Paul George Cleared to Play Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (illness) has received the green light to play in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. On Saturday afternoon, Philadelphia added George to the injury report due to illness, though a probable tag indicated he was likely to play. It's George's 36th birthday, and […]

Jonathan Isaac Remains Doubtful on Injury Report

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is listed as doubtful for Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. He has regularly carried the doubtful designation during the postseason due to a sprained knee and hasn't yet suited up for any games. Isaac is likely to remain out on Sunday as well. Jamal Cain will […]

Kevin Huerter Uncertain for Sunday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) could be sidelined for a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Huerter sustained a left adductor strain earlier in the series and has been questionable on a couple of occasions before being ruled out. […]

Brandon Ingram Listed as Questionable for Sunday's Game 7

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to right heel pain, Ingram wasn't able to complete Game 5 and sat out Game 6. He was seen wearing a walking boot on Friday, a bad sign for his potential comeback on Sunday. Jamal […]

Franz Wagner Won't Be Available for Game 7

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (calf) won't suit up for Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. He'll be out for a third consecutive game after sustaining a calf strain earlier in the series. Wagner landed on the shelf after averaging 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.8 steals in four playoff games. […]

Jayson Tatum Won't Play in Saturday's Game 7

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Tim Bontemps reports. He was a late addition to the injury report Saturday afternoon due to a knee issue, and the team has officially ruled him out ahead of tip-off. "He just came in today with […]

Owen Tippett Unlikely to Play Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) is considered doubtful for Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. The 27-year-old has been banged up in the postseason and didn't practice on Friday. After Saturday's morning skate, he put in extra work with those likely to be healthy scratches for […]

Jonas Brodin to Miss Game 1 Against Avalanche

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) won't be available for Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. He hasn't traveled with the team and will miss a second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Jeff Petry took Brodin's spot in the lineup in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. On Saturday, Wild […]

Nikita Zadorov Played Through Torn MCL in Playoffs

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (knee) was seriously hurt during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports. "I tore my MCL in Game 3. Fully torn off the bone. I played on it a little bit," Zadorov said after Friday's Game 6 loss to Buffalo. Remarkably, Zadorov still averaged 21:27 of ice […]

Connor McDavid Played With Fractured Foot Against Ducks

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area in Round 1 against the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday. He was injured in Game 2 of the series and wasn't able to play at his best, though McDavid tallied six points (one goal, five assists) […]

Alexander Nikishin a Game-Time Call Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (concussion) is a game-time decision on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. He reportedly has one more test to pass to clear the NHL's concussion protocol. Nikishin sustained his concussion last Saturday in Game 4 against the Ottawa Senators. He wore a regular […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Expected to Play Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) is expected to play in Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. A week ago, Ehlers was unavailable for Carolina's series-clinching victory over Ottawa due to a lower-body injury. In three games against the Senators, he recorded one assist […]

Jayson Tatum Added to Injury Report as Questionable

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday's Game 7 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Tim Bontemps reports. Tatum reportedly dealt with a left calf issue during Game 6, sitting out the entire fourth quarter. On Saturday afternoon, he was added to the injury report due to left […]

Hawks Plan to Bring Back CJ McCollum

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum appears set to remain with the team next season. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, coming off a two-year, $64 million contract. However, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on Thursday that the Hawks plan to bring back McCollum. After arriving from Washington midseason, McCollum proved to be […]

Austin Reaves Starting Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will return to the starting lineup on Friday in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves returned from injury in a bench role in Game 5, though he replaced Luke Kennard in the first unit for the second half. On Friday, Kennard will come off the bench from the […]

Lakers Hope to Retain Luke Kennard in Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard is approaching unrestricted free agency, but the team wants to negotiate a new deal with him, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. "It is increasingly anticipated leaguewide that the Lakers will want to retain the recently acquired Luke Kennard after his strong first-round series against Houston," Fischer reported on […]

Suns Want to Keep Dillon Brooks Long-Term

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks will enter the final season of a four-year contract in 2026-27, but the team wants to keep him around with a new long-term deal. "I do expect to figure out a way to keep Dillon long term," team owner Mat Ishbia told The Burns & Gambo Show, adding he'll be […]

Jamal Shead Joins Starting Lineup Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead will start Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. He will take Brandon Ingram's (heel) place. Shead played well when Ingram exited Game 5 early and isn't a stranger to the first unit. During the regular season, he logged 12 starts, averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 1.3 […]

Jayson Tatum OK for Game 7 Against 76ers

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (calf) will play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports. Tatum sat out the fourth quarter of Game 6 due to apparent left calf discomfort. But the team has not listed him on the injury report for Saturday's game. […]

Joel Embiid Probable for Game 7 Against Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) is probable for Saturday's huge Game 7 matchup against the Boston Celtics. The star big man is expected to make his fourth consecutive appearance after recovering from an appendectomy. While Embiid's field-goal efficiency has been poor and he hasn't done much on the defensive end, his impact in the […]

Jonathan Isaac Downgraded to Out

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will remain on the shelf in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. His status has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off. Isaac has missed several weeks due to a left knee sprain, and it's unclear whether he will become an option in the postseason […]

Kevin Huerter Misses Second Consecutive Game Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) isn't available on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Due to a left adductor strain, he was tagged as questionable on the initial injury report, and the team has downgraded him to out ahead of tip-off. With Huerter out of commission, Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins will play leading roles […]

Brandon Ingram Out on Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss Friday's elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He sat out the second half of Game 5 due to right heel inflammation and won't be available Friday night, after initially being considered questionable for the contest. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5, […]

Tobias Harris Cleared to Play Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) will be available on Friday night against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded the veteran from questionable to available. Harris is dealing with a left ankle sprain, which might slow him down a bit in Game 6. So far in the series, Harris has been one of Detroit's […]

Kevin Durant Officially Out for Game 6

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Initially, the team listed him as doubtful for the contest. However, media reports on Thursday already suggested that Durant won't be available on Friday night. His next chance to return will be on […]

Dylan Holloway Signs Five-Year Extension With Blues

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway signed a five-year, $38.75 million contract extension on Friday. He was headed for restricted free agency before agreeing to a new deal with the Blues, who acquired him via an offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers in 2024. Holloway has been a great fit in St. Louis, though health […]

Barrett Hayton, Jack McBain Iffy for Friday

Utah Mammoth forwards Barrett Hayton (upper body) and Jack McBain (undisclosed) are both considered game-time decisions on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. Some other players on the team are also dealing with health issues, but Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny mentioned only Hayton and McBain by name […]

Logan Stanley a Game-Time Decision Friday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley (illness) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against the Buffalo Sabres, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports. The towering 6-foot-7 blue-liner is dealing with an illness and couldn't practice on Thursday. This season, Stanley took a big leap offensively, recording 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 76 games split […]

Viktor Arvidsson Ruled Out Friday

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) won't play in Friday's Game 6 matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, WEEI's Scott McLaughlin reports. His absence was expected after Bruins head coach Marco Strum labeled Arvidsson doubtful for the game earlier this week. The Swedish forward was injured last weekend in Game 4 of the first-round series. […]

Nicholas Paul Set to Return Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (illness) is expected to return to the lineup for Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, Diandra Loux of The Hockey News reports. After sitting out Game 5 due to illness, Paul participated fully in Friday's morning skate, signaling that he is ready to return. Conor Geekie will […]