Walker Kessler Remains On The Shelf Wednesday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) won't be available for a fourth straight game on Wednesday versus Chicago. The big guy from Auburn continues to nurse a right foot sprain. With Kessler out, Omer Yurtseven has become part of the regular rotation, but he hasn't made any noise. Brice Sensabaugh and Luka Samanic also get […]

Lauri Markkanen Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) won't have a reunion with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, as he has been ruled out for the game. The 2023 All-Star, who started his NBA career in Chicago, will miss a second consecutive contest. Markkanen's absence on Monday versus Washington gave Luka Samanic his first start of the […]

Keyonte George Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday versus Chicago. Following an outstanding 31-point effort against Miami at the weekend, George tried to play through an illness on Monday in a clash with Washington, but he lasted only six minutes. Kris Dunn started the second half in George's place. Collin Sexton […]

Derrick Rose To Be Re-Evaluated In Three Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (groin) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Philadelphia and won't be back in the lineup any time soon after the team announced that the former MVP will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Rose has been diagnosed with right osteitis pubis. The injury-prone guard has made only […]

Ziaire Williams Out For At Least Four Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (back) will be out for the rest of the month after the team announced that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 22-year-old has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of a hip flexor and his lower back. He was already forced to miss Monday's matchup against […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Questionable To Face Philadelphia

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) continues to carry a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's in danger of missing a fourth consecutive contest. Trey Jemison has made two starts during Jackson Jr.'s absence, while Santi Aldama and Lamar Stevens have also benefited. With Joel Embiid (knee) on the shelf for […]

Jonathan Isaac Might Sit Out Wednesday's Action

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Wizards. The team is finishing off a back-to-back and might elect to avoid overloading Isaac, who's had all kinds of injury troubles in his career. Isaac logged 18 minutes off the bench Tuesday versus […]

Gary Harris Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Washington. The Magic are completing a back-to-back and might sit Harris on Wednesday for right calf injury management purposes. Harris' absence would open up a spot in the first unit. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black are the main backups to Harris, while […]

Isaac Okoro Available On Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (elbow) is expected to suit up on Tuesday against Boston. He landed on the injury report prior to the game as questionable with a left elbow sprain, but sources have told Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer that Okoro will be good to go for the contest. The 23-year-old […]

Caris LeVert Cleared For Action Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (elbow) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's contest against Boston. The 29-year-old is returning to the lineup following a two-game stint on the sidelines. With Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Max Strus (knee) out, LeVert should get to play a prominent role offensively. He's done well this season […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Won't Play On Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) will sit out Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The Brooklyn big man hurt his right wrist in Monday's clash with the Grizzlies and hasn't recovered from the blow. Sharpe's absence will likely result in a massive shift for Brooklyn's starting center Nicolas Claxton. The 24-year-old put in a nice 21-point […]

Kobe Bufkin Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) won't play on Tuesday against the Knicks. The young guard will be kept out by a sore big toe. Before getting hurt, Bufkin had started to get some opportunities to impress, with Trae Young (finger) out of the lineup. He's averaged 16.3 minutes per game since the All-Star […]

Jalen Brunson Won't Play On Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) will sit out Tuesday's clash with Atlanta. He's been downgraded from questionable to out due to a left knee contusion sustained in the previous game against Cleveland. Miles McBride is looking at a fresh opportunity to start, while Shake Milton is ready for his Knicks debut after […]

Jaylen Brown Ready To Roll Tuesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and will be available for Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers. He has overcome a left knee contusion to make his sixth consecutive appearance. Brown needed only 22 minutes of action on Sunday to record a 29-point outing against Golden State, and his offensive […]

Kristaps Porzingis Back In Action Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday versus Cleveland. He's been upgraded from questionable to available after Porzingis missed Sunday's demolition of Golden State with a left quadriceps contusion. Porzingis will likely reclaim his starting role from Al Horford, although the veteran should still have a big role […]

Cody Martin Set To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (ankle) will be out of action for at least a couple of more weeks. He injured his left ankle last week and will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday versus the Magic. The team has announced that Martin will undergo a re-evaluation in two weeks. it's sad news for […]

Seth Curry To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team has announced. He will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday as the Hornets play host to Orlando. Curry sprained his right ankle last Friday against Philadelphia. With Curry and Cody Martin (ankle) dropping out of the lineup at the same […]

Andrew Wiggins Returning To Action On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (personal) is ready to return to action, head coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Tuesday. He'll be back from a four-game absence on Wednesday versus Milwaukee. After attending to a personal family matter, Wiggins returned to the Bay Area on Monday and was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Kerr […]

Nick Richards Good To Go Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's meeting with Orlando. He makes a quick return to the lineup after missing one game with right plantar fascia discomfort. Richards' return is set to bump Grant Williams back to the bench, although the tough forward could still be useful […]

Nathan MacKinnon Continues Home Scoring Tear With Four-Point Effort

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon crushed it again in another home outing on Monday, leading the team to an easy 5-0 victory over Chicago with two goals and two assists. It was his 30th home outing of the campaign, and MacKinnon hasn't gone scoreless in any of them, posting a whopping 65 points (25 goals, […]

Justus Annunen Produces Second Consecutive Shutout

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen posted his second shutout in as many games as the team cruised to a 5-0 victory against Chicago on Monday. The 23-year-old had 37 saves in the contest. Annunen also beat Chicago 5-0 with 24 saves in his previous start. The two shutouts match Colorado's franchise record for a rookie […]

David Pastrnak Records Hat Trick Of Assists

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak went goalless with seven efforts on the net Monday versus Toronto but still made a massive impact in a 4-1 win with three assists. He helped out Pavel Zacha twice, with one of the assists coming in a power-play situation, and Morgan Geekie also benefited from Pastrnak's playmaking. The […]

Alexander Nylander Nets Hat Trick In Win Over Vegas

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Alexander Nylander had a dream night against the Golden Knights on Monday, scoring his first career hat trick in a 6-3 win over the Stanley Cup champions. He notched his first goal 13 minutes into the game, found the back of the net again early in the third period, and […]

Jack Eichel Quiet In Comeback Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel jumped back into action on Monday versus Columbus but couldn't make a mark in the game. He had five shots on goal without any points and finished a 6-3 loss with a minus-one rating, logging 19:55 of ice time. Eichel was back in the lineup after missing 19 games […]

Vince Dunn Exits Monday's Game With Undisclosed Injury

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn sustained an undisclosed injury in Monday's 4-2 win over Calgary. He exited the contest in the third period after absorbing a hit from Flames forward Martin Pospisil. Dunn put in a big performance in the win, posting one assist and recording two blocks with a plus-four rating. The talented blue-liner […]

Dylan Larkin Ruled Out For Two Weeks

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is set for a two-week absence due to a lower-body injury. He was injured on Saturday in a matchup against Florida. With Larkin out, Detroit loses its top scorer, who has posted 26 goals and 54 points in 55 outings this season. The two-week stretch includes seven games. Joe […]

Josh Okogie Unavailable On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus Denver. He's battling a lower abdominal strain. Okogie kicked off the campaign as a starter in Phoenix, but he's been now nailed to a bench for over two months, and the 25-year-old offers very little in fantasy basketball as a […]

Nassir Little Will Continue To Sit On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday against Denver. The 24-year-old is kept off the court by inflammation in his left knee. Little's absence doesn't mean a lot for the Suns, as he's been limited to only 12.5 minutes a night across the season, although the former […]

Maxi Kleber Questionable For Tuesday's Game

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) is questionable to face the Pacers on Tuesday. After dealing with toe and nose issues, Kleber has now landed on the injury report with left knee soreness. He could miss out on a great opportunity to make noise, as Indiana is giving up the third-most points per game in […]

Derrick Jones Jr. On The Injury Report With Shoulder Issue

Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. The high-flyer from UNLV might have to skip a very favorable matchup due to a left shoulder strain. The timing of the injury couldn't be worse, as Jones Jr. has just had one of his best outings of the […]