Nick Richards Continues To Sit On Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) isn't ready to return to the lineup on Friday against Orlando. The team has downgraded Richards from questionable to out, resulting in his third consecutive absence. Grant Williams has moved to the starting unit as Richards' replacement. The 25-year-old has averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in […]

Grant Williams Ready For Action Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) has received the all-clear to play against the Magic on Friday. He's carrying a right ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded Williams from probable to available. The 25-year-old has been a starter for the last couple of games, putting in a pair of mixed performances. He was limited […]

Brandon Miller Good To Go Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (wrist) has been cleared to play on Friday against Orlando. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Miller is set to make a 17th consecutive appearance despite dealing with a right wrist sprain. He's averaged over 34 minutes per game since the All-Star break, even hitting the 40-minute […]

Vasilije Micic Returning From One-Game Absence

Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic (shoulder) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's tilt against Orlando. He was unavailable for Wednesday's meeting with Portland due to a shoulder problem. Micic has played well for the Hornets, posting 11.5 points and 6.3 assists in 28.1 minutes. His work includes a couple of 20-point performances against the […]

Miles Bridges Back For Hornets Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (wrist) will be back on the court in Friday's matchup against Orlando. He missed Wednesday's clash with Portland due to a wrist contusion but is good to go on Friday, with the team upgrading Bridges from probable to available. Bridges has had a good comeback campaign in the Association, averaging […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out For Another Game

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) will remain out of the lineup on Friday versus Washington. He last played on March 11 and will miss a 13th consecutive game due to a hamstring strain. Jabari Walker put in a monster performance on the glass as Grant's replacement in the starting unit on Wednesday versus […]

Deni Avdija Available Versus Portland

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (migraine) will play against Portland on Friday. After leaving the previous game due to a migraine, he was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) sidelined, Avdija should get extra usage offensively in a good matchup against one of the league's bottom-dwellers. Since the All-Star […]

Keldon Johnson Remains Out On Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Keldon Johnson (foot) will remain on the shelf on Friday versus New Orleans. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out, meaning Johnson will be unavailable for a third consecutive game. There's no Devin Vassell (foot) either for San Antonio, so we should see Victor Wembanyama a lot with the […]

Nicolas Roy Won't Play On Friday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy is battling an undisclosed ailment and won't feature against the Coyotes on Friday. He was injured in Tuesday's contest against Vancouver. Roy has played a big part in the Golden Knights' success in 2023-24, posting 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 66 outings. He will be desperate to […]

Kaiden Guhle Suffers An Upper-Body Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's battle with the Lightning. The talented rearguard played only 1:14 in the contest, exiting after absorbing a big hit along the boards early in the game. Guhle entered Thursday's action with a four-game point streak. He's totaled 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) across […]

Daniil Tarasov Injured Versus Islanders

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov sustained an upper-body injury in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders. He came out of the contest after stopping 13 of 15 shots across 17:53 of action. With Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) already unavailable, Jet Greaves finished the task, allowing one goal on 25 shots. Greaves could now see […]

Jake Bean To Be Out "For A While"

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (undisclosed) could be out for the rest of the season after getting hurt in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders. Bean exited the contest near the end of the game after blocking a shot. Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent said postgame that the 25-year-old blue-liner would be out […]

Brandon Hagel Exits Early Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) made an early exit against Montreal on Thursday. He skipped the end of the game after logging 15:47 of ice time. Before exiting, Hagel was involved in a collision with teammate Steven Stamkos in the third period. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper hinted postgame that Hagel's exit might […]

Anthony Cirelli Suffers Undisclosed Injury

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli suffered an undisclosed injury in Thursday's 7-4 victory over Montreal. He grabbed a pair of assists before getting hurt and finishing with 8:51 of ice time. The 26-year-old has saved some of his best performances of the season for the crucial part of the year, and Cirelli would be […]

Sean Couturier Out For A Couple Of Games

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (shoulder) will miss the team's upcoming back-to-back set. He hurt his shoulder on Monday versus the Islanders and won't be in the lineup on Friday when Philadelphia faces Buffalo and in Saturday's matchup against Columbus. The Flyers captain has also sat out some action as a healthy scratch recently. He's […]

Joel Embiid Will Play On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is officially available for Thursday's game against Miami. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game. Embiid returned from a 29-game absence on Tuesday against the Thunder, posting 24 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 29 minutes. The reigning MVP gets a much tougher matchup […]

Tyrese Maxey Returns To Philadelphia Lineup On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (hip) will rejoin the action on Thursday versus Miami. He has shaken off a questionable tag and will be back after missing two games with a hip problem. Maxey has carried a heavy load in previous matchups against the Heat in 2023-24, averaging 24.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists […]

Derrick White Considered Questionable For Friday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (back) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Kings. He's on the injury report with a lower back contusion. The versatile guard has been quite durable for Boston and would be out for only the seventh time this season if he doesn't feel well enough to play. […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable To Play On Friday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hand) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against Sacramento. Brown has revealed that he has a strained ligament in his left hand, but this didn't keep him from filling up the box score on Wednesday against Oklahoma City. The three-time All-Star has no plans to rest himself, but the team […]

Jimmy Butler Ready To Face 76ers

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) will play against Philadelphia on Thursday. He missed the morning shootaround for personal reasons, but unfortunately for the 76ers, Butler will be ready to play. The Heat star will look to take his team another step closer to sealing a playoff berth. Miami has won four straight games with […]

Mo Bamba Won't Play Against Miami

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (illness) won't be available against the Heat on Thursday. He'll be out for a second consecutive contest with an illness after being initially regarded as questionable for the matchup. With Bamba on the shelf, Paul Reed will be the lone backup to Joel Embiid (knee), who is trending toward playing […]

Jonathan Kuminga Downgraded To Out Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will remain sidelined on Thursday versus Houston. The team has downgraded Kuminga from questionable to out, which stretches his absence to five games. The news means Trayce Jackson-Davis should continue his spell as a starter. The 24-year-old rookie has averaged 11.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in […]

Tobias Harris Expected To Miss 1-2 Games

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) is expected to miss one or two games, a source has told The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey. After initially being questionable, Harris will miss Thursday's contest against Miami. He might then also be out for Sunday's matchup against Memphis. Nicolas Batum is looking at a fresh opportunity to start, […]

Devin Booker Serves Up 40 Points Against Cleveland

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker remained hot in Wednesday's matchup against Cleveland, producing 40 points on 13-for-25 shooting in a 122-101 win. He hit five of his nine attempts from outside and missed a double-double by only two assists while collecting one rebound and one steal in 37 minutes of playing time. Booker has now […]

Malachi Flynn Explodes For 50 Points Off Pistons Bench

Detroit Pistons guard Malachi Flynn came out of nowhere to put up 50 points in Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Atlanta. He logged 34 minutes off the bench and became the 10th player in the NBA this season with a 50-point game by shooting 18-for-25 from the field with a 5-for-9 effort from outside. Flynn's career […]

De'Anthony Melton Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will miss a 19th consecutive contest on Thursday against Miami. He continues to deal with a lumbar spine injury and hasn't played since Feb. 27. Melton's absence has left Philadelphia without a versatile guard who can impact games in many ways. There's no set timeline for Melton's return, but […]

Tyler Herro Continues To Sit For Miami On Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will miss a 20th consecutive game on Thursday versus the 76ers. Maimi's second-best scorer has been out for five weeks, and it's not fully clear when he will be available again. His next chance to return will come on Friday against Houston. Duncan Robinson is back in the lineup […]

Robert Covington Remains Out For Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (knee, illness) will remain unavailable on Thursday versus Miami. He hasn't seen any game action in 2024 and is set to miss a 45th consecutive contest. The veteran was supposed to return to action a couple of weeks back, but his recovery from a left knee injury appears to be […]

Dereck Lively II Facing Multi-Week Absence

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) will sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Atlanta and might be done for the rest of the regular season. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has said Lively II could be out for two weeks with a right knee sprain. The 20-year-old out of Duke has […]

Zion Williamson Injures Finger Versus Magic

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson injured the middle finger of his shooting hand in Wednesday's contest against Orlando. He was hurt in the final few minutes of the second quarter. Williamson was initially able to play through the injury but came out of the game with 7:24 left on the clock in the fourth […]