Trendon Watford Available Versus Kings

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Trendon Watford (adductor) has been upgraded from probable to available for Sunday's clash with Sacramento. Watford only recently made his season debut and will suit up for a fourth consecutive game. The 24-year-old has so far averaged 6.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes. Dorian Finney-Smith's (ankle) absence on Sunday might […]

Ziaire Williams Ready To Go Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (foot) will suit up on Sunday versus Sacramento. A foot infection initially left him only as probable for the game, but it has now been confirmed that Williams is good to go. The 23-year-old has seen his minutes dip recently, but he's been a good contributor for the Nets, averaging […]

Jalen Suggs Available Monday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Charlotte, signaling he will be available for the contest. Suggs was limited to only nine minutes of action against Detroit on Saturday, exiting with a left hamstring problem. However, luckily, the 23-year-old will not be forced to miss […]

Malik Monk Will Remain Out On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (ankle) will not return to the lineup for Sunday's battle against Brooklyn. There was hope of him potentially being ready to make his comeback when Monk was upgraded twice throughout the day, reaching a questionable status, but he has now been ruled out. The savvy scorer will miss a seventh […]

Cade Cunningham Unlikely To Return On Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has been listed as doubtful for Monday's tilt against Toronto, meaning he will likely miss a second consecutive game. Cunningham has injured his left sacroiliac joint and missed his first game of the season on Saturday versus Orlando. Malik Beasley rejoined the starting five as a result of Cunnigham's […]

Ja Morant Upgraded To Questionable

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hip) has been listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Portland. He was considered doubtful for the previous game against Chicago, and an upgrade to a questionable status means that Morant is getting close to returning to action. The star guard has been unavailable for eight games. Scotty Pippen […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable For Meeting With Nuggets

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) might have to sit out his second game of the season on Monday versus Denver. He has landed on the injury report with a left calf contusion and is sporting a questionable tag. Towns has looked excellent with the Knicks, averaging 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds, and it […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Continues To Carry Questionable Tag Ahead Of Monday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte. He has been considered questionable for several games recently before getting ruled out ahead of tip-off. However, it's a sign that Carter Jr. is nearing a return. The 25-year-old has sat out 11 straight games. Carter Jr.'s eventual […]

Herbert Jones To Remain Sidelined Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) will miss a 14th straight game on Monday versus Indiana. Jones was ruled out for 2-4 weeks with a right shoulder sprain at the start of the month, meaning he's getting close to returning. But Monday's game comes too soon for him. Brandon Boston Jr. and Jordan Hawkins […]

Yves Missi Considered Questionable For Monday

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (shoulder) has been labeled as questionable for Monday's matchup against Indiana. He dropped out of the lineup on Friday versus Golden State due to a sore left shoulder and might now miss another contest. Daniel Theis jumped into the starting lineup as Missi's replacement, but he has mostly been […]

Isaac Okoro Good To Go Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (ankle) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Toronto. He was in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain, but Okoro has shaken off the injury. Okoro's playing style doesn't translate well into fantasy basketball, but he's an important piece for Cleveland and […]

Dejounte Murray Listed As Doubtful For Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) has been handed a doubtful designation for Monday's game against Indiana. It's likely Murray will remain out for a 17th consecutive game, but it looks like he isn't far away from returning anymore. Murray had a very unfortunate opening to the campaign when he fractured his left hand […]

CJ McCollum May Return To Action Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (adductor) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's clash with Indiana. McCollum last played on Oct. 29, missing 13 games, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. On Saturday, McCollum went through a full-contact practice. McCollum's return will […]

Anthony Cirelli Riding Career-Best Goal Streak

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli has been hot in front of the net lately, scoring in five consecutive games to set a new career high. Cirelli started the streak on Nov. 14 versus Winnipeg with a power-play goal and recorded his first multi-goal effort of the campaign in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. The […]

Seth Jarvis Activated From Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, making him eligible to return to the lineup Monday versus Dallas. Jarvis has missed the past seven games while dealing with an upper-body problem. The versatile forward has been close to averaging a point per game this season, posting four goals and […]

Karel Vejmelka Gets Another Start On Sunday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will remain in the crease for Sunday's battle against Toronto. He'll be in action for a second consecutive day following a 27-save effort in Saturday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh. Vejmelka picks up an extra shift due to Connor Ingram's (upper body) absence. There have been only two wins in […]

Joseph Woll Faces Utah Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will take on the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. The Maple Leafs are giving Woll a second consecutive start after he collected his first shutout of the season last time out in a 3-0 victory versus Vegas. The result also marked a third consecutive victory for Woll, who has […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Dealing With An Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Columbus. Kochetkov was forced to exit the contest in overtime as a result of a collision with teammate Sean Walker. He gave up a late game-tying goal in regulation and finished with 27 saves on 31 shots. Carolina already has […]

Dylan Samberg Placed On Injured Reserve With Broken Foot

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He broke his foot in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Nashville and has been ruled out indefinitely. Samberg has chipped in with three goals and three assists in 21 games this season while recording 30 blocks and 24 hits. Ville Heinola (ankle), who has […]

Kirill Kaprizov Reportedly Not Dealing With Serious Injury

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) has avoided serious injury, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Kaprizov, who is among the NHL's top scorers with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 19 games, underwent an MRI after missing Saturday's clash against Calgary, and the results were positive. However, it's looking unlikely that he will […]

Daniel Gafford Available Versus Heat

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will suit up for Sunday's meeting with Miami. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Gafford has scored in double-figures in nine consecutive games and is an intimidating figure inside the paint with his blocking ability. Dallas needs a big game out of him and Dereck Lively II […]

Alexandre Sarr Will Play Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) has been cleared to play on Sunday against Indiana. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Sarr tends to be inconsistent with his offensive output but has been a vital presence on the defensive end for the Wizards, averaging 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds with 2.0 blocks […]

Kirill Kaprizov Ruled Out For Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will not play on Saturday against Calgary. The Russian superstar sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton and will miss his first game of the season. It's been a wonderful campaign so far for Kaprizov, who has racked up 34 points (13 goals, 21 […]

Auston Matthews May Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Next Week

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) is progressing and might be ready to rejoin the lineup next week. Matthews skated on Saturday morning, making another step towards his return. The Maple Leafs star has sat out seven games because of an upper-body problem. Matthews, who recently traveled to Germany for consultation on his […]

Max Domi To Remain Out On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (lower body) will sit out a second consecutive game on Sunday against Utah. With the Maple Leafs forwards dropping like flies lately, Domi had slotted into the first line before suffering a lower-body injury. Following his exit from the lineup, Pontus Holmberg joined the top six. The likes of […]

Jakub Vrana Sits As Healthy Scratch Saturday

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana will miss Saturday's game against New Jersey as a healthy scratch. He returns to the press box following a seven-game spell in the team. Vrana's role has been very limited on the team, as he's averaging barely over 10 minutes of ice time for the season, but the 28-year-old […]

Alex Pietrangelo Remains Out Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against Montreal. The veteran has been in fine form this season, posting 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 19 contests. He is ranked just outside the top 10 in the defensemen scoring list. Additionally, Pietrangelo boasts 34 blocks […]

William Eklund A Game-Time Call For Saturday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (undisclosed) has been labeled as a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo. The 22-year-old would be a big loss for the Sharks, as Eklund has enjoyed his best spell of the season lately. He has tallied seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games. Only Mikael […]

Kasperi Kapanen Moves To First Line Saturday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kasperi Kapanen will skate on the first line in Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. The Oilers are without Zach Hyman (undisclosed) and Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed), opening the door for Kapanen to play a larger role. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid will join him on the line. Kapanen's fantasy stock receives a […]

Darnell Nurse Expected To Return On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (upper body) will return to action on Saturday against the Rangers. He has sat out three games after getting hurt last Saturday in a clash with Toronto. With 18 games played, Nurse has recorded nine points (two goals, seven assists), 45 shots, 32 blocks, and 34 hits. He might have […]