Gary Payton II Misses First Game Of The Season

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) will not play against Indiana on Monday, missing his first game of the season. Payton II has shown impressive durability with 27 consecutive appearances, but a calf contusion has knocked him out of the lineup for Monday's game. He'll get his first chance to return on Christmas […]

Moses Moody Available For Monday's Game

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) will be active against Indiana on Monday. He's available again for selection after missing the previous four contests with a knee problem. However, Moody availability isn't big news from a fantasy perspective, as he simply hasn't produced good enough numbers to be a viable option for managers. The […]

Jamal Murray Out On Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Phoenix. He was initially tagged as questionable for the game with a right ankle sprain, and head coach Michael Malone has now officially ruled him out. Malone hopes to have Murray back for Wednesday's Christmas matchup against the Suns. Murray's […]

Dalano Banton Returns From Two-Game Absence

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Dalano Banton (hip) will be back in the lineup on Monday versus Dallas. He's available again after sitting out two contests with a hip injury. Banton adds a bit more quality to the Trail Blazers bench, with him averaging 9.8 points per game with 2.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 16.7 […]

Robert Williams III Sits Out Monday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (ankle) will skip Monday's meeting with Dallas. After missing nine contests because of a concussion, Williams III returned to the lineup for only three games before picking up another injury. For the season overall, we have seen Williams III suit up just 10 times for the Trail Blazers. […]

Ivica Zubac Active Versus Grizzlies

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (calf) will remain in the lineup on Monday versus Memphis. He was initially considered iffy for the contest due to a calf strain. However, Zubac will maintain his proud record of featuring in every game this season, starting alongside James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, and Derrick Jones Jr. […]

Marcus Smart Unavailable Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will be absent from Monday's game against the Clippers. After recovering from a shoulder injury, Smart hurt his right index finger at the weekend and must come out of the lineup again. Luckily for the Grizzlies, Ja Morant (back) is back in the mix, and Desmond Bane (illness) remains […]

Ja Morant Back In Grizzlies Lineup

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (back) will return to action on Monday versus the Clippers. A back problem kept Morant sidelined for Saturday's contest against Atlanta, but the team has removed him from the injury report ahead of Monday's contest. The Grizzlies superstar gets a difficult matchup on Monday, as only six teams have […]

Desmond Bane Good To Go Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (illness) has been cleared to face the Clippers on Monday night. He landed late on the injury report with an illness, but the team has upgraded Bane from questionable to available. Bane has not been the best version of himself this season, settling for 14.9 points in 28.0 minutes. The […]

RJ Barrett Returns To Action Monday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (illness) will rejoin the action on Monday against the Knicks. He's missed two games because of an illness and was initially considered questionable for Monday's contest. However, Barrett has been upgraded to available and will start against his former team. Barrett only recently cooked up a 30-point game against the […]

Terry Rozier Ruled Out For Monday

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (knee) will not play against Brooklyn on Monday. He was initially expected to feature in the contest, as the team gave Rozier a probable designation on the injury report, but knee inflammation will keep Rozier sidelined. Miami also won't have Jimmy Butler (illness), so Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Will Not Play On Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) will not suit up for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. Entering Monday, he was already listed as questionable for the contest, so it's not unexpected that Bogdanovic exits the lineup once again. The Serbian veteran has been limited to only 14 appearances this season, averaging 11.3 points in 25.4 […]

Trae Young Cleared For Action

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (heel) will be active against Minnesota on Monday. He returns from a one-game absence after missing Saturday's matchup against Memphis with a heel problem. The Hawks star has been a double-double machine throughout the season, averaging 21.6 points and a league-high 12.2 assists. However, Monday's game could be one […]

Tari Eason Remains On The Shelf Monday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will not be available for a third straight contest on Monday against Charlotte. He's out for lower leg injury management purposes. Eason has offered valuable bench production for the Rockets throughout the season, averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in 22.8 minutes. Jae'Sean Tate and Cam Whitmore […]

Dean Wade Out On Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will not be available for Monday's contest against Utah. He's troubled by a sore right knee and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Wade's absence will open a spot in the starting unit for Sam Merrill (quadriceps), who has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Merrill has […]

Max Strus Available Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will play against Utah on Monday. He's off the injury report after sitting out Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. Following an ankle injury, Strus made his season debut Friday night, so seeing him sit out Saturday's contest wasn't surprising. Strus posted nine points with two assists in 19 minutes against […]

Sam Merrill Active Versus Jazz

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (quadriceps) will play on Monday against Utah. A quadriceps injury limited Merrill to only eight minutes of action last time out against Philadelphia, but he's been cleared for action after carrying a questionable tag entering Monday. Merrill will make his second start of the campaign, filling in for Dean Wade […]

Jake Neighbours Good To Go Versus Red Wings

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Monday against Detroit. He didn't finish Friday's matchup against Florida after absorbing a heavy hit, but Neighbours won't have to miss additional time. The 22-year-old is tied for the second-most goals on the team with 10 and has amassed 17 points across […]

Filip Gustavsson Returns To Work Monday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (lower body) will be back between the pipes on Monday versus Chicago. He's been out of the lineup for four games due to a lower-body injury. His last outing ended in a heavy 7-1 defeat against Edmonton, but Gustavsson has had a fantastic campaign as Minnesota's No. 1 option in […]

Sean Couturier Back For Battle Of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (personal) will return to the lineup on Monday versus Pittsburgh. He missed Saturday's meeting with Columbus due to a personal matter. The veteran forward will operate as the first-line center, working with Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny. Couturier's efforts have resulted in six goals and 17 points in 32 appearances […]

Jake Walman Unavailable Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will not play on Monday against Vancouver. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Walman has quietly been among the most productive fantasy defensemen in 2024-25, offering value across the board. Through 31 appearances, he has produced a career-high 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) […]

Zach Werenski Questionable For Monday's Action

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (leg) might skip Monday's meeting with Montreal. He hurt his left leg against Philadelphia at the weekend and could be out of action for the first time this season. Werenski is one of four defensemen in the league with 30-plus points for the season, having tallied 11 goals and […]

Ivan Barbashev, Nicolas Roy Remain Out Monday

Vegas Golden Knights forwards Ivan Barbashev (upper body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) will remain out for Monday's contest against Anaheim. Both players are unavailable for a third consecutive game. Pavel Dorofeyev has enjoyed first-line usage during Barbashev's absence but will skate on the third line on Monday, with Victor Olofsson elevated to the top […]

Leo Carlsson Not Expected To Play On Monday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (undisclosed) will likely skip Monday's contest against Vegas. He was injured in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win against Utah, leaving him questionable for Monday's action. According to Derek Lee of The Hockey News, the expectation is that Carlsson will not be able to play against the Golden Knights. If that's the […]

Linus Ullmark Red-Hot Ahead Of Meeting With Oilers

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark is projected to return to the crease for Sunday's matchup against Edmonton. He got the night off on Saturday as Ottawa defeated Vancouver 5-4 in overtime with Leevi Merilainen between the sticks. Ullmark will put a seven-game winning streak to a test on Sunday. He's been immense lately, giving up […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Achieves Rare Feat In Sunday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov collected assists on two goals in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Rangers, becoming the second netminder in Hurricanes/Whalers history to post multiple points in a single regular-season game. He's the first goaltender this season to achieve the feat. Kochetkov had his first helper when Jack Roslovic potted the game-winning goal […]

Sebastian Aho Scores Third Goal In Four Games

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. He found the back of the net for the third time in four games and now boasts 10 markers for the campaign. The Hurricanes look very strong, and Aho has been at the heart of […]

Michael Amadio In Concussion Protocol

Ottawa Senators right wing Michael Amadio has landed in concussion protocol after getting hurt in Saturday's 5-4 victory over Vancouver. Amadio exited the game early in the third period. He collected an assist before leaving the action. The 28-year-old has been a 27-point guy in back-to-back years and is on pace to finish around a […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Takes On Kraken Sunday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will look to continue his good start with his new squad on Sunday versus Seattle. He will make his fourth appearance for the Avalanche, entering the action with a 2-1-0 record. Teams have yet to find a way to get more than two pucks past Blackwood since he moved to […]

Matt Rempe Slapped With Eight-Game Suspension

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has received an eight-game suspension. The 22-year-old was handed the suspension for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen in Friday's 3-1 win. Rempe racked up 17 penalty minutes and was tossed from the game. He has now recorded 24 penalty minutes across five NHL appearances this season. […]