Max Strus Missing First Game Of The Season Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (knee) will sit out his first game of the season on Tuesday against Boston. The former Heat man is dealing with a right knee strain. Strus has started all 60 games in Cleveland, posting 12.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. His fantasy production has been held back by poor […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Tuesday's Action

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's fascinating matchup against the Cavaliers. He's on the injury report with a left knee contusion. The injury doesn't sound serious, but it could force Brown out of the lineup for the third time in 12 games. Sam Hauser and Al Horford […]

Kristaps Porzingis In Danger Of Missing Second Consecutive Game

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash with Cleveland. The Latvian big man came out of the lineup with a left quadriceps contusion on Sunday versus Golden State. Al Horford made his 23rd start of the campaign In Porzingis' stead, while Xavier Tillman Sr. saw 18 minutes off the bench […]

Jalen Brunson Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta. The Knicks star hurt his left knee at the weekend against Cleveland, but Brunson luckily avoided serious injury, and it looks like he has a chance to play on Tuesday. However, if he isn't good to go, […]

Keyonte George Will Play Versus Washington

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Monday's contest versus Washington. The rookie from Baylor University has won a bout with an illness and looks poised to make a ninth consecutive start on Monday. He's done well in the role recently, averaging 17.3 points and 5.9 assists. The […]

Josh Richardson Set To Miss Eighth Consecutive Game

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) will be out for an eighth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Pistons. He dislocated his right shoulder nearly a month ago, and it's unclear when Richardson will be able to return to action. His absence has left Miami without a versatile player who has averaged close to 26 […]

Kevin Love To Remain Out On Tuesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) will miss a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Pistons. The 2016 NBA champion hurt his right heel versus Portland on Feb. 27, and judging by how early he got ruled out for Tuesday's contest, it looks like Love isn't close to returning. Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith, and […]

Tyler Herro Not Ready To Return On Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will remain absent on Tuesday versus Detroit. He appears to have recovered from a hyperextended left knee, which kept Herro out for four games, but Miami's second-best scorer is now on the injury report with a right foot ailment. Duncan Robinson has started four consecutive games without Herro and […]

Toumani Camara Out With An Illness

Portland Trail Blazers power forward Toumani Camara (illness) won't feature against Minnesota on Monday. He landed on the injury report fairly late with an illness and hasn't had enough time to shake off the bug. The Belgium-born forward has been a starter for Portland lately and comes out of the lineup following a 36-minute outing […]

Matisse Thybulle Ruled Out Monday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (hip) won't play on Monday versus Minnesota. He's been forced out of the lineup by a sore left hip. Thybulle, who turned 27 on Monday, will miss only his third game of the season. With Deandre Ayton (hand), Jerami Grant (quadriceps), and Toumani Camara (illness) also ruled out for […]

Kyle Anderson Good To Go On Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (knee) will suit up on Monday versus Portland. Anderson's status for the game was initially left in limbo when he was listed on the injury report with a questionable tag, but it's now confirmed Anderson will be good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back. Returning from a […]

Yuta Watanabe Won't Play On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's clash with Brooklyn. The 29-year-old won't be able to have a reunion with his former team due to a right wrist sprain. After starting the campaign in Phoenix, Watanabe landed with his original team, the Grizzlies, last month. He's played a slightly larger […]

Kelly Olynyk Agrees Two-Year Extension With Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk has agreed on a two-year extension with the team, signing up for a $26.25 million pact, reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 32-year-old is coming off a three-year contract that paid him just north of $37 million. Toronto snapped up Olynyk in a trade with Utah last month. He has played […]

Jaylin Williams Ruled Out For Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (knee) won't play on Monday versus the Lakers. He's out for a second consecutive game with a left knee sprain. Williams has been a good energy guy off the bench and one of the best rebounders on the team. A struggling rebounding team like OKC will definitely feel his […]

Keyonte George Picks Up Questionable Tag Due To Illness

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) has been added to the injury report as questionable for Monday's game against Washington. The 20-year-old rookie has caught an illness bug, which might force him to miss his seventh game of the season. George has started each of the last eight games with the Jazz, exploding for a […]

Ben Simmons Won't Return On Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Memphis. He will miss a fourth consecutive contest. Simmons' absence has helped Dennis Schroder nail down a starting role, while Dennis Smith Jr. has logged at least 20 minutes off the Nets bench in the last three games Simmons has missed. […]

Devin Booker Expected To Miss 7-10 Days

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (ankle) is set to miss 7-10 days of action, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Booker hurt his right ankle in a game against Houston at the weekend. He was already absent for Sunday's matchup against Oklahoma City and will miss at least three further contests. With Booker out, Bradley […]

Kirill Kaprizov Scores Third Hat Trick Of Season

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 victory over San Jose. Minnesota struggled to shake off one of the worst teams in the league, but Kaprizov secured his squad two points with a couple of third-period strikes. The Russian winger matched a franchise record with […]

Filip Hronek Reaches 40-Assist Mark In Sunday's Win

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek registered his 40th assist of the season in Sunday's 2-1 road win over Anaheim. His work with Quinn Hughes helped Nils Hoglander get the scoring started just 1:37 into the game. With Hughes on 59 assists for the year, the Canucks boast two blue-liners with at least 40 assists in […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Collects Two Points In Top-Six Role

Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov came through with a goal and an assist as the team beat Buffalo 5-2 on the road Sunday. Namestnikov linked up with Mark Scheifele to help Josh Morrissey tie the game at two in the middle of the third period, and he potted in an empty-netter to ice the win. […]

Phillip Danault Fires In His Second Hat Trick

Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault broke an offensive slump with a huge performance in Sunday's 5-1 win over New Jersey, scoring his second career hat trick. The 31-year-old matched the points tally of his previous 11 appearances on Sunday. Danault, whose first career hat trick came five years ago, isn't a consistent performer on […]

Dylan Guenther Notches Career-High Three Points Sunday

Arizona Coyotes left wing Dylan Guenther had the best game of his young career on Sunday, finishing a 5-2 demolition of Washington with three points. He had a goal and assist in the contest, scoring two of his points with the man advantage. Following a quiet stretch, Guenther has started to make noise again, posting […]

Leon Draisaitl Picks Up Three Assists In Sunday's Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl showed some world-class playmaking in Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh, producing assists on three goals as his crew rocked Sidney Crosby's team with a 6-1 win. It's Draisaitl's third multi-assist game in four outings, and his 28th career three-assist game -- only Connor McDavid (45), Nikita Kucherov (37) and Artemi Panarin […]

Jusuf Nurkic Posts New Franchise Record With 31 Rebounds

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic had a sensational 31-rebound performance in Sunday's 118-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bosnian big man shook off a neck issue to play 32 minutes in the contest, and he set a new franchise record with his efforts on the glass. It's the most rebounds a player has […]

Cam Reddish Expected To Play Monday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) is probable for Monday's contest against the Thunder. He's set to make his fourth consecutive appearance after returning to the lineup from an ankle injury. Reddish's addition gives the Lakers another body to throw into the battle, but he's been anonymous fantasy-wise, recording only 2.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, […]

Anthony Davis Probable For Monday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is expected to suit up against the Thunder on Monday, with the star big man having a probable tag on the injury report. Davis has missed only four games all season and should be determined to remain in the lineup over the final stretch of the regular season […]

Chris Livingston Listed As Doubtful For Monday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Chris Livingston (groin) is considered doubtful for Monday's clash with the Clippers. Milwaukee recalled him from the G League on Sunday, but Livingston has returned to the big league carrying an injury, as the 20-year-old is on the injury report with a right groin strain. Livingston's role with the Bucks has […]

MarJon Beauchamp Likely Available Monday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward MarJon Beauchamp (back) has been listed a probable for Monday's matchup against the Clippers. He's dealing with lower back spasms, but it looks like Beauchamp will be good to go if his services are needed. That's a big if, as Beauchamp has averaged only five minutes across his last 10 appearances for […]

Derrick Rose Remains Absent On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Monday versus the Nets. The veteran is nursing a lower back problem. With another backcourt option unavailable, the Grizzlies have turned to Jordan Goodwin, who has logged 30-plus minutes in three consecutive games. It's been a struggle for him, as […]

Ziaire Williams Out On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (hip) won't play on Monday against Brooklyn. The 22-year-old was injured in the previous game against Portland and steps out of the lineup with a right hip flexor strain. Williams has played a significant role for the Grizzlies lately, starting in six consecutive games. He's shown flashes of good […]