LeBron James Ready To Play Against Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will play in Monday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. He has been upgraded from probable to available. This will be James' sixth consecutive appearance since returning from a groin strain. The four-time NBA champion has not reached his usual high standards since coming back, averaging 19.2 points, 7.2 […]

Nikola Jokic Expected To Play Against Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After missing five games with an ankle issue, Jokic has played in each of Denver's last two games and looks likely to remain in the lineup for Tuesday's meeting with Rudy Gobert and […]

Trae Young Likely To Face Portland

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will likely remain in the lineup on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Atlanta continues to have Young's name on the report, but he has missed only a handful of games this season, and his nagging Achilles […]

Bradley Beal Could Return On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) may rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The three-time All-Star has been unavailable for seven games due to a hamstring strain. Beal has started working on five-on-five drills in practice, which suggests his return […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Tuesday's Action

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is probable to play on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Greek superstar remains on the injury report with a foot sprain, but he will likely suit up for Tuesday's contest. The injury does not appear to limit Antetokounmpo in any way, as he has notched 30-plus points in […]

Jaylin Williams Back In Thunder Lineup Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (hip) has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Monday's tip-off against the Chicago Bulls. He will be back in the lineup after missing Saturday's contest against the Indiana Pacers due to hip tightness. In each of his last two starts, Williams has posted a triple-double, showing he […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Will Play On Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (hip) is good to go for Monday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. After he suffered a hip injury against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, Hartenstein was initially listed as questionable for Monday. Before being limited by injury against Indiana, Hartenstein had posted five double-doubles in six appearances. He has […]

Chet Holmgren Available Against Bulls

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (hip) will play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Initially, Holmgren was considered questionable for the game, but the team has upgraded his status to available. Holmgren has missed two of the last four contests as he manages a hip injury. The uniquely talented big man has averaged 14.1 […]

Dereck Lively II Downgraded To Out Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) will miss at least one more game, as the team has downgraded him from questionable to out ahead of Monday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. A stress fracture in his right ankle has kept Lively II sidelined since mid-January, but he is nearing his return. In his pregame […]

Caleb Martin Active On Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Caleb Martin (hip) will be active on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has upgraded Martin's status from probable to available, clearing the way for him to make a third consecutive appearance. Since returning to the lineup, Martin has logged 23 minutes across two games, so he does not have a […]

Daniel Gafford Back In Action With Minutes Restriction

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (knee) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed seven weeks due to an MCL sprain. Because of his long absence, Dallas will limit Gafford's playing time to 15 to 20 minutes on Monday. This means Kai Jones may still have a significant role […]

Anthony Davis To Remain On Minutes Restriction Monday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (adductor) has been cleared to play in Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets, but his minutes will continue to be monitored. The plan is to use Davis for 25 to 28 minutes. Over his previous three games since returning from injury, Davis has averaged 28.3 minutes a night, posting 15.0 […]

Luke Kornet Out With An Illness

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (illness) will not suit up for Monday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran big man had an impressive outing on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, but he has been struck by an illness, which will take Kornet out of the lineup for the first time since Feb. 26. […]

Jaylen Brown Skips Monday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is having trouble with his right knee and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Sam Hauser has frequently stepped in for Brown in the starting unit and is likely to do so again, while […]

Cody Williams Out On Monday

Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (illness) will not play on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He is battling an illness, and the team has ruled Williams out for Monday's contest after initially listing him as questionable. Williams' exit from the lineup opens up a spot in the starting unit. Utah will roll out Isaiah Collier, […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Cleared For Monday's Game

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been listed as available for Monday's contest against the Orlando Magic. His status has been upgraded from questionable, as Bogdanovic is prepared to play despite experiencing soreness in his right knee. With Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup, Bogdanovic will likely have to adjust to a smaller […]

Seth Curry Available For Monday's Action

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (knee) will be available for Monday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The veteran sniper missed Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a knee issue. However, Curry is ready to make a quick return, as Charlotte has upgraded him from probable to available. Due to injuries, Curry's role […]

Josh Green Good To Go Against Jazz

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (shoulder) will return to action on Monday against the Utah Jazz. A sore left shoulder kept him off the court on Sunday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team has made him active for Monday after initially listing Green as probable for the game. Green is a versatile player […]

Ilya Samsonov Nursing An Upper-Body Injury

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (upper body) is considered day-to-day and may not be available for Tuesday's meeting with the Edmonton Oilers. The Russian netminder was a late scratch on Saturday against the Nashville Predators when he was scheduled to start. Adin Hill ended up playing for a second consecutive day, delivering a 23-save […]

Tomas Hertl To Sit Out At Least One More Week

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl (shoulder) has been ruled out for the week. He has missed three games due to a shoulder injury and is set to sit out at least four more contests. Hertl is tied for the team lead with 31 goals and has amassed 59 points in 70 games. Nicolas Roy […]

Garnet Hathaway Rejoins Flyers Lineup

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (upper body) will replace Nicolas Deslauriers in the lineup on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The power forward was injured on a hit by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bokondji Imama on Feb. 27. He has missed 15 games, though Hathaway has been practicing for over a week. Hathaway has collected […]

Erik Johnson Available Monday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (lower body) will return to action on Monday against the Calgary Flames. The veteran blue-liner has been sidelined for three games due to a lower-body injury. Keaton Middleton has filled in for Johnson and will now exit the lineup. Johnson has picked up only a handful of points this season […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Not Expected To Return This Season

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will likely remain on the shelf for the rest of the season. "The plan is to not have him back this season," Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw said. "I'm not 100 percent on what the timeline looks like, but I can't imagine he would be playing in […]

Colton Sissons Likely Out For Rest Of The Season

Nashville Predators forward Colton Sissons (lower body) has been listed as week-to-week and is not expected to return to action this season. Nashville has been eliminated from playoff contention, so the team has no incentive to rush Sissons back after he suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Sissons has recorded […]

Jonathan Marchessault Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Nashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) is considered day-to-day and will likely sit out Monday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Marchessault has had a difficult year in Nashville, posting only 49 points (19 goals, 30 assists) in 73 games, and to make matters worse, he has now sustained a lower-body injury, which will […]

Lane Hutson Continues Special Campaign With Hat Trick Of Assists

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson set up three goals in Sunday's 4-2 road win against the Florida Panthers. He helped out Patrik Laine and Juraj Slafkovsky in power-play situations and bagged an even-strength assist when Nick Suzuki scored the game-winning tally. This marks Hutson's 14th multi-assist game of the season, tying him with Larry Murphy […]

Nick Suzuki Notches Three Points In Sunday's Win

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki added three points to his tally in Sunday's surprising 4-2 victory against the Florida Panthers. The Canadiens captain recorded a pair of power-play assists and potted the game-winning goal early in the third period. This marks the seventh time Suzuki has posted at least three points in a single game […]

Robby Fabbri Not Expected To Return This Season

Anaheim Ducks forward Robby Fabbri (hand) is likely done for the season. He has not played since Feb. 25 due to a hand injury, missing 15 contests. His last appearance against the Buffalo Sabres might end up being his final game for the Ducks, as Fabbri is poised to become an unrestricted free agent this […]

Jacob Trouba Could Be An Option Sunday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (undisclosed) could remain in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was hurt in Friday's win over the New York Rangers and did not practice on Saturday. However, a team source has told Derek Lee of The Hockey News that Trouba is "in consideration to play" […]

Jordan Staal Will Not Play On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (lower body) will not be in action on Sunday against the New York islanders. He has been ruled out with a lower-body injury, sitting out for the second time in five games. Tyson Jost will be inserted back into the lineup as Staal's replacement. He will skate on the fourth […]