Kristaps Porzingis Considered Doubtful For Saturday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Clippers on Saturday night. The former All-Star sprained his left ankle in Thursday's matchup against the Heat, and it looks like he'll have to sit out his 13th game of the season. Porzingis' absence has typically given a good boost to Al Horford. […]

Cameron Johnson Won't Play On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (personal) won't play on Saturday against Houston. He will be unavailable for the ninth time this season. The trio of Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker IV, and Royce O'Neale looks set to benefit from Johnson's absence. Thomas is by far the most attractive option for fantasy managers, and he'll head into […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Likely To Return Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Marcus Morris Sr. (foot) looks ready to return on Saturday against the Nuggets, as the team considers him probable for the game. The veteran has sat out a pair of contests with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Morris has averaged 16.3 minutes off the bench this season, scoring 6.3 points while […]

Mo Bamba Questionable For Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against Denver. The seven-footer could be out for a seventh consecutive game. However, Bamba practiced on Friday, which is an encouraging sign regarding his potential comeback. Philadelphia could use some extra help around the rim against Nikola Jokic. If he's ready to […]

Josh Morrissey A Game-Time Call For Saturday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old was limited to only 7:17 of action against Toronto on Wednesday, and he would be out for the first time this season if Morrissey isn't in the lineup on Saturday. However, he was able […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (personal) was back in practice Friday and should be ready to rejoin the lineup Saturday versus the Jets. The 28-year-old missed Wednesday's matchup against Winnipeg as his wife gave birth to their second child. Bertuzzi has produced 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) in 45 games this season, […]

Matty Beniers Set To Return On Friday

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Friday's matchup against St. Louis. He's set to make his first appearance since Jan. 13. Beniers has totaled six goals and 13 assists in 42 games during his sophomore season. His scoring rate has dropped nearly 0.30 compared to his […]

Yanni Gourde Returns From Suspension Friday

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde will re-enter the lineup on Friday versus St. Louis after serving a two-game suspension. Gourde will make his 46th appearance of the season. He's had a down year offensively, scoring only seven goals and notching 19 points overall. After opening 2024 with a three-game goal streak, Gourde has gone pointless […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Named As Penguins Starter Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will start Friday's matchup against Florida. The 28-year-old makes his first appearance since Jan. 11 as Pittsburgh begins a back-to-back set. Nedeljkovic has done an admirable job for the Penguins this season, posting an 8-3-2 record. He has allowed 2.66 goals with a .916 save percentage and one shutout. It's […]

Arthur Kaliyev Set To Return To Kings Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev is expected to play Friday versus Colorado. Kaliyev has been in and out of the lineup lately and has been scratched for three consecutive contests. Recent reports suggest that he's looking for a change of scenery due to his situation in Los Angeles. In Friday's matchup, Kaliyev has […]

Ilya Samsonov Showing Improved Form

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov has bounced back from a horrible spell with back-to-back wins. After defeating Settle on Sunday 3-1, Samsonov played a key role in Wednesday's battle with Winnipeg, backstopping the team to a 1-0 overtime win. The 26-year-old recorded his second shutout of the season and improved to 7-3-6. Following a […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Might Return On Saturday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (upper body) could return to the lineup on Saturday against Anaheim. The veteran will be unavailable for a third consecutive game on Thursday versus Nashville, but he's considered day-to-day, and head coach John Hynes hasn't ruled him out for Saturday. Fleury's absence means a 27th start of the campaign for […]

Cody Glass Re-Enters Predators Lineup

Nashville Predators center Cody Glass will rejoin the action Thursday against Minnesota after being a healthy scratch for one game. He will bump Philip Tomasino out of the lineup. Glass has been scratched regularly lately as he's struggled to perform following a couple of injury layoffs. The 24-year-old has been limited to only 19 appearances […]

Erik Cernak Won't Play On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) isn't ready to return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Coyotes. He was on the ice Thursday morning but will sit out a sixth straight game. Cernak isn't expected to return on Saturday versus New Jersey, either. However, these should be the final two games […]

Ben Chiarot Still Unavailable Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (upper body) will be out for a third consecutive game Thursday against Philadelphia. With Chiarot missing from the back, Detroit gave up four goals last time out against Dallas. His replacement, Justin Holl, struggled and finished a 5-4 loss with a minus-two rating. Holl is expected to remain in […]

Andrei Svechnikov Remains Out Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against New Jersey. The Russian forward must sit out a third consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Michael Bunting has claimed a regular top-six role without Svechnikov, while Jordan Martinook also saw time on the first line with Sebastian Aho and […]

Sasha Vezenkov Ruled Out For 7-14 Days

Sacramento Kings power forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) will sit out at least a week of action, with the team announcing that he will be re-evaluated in 7-14 days. Vezenkov sprained his right ankle in Monday's matchup against Atlanta. His absence starts on Thursday versus Golden State. The Kings shouldn't miss Vezenkov much, as the former […]

Cameron Johnson Listed As Questionable Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (shoulder) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against Minnesota. He's in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 27 after hurting his left shoulder versus the Knicks on Tuesday. Lonnie Walker IV and Cam Thomas should share most of the available minutes if Johnson […]

Reggie Jackson Probable Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson (toe) is listed as probable for Thursday's encounter with the Knicks. The veteran is nursing a left toe sprain but is expected to suit up. Jackson has yet to miss a game this season in Denver. He's been one of the league's top bench scorers, averaging 11.4 points per […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Could Miss Another Game

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against Denver. He couldn't play Tuesday versus Brooklyn due to a left Achilles issue and hasn't yet fully shaken off the injury. Jericho Sims produced a strong defensive performance with four blocks as a fill-in starter against the Nets. He'll likely receive his […]

Wizards Appoint Brian Keefe As Interim Head Coach

The Washington Wizards have announced a coaching change, replacing Wes Unseld Jr. with Brian Keefe for the rest of the season. Unseld Jr., who has been leading the team since 2021, will move to a front-office role. Keefe was hired as Unseld Jr.'s top assistant in the summer after he had spent the previous two […]

Jalen Smith Questionable Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Smith was a late scratch for Tuesday's clash against Denver with a back problem and might now have to sit out a second consecutive game. The 23-year-old has done well as a backup big in […]

Patrick Beverley Available Again Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Patrick Beverley (illness) is set to return to action Thursday versus Indiana. The veteran has missed the past two games with an illness but isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game. Beverley has had an elevated role lately due to the absence of De'Anthony Melton (back), who will continue […]

Vince Dunn Returns To Action Wednesday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (undisclosed) will jump back into the lineup Wednesday against Chicago. The prolific blue-liner has been absent for four games. Dunn is averaging a career-high 0.83 points per game and has been held off the score sheet just six times since the start of last month. He's posted eight goals and […]

Aleksander Barkov Back For Panthers Wednesday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) has joined the team for pregame warmups ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Coyotes, signaling his return to the lineup. The Panthers captain has been unavailable for three games while working his way back from a lower-body injury. Barkov got hurt following a hot start to the month, […]

Bowen Byram Good To Go Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (lower body) will return from an eight-game absence Wednesday versus Washington. The 22-year-old has been in an offensive slump for a while, but only Devon Toews has averaged more even-strength minutes among the Avalanche defensemen this season. In 39 outings, Byram has tallied six goals and six assists with 49 […]

Artturi Lehkonen Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (neck) will rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Washington. He has missed well over two months, having last played on Nov. 9. Before getting injured, Lehkonen had a fine start to the campaign with a three-goal, eight-point effort across 12 outings. He's expected to make his comeback on the third […]

Gustav Forsling Ready To Return On Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (personal) is expected to rejoin the lineup Wednesday versus Arizona. He sat out Monday's game against Nashville for personal reasons. Forsling's role on the Panthers blue line has lessened since Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour made their season debuts, but it's still been a good campaign for him. The Swedish […]

Mark Scheifele To Remain Out Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (lower body) is set to miss a fifth straight game Wednesday versus Toronto. He's labeled day-day, meaning Scheifele isn't far from being ready for action, but Wednesday's matchup comes too soon for him. With Gabriel Vilardi (lower body) remaining on the shelf for a second consecutive contest, the Jets top […]

Caris LeVert Iffy For Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) might be forced to sit out a third straight game on Wednesday, as the team considers him questionable for a trip to Milwaukee. Sam Merrill has had a pair of outstanding games with LeVert unavailable and figures to feature heavily again if LeVert remains out on Wednesday. It's been […]