Keyonte George Ready To Return On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) isn't listed on the injury report, which suggests he will be available on Saturday against Denver following a one-game absence. The 20-year-old rookie tried to play through an illness on Monday versus Washington but was able to get through just six minutes of action. He was then out for […]

Cedi Osman Won't Play On Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward Cedi Osman (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Warriors. He sprained his left ankle against the Kings on Thursday and takes a seat in street clothes for the first time this season. Osman's fantasy appeal has been at a minimum in his first year in Texas, as […]

Victor Wembanyama Remains Unavailable Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Saturday against Golden State. He exited the lineup on Thursday prior to a meeting with Sacramento due to a right ankle sprain, which brought an end to Wembenyama's run of 21 consecutive appearances. Zach Collins slotted into the starting unit […]

Jayson Tatum Probable To Face Suns On Saturday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) has been listed as probable for Saturday's big matchup against Phoenix. He's on the injury report with right ankle impingement. Tatum should be able to shake off the probable tag before the game. He's had a couple of poor shooting nights on the bounce and must be eager to […]

Jaylen Brown Carrying Questionable Tag Saturday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (pelvis) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Saturday's fascinating matchup against Phoenix. The Boston star is dealing with a sacroiliac strain, putting him in danger of missing his sixth game of the season. However, Brown was also questionable to face Denver on Thursday night and was completely […]

Quentin Grimes Doubtful To Face Dallas

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) appears unlikely to play in Saturday's matchup against Dallas, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. The former Knick has arrived from New York with a knee issue and hasn't been able to play for the last three games due to right knee injury […]

Dereck Lively II Misses Saturday's Action For Personal Reasons

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (personal) won't be available for Saturday's contest against the Pistons. The rookie big man appeared to have hurt his calf on Thursday against Miami, but he will be out of the lineup for personal reasons. Lively II dropped to the bench for the first time in eight games on […]

Luka Doncic Iffy For Saturday's Game

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) has been tagged as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Detroit. After hurting his nose and right ankle in recent weeks, Doncic is now dealing with a right elbow sprain. The Mavericks leader might have to step out of the lineup after just becoming the second player in […]

Jalen Brunson Back For Knicks On Friday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) will return to action in Friday's matchup against Orlando. The first-year All-Star ended up sitting out only one game with a left knee contusion. Brunson's return pushes Miles McBride back to the bench. The 23-year-old has struggled to get meaningful minutes as a member of the second […]

Jalen Suggs Unavailable Friday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (thigh) won't play on Friday against the Knicks. He's dropping out of the lineup for the first time in nine games due to a right thigh contusion. Suggs' absence could mean another start for Anthony Black, although the 20-year-old has impacted things very little during his rookie season and won't […]

Tre Mann Sits Out Friday's Game

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) won't play on Friday versus Washington. Heading into Friday, Mann was initially regarded as questionable for the game. Vasilije Micic will be the biggest beneficiary of Mann's absence. He's already broken into the starting unit due to a number of other injuries, and Micic's all-around involvement in Charlotte's play […]

Nicolas Batum Ruled Out For Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with New Orleans. He has been downgraded from a questionable status. Batum comes out of the lineup right after getting a new look in the starting unit against Memphis on Wednesday. His absence could give a starter's role back to Kelly Oubre […]

LeBron James Won't Play Against Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will sit out Friday's contest against Milwaukee. The veteran superstar exited the last game against Sacramento early due to a lingering left ankle problem, and he will get some rest on Friday. James has played through the ailment for quite a while, so he should make a quick […]

Valeri Nichushkin Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (personal) will rejoin the lineup on Friday versus Minnesota. He's back in action following a 22-game absence. Nichushkin last played on Jan. 10, entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program soon after. The Russian winger was having an outstanding season before dropping out of the lineup, recording 42 points (22 goals, […]

Zach Parise Won't Play On Friday

Colorado Avalanche left wing Zach Parise will miss Friday's game against Minnesota with a lower-body injury. The 39-year-old is considered day-to-day. Parise comes out of the lineup after logging four goals and seven points in 15 appearances with the Avalanche. Following a quiet start in Denver, Parise has notched six points (three goals, three assists) […]

Mason McTavish Unsure Of Return On Friday

According to Derek Lee of The Hockey News, Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish (lower body) isn't sure if he will return to action on Friday versus Dallas. McTavish took part in the morning skate but could remain out on Friday, with Ducks head coach Greg Cronin also unsure if McTavish will play against the Stars. […]

Troy Terry Could Be Back In Action Friday

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (upper body) could return to action on Friday versus Dallas. Ducks head coach Greg Cronin hasn't confirmed his availability, but Terry took part in the morning skate, which is an encouraging sign regarding his potential comeback. Terry has missed three of the last five games with an upper-body injury. […]

Connor Hellebuyck Good To Go Friday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (illness) will be available for Friday's contest against Seattle. He's been battling an illness, which initially left Hellebuyck with a question mark ahead of Friday's matchup, but he's officially good to go. However, it's not completely clear who will guard the crease for Winnipeg on Friday. It's the beginning of […]

Tomas Hertl Traded To Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired center Tomas Hertl (knee) from the San Jose Sharks. The team gave up its 2025 first-round pick and prospect forward David Edstrom in a deal to get him while also receiving a 2025 third-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick from the Sharks. San Jose retains 17 percent of […]

Filip Forsberg Pushes Nashville Past Buffalo With Ninth Hat Trick

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg put together a three-goal outing on Thursday against Buffalo, helping the team to a 4-2 victory. It's his ninth career hat trick -- only Kent Nilsson (14) and Markus Naslund (11) have had more in the NHL among Swedish-born players. The Predators have been scorching hot recently with a […]

Timo Meier Rocks Blues With Four-Point Effort

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier recorded his fifth career hat trick and posted an assist as the team picked up a comfortable 4-1 win over St. Louis on Thursday. The Swiss star started the scoring with a power-play tally and potted all of New Jersey's first three goals before Erik Haula iced the game […]

Yegor Sharangovich Records Career-High Four Points

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich had a career night against Tampa Bay on Thursday, setting his new single-game scoring record in a 6-3 win with four points. He fired in two goals at the start of the second period and had two assists. The Belarus native has been very prolific in front of goal lately, […]

Brock Nelson Stays Hot With Three Assists

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson registered his third multi-point outing in four games with a three-assist effort in Thursday's 7-2 trashing of San Jose. He helped Alexander Romanov, Mathew Barzal, and Sebastian Aho to the scoreboard. Nelson's recent scoring surge includes three goals and five assists. He's poised to register his second consecutive campaign […]

Matthew Knies Hurt In Thursday's Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies sustained an undisclosed injury in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Boston. He was limited to six shifts and saw action for only 3:18. Knies' exit leaves him with a question mark for Saturday's matchup against Montreal. The 21-year-old has contributed 11 goals and 28 points in 61 games, with […]

Lightning Acquires Anthony Duclair

Winger Anthony Duclair has been traded by the San Jose Sharks to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The former Panthers player returns to Florida in a deal that saw the Lightning giving up a 2024 third-round draft pick and defensive prospect Jack Thompson, who was a third-round pick in the 2020 draft. Tampa Bay also received […]

Jake Guentzel Lands In Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Jake Guentzel sweepstakes, acquiring the star winger from the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The Hurricanes traded forwards Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Cruz Lucius, and Vasily Ponomarev, a conditional first-round pick in 2024, and their conditional fifth-round pick in 2024 for Guentzel and defenseman Ty Smith. Pittsburgh […]

Wenyen Gabriel Signs 10-Day Deal With Grizzlies

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed on a 10-day contract with forward/center Wenyen Gabriel. The 26-year-old big man will provide some frontcourt depth to the injury-hit Grizzlies. Gabriel has been limited to G League action this season but is a 145-game NBA veteran. He spent last season with the Lakers, […]

Yuta Watanabe Absent Again On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe (wrist) will remain out on Friday versus Atlanta, missing a fourth consecutive game. He continues to nurse a sprained right wrist. Wataname's absence has opened up extra minutes for Jake LaRavia and Lamar Stevens off the bench. The former has had a couple of outstanding games lately and will carry […]

GG Jackson II Listed As Questionable For Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (knee) is questionable to face Atlanta on Friday. The 19-year-old is carrying a sore left knee that could take him out of the lineup for the first time in 10 games. Jackson II has sparkled at times, but he's been a very volatile fantasy piece during his rookie campaign. […]

Luke Kennard Considered Doubtful For Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) is on the injury report as doubtful ahead of Friday's contest against Atlanta. He's landed on the report with left knee soreness, and the doubtful tag suggests it's unlikely Kennard will play. The 27-year-old has been one of the team's best offensive players recently, posting 40 points across the […]