Bilal Coulibaly Departs Lineup Saturday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) won't be in the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. After returning from an oblique injury this week, Coulibaly has suffered a left ankle sprain. Fortunately for Washington, Khris Middleton (knee) has been cleared to return. The veteran will help to […]

Khris Middleton Ready to Face Grizzlies

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is available on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The injury-prone veteran has been out for four games due to a right knee contusion. Over 16 appearances, Middleton has averaged 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 25.8 minutes. He has started in all 16 games and is expected […]

Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton Active Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (knee) and guard/forward Pat Connaughton (calf) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. The latter is available to play after missing four weeks with a right calf strain. Mann has sat out seven games with a right knee bone bruise. Coming off the bench, Mann has […]

Caris LeVert Cleared for Action Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will be active against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. He was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Saturday and has now officially been cleared for action despite dealing with a sore right knee. In Thursday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks, LeVert saw his […]

Duncan Robinson Good to Go Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (knee) will be active against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Robinson was on the injury report due to a left knee contusion he sustained on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran sniper operates as a starter in Detroit but has […]

Tony Bradley Available Versus Pelicans

Indiana Pacers center Tony Bradley (thumb) will be active on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 27-year-old big man is dealing with a fractured thumb and was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup. Bradley is not expected to have a significant role against New Orleans, as Indiana tends to rely on Jay Huff […]

Sam Hauser Makes Fifth Start of the Campaign

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser will join the first unit on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, making his fifth start of the season. He will replace Jaylen Brown (illness). Hauser has struggled with his shooting this season, but he had an impressive showing on Friday against the Miami Heat, draining five of six attempts from […]

Quentin Grimes Returns to Starting Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes has been named a starter for Saturday's clash against the Dallas Mavericks. After making back-to-back starts, Grimes was back in the second unit on Friday night against the New York Knicks. However, Paul George's (knee) absence on Saturday has reopened the door for him to return to the starting lineup. […]

Jakob Poeltl Misses Meeting With Celtics

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) will be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. The big man is considered day-to-day and could be available to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will handle the center minutes during Poeltl's absence. Mamukelashvili […]

Klay Thompson Available for Saturday's Tilt

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. While it will be good to see one of the all-time great snipers on the court, fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Thompson. He had only five points in his last appearance against […]

Paul George Out Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) won't play on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. This is the second leg of a back-to-back for Philadelphia, and the team is giving George some time off after he logged 33 minutes in Friday's win over the New York Knicks. Joel Embiid (knee) is also out again, making Tyrese […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play Against Mavericks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) won't play in Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. Embiid was unavailable on Friday night against the New York Knicks and wasn't expected to face Dallas after being tagged as doubtful on the injury report. Andre Drummond recorded a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double against the […]

Anthony Davis Cleared to Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (illness) has been upgraded from probable to available and will hit the court on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Davis picked up a probable tag on the injury report after dealing with an illness earlier this week. Philadelphia has ruled out Joel Embiid (illness) for the contest, making this a […]

Jaylen Brown Sits Out Saturday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. This was expected after Brown logged 35 minutes in Friday's win over the Miami Heat and was handed a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. With Brown out, Boston's offense will rely on Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Anfernee Simons. […]

Mike Matheson Returns Against Former Team Saturday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will replace Jayden Struble in the lineup. Noah Dobson's arrival in Montreal has impacted Matheson's role on the blue line, but he remains a crucial piece for the Canadiens. The veteran leads the team in […]

Timothy Liljegren Misses Saturday's Game

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will miss Saturday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. He will be absent for a second time in four games after sustaining an upper-body injury during the morning skate. Liljegren has had a limited offensive role with the Sharks, recording zero goals and four assists in 28 contests […]

Mackie Samoskevich Out on Saturday

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against the St. Louis Blues. He is considered day-to-day after sustaining a lower-body injury during Friday's comeback victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. While seeing some time in the top six, Samoskevich has contributed four goals and 13 assists in 34 […]

Anthony Cirelli Available Against Hurricanes

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) will play on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Cirelli didn't finish Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Kings due to an undisclosed injury. However, he won't miss additional time and will remain in the lineup against Carolina. Cirelli has contributed nine goals and 10 assists in 30 outings […]

Brandon Hagel Added to Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday, Diandra Loux of The Hockey News reports. He will miss his second consecutive game on Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes and won't be eligible to be activated until Dec. 27. Tampa Bay also faces the St. Louis Blues on […]

Nikita Kucherov a Game-Time Call Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. On Thursday, Kucherov was a late scratch for a meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. He has been dealing with an illness and didn't skate on Saturday morning. Kucherov has once again been a scoring machine […]

J.T. Miller Injured in Saturday's Win

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) left Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period. He contributed an assist as the Rangers turned a 4-2 deficit into a win thanks to a third-period comeback. However, Miller appeared to have hurt his arm or shoulder with eight minutes left in […]

Zach Bogosian Unavailable Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (lower body) will be absent for a third straight contest on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The towering blue-liner is nursing a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Bogosian's next chance to return will be on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche. Matt Kiersted and David Jiricek have seen regular action […]

Marcus Johansson Questionable for Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (lower body) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Swedish veteran may miss a third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Johansson has had an impressive campaign, scoring 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) and logging a team-best plus-15 rating in 33 appearances. Minnesota's […]

Bo Horvat to Miss Fourth Straight Game Saturday

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. He isn't traveling with the team after sustaining a lower-body injury earlier this month. Horvat's absence is a huge blow for the Islanders, as he leads the team in goals (19) and points (31). Furthermore, […]

Seth Jarvis to Be "Out for a While"

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (upper body) will miss time after crashing into a goalpost 20 seconds into overtime during Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Jarvis' injury "is not good. He's going to be out for a while." The 23-year-old finished Friday's contest with a pair […]

Phillip Danault Rejoins Canadiens for Draft Pick

Center Phillip Danault (illness) has returned to the Montreal Canadiens, who reacquired him from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2026 second-round draft pick originally belonging to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Danault moved to L.A. in 2021 as an unrestricted free agent, signing a six-year, $33 million contract. He had a productive four-year stint with […]

Blue Jackets Acquire Mason Marchment

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired winger Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken, giving up a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. Marchment is in the final season of a four-year, $18 million contract. The Kraken acquired Marchment this offseason from the Dallas Stars for a third- and fourth-round draft pick. He made […]

Ja Morant to Miss Second Straight Game Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) won't be available on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. He is nursing a left ankle sprain and will miss a second straight contest. Vince Williams Jr. (knee) also won't play on Saturday, leaving Memphis without two important backcourt pieces. Luckily for the team, Cam Spencer (personal) will be […]

RJ Barrett to Remain Out Saturday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (knee) will be sidelined for a 12th consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Following a long absence due to a right knee sprain, Barrett began ramping up activities this week, but it looks like his return to the lineup won't come during the team's upcoming back-to-back set. Toronto […]

Jakob Poeltl Facing Another Potential Absence Saturday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Eastern Conference matchup against the Boston Celtics. Poeltl has been bothered by a lower back problem all season, mostly sitting out games during back-to-back situations. However, even after several rest days, he wasn't in the lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Saturday […]