Igor Shesterkin Registers Second Straight Shutout

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped the Hurricanes from scoring on Tuesday, recording his second consecutive shutout with 28 saves in a 1-0 road win. It's the fourth time in Shesterkin's career he has picked up back-to-back shutouts. The Rangers' No. 1 has bounced back in style after opening the month with two consecutive […]

Jack Eichel Collects Three Points In Second Consecutive Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel recorded his second consecutive three-point outing on Tuesday as the reigning Stanley Cup champions beat Seattle 5-4 in overtime. Eichel produced the game-winning goal 3:01 into the extra frame and had two assists in the contest. The American star went scoreless in both of his first two appearances when […]

Yegor Chinakhov Hurt Versus Montreal

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov couldn't complete Tuesday's contest against Montreal due to an upper-body injury. He left the action after seeing 4:47 of ice time. Chinakhov has been in a bad slump lately, but his season has gone well overall, with the 23-year-old tied for fifth in scoring on the team with 29 […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Injured On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek left Tuesday's game against Arizona with an undisclosed injury. Eriksson Ek headed down the tunnel following a check by Coyotes forward Nick Bjugstad. He finished with 14:55 of ice time, boasting a plus-one rating with two hits. The Swedish forward has enjoyed his second consecutive 60-point campaign in 2023-24, […]

Malcolm Brogdon Remains On The Shelf Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) will be unavailable for a 16th straight game on Wednesday versus Atlanta. Brogdon is making progress in his recovery from a right elbow injury but remains without a return date. Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson will continue to rock as Portland's starting backcourt, with Dalano Banton filling a […]

Jerami Grant Questionable To Play On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Hawks. Grant returned from a two-game absence on Monday versus Boston but could be heading to the shelf again. Overall, he's played in just two of the team's last five games, battling a right hamstring strain. Grant had 14 points with […]

Dean Wade Remains Absent On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (personal) will sit out a third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Pelicans. Wade exited the lineup last week for personal reasons, and it's not completely clear when he will be ready to return. Georges Niang has played a much more important role without Wade and is looking at an […]

Max Strus Not Ready To Return On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (knee) will remain out for Wednesday's meeting with New Orleans. The 27-year-old sniper will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a right knee strain. Strus' absence has helped Isaac Okoro reclaim a place in the starting lineup. He's been a productive two-way force for Cleveland and fantasy managers alike. […]

Tre Mann Considered Questionable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis. He could be out for a fourth consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. Mann had gained a lot of momentum over several weeks before suffering the injury. The 23-year-old has posted 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, […]

Ausar Thompson Questionable To Face Raptors

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (asthma) has been tagged as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. The rookie wasn't available on Monday versus Charlotte due to asthma issues and might be forced to skip another game on Wednesday. Thompson had started 14 consecutive contests for Detroit before exiting the lineup on Monday. Simone Fontecchio moved […]

LeBron James Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against Sacramento. He had to skip a game last week due to his ankle issue but returned on Sunday with a big performance against Minnesota. While logging 38 minutes of action, James fell just short of a triple-double with 29 points, eight rebounds, […]

Otto Porter Jr. Announces Retirement

Forward Otto Porter Jr. has announced his retirement from basketball. The third-overall pick of the 2013 draft, who won the NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022, steps aside after playing in 527 regular-season games. His final appearances came in 2023-24 with the Toronto Raptors, who traded Porter Jr. to the Utah Jazz […]

John Konchar Could Be Out For Another Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Washington. He might have to skip a second consecutive game due to a sore right ankle. Konchar has started each of his last three games and would be in a position to play in the first unit again on Tuesday if […]

Lamar Stevens Considered Questionable Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Lamar Stevens (groin) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Wizards. He's in danger of missing the game due to left adductor soreness. Stevens has played a fairly important role for Memphis since arriving from Boston, averaging 21.7 minutes across 12 games with one start. He's recorded 11.3 points […]

Vince Williams Jr. Remains Out On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) won't play against Washington on Tuesday. He has been taken out of the lineup with left patellar tendon soreness. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) also unavailable, this could again be a crush spot for GG Jackson II, who led the team with a career-high 30 points on Sunday […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) won't face the Wizards on Tuesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest with right quadriceps tendonitis. Jackson Jr. steps out of the lineup after playing in three consecutive games, and he will miss a very good opportunity to stuff the stat sheet, as Washington has […]

Lauri Markkanen Continues To Sit Tuesday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Boston. The 2023 All-Star is battling to overcome a right quadriceps contusion. Following Tuesday, his next chance to return comes in a matchup against Atlanta on Friday night. Markkanen's absence has given Luka Samanic a couple of starts, which […]

Keegan Murray Questionable To Face Bucks

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) could miss his fifth game of the season on Tuesday versus Milwaukee, as he has landed on the injury report as questionable. The 23-year-old sharpshooter injured his left ankle against Houston on Sunday. Murray was able to get through Monday's practice fully, so he actually might be closer to […]

Jalen Williams Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (ankle) is questionable to play on Tuesday versus Indiana. The versatile 22-year-old hurt his right ankle in Sunday's matchup against Memphis, exiting the game after logging just 10 minutes. However, it looks like there is a possibility he won't have to skip any games. Williams has become a key […]

Justin Minaya Questionable For Monday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Justin Minaya (illness) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Monday's matchup against Boston. The 24-year-old is battling an illness. Minaya has been warming the bench for Portland the entire campaign and won't have a large part to play in the rotation even if he's declared healthy to play. He's […]

Svi Mykhailiuk Misses Monday's Game For Personal Reasons

Boston Celtics small forward Svi Mykhailiuk (personal) won't play on Monday versus Portland. He has been ruled out for personal reasons. Mykhailiuk has seen the court just five times since the beginning of last month, so he doesn't play a significant role for the team. Across the entire campaign, the 26-year-old has averaged 7.9 minutes […]

Cedi Osman Facing Multi-Game Absence

San Antonio Spurs forward Cedi Osman (ankle) will remain out on Monday versus Golden State and is expected to miss a few more games. Per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said after Saturday's win over the Warriors that Osman will "for sure" miss at least the next two […]

Dereck Lively II Ready To Return On Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (personal) isn't on the team's injury report ahead of Monday's contest against Chicago, which signals that he's ready to return to the lineup. The rookie big man wasn't available on Saturday versus Detroit due to personal reasons. Lively II's absence gave Daniel Gafford a second consecutive start at the […]

Torrey Craig Probable To Play On Monday

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (ankle) is expected to be on the court when the team hosts Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on Monday. After recently missing time with a knee injury, Craig is now dealing with a right ankle sprain. However, it appears to be a very mild one, as the team has listed […]

Darius Garland Hurts Wrist In Sunday's Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland was seen icing his left wrist/forearm following Sunday's defeat to Brooklyn, which leaves him with a question mark for Monday's contest against Phoenix. He finished Sunday's matchup with 14 points, five assists, and one steal across 27 minutes of action. Garland's line included a team-worst four turnovers. It was […]

Donovan Mitchell Unlikely To Play On Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) is making progress but is unlikely to play on Monday versus Phoenix, reports Chris Fedor of The Plain Dealer. The Cavaliers superstar has been out for six games. The team has "hope" of him being able to return to the court during the team's upcoming three-game road trip, which […]

Josh Okogie Set To Remain Out On Monday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will be absent for a fifth consecutive game on Monday versus Cleveland. He's trying to overcome an abdominal strain. With Eric Gordon (knee) joining Okogie on the shelf, the starters will likely be in for a busy night on Monday, and Royce O'Neale could still have a major part […]

Eric Gordon Ruled Out For Monday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Eric Gordon (knee) won't play on Monday versus the Cavaliers. The veteran sniper hurt his left knee on Saturday against Boston and will need some time to heal. He's gone through a very rough three-game stretch, so having some time off might actually do good for Gordon, who went scoreless in 29 […]

Devin Booker On Track To Return Monday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (ankle) appears ready to rejoin the action on Monday against Cleveland. The team has listed him as probable for the game. Booker has missed four contests with a right ankle sprain. Bradley Beal has had a strong stretch during his absence with extra usage, while Royce O'Neale has been logging […]

Cameron Payne Replaces Buddy Hield As Starter On Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Cameron Payne will join the starting unit for Sunday's contest against the Knicks, replacing Buddy Hield. The veteran is getting his third start in four games after previously filling in for Kyle Lowry and Nicolas Batum. He starts on the backcourt alongside Lowry this time, with Hield set to lead the […]