Dereck Lively II Unavailable Sunday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland. He injured his right knee in Saturday's matchup versus Utah. Due to Lively II's absence, Daniel Gafford gets a chance to join the first unit, with Maxi Kleber working as the backup big. Portland struggles to rebound the ball, […]

Naji Marshall Will Not Play Sunday

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) will miss his first game of the season on Sunday versus Portland. He continues to battle an illness, which limited Marshall to 13 minutes against Utah on Saturday. Marshall had scored 20-plus points in four consecutive games before settling for only three points in Saturday's game. He's put in […]

Luka Doncic Returns To Action Sunday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (wrist) will return to the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Portland. The team has upgraded Doncic from questionable to available, marking the end of a five-game absence for the Slovenian superstar. Kyrie Irving (shoulder) will exit the lineup on Sunday, meaning this should fully be the Doncic show. Only […]

DeMar DeRozan Returns To Kings Lineup Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) will return to work on Sunday versus San Antonio. He's missed a couple of games due to lower back inflammation. New signing Jae Crowder made a pair of starts during DeRozan's absence and is set to land on the bench now. DeRozan's debut campaign in Sacramento has gone well, […]

Kyrie Irving Ruled Out Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Portland. The veteran star will sit out his second game of the season. Irving has carried a big workload lately and almost posted a 30-point double-double on Saturday versus Utah. Dallas hopes to get Luka Doncic (wrist) back on Sunday, which […]

Kyle Filipowski Remains Out Versus Lakers

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (leg) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday against the Lakers. He continues to nurse a left leg injury. Filipowski had a decent run as a starter before getting sidelined and might continue to make noise once he's back. John Collins and Walker Kessler will once again do the […]

Jordan Clarkson Remains On The Shelf Sunday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Lakers. He'll be sitting out a fourth consecutive game. Clarkson has featured just once since Nov. 19 due to a foot problem. With him unavailable, Johnny Juzang and Isaiah Collier get to play more, but neither player has been a […]

Cam Reddish Absent On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (illness) will not suit up for Sunday's meeting with Utah. He was a late addition to the injury report with an illness and hasn't been cleared to play. Reddish has finished three consecutive games scoreless, so he shouldn't be a big loss for the Lakers. However, the 25-year-old has […]

Anthony Davis Ready To Face Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) will play on Sunday against Utah. The Lakers star has been upgraded from probable to available. Davis has enjoyed a great campaign thus far and should crush it in Sunday's matchup, as the Jazz allow the most fantasy points in the league to opposing centers. In the first […]

Austin Reaves Unavailable Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (pelvis) will miss his first game of the season on Sunday against Utah. He suffered a pelvic contusion in Friday's contest versus Oklahoma City, and the team has downgraded Reaves from questionable to out. Reaves' absence opens up over 30 minutes in the rotation and a starting position, which […]

D'Angelo Russell Sits Out Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) will not be available for Sunday's game against Utah. An illness has taken Russell out of the lineup for the first time this season. The former All-Star has been leading the Lakers bench in recent weeks, averaging 12.1 points in 24.6 minutes. Gabe Vincent's and Max Christie's […]

Jake DeBrusk Caps Off Four-Point Performance With Game-Winner

Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk had a field day against Detroit on Sunday, completing a 5-4 overtime win with three goals and one assist. After scoring a pair of power-play goals early in the second period, DeBrusk finished off his second career hat trick with the game-winner in overtime. He has now scored in four […]

Kevin Lankinen Earns Historic Win On Sunday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen continued his outstanding start to the season with another victory on Sunday against Detroit, setting a league record in the process. The 29-year-old became the first goalie in NHL history to win each of his first 10 road outings in a season. Lankinen has been in good form but needed […]

Hampus Lindholm Remains "Weeks" Away From Returning

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) isn't close to returning to action. Per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe, Bruins head coach Joe Sacco said on Sunday that Lindholm is still "weeks" away from making a comeback. Boston lost Lindholm on Nov. 12 against St. Louis. He led the Bruins blue line in scoring […]

Nick Leddy Joins Blues For Road Trip

St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy (lower body) will travel with the team for a four-game road trip and is expected to return to action soon. The Blues have their first stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday and won't be back home until Dec. 12. Leddy hasn't played since Oct. 15, making only four appearances this […]

Cam Talbot Hurt On Sunday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (lower body) was forced to make an early exit in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Vancouver. He suffered a lower-body injury in the second period. Talbot stopped 12 of 14 shots in the game. Ville Husso made 15 saves on 18 shots after replacing Talbot. The Red Wings are […]

Josh Manson Considered Week-To-Week

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) will be out week-to-week. He has already missed one game, sitting out his first action of the season Saturday versus Edmonton. Manson's absence will mostly be felt in the physical part of the game, as he leads Colorado with 51 hits. Offensively, he has tallied six points (one […]

Miles Wood Out Month-To-Month

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (upper body) is considered month-to-month. Wood was placed on Injured Reserve with an upper-body injury on Thursday, and he apparently faces an extended absence. The 29-year-old has been out of the lineup for two games already. Wood works in the bottom six for Colorado and has registered three points […]

Jusuf Nurkic To Sit On Saturday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (quadriceps) will come out of the lineup on Saturday against Golden State. The big Bosnian is dealing with a quadriceps injury and will be sidelined for the third time this season. Nurkic's absence opens the door for Mason Plumlee to log another start. He's been averaging nearly a double-double as […]

Bradley Beal Will Not Play On Saturday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's big game against Golden State. On Friday, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer considered Beal probable for the contest, but he landed on the injury report with a questionable designation and has now been downgraded to out. Ryan Dunn will likely move back to […]

Alex Caruso Ruled Out For Fourth Straight Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will remain on the shelf for a fourth consecutive game on Sunday versus Houston. The veteran continues to struggle with a hip injury. It's been a frustrating campaign for Caruso with his new team, as he has been limited to 13 outings. Averaging 19.7 minutes per contest, he […]

Zach Edey To Remain Out On Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Indiana. The rookie big man will be absent for a seventh straight contest due to an ankle sprain. Before going down, Edey started the season well, averaging 11.1 points and 6.9 rebounds in 20.1 minutes. Brandon Clarke has been starting during […]

Cade Cunningham A Late Scratch On Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip) will miss Saturday's game against Philadelphia as a late scratch. The Pistons star returned from a three-game absence on Friday versus Indiana with a strong double-double performance and was expected to play against the 76ers, but he heads back to the shelf. Malik Beasley will jump back into the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Returns To Action Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will suit up against Washington on Saturday. Per Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has announced Antetokounmpo is "good" for the game after the team initially listed him as probable on the injury report. He'll be back in action after missing one game with a […]

Reggie Jackson Unavailable On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Reggie Jackson (knee) will sit out Saturday's game against Detroit. The veteran is dealing with knee soreness, exiting the lineup after playing in each of the past four games. Jackson has been limited to 12.6 minutes in nine appearances for the 76ers this season, averaging 4.4 points and 2.1 assists. His primary […]

Paul George Active Versus Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday against Detroit. The nine-time All-Star has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of tip-off. George adds much-needed quality to the 3-14 Sixers, who have struggled to kick into gear. So far this season, George has been limited to eight appearances with […]

Caleb Martin Remains Out On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin (back) will not return to the lineup on Saturday against Detroit. He misses a second straight game after initially being listed as questionable for the matchup. Ricky Council IV got extra burn without Martin on Wednesday versus Houston and produced a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double. However, this came with a number […]

David Jiricek Traded To Wild

The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman David Jiricek in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wild sent out minor league defenseman Daemon Hunt and multiple draft picks, including their 2025 first-round pick, in the deal while also receiving a fifth-round pick. Jiricek has been in trade rumors for a while, as he's been […]

Maveric Lamoureux To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Maveric Lamoureux (upper body) will be absent for 4-6 weeks. He'll be out for a second consecutive game on Saturday versus Vegas. Lamoureux has seen a solid amount of action during his rookie campaign, averaging 16:07 of ice time across 15 appearances. He has recorded one goal and two assists with […]

Justin Kirkland Unavailable Saturday

Calgary Flames center Justin Kirkland (lower body) will miss Saturday's meeting with Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old suffered a lower-body injury in Friday's 5-2 defeat against Columbus. Kirkland has found decent success as a fourth-line forward, producing two goals and six assists in 21 appearances while delivering 45 hits. Adam Klapka, who is scoreless through five outings […]