high 27 points to counter Darius McGhee's 31-point outburst. Among the most impressive...

NIT bracket 2023: Tournament schedule, college basketball scores, dates, times heading into quarterfinals

Charlotte, NC

Martin (knee) still isn't ready for game action, but he's trying to return before the Hornets' final regular-season game April 9 versus Cleveland, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Martin has dealt with the lingering knee pain since training camp, suiting up for only one of the Hornets' five...

Hornets' Cody Martin: Still not ready for game action

Alabama State

Tuscaloosa, AL

Alabama has suspended freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell following his arrest last week in Florida that resulted in drug and weapon charges. Mitchell, who is facing a charge of marijuana possession with the intent to sell and/or deliver, was driving a car with another man, Christopher Lewis, as the passenger when police detected the "odor of burnt marijuana" at a traffic stop, according to the Holmes County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office.

Nick Saban sends message in Tony Mitchell suspension: 'No such thing as the wrong place at the wrong time'

Cleveland, OH

Windler had 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and a block across 37 minutes in Saturday's win over Long Island. Windler tied his season-high mark in scoring, and the former Belmont standout has scored in double digits in four of his last six appearances. Windler is averaging 9.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game across nine regular-season contests.

Cavaliers' Dylan Windler: Scores 20 points off bench

Pittsburgh, PA

Seumalo signed a three-year deal with the Steelers on Saturday, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports. Seumalo emerged as a key starter along the Eagles' offensive line in 2022, and he played in all 17 regular-season games. With a significant commitment from the Steelers, he's likely to maintain an important role along the offensive line in Pittsburgh.

Steelers' Isaac Seumalo: Headed to Pittsburgh

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

Murphy-Bunting agreed Monday on a one-year contract with the Titans, Matt Moraitis of USA Today reports. Murphy-Bunting can make up to $5 million next season with Tennessee, the second stop of his career following four seasons with the Buccaneers. The cornerback appeared in 12 games in 2022, recording a career-low 31 tackles while also producing seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Murphy-Bunting will step right into a prominent role in the Titans secondary and has a shot at earning himself a long-term contract with a "prove-it" deal in 2023.

Titans' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Strikes deal with Tennessee

Miami, FL

The Marlins reassigned Perez to minor-league camp Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The Marlins' top pitching prospect won't be included on the Opening Day roster, but the 19-year-old right-hander remains a candidate to make his MLB debut in 2023 if he stays healthy and continues to excel at the upper levels of the minors. Perez was hit hard in spring training -- he surrendered nine earned runs, 14 hits and two home runs in 10.2 innings -- but his control was solid (10:2 K:BB) in his limited sample of action. Miami hasn't indicated whether Perez will return to Double-A Pensacola to begin the campaign or if he'll report to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Marlins' Eury Perez: Misses out on Opening Day roster

Seattle, WA

Kelenic was lifted from Monday's Cactus League contest versus the Brewers with a possible injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but Kelenic was pinch-hit for in the third inning, indicating it's likely injury-related. He's been a standout this spring, batting .410 with four home runs and three stolen bases.

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic: Removed from Monday's game

Philadelphia, PA

Evans signed with the Eagles on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Evans will help fill the hole left at safety after C.J. Gardner-Johnson left to sign with the Lions. The 27-year-old played in 15 games for the Saints last year, making four starts and registering a career-low 29 tackles (17 solo). The 2017 second-round pick may compete with Reed Blankenship for playing time and potentially a starting spot at free safety.

Eagles' Justin Evans: Signs with Philadelphia

Atlanta, GA

Arcia is in line to open the season as Atlanta's starting shortstop, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Barring an addition at the position via trade in the days leading up to Opening Day, Arcia has won the shortstop gig over Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake, both of whom were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Arcia received the appointment atop the depth chart despite mediocre results at the plate in Grapefruit League play (.247/.367/.360 slash line over 30 plate appearances), but he impressed with his glove. Shewmake and Grissom both have a great chance of taking the job from Arcia if the 28-year-old struggles once the season gets underway.

Braves' Orlando Arcia: Wins starting shortstop job

Saint Louis, MO

DeJong (back) said Monday that he expects to begin the season on the injured list, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. DeJong had been slated to return to Grapefruit League play in the designated hitter spot Tuesday, but he had a setback with his lower-back injury while fielding grounders Monday. He doesn't expect to be able to get into another spring game, so being ready for Opening Day isn't realistic. With DeJong out, the Cardinals could consider carrying Taylor Motter as a backup at shortstop behind Tommy Edman.

Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Expected to require IL stint

Joel Embiid continued his MVP push on Saturday night with another dominant performance in the Philadelphia 76ers' 141-121 win over the Indiana Pacers. Despite sitting out the entire fourth quarter because the game was out of hand, Embiid finished with 31 points, seven rebounds and seven assists on shooting 10 of 15 from the field.

Joel Embiid leads 76ers to eighth straight win, continues scoring streak that only LeBron James has matched

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks is facing another automatic one-game suspension after picking up his 18th technical foul of the season on Monday night during the team's 112-108 comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks. Brooks finished with nine points, four rebounds, and five assists on the night. During the middle...

Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks facing another automatic suspension after picking up 18th technical foul

San Francisco, CA

They say you should never underestimate the heart of a champion, and the Golden State Warriors may have proven that last season when they defied expectations to win their fourth title in eight years. Eventually, though, every champion becomes a former champion. No dynasty stands forever. Father Time remains undefeated. His victims rarely accept defeat gracefully.

Klay Thompson flashes four fingers at Grizzlies during loss, but the past won't save Golden State's future

Baltimore, MD

Through the first week of free agency, Lamar Jackson hasn't dropped a single hint about his future plans, but that appeared to change over the weekend when he showed up to see a Future concert in South Florida. During his night out, Jackson ran into Aaron Turk (who goes by...

NFL free agency: Lamar Jackson video sparks imminent signing speculation that eventually gets shot down by QB

Houston, TX

Javier allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five across four innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. Javier's line wasn't that impressive in his first official outing since returning from the World Baseball Classic. However, he managed to throw 76 total pitches, 51 of which went for strikes. Framber Valdez is likely to serve as the Astros' Opening Day starter, but Javier looks to be ready when he takes the mound for the first time during the 2023 regular season.

Astros' Cristian Javier: Four innings in return from WBC

Motter is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster for the Cardinals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Motter was signed to a minor-league contract in November, and the 33-year-old has impressed in the Grapefruit League with an .810 OPS, three homers and a pair of steals over 17 games. He's also capable of playing in the infield and outfield, so he brings versatility at the end of the St. Louis bench if he does make the roster. Motter will need to be added to the 40-man roster in order to be called up to the Cardinals, but he has at least earned a look from his play in Florida.

Cardinals' Taylor Motter: Candidate to making opening roster

Mitchell was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. Mitchell played in 69 games during his first taste of the big leagues last year and had a .226/.286/.349 slash line with five home runs and three steals. He won't open 2023 on the MLB roster, with Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski and Andrew McCutchen (elbow) poised to operate as the Pirates' primary outfielders.

Pirates' Cal Mitchell: Off Opening Day roster

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Bracketology: Arizona earns a No. 1 seed when Kansas falls off top line in NCAA Tournament bracket projection

After a chaotic week which saw teams near the top of the bracket losing almost every night, there are some changes in the latest bracket update....

Bracketology: Arizona earns a No. 1 seed when Kansas falls off top line in NCAA Tournament bracket projection

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