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Monte Morris Set For Timberwolves Debut On Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Monte Morris will be available to make his team debut on Monday versus the Clippers. The veteran was picked up last week from Detroit in exchange for Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton, and a second-round draft pick. Morris was hurt at the start of the campaign and featured just eight times […]
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Jaden McDaniels Questionable For Monday's Action
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (finger) is regarded as questionable for Monday's matchup versus the Clippers. The 23-year-old hurt his left index finger against Milwaukee on Thursday and might have to come out of the lineup for the first time since Dec. 8. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was McDaniels' replacement in the starting unit the last time […]
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Ziaire Williams Doubtful Monday
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (hand) is considered doubtful to face the Pelicans on Monday. He's been out for eight games with a left hand injury, and the chances of Williams returning on Monday don't appear to be high. Williams had a spell as a starter early in the campaign, but he's struggled for […]
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Derrick Rose Considered Doubtful For Monday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday versus New Orleans. The veteran is troubled by ankle soreness and looks like he will be forced to take some time off again. Rose has played only four times in 2024 and 20 times in total across the season. With Memphis' backcourt thin […]
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De'Andre Hunter Available Again Monday
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with Chicago. Atlanta continues to manage his right knee injury, and Hunter sat out Saturday's clash with Philadelphia as the team completed a back-to-back. Hunter is a talented player, but it's tough to rely on him in fantasy […]
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Maxi Kleber Probable For Monday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) has been listed as probable for Monday's contest against Washington. Kleber recently suffered a nasal fracture but has been playing through the injury and is expected to remain in the lineup on Monday. The 32-year-old looked very good on Saturday versus OKC with a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double. He remained […]
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Malcolm Brogdon Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks
Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) will be forced to sit out some time, with the team announcing that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. He has missed a pair of games with a knee issue and an illness lately, but Brogdon is now dealing with tendinitis in his right elbow. With the […]
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Adam Boqvist Available Again On Saturday
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is set to return from a three-game absence on Saturday versus Tampa Bay. Boqvist has contributed seven assists in 20 games this season. He will be on the first defensive pairing on Saturday, and Boqvist should also log power-play time […]
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Rasmus Ristolainen Ready To Return On Saturday
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (illness) will return to action on Saturday versus Seattle. He will be back in the lineup after missing one game with an illness. Ristolainen has taken the ice just 30 times this season, posting three assists with one goal. He's been a lot more active on the defensive end, tallying […]
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Justin Schultz Out On Saturday For Personal Reasons
Seattle Kraken defenseman Justin Schultz has personal business to take care of and won't feature on Saturday against Philadelphia. Schultz has gone scoreless five times in his past six appearances, but it's been a solid campaign overall for the 33-year-old. He boasts 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) through 42 games with 42 blocks. AHL […]
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Mark Giordano Out On Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano (lower body) won't play on Saturday against Ottawa. The veteran was hurt in the last game on Wednesday versus Dallas. Though 34 games this season, Giordano has contributed one goal and five assists, along with 34 hits and 72 blocks. William Lagesson will fill in for Giordano, who is […]
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Brett Pesce A Game-Time Decision On Saturday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's clash versus New Jersey. The 29-year-old could be forced to skip a second consecutive game due to an illness. Pesce sits second on the team with 71 blocks in 41 games. He has amassed three goals and four assists on the offensive […]
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Antti Raanta To Miss At Least Two Weeks
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta (lower body) has been ruled out for at least two weeks. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday versus Colorado. Raanta heads to the shelf with a 12-7-2 record. Luckily for Carolina, Pyotr Kochetkov has just returned from injury. He will make his 24th start of the season on […]
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Deandre Ayton Questionable For Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against New Orleans. He has already missed one game with an illness this week and could be absent again for the same reason. With Ayton playing only 34 of the team's 51 games, Portland's other bigs have had a chance to shine. Duop […]
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Gary Payton II Removed From Injury Report
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (hamstring) isn't on the injury report ahead of Saturday's battle with Phoenix. He's set to return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 2. Health issues have left a major dent on Payton II's season, as the defensive specialist has featured in just 16 games. He […]
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Bradley Beal Listed As Probable Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) is considered probable for Saturday's contest against Golden State. The veteran star is nursing a right ankle sprain, but he was able to log 37 minutes despite the injury on Thursday versus Utah, and it looks like he will be good to go for Saturday's big matchup. Beal had […]
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Jalen Smith Questionable Saturday
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks. The 23-year-old has been a regular on the injury report lately with lower back spasms, and he couldn't complete Thursday's matchup versus Golden State due to the issue. Smith exited following a very impressive 13-minute stint during which he […]
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Tyrese Haliburton Remains On Injury Report Saturday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is once again carrying a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Knicks. He's featured in six straight games despite being on the injury report, so it should be safe to assume Indiana's star guard will be on the court Saturday. However, Haliburton will likely remain under a […]
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Jalen Brunson Questionable For Saturday
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Indiana. The first-year All-Star continues to deal with a right ankle sprain that kept him off the court Thursday versus Dallas. Miles McBride had the keys to the offense without Brunson. He put in a massive 45-minute shift and provided good […]
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Isaiah Hartenstein Out On Saturday
New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) won't play on Saturday versus Indiana. The seven-footer is out with a sore left Achilles after being limited to 15 minutes of action in the previous game against Dallas. Precious Achiuwa has become a key cog for the Knicks due to various frontcourt injuries and is set to […]
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Kasperi Kapanen Set To Return From Seven-Game Absence
St. Louis Blues right wing Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against Buffalo. The 27-year-old has been sidelined for the past seven games with a lower-body injury. Kapanen sits on four goals and 13 points through 42 appearances. He's had a bad year, averaging the fewest points since […]
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Alex Nedeljkovic Starts For Penguins Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be between the pipes on Friday against Minnesota as the team kicks off a back-to-back. He will make his 15th start of the season, hoping to improve an 8-3-3 record. Nedeljkovic has provided quality outings for the Penguins, and he could have a special night on Friday, as the […]
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Dan Vladar Placed On Injured Reserve
Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (lower body) landed on Injured Reserve on Friday. The Czech netminder worked as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Thursday against New Jersey, but he reportedly hurt himself during the warm-ups before the game. Vladar has had an up-and-down campaign with the Flames in 2023-24, going 7-7-2. The team has called up […]
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Jonas Brodin Returns To Wild Lineup
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Friday against Pittsburgh. The Swedish rearguard was forced to skip Wednesday's meeting with Chicago due to an illness. Alex Goligoski is expected to make way for Brodin on Friday. Brodin will skate on the second defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. […]
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Max Jones Available Again For Ducks
Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones (upper body) has been removed from Injured Reserve and appears ready to rejoin the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Oilers. Jones has been out since Jan. 5, missing 12 contests. He has played in 34 games this season, producing four goals and four assists. The 26-year-old isn't very […]
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Mason McTavish Out On Friday
Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish has sustained an upper-body injury and won't play on Friday versus Edmonton. The 21-year-old will miss his eighth game of the season. McTavish has done well when healthy, posting 13 goals and 31 points in 43 games. Only four Ducks players have been more prolific this season. Bo Groulx looks […]
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Teuvo Teravainen Registers Four Assists In Thursday's Win
Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen served up four assists as the team rocked Colorado with a 5-2 win on Thursday. He cashed in twice during Martin Necas' three-goal outburst early in the game and added two more helpers on goals by Michael Bunting and Seth Jarvis. After slumping through most of the season, Teravainen has […]
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Martin Necas Blows Avalanche Away With First-Period Hat Trick
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas looked superhuman at the start of Thursday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche, scoring three goals inside the first 16:51 of action. He joined Cory Stillman as the only players in franchise history to net a natural hat trick in the opening frame. This is the first hat trick of Necas' […]
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Jesper Bratt Amasses Three Points In Losing Effort
New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt had a great game against Calgary on Thursday despite the team suffering a 5-3 defeat. The Swedish speedster was involved in all three goals for the Devils, posting assists as Ondrej Palat scored twice and Nico Hischier recorded a short-handed goal. It was Bratt's seventh effort of the season […]
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Noah Hanifin Sends Out Two Assists Thursday
Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin registered his third multi-point game of the season Thursday with two assists in a 5-3 road victory over the Devils. Hanifin's helpers came in the third period as Calgary ruined Jack Hughes' return to the Devils lineup. The 27-year-old reached 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists) for the campaign -- […]
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