Stephon Castle Considered Doubtful for Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (knee) is unlikely to play on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Castle bagged a triple-double in Monday's win over Philadelphia, but he also hurt his right knee in the contest. Dylan Harper would get a big […]

Jaxson Hayes a Late Scratch Against Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (foot) won't play on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have lost another body from the rotation, as Hayes popped up on the injury report an hour before tip-off. The big man is experiencing soreness in his left foot. With Hayes unavailable, starting center Deandre Ayton […]

Max Strus Returning to Action Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He was held out of the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night against Memphis. Due to a foot injury, Strus wasn't able to make his season debut until mid-March, and he has regularly sat out […]

Donovan Mitchell Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-time All-Star appeared to hurt his right ankle on Sunday against Indiana and didn't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis. James Harden (personal) didn't play either on Monday, which led to Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis forming Cleveland's […]

James Harden Available Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (personal) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The team hasn't included him on the injury report. Harden was unavailable on Monday against Memphis due to personal reasons. With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out, Dennis Schroder led the offense with 22 points and 11 assists. […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. Porter Jr. has been out since mid-March due to right knee synovitis and had a procedure done to get it fixed. Health issues aside, Porter Jr. had a good campaign with the Bucks, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 […]

Pavel Mintyukov Returns From Three-Game Absence

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of action for three games due to a lower-body injury. As a result of Mintyukov's return, Olen Zellweger will get the night off. Mintyukov's development has stalled during his third […]

Cutter Gauthier Remains Sidelined Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The talented goal-scorer suffered an upper-body injury in late March. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville has indicated that Gauthier could return to action before the end of the team's current five-game homestand, which finishes on Sunday […]

Kirby Dach Ready to Return Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (upper body) will be available for action on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. He has been out since mid-March with an upper-body injury, which has cost Dach 11 games. Alexandre Texier (lower body) is also available after missing seven games. Although Dach has seen time on the top line this […]

Jordan Staal Good to Go Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Boston Bruins. The Hurricanes captain sat out Sunday's loss to Ottawa with an undisclosed injury. It appears it was just a maintenance day for Staal, as Carolina has little left to play for. Jordan Martinook (undisclosed) will also return […]

Valeri Nichushkin, Nicolas Roy Available Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche forwards Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. While Nichushkin returns from a one-game absence, Roy has been unavailable for seven contests. Both players have been dealing with upper-body injuries. With Nichushkin back in the mix, Nazem Kadri will […]

Cale Makar Expected to Miss More Time

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) is going to miss "a few more games," according to head coach Jared Bednar. He will be absent for a fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. Bednar added that Makar will return before the end of the regular season, so it looks like […]

Matthew Tkachuk Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (personal) won't play on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. He has left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Considering Florida has nothing left to play for, it wouldn't be surprising if Tkachuk misses several […]

Nikita Kucherov Nets 400th Career Goal

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov recorded his 400th career goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The former MVP found the back of the net on the power play midway through the first period. Steven Stamkos was previously the only Lightning player to score at least 400 times, and Kucherov became […]

Evander Kane Unlikely to Play Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (undisclosed) didn't practice on Monday and is unlikely to play on Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. The veteran power forward has been dealing with the issue for a while, but he played through the injury to reach 1,000 career […]

Kevin Lankinen Won't Dress on Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (upper body) won't be available for Tuesday's tilt against the Vegas Golden Knights. After battling an illness over the weekend, Lankinen missed Monday's practice and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old has had a miserable campaign in Vancouver, going 9-26-5 across 40 starts. He carries a 3.69 […]

Morgan Barron Considered Week-to-Week

Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron (lower body) is week-to-week. He missed Monday's win over Seattle and could be out for the remainder of the regular season. The 27-year-old has had the best season of his career, posting 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) in 65 games. He is fourth on the Jets' roster with 132 […]

Pontus Holmberg Suffers Upper-Body Injury Monday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (upper body) was injured during the third period of Monday's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. He took an awkward fall into an unlatched penalty box door following a hit from Sabres forward Peyton Krebs. The NHL has launched an investigation into the incident. After the game, Lightning […]

Philipp Grubauer Exits With Injury Monday

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (lower body) left Monday's 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the second period. The German netminder allowed three goals on 18 SOG, finishing with a .833 save percentage. Grubauer's replacement, Joey Daccord, had the same save percentage as Seattle's playoff hopes suffered another blow. The team has now lost […]

Andrew Nembhard Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's on the injury report due to thoracic and lumbar injury management, sitting out a fourth consecutive contest. With Nembhard out of the picture, Quenton Jackson has enjoyed a stint as a starter and is expected to lead the backcourt […]

Pascal Siakam Unavailable Tuesday Night

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Cameroonian star injured his left ankle on Friday night against Charlotte and could be done for the rest of the season. After Tuesday, the Pacers will have only three more games to go. Jalen Slawson stepped […]

Matas Buzelis Misses Second Straight Game Due to Illness

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) won't play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, missing a second consecutive game. The 21-year-old hasn't overcome an illness, which knocked him out of the lineup over the weekend. Leonard Miller started in Buzelis' place on Sunday against Phoenix, grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds and scoring 17 points. […]

Josh Giddey Out on Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's juicy fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old is managing a left hamstring injury and won't be part of the Bulls' lineup for the third time in four games. Collin Sexton (finger) is expected to make another start on Tuesday night. He has averaged 15.9 […]

Jalen Williams Won't Play Against Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) won't suit up on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champions play a back-to-back in Los Angeles, and Williams will be held out on Tuesday for hamstring injury management. He will likely be brought back into the lineup on Wednesday against the Clippers. Ajay Mitchell […]

Anthony Edwards Remains on the Shelf Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. A week ago, Edwards returned from a knee injury, but he has played in only two of Minnesota's four games. The four-time All-Star wasn't himself in these games and is now back on the shelf with the same right knee issue. […]

Victor Wembanyama Sustains Bruised Rib Versus 76ers

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama sustained a bruised rib during Monday's win over Philadelphia. He was injured early in the second quarter in a collision with Paul George. Wembanyama returned to the game midway through the second frame, but he asked to be subbed out with 44.3 seconds left until halftime. The MVP candidate […]

Andrew Mangiapane Available for Monday's Tilt

Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane (upper body) is available for selection on Monday against the San Jose Sharks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He's been sidelined for nine games due to an upper-body injury. The veteran is expected to take Andre Burakovsky's spot in the lineup. Mangiapane had a tough time making an […]

Shane Wright Expected to Miss Another Game

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright (upper body) skated on his own on Monday morning and is expected to miss a fourth consecutive game against the Winnipeg Jets. The 22-year-old is working his way back from an upper-body injury. Since he hasn't practiced with the team, it appears likely that Wright will also sit out Tuesday's […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Available Monday

Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov (lower body) is ready to re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. He has been on the shelf for over a month due to a lower-body injury, missing 18 games. This season, Namestnikov has made a limited impact, recording 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 57 appearances. […]

Anthony Cirelli Out Against Sabres

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) won't play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Shortly before puck drop, the team announced Cirelli is day-to-day with an unspecified injury. With Brandon Hagel (lower body) also out, the Lightning will be without two key top-six contributors against Buffalo. As a result, Nicholas Paul and Oliver Bjorkstrand […]