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 […]

Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder Starting For Bucks Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton and forward Jae Crowder will enter the starting lineup on Wednesday against Memphis. Connaughton will be Malik Beasley's backcourt partner, with Damian Lillard (groin) and Patrick Beverley (ankle) unavailable. Crowder replaces Khris Middleton (ankle), who's resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Both players will have extra fantasy value […]

Cade Cunningham A Late Scratch On Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) was a late scratch for Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta. The Pistons announced him as a starter, but Cunningham is sitting out the game for left knee injury management purposes. Marcus Sasser, who's back in the lineup following a bout with an illness, started at point guard instead of Cunningham. […]

Bruce Brown Absent On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) won't take the court on Wednesday against Minnesota. He made an early exit on Tuesday versus the Lakers with a sore right knee and has been downgraded from doubtful to out. Brown joins a lengthy list of absentees on Wednesday, which leaves Toronto with only eight active players. Garrett […]

Gary Trent Jr. Won't Play Against Minnesota

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (back) won't feature against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. After resting on Tuesday against the Lakers, Trent Jr. was initially expected to play but back spasms will keep him out from the contest. Following his return on Tuesday, RJ Barrett (knee) will get the night off, along with Kelly Olynyk […]

Caleb Houstan Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Orlando Magic guard/forward Caleb Houstan (ankle) won't face the Pelicans on Wednesday. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest with an ankle injury. Houstan has been used as a starter at times to rest Gary Harris. Harris will be good to go on Wednesday after having one of his best games of the […]

Cade Cunningham, Marcus Sasser Cleared For Action

Detroit Pistons guards Cade Cunningham (knee) and Marcus Sasser (illness) have been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Hawks. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the game. Sasser returns from a two-game absence, while Cunningham has been enjoying one of the strongest stretches of the season lately. He has gone […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Won't Play On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers. He's nursing a hip problem and has played only four minutes across the past five games, meaning Smith Jr.'s absence won't change Brooklyn's plans much. Dennis Schroder will continue to dictate things on offense as […]

Cameron Johnson Available Against Indiana

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (toe) has been upgraded from probable to available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers. Johnson has made only one appearance in the past five games, as health issues are threatening to ruin the final weeks of the regular season for him. Facing the Pacers puts Johnson in a good position […]

Jerami Grant Remains Sidelined Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) has been ruled out for a 12th consecutive game on Wednesday against Charlotte. He hasn't taken the court for three weeks, and it's beginning to look likely that we might have seen the last of Grant in 2023-24. Jabari Walker has moved into a starting role on the […]

Grant Williams To Remain In Starting Unit With Nick Richards Out

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) will make a second consecutive start on Wednesday against Portland. He has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of the contest. Williams has taken over as the starting center following Nick Richards' (foot) exit from the lineup. Richards wasn't on the initial injury report but has now been ruled […]

Anthony Davis, LeBron James Set To Play On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers All-Stars Anthony Davis (knee) and LeBron James (ankle) will play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus Washington. Both saw less than 30 minutes of action on Tuesday against Toronto and should have some extra freshness from the lighter workload. The Wizards have one of the weakest defenses in […]

Patrick Beverley Out On Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) will sit out Wednesday's matchup against Memphis. He injured his right ankle against Washington on Tuesday and exits the lineup after already playing with a wrist problem. The Bucks also won't have Damian Lillard (groin) on Wednesday, which leaves AJ Green and TyTy Washington Jr. as the lone […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Good To Go On Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will play against Memphis on Wednesday. Milwaukee finishes off a back-to-back, and Giannis has been upgraded from probable to available. The team is going to need a monster shift from him, with Damian Lillard (groin) and Khris Middleton (ankle) out of the lineup. Additionally, Malik Beasley and Bobby Portis […]

Myles Turner Misses Wednesday's Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Nets. He sprained a finger in Monday's matchup against Brooklyn, and Indiana has downgraded him from questionable to out. Jalen Smith took over the center role in the first unit following Turner's injury on Monday and figures to play a […]

Jaylen Brown Available Against OKC

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hand) will play against the Thunder on Wednesday. The C's have upgraded Brown from questionable to available. Brown was in danger of missing a second consecutive game. His return means Al Horford will have to make a trip back to the bench. However, the former Thunder player should still be […]

Jalen Duren Good To Go Wednesday

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (tooth) will be available for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. He lost a tooth and was limited to only five minutes against Memphis on Monday, but Duren isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup. The young big man has had an impressive campaign and should enjoy his battle with […]

Marcus Sasser Questionable For Wednesday's Matchup

Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta. The rookie could be out for a third consecutive game with an upper respiratory illness. In Sasser's absence, Malachi Flynn has taken over a bigger workload. Flynn hasn't made a big impact, but he could become a viable fantasy option on […]

Nick Richards Back For Hornets Versus Portland

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) is on track to return to action Wednesday against Portland. He missed the last game against Boston with a foot problem but isn't on the injury report on Wednesday. Grant Williams (ankle) started in Richards' place against his former team on Monday. Richards will be licking his lips ahead […]

Matisse Thybulle Out On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) will be sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the Hornets. He's seen a total of 12 minutes of action across the last nine games as Thybulle continues to battle a right ankle injury. This will be the second consecutive game he misses. Kris Murray benefits from Thybulle's absence, but […]

Anfernee Simons Remains Unavailable For Portland

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Charlotte. Portland's leading scorer continues to deal with a left knee problem. Dalano Banton should be fired up by fantasy managers again on Wednesday, while Rayan Rupert will likely earn another start. The 19-year-old […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Play On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) is expected to be in the lineup as the team completes a back-to-back against the Wizards on Wednesday. Davis recorded a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double with 10-for-20 shooting in Tuesday's 128-111 win over Toronto, logging 28 minutes of action. The veteran star missed the second leg of a back-to-back […]

LeBron James Likely To Play Versus Washington

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will likely play on Wednesday versus Washington. The veteran star, who continues to carry an ankle injury, skipped one game in a back-to-back situation a week ago, but Lakers head coach Darvin Ham expects to see him back on the court Wednesday night after James logged 29 minutes […]

Andrei Kuzmenko Records Third Straight Multi-Point Game

Calgary Flames winger Andrei Kuzmenko had multiple points in a third consecutive contest as he scored twice in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Anaheim. He netted in even-strength situations in the second and third periods. Kuzmenko also recently produced a two-goal effort against St. Louis, and he had two assists on Saturday versus Los Angeles. The […]

Troy Terry Breaks Slump With Three-Point Effort

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry was finally back to his best in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Calgary, finishing with three points. He ended a seven-game run without a goal and produced two assists. Entering Tuesday's action, Terry had gone scoreless in six of his past seven outings. He's had a long wait to hit […]

Evgeni Malkin Erupts For Three Third-Period Points

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin picked up three points as the team had an impressive comeback victory against New Jersey on Tuesday. The Penguins were starting at a 3-1 defeat before exploding for five goals in the third period and winning 6-3. Malkin had two of the markers and also registered a power-play assist. He […]

Rasmus Dahlin Notches Three Points In Win Over Washington

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was one of the catalysts in Tuesday's 6-2 triumph over Washington, completing the contest with a goal and two assists. He scored his 18th goal of the season on the power play and delivered a pair of even-strength assists for his ninth career three-point outing. Dahlin has set a new […]

Jonathan Marchessault Sets New Franchise Record In Tuesday's Win

Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault established a new franchise record in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Vancouver by posting his eighth three-point outing of the season. He scored the team's second goal and handed out a pair of assists, including one on the power play. Marchessault did all the work during the team's four-goal opening […]

Aaron Ekblad Makes Early Exit Tuesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad exited Tuesday's contest against Montreal early with an undisclosed injury. He took only 11 shifts and logged 7:16 on the ice. This was only the fourth game back from a lower-body injury for Ekblad, who also missed a large chunk at the start of the campaign following offseason shoulder surgery. […]