Al Horford Available On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with Chicago. The veteran sat out the final game before the All-Star break as Boston completed a back-to-back, but he's good to go on Thursday. The Celtics will have all their big guns on the court against the Bulls, limiting […]

Robert Covington Three Weeks Away From Returning

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (knee) is expected to return to action in three weeks' time. The veteran has struggled to overcome a left knee issue, but there's finally light at the end of the tunnel for him. Covington last played on Dec. 30 and will miss a 23rd consecutive game on Thursday when Philadelphia […]

Gary Payton II Battling An Illness, Questionable Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II might have to come out of the lineup on Thursday against the Lakers due to an illness. The defensive specialist returned to action from a hamstring strain right before the All-Star break and featured in four consecutive games. However, it looks like he might have to sit out […]

Christian Wood Sidelined For Two Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood won't play on Thursday against the Warriors and will be out for approximately two weeks with an effusion in his left knee. Wood's absence will leave the Lakers without a big body off the bench. However, the team should be able to cope with the situation, with Jaxson Hayes […]

Cam Reddish Questionable For Thursday's Action

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Golden State. He's been sidelined for 11 games with a right ankle sprain but might be ready to return on Thursday. However, Reddish will find himself in a completely new situation compared to the time he was healthy. The […]

Dante Exum Remains Unavailable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) will sit out an 11th consecutive game on Thursday versus the Suns. He's been sidelined with a right knee issue, and Exum's good comeback campaign has turned into misery, as the Australian guard has missed all but three games in 2024 with health issues. According to Mavericks head coach […]

Maxi Kleber On Track To Return Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) looks set to return from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Phoenix, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. Kleber missed a long stretch at the beginning of the season with a dislocated toe, and the team continues to have him on the injury report […]

Scott Perunovich Could Be Back In Action Thursday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich (lower body) has a good chance to return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Islanders and is officially considered a game-time call. The offensively gifted rearguard has been out for seven games. Perunovich is still looking for his first goal of the campaign but has registered 12 assists […]

Arvid Soderblom Faces Flyers On Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will step into the crease for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The Swedish netminder will make only his second start of the month. Soderblom is currently in the midst of a horrible 11-game losing streak. He's managed to win just two decisions all season, going 2-16-1 with a 4.01 goals-against average […]

Urho Vaakanainen Rejoins Ducks Lineup On Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen will be back in the lineup Wednesday against Columbus, replacing Gustav Lindstrom. He will rejoin the action after sitting out Monday's 4-3 win over Buffalo as a healthy scratch. Vaakanainen has registered one goal and eight assists with 48 shots in 46 games while logging 56 blocks on the defensive […]

Owen Power Remains Out On Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (hand) joined the team for the morning skate ahead of Wednesday's contest against Montreal, but he won't return to the lineup just yet. Power will miss a fifth consecutive game. Considering it was announced Power was week-to-week when he injured his hand in practice last Monday, it's very encouraging to […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Iffy For Wednesday's Action

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins missed the morning skate with an illness and might not be available to play Wednesday against Boston. Nugent-Hopkins' absence would leave the Oilers without their fourth-highest scoring forward. The 30-year-old has tallied 15 goals and 49 points in 52 games. Following a line shake-up, Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod received […]

Hampus Lindholm Considered Week-To-Week

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed) won't be available Wednesday versus Edmonton and is considered week-to-week. Lindholm sustained an undisclosed injury at the start of the week and has been ruled out for the entirety of Boston's four-game road trip, which starts on Wednesday night. Mason Lohrei was called up from the AHL on Tuesday […]

Kyle Connor Registers Third Consecutive Multi-Point Effort

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor kept his recent scoring surge going with a three-point effort in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Minnesota. He had a pair of power-play assists and an even-strength goal, registering a third consecutive multi-point game. The streak has followed an ice-cold stretch, which saw Connor add to his points tally in […]

Alex Ovechkin Pushes Point Streak To Nine Games

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin produced a big three-point effort in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Devils, scoring twice and adding an assist. The Capitals captain posted a pair of even-strength points before finishing off his night in the office with a power-play goal. The big effort took his point streak to nine games, […]

Aaron Ekblad Makes Scoring Return For Panthers

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) returned from a one-game absence with a quick goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against Ottawa. After missing Saturday's clash with the Lightning due to a lower-body injury, Ekblad needed only 19 seconds of action to open the scoring in Tuesday's game. It's the second-fastest goal ever to […]

Zach Bogosian Hurt In Tuesday's Loss

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Winnipeg. He appeared to have been hurt late in the first period when Bogosian blocked a shot from Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers. The veteran had two blocks in total across 7:05 of action in the game. The Wild will miss his […]

Nic Dowd Taken Out By An Upper-Body Injury

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over New Jersey. He exited the action after the first period, finishing with 6:20 of ice time. Dowd entered Tuesday's clash with a three-game point streak and has done well on a struggling team all season. He's highly valued for his defensive […]

Viktor Arvidsson Injured On First Shift

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson played only 17 seconds on Tuesday against Columbus, exiting the game with a lower-body injury. Arvidsson appeared to have hurt his left leg. This is a very unfortunate blow for the Swedish forward, as Arvidsson was making only his fourth appearance of the season. He returned from back surgery […]

Mark Stone Exits With Injury Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone failed to complete Tuesday's game against Nashville due to an upper-body injury. The Golden Knights captain was ruled out early in the third period and finished with 13:14 of ice time. Stone is very injury-prone, and you always fear the worst when he's knocked out of the lineup. […]

De'Aaron Fox Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox has revealed he has been dealing with a right shoulder injury. Fox had a pair of strong outings right before the All-Star break, but he has been off his game lately, and the injury might be the reason why. However, Fox has luckily admitted that it's only a minor […]

Mitchell Robinson Ditches Walking Boot

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot, head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed on Tuesday. Robinson underwent surgery on his left ankle in December. Getting out of the walking boot is a positive sign of his progression, but Robinson has yet to start running, meaning it will still take […]

Aaron Nesmith Limited In Practice But Injury Not As Bad As Feared

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (lower leg) appears to have escaped serious injury. He hurt his right leg on an awkward fall following a dunk attempt in the team's final game before the All-Star break. Nesmith was limited in Tuesday's practice but could still be an option for Thursday's matchup against Detroit. "No update really […]

Patrick Williams To Remain Out On Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Thursday against the Celtics. Williams is trying to return from a left foot injury, but he is reportedly still experiencing mild discomfort and isn't running yet. According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will be "very, very careful" with Williams. […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Cleared For Action

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is expected to play on Thursday against Washington. The former Wizard has logged only nine minutes across Denver's last four games due to a hamstring issue, missing three of them completely, but the All-Star break has given him enough time to get healthy. Caldwell-Pope practiced fully on Tuesday and […]

Jamal Murray Good To Go Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (lower leg) is set to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Washington. Murray missed Denver's final game before the All-Star break, but he came through practice with no issues on Tuesday, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone expects him to play against the Wizards. Murray's return will send […]

Justin Champagnie Signs 10-Day Contract With Wizards

The Washington Wizards are signing forward Justin Champagnie to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The twin brother of San Antonio's Julian Champagnie is set to get a new look in the NBA after producing some outstanding numbers with Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League. He has averaged 22.3 points […]

Michael Rasmussen Inks Four-Year Extension With Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen has agreed to a four-year, $12.8 million extension with the club. Rasmussen is getting a nice pay rise as he completes a three-year, $4.38 million deal this season. The 24-year-old has skated in 55 games with the Red Wings in 2023-24, posting 11 goals and 12 assists. He's second […]

Ryan Lindgren Good To Go Tuesday

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (face) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against Dallas. The Rangers lost Lindgren in their previous game against the Islanders when an opposition stick bloodied him, but he's ready to go on Tuesday after having 10 stitches to fix his face. He will assume his regular role on […]

Matt Duchene A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (lower body) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. He was a late scratch for Monday's meeting with Boston and might have to sit out a second consecutive game. The Stars have called up one of their top prospects, Logan Stankoven, from the AHL to fill […]