Doug McDermott To Remain Out On Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against Minnesota. The 32-year-old sharpshooter is trying to recover from a right calf strain. The Pacers miss McDermott's ability to stretch the floor, but his return to Indianapolis hasn't gone well. McDermott has been limited to only 3.2 points […]

Jeff Green Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Houston Rockets forward/center Jeff Green (knee) won't be in the lineup as the team completes a back-to-back set against the Clippers on Wednesday. The veteran has come through previous back-to-backs with no issues, but left knee pain will end his run of 19 consecutive appearances. Green logged only six minutes against San Antonio on Tuesday […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Good To Go Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (illness) will play on Wednesday against the Clippers. The talented Auburn product has been battling an illness and initially landed on the injury report with a questionable tag, but he has been upgraded to available. However, how effective Smith Jr. can be remains to be seen. He already struggled […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Won't Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana. The four-time All-Star misses a dream fantasy matchup with left knee soreness. Minnesota starts a back-to-back on Thursday, so it's possible the team is simply resting Towns. With him out, Naz Reid will become a popular man in all fantasy […]

Dalen Terry Sits Out Wednesday's Game For Personal Reasons

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Dalen Terry (personal) won't be available for Wednesday's matchup against Utah. He has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a personal matter. Terry has only played a small role for the Bulls, averaging 10.1 minutes, and didn't leave the bench despite being available in the last game against Sacramento, so […]

Kobe Bufkin Remains Out Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus Cleveland. He has hurt his left big toe and is currently missing a good opportunity to work as Atlanta's backup point guard behind Dejounte Murray. Trent Forrest filled the role on Tuesday versus the Knicks and had five points and […]

Jonathan Isaac Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards. Isaac worked 18 minutes off the bench Tuesday versus Charlotte, and the team doesn't want to push him too hard, as the 26-year-old has only just returned from a knee injury. Caleb Houstan saw a big […]

Gary Harris Won't Play On Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Washington. Heading into Wednesday, Harris was listed as questionable for the game after playing 22 minutes in Tuesday's matchup against Charlotte, but he has now been officially ruled out. The veteran is dealing with a right calf strain, and the team […]

Jared McCann Registers Three Points In Win Over Jets

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann was the main offensive catalyst against Winnipeg on Tuesday, factoring in three goals in a 4-3 road win. He potted a short-handed goal in the second period and added two assists to his tally, including a power-play helper when Andre Burakovsky scored the game-winner with only 2:39 remaining in regulation. […]

Ryan O'Reilly Continues Hot Spell With Three-Point Effort

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly was forced to witness the first loss in nine games for his team against Montreal on Tuesday, but from a personal perspective, it was another superb outing for him. The veteran forward finished a 4-3 overtime loss with a goal and two assists. O'Reilly scored in a third consecutive game, […]

Reilly Smith Enjoys Three-Point Outing Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith notched three points as the team defeated Columbus 5-3 on Tuesday. Smith had two assists, one on the power play, and wrapped up the scoring in the middle of the third frame. The 32-year-old celebrated his fifth multi-point outing of the campaign. It's been a bumpy ride for Smith with […]

Matthew Tkachuk Sets Up Three Goals Versus New Jersey

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk lent a hand for three goals in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over New Jersey, becoming the fifth player in franchise history with back-to-back 70-point seasons. He reached 71 points (21 goals, 50 assists) for the campaign by setting up Nick Cousins twice on Tuesday and helping Evan Rodrigues in a power-play […]

Anthony Duclair Totals Four Points In Losing Effort

San Jose Sharks winger Anthony Duclair finished Tuesday's 13-goal thriller against Dallas with four points, registering two goals and two assists in a 7-6 overtime loss. Both of his goals came in power-play situations, while Duclair collected his assists during even-strength play. It's his second career four-point outing. Duclair has seen heavy usage lately, and […]

Miro Heiskanen Records Four Assists In High-Scoring Clash

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen picked up four assists as the team was involved in a high-scoring 7-6 clash with the Sharks on Tuesday, eventually winning in overtime. Heiskanen completed his night at the office with the secondary assist on Roope Hintz's overtime winner. He had two power-play helpers in the opening frame on goals […]

Wyatt Johnston Erupts For Five Points

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston was unconscious against San Jose on Tuesday, racking up five points in a 7-6 overtime win. At 20 years, 296 days, he became the youngest player in franchise history with a five-point game, producing a hat trick and two assists. Johnston potted two of his goals late in the third […]

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 […]