Jusuf Nurkic Questionable To Play On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) might have to skip Wednesday's battle against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. He tweaked his right ankle against the Spurs on Monday and has been listed as questionable on the injury report. Drew Eubanks will be asked to step up in a big way if Nurkic isn't able to […]

Jamal Murray Questionable Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Suns. The Canadian star has sat out two games with a knee issue and might have to miss three games on the bounce for the first time since an 11-game absence in November. Reggie Jackson has filled the shoes of Murray […]

Nikola Jokic Expected To Play Versus Suns

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back, hip) is probable for Wednesday's big Western Conference clash against Phoenix. The reigning Finals MVP is dealing with a couple of health issues right now, and he missed one game last week, but Jokic is trending toward playing on Wednesday. Jokic has averaged a triple-double against the Suns this […]

Brandon Saad Gets Another Goal In Monday's Loss

St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad scored in a third consecutive game on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, knotting things up late in regulation before the team was defeated 2-1 in overtime. Saad is averaging the fewest points in six seasons and won't be happy with his form, but he has found his […]

Logan Thompson Stretches Winning Streak To Three Games

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson came away with the victory in a third consecutive start on Monday, backstopping the team to a 2-1 overtime win against St. Louis with 31 saves. Thompson was only beaten in the game by Brandon Saad, who ruined his shutout bid with 5:07 left to play in regulation. The […]

Shea Theodore Maintains Good Scoring Form With An Assist

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore kept his recent good form going with an assist in Monday's 2-1 overtime win against St. Louis. He collected the helper when setting up Jonathan Marchessault for the game-winner early into the extra frame. Theodore is averaging a point per game for his last eight appearances. He's been absent […]

Brock Boeser Hits Goal No. 37

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser bagged his 37th goal of the season in Monday's 3-2 losing effort against the Kings. He was on target with 2:53 left to play in the third period. Boeser's goal-scoring form has dipped in the past couple of months, but he's still crushed his previous career high and is […]

Cam Talbot Collects Fourth Consecutive Win

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot posted his fourth consecutive victory in Monday's 3-2 win over the Canucks. He gave up a first-period goal to Sam Lafferty but played a rock-solid game overall and finished with 21 saves. Brock Boeser got the second one past Talbot late in the game. The four-game winning streak matches […]

Anze Kopitar Records Fourth Straight Multi-Point Game

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar had a fourth consecutive multi-point game on Monday versus Vancouver, tying the longest such streak of his career. The Kings captain did the damage this time with a goal and an assist, helping the team get a crucial 3-2 win. Kopitar has had four goals and five assists during […]

Tyler Herro Remains Out With Foot Problem

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will miss a 15th consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Warriors. Miami's young star has missed a month of action with a right foot injury and doesn't have a clear return date, but Herro is expected to undergo a re-evaluation soon. With Duncan Robinson also out, Patty Mills has […]

Khris Middleton Expected To Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers. He's only just returned from a lengthy absence, and the team wants to be careful with Middleton's workload. But Milwaukee had the day off on Monday, and there's no back-to-back in sight, clearing the way for Middleton to play. The three-time […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Clash Against Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is expected to take the court in Tuesday's mouth-watering matchup against the Lakers. The team has listed him as probable ahead of the tilt. Antetokounmpo has played in two consecutive games since returning from a hamstring injury. He almost had a 30-20 game last time out against the Thunder, […]

Caleb Martin Considered Questionable Versus Golden State

Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (ankle) is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 10, as the team considers him questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Warriors. Martin has been a frequent guest on the injury report and is currently dealing with right ankle discomfort, but he's had an impressive ironman streak of […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. In Danger Of Missing Second Consecutive Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Golden State. He might be absent for a second consecutive game after coming out of the lineup with left ankle discomfort on Sunday versus Cleveland. Jaquez Jr. has had a steady role with the Heat, and his absence opens […]

Kevin Love Could Be Back In Action On Tuesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) is nearing a return and has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. The veteran has missed 13 games on the bounce with a right heel injury, last appearing for Miami on Feb. 27. Love will likely push Thomas Bryant near the end of the bench […]

Trayce Jackson-Davis Questionable Tuesday

Golden State Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) is questionable to play on Tuesday against Miami. The rookie big man has hurt his left knee and might have to come out of the lineup in the midst of a very good stretch. Jackson-Davis has tallied 10.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 23.0 minutes this […]

Clayton Keller Takes Goal Streak To Five Games

Arizona Coyotes winger Clayton Keller celebrated a goal in a fifth consecutive game when he potted his 30th marker of the season in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. The 25-year-old, who's now had 30-plus goals in back-to-back seasons, became the first Coyote since Yanic Perreault in 2006-07 to score in five straight regular-season games. He's […]

Tim Stutzle Collects Three Points In Senators Win

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle played a leading role in Sunday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton, recording an even-strength goal and two power-play assists. His seventh three-point outing of the season helped Stutzle to become the fifth skater in franchise history to post back-to-back 50-assist campaigns. He's added 18 goals for a nice 68-point effort across […]

Evan Bouchard Tallies Three Assists Sunday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard collected an assist on all of the team's goals in Sunday's 5-3 defeat to Ottawa. He helped Adam Henrique to notch an early goal and posted a pair of power-play assists in the second period when Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman scored. Bouchard became the second blue-liner in franchise history […]

Jonathan Drouin Wraps Up Three-Point Effort With Game-Winner

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin completed his first three-point performance of the season with the game-winning goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime victory against Pittsburgh. He had two goals and one assist as the Avalanche produced an extraordinary comeback from a four-goal deficit. Drouin has been on a heater lately, registering three consecutive multi-point games […]

Charlie Lindgren Shuts Out Jets

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren kept the Jets grounded on Sunday, recording a 27-save shutout in a 3-0 win. It's his fifth shutout of the season, which puts Lindgren tied for the third spot in the league behind Arizona's Connor Ingram and Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry. Lindgren has given a major boost to the Capitals, who […]

Tage Thompson Continues Hot Stretch Versus Calgary

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-1 road win against Calgary. He assisted JJ Peterka on the game-winning goal in the middle of the third frame and produced one of Buffalo's two empty-net goals. Thompson has been extremely sharp offensively lately, going on a five-game scoring streak and […]

Desmond Bane Questionable For Meeting With Denver

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (back) has been tagged as questionable ahead of Monday's matchup against Denver. After missing two months with a sprained ankle, Bane is now dealing with a sore back, which could keep him out for a second consecutive game. Following his long-awaited return, the Grizzlies star played in only three games […]

Matisse Thybulle Questionable To Face Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston. He's played in only one of the last five games and is dealing with a right ankle issue. Thybulle's injury has left Portland without a defensive expert, who averages 1.8 steals per game. Rayan Rupert's role has grown during Thybulle's absence, […]

Jontay Porter Remains Absent On Monday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Jontay Porter (personal) won't be in the lineup for a second consecutive game on Monday versus Brooklyn. Porter has broken into the rotation lately but is currently away from the team to deal with a personal matter. Starting center Kelly Olynyk will carry a heavy load without him, while bigger contributions are […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Suspended For Monday's Game

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. will miss Monday's game against Portland with a suspension. He was handed a one-game suspension for his altercation with Utah's Kris Dunn on Saturday. Smith Jr's absence will be a major blow for the playoff-chasing Rockets, who have racked up eight consecutive victories. Following Alperen Sengun's (ankle) injury, Smith […]

Lauri Markkanen Carrying Questionable Tag Monday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) is seen as questionable for Monday's game against Dallas. Following his return from a quadriceps injury, the team has kept Markkanen out from a couple of games for injury management purposes. Considering he didn't play on Saturday versus Houston, it's likely Utah's top scorer will suit up on Monday, […]

Jordan Clarkson Questionable On Monday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Mavericks. He's been out for six games with a groin strain, but it looks like Utah's microwave scorer could be back in the lineup on Monday. The comeback would come at a good time because the Jazz have just lost Kris Dunn […]

Kris Dunn Suspended For Two Games

Utah Jazz point guard Kris Dunn has been suspended for two games. He's received the punishment for getting into a scuffle with Houston's Jabari Smith Jr. on Saturday night, with fists being thrown. The suspension forces Dunn to miss Monday's matchup versus Dallas and Wednesday's clash with San Antonio. He will be eligible to return […]

Josh Okogie Makes His Comeback Saturday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will rejoin the action on Saturday against San Antonio. He last played on March 2, missing several weeks with a lower abdominal strain. Okogie's return is good news for the Suns, as it gives the team a versatile player to use in the rotation. However, he's been a non-factor […]