P.J. Washington Returns to Action Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old is ready to rejoin the action after missing four games with an ankle sprain. Washington will presumably head straight back to the first unit, and as a result, Naji Marshall may land on the bench. […]

Scotty Pippen Jr.'s Season Debut Delayed for at Least Four More Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is expected to be out for 4-6 more weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has yet to play this season due to a toe injury. He is recovering from sesamodectomy that was performed on Oct. 21. Life could be very different in the Grizzlies' backcourt once […]

Brandon Clarke to Miss 4-6 More Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) will be sidelined for 4-6 more weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. He is reportedly progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 2 right calf strain. With Zach Edey (ankle) also on the shelf, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, and Santi Aldama are doing the heavy lifting in […]

Ja Morant Unavailable Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (calf) won't play in Berlin on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. The star guard has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game as Morant continues to nurse a right calf contusion. His continued absence means more playing time for Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. Spencer is the […]

Julian Phillips Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (wrist) won't play on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The 22-year-old is bothered by a wrist sprain and will sit out both games during a back-to-back. He was initially considered questionable for Wednesday night. Phillips has averaged around 12 minutes per game in January, and his minutes will mainly be […]

Coby White to Be Limited to 28-30 Minutes Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) will play 28-30 minutes on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. The 25-year-old is back in the lineup after sitting out the front end of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. White has played more than 30 minutes just four times this season, […]

Paul George Active Against Cavaliers

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The injury-prone star was listed as probable on the initial injury report before the team upgraded him to available. Due to poor shooting efficiency, George has struggled to put together big fantasy lines. Across six January appearances, he has […]

Joel Embiid Cleared to Play Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, adductor) will be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former MVP has been upgraded from probable to available. Embiid faces a tough night against Cleveland's well-equipped frontcourt, but he has been highly effective. In January, Embiid has averaged 26.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Available Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) will play on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was added to the injury report late due to illness. Now, the team has upgraded Oubre Jr.'s status to available. The veteran has featured in four games since returning from a knee injury, averaging 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, […]

Herbert Jones Misses Wednesday's Action

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (ankle) will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. He was labeled day-to-day earlier this week, but a right ankle sprain will keep Jones out for both games of a back-to-back. His next chance to return will come on Friday against the […]

Christian Braun Out Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old is currently sidelined by a left ankle sprain that has already cost him almost two months this season. Tim Hardaway Jr. looks set to have a large role on Wednesday night, especially with Bruce Brown […]

Ivica Zubac Won't Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) won't be in action against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. He tweaked his left ankle in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and will miss at least one game because of the injury. Zubac's absence might result in Yanic Konan Niederhauser rejoining the rotation, though Brook Lopez […]

Lauri Markkanen Misses Wednesday's Game Due to Illness

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and won't be in action in the first leg of a back-to-back. Kevin Love (rest) will also be missing from the frontcourt, making Kyle Filipowski an attractive fantasy target. […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Activated From Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the team reassigned Trent Miner to the AHL. Blackwood has been unavailable for six games due to a lower-body injury. He will be an option to return to the crease on Friday versus the Nashville Predators. Blackwood […]

Tom Wilson Cleared for Contact, Could Return Thursday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) might rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News Reports. Wilson was cleared for contact on Wednesday and logged a full practice. He has been out for five games with a lower-body injury. If he's ready to play, Wilson […]

Neal Pionk Lands on Injured Reserve, Out Week-to-Week

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, retroactive to Jan. 13. The move came after Jets head coach Scott Arniel labeled Pionk week-to-week. The 30-year-old aggravated an undisclosed injury during Tuesday's win over the New York Islanders. Pionk has been disappointing on the offensive end this season, posting only […]

Jamie Drysdale Activated From Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. The 23-year-old is expected to return from a three-game absence as Cam York's partner on the second defensive pairing. Drysdale is enjoying a good bounce-back campaign in 2025-26, recording 18 points (three goals, 15 assists), […]

Corey Perry Unavailable Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (personal) won't play on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. Unfortunately, the veteran forward is dealing with an illness in his family and will be out for the third time in five games. Perry, who will turn 41 in May, is having a good campaign with the […]

Teuvo Teravainen to Miss at Least One Game

Chicago Blackhawks winger Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. He suffered an upper-body injury during Monday's defeat to the Edmonton Oilers. Teravainen has contributed nine goals and 12 assists in 45 games this season, notching 11 of his 21 points on the power play. While Teravainen […]

Connor Bedard Returns to Practice

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (illness) returned to practice on Wednesday. Bedard was absent from Monday's game against the Edmonton Oilers because of illness, but his participation in practice suggests he could return to the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Calgary Flames. Bedard has finished three of his last four appearances with multiple points […]

Canadiens Sign Alexandre Texier to Two-Year Extension

Montreal Canadiens winger Alexandre Texier signed a two-year, $5 million contract extension on Wednesday. He is currently on a one-year, $1 million deal, having joined the Canadiens in November. Prior to his move to Canada, the St. Louis Blues terminated Texier's $2.1 million contract. Texier has been a great fit in Montreal and recently scored […]

Leon Draisaitl Has Three Points in Tuesday's Loss

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl once again did the business against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night but didn't get to celebrate a victory, notching three points in a 4-3 overtime loss. In NHL history, only Jerome Iginla has tallied more points against Nashville than Draisaitl, who had an even-strength goal and two power-play assists […]

Joel Hofer Controls Hurricanes Tuesday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer produced a 33-save shutout against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, backstopping his team to a 3-0 victory. Hofer became the first Blues goaltender with four shutouts in a season since Jordan Binnington in 2018-19, tying Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Jesper Wallstedt of the Minnesota […]

Jeremy Swayman Posts First Shutout of the Season

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman recorded his first shutout of the season on Tuesday, finishing a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings with 24 saves. After dropping four consecutive starts in late December, Swayman now finds himself on a 4-1-0 run. He has won back-to-back starts and can aim for his second three-game winning […]

Zach Werenski Totals Three Points in Tuesday's Win

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski posted his fifth three-point game of the season on Tuesday night, helping Rick Bowness enjoy a winning debut as the team's new head coach in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Werenski scored a power-play goal in the third period and finished with two even-strength assists. It was […]

Chandler Stephenson Available Wednesday

Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (personal) was activated from the non-roster list and is available for selection on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. Stephenson has missed the last two games. He should return to a top-six role against New Jersey. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a few hot weeks, becoming Seattle's third-highest scorer. In […]

Jonathan Marchessault Moved to Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) was shifted to Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He missed his 13th consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers. The 2023 playoffs MVP has been out with a lower-body injury, and it's unclear when Nashville will have him available again. Marchessault has been limited to 10 […]

Brayden Point Labeled Week-to-Week

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) is considered week-to-week, head coach Jon Cooper announced before Tuesday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Point suffered a lower-body injury during Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Cooper said Point "avoided the worst-case scenario" and that "his season is not over." However, the injury raises questions […]

Franz Wagner to Return on Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to return to action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has removed Wagner from the injury report ahead of the game. It will be a special matchup for Wagner, as the Magic and Grizzlies face off in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. It will be […]

Dean Wade Unavailable Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. During Wade's absence, Sam Merrill has moved back to the first unit, sinking eight triples over the last two games while averaging 17.0 points. Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon […]