Lauri Markkanen Could Miss First Game Of The Season

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) could be out for the first time this season on Saturday against New Orleans, as the team has listed him as questionable for the game. The Finnish star has hurt his left hamstring, and his absence would leave the Jazz without their top scorer. Markkanen has averaged close to […]

Dean Wade Misses A Second Consecutive Game

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) won't be available for Saturday's matchup against the Lakers, missing a second consecutive game. The 27-year-old recently sprained his right ankle, adding to Cleveland's injury woes. A number of selection problems have allowed Wade to average over 20 minutes per game early in the season, but he's been ineffective […]

Isaac Okoro Listed As Questionable Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's encounter with the Lakers. He's been a long-term absentee for the Cavaliers, having played his last game on Nov. 3 in an in-season tournament clash against Indiana. It's been a nine-game absence for Okoro, but he returned to practice on Friday and could […]

LeBron James Questionable For Another Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (calf) continues to carry a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Cavaliers. He hasn't been able to shake off a left calf contusion he suffered a couple of weeks back, but the injury has had little to no effect on James' performances, and he's even played through […]

Cam Reddish Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (groin) might be forced to sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against Cleveland. Reddish hurt his left adductor against Utah on Tuesday and couldn't take the court a day later versus Dallas. He hasn't yet been completely ruled out for Saturday, which is a good sign, but […]

Jalen Williams Remains Sidelined On Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) will miss a third game in a row Saturday versus the 76ers. Williams is off to a fantastic start to the season, but a hip issue has sidelined him, and it's unclear when he will be able to return. The 22-year-old is second on the team in scoring […]

Lindy Waters III Questionable On Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Lindy Waters III (back) is regarded as questionable for Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. The 26-year-old is suffering from lower back spasms, which forced him to leave Wednesday's game against Chicago early. Waters III has started his third NBA season in 2023-24, logging 7.0 minutes per game across seven outings. He only […]

Cayden Primeau Penciled In For Fourth Start

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau will make his fourth start of the season on Friday against San Jose. The 24-year-old has gone 1-2-0 through his first few outings in 2023-24, posting a 3.98 goals-against average with a .885 save percentage. Primeau got hammered by the Golden Knights a week ago in his last start when […]

Thomas Chabot Practices In Non-Contact Jersey

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (hand) joined the team for Thursday's practice session wearing a non-contact jersey. The 26-year-old is working his way back from a fractured hand. The injury will keep him out for a ninth straight game on Friday versus the Islanders. Chabot logged three points in seven games with 18 shots and […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Could Return To Action On Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (back) is on the cusp of making his season debut, and his first appearance could come on Friday after the team waived Matt Tomkins. The move will allow Tampa Bay to activate Vasilevskiy from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of Friday's matchup versus Carolina. It has already been reported that […]

John Klingberg Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. He has already missed the last two games, and the move means Klingberg isn't ready to go anytime soon. The 31-year-old is reportedly dealing with a hip issue. Klingberg, an offensive defenseman, has been largely ineffective during his debut campaign in […]

Calle Jarnkrok A Game-Time Call On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok is considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against Chicago after he was hit with a puck in practice. Jarnkrok would miss his first action of the season if he can't go. Playing mainly on the third line, the Swedish forward has had a solid campaign with nine points […]

Taylor Hall Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (knee) will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season. The former MVP is set to have ACL surgery on his right knee. As a result, Hall will be limited to just 10 games during his debut season in Chicago, having also missed time with […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Matches Seattle Record With Four-Point Effort

Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand matched a franchise record on Wednesday by amassing four points in a 7-1 hammering of the Sharks. He scored his seventh goal of the season and reached 12 helpers for the campaign with a hat trick of assists. Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle have also had a four-point outing […]

Brock Nelson Takes Down Flyers With Two Goals

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson struck two goals to help the team defeat Philadelphia 3-2 on Wednesday. Nelson took over the scoring after Anders Lee had given the Islanders an early lead. The American forward has sparked into life lately, recording four of his 10 goals this season in his last four appearances. The […]

Zach Werenski Makes Blue Jackets History With Four Assists

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski had a historic outing against Chicago on Wednesday, finishing a 7-3 victory as the first Columbus blue-liner with four assists in a single game. He had one helper with the man advantage and closed out the game with an outstanding plus-five rating. This was a much-needed victory for the […]

Mason McTavish Leads Ducks Offense Wednesday Night

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish factored in all three goals as the team had to settle for a 4-3 loss against Montreal Wednesday night. He scored twice, including once on the power play, and registered one assist. The third pick from the 2021 NHL Draft posted his fourth career multi-goal game, surpassing Trevor Zegras and […]

Jonathan Quick Logs Shutout No. 60

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick became the first U.S.-born netminder with 60 NHL shutouts when he shut the door on Pittsburgh Wednesday night in a 1-0 win. He pushed away 32 pucks as Quick improved to 5-0-1 for the campaign. The veteran has been a rock-solid backup for the Rangers with a 1.68 goals-against […]

John Carlson Sends Out Two Assists As Capitals Continue Streak

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson registered two assists as the team collected a fifth consecutive win on Wednesday with a 4-3 scoreline in overtime against Buffalo. The Capitals, who have now gone 8-1-1 over the last few weeks, chased the game for most of the night, but Carlson helped Tom Wilson to tie the game […]

Alex Lyon Shuts Out Devils In Wednesday's Win

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon headed into Thanksgiving in great spirits, having shut out New Jersey in Wednesday's 4-0 win. Playing in only his second game with the Red Wings, Lyon needed to make just 16 saves to celebrate his second career shutout. The 30-year-old has stopped 42 of 45 shots across two appearances […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 40 Points On Bulls

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ran the show against Chicago Wednesday night, registering a game-high 40 points with 12 assists in a 116-102 win. He finished 11-for-19 from the floor and missed only one of his 18 attempts at the free-throw line. Across 37 minutes of action, the Thunder leader also collected five rebounds, […]

Anthony Edwards Scores Game-High 31 Points Versus Philadelphia

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards produced a game-high 31 points against a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia on Wednesday. He hit half of the team's 10 three-pointers and shot 11-for-22 overall as the Timberwolves dominated from start to finish, winning 112-99. Edwards added six rebounds, six assists, and two steals for a full fantasy line. The young […]

Tyrese Haliburton Continues To Shine For Indiana

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton eased his way to another double-double in Wednesday's 132-131 loss to Toronto, racking up 33 points and 16 assists. It was his third double-double in four games with at least 30 points and 15 assists. He got there this time around with 12-for-22 shooting, hitting 5-for-10 from deep. Haliburton […]

Trae Young Pours In Season-High 43 Points Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points as the team ended a three-game slide with a 147-145 overtime victory against the Nets. Young has struggled to score the basketball efficiently all season, and he finished just 12-for-31 from the field here, but eight of Young's makes came from downtown, and he […]

Mikal Bridges Goes Off For 45 Points

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Mikal Bridges was on fire in Wednesday's matchup against the Hawks, putting up a career-high tying 45 points in a 147-145 overtime loss. He did the damage with 16-for-31 shooting from the field and an 11-for-12 record at the stripe. A 10-rebound outing also meant a second double-double of the season for […]

Nikola Jokic Posts Sixth Triple-Double Of Campaign

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of the season in Wednesday's 124-119 defeat to Orlando. After being limited to just 15 minutes in the previous game due to an ejection, Jokic thoroughly enjoyed a 36-minute outing, putting up 30 points on 12-for-18 shooting with 13 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, and two […]

LaMelo Ball Continues Scoring Tear

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball scored 30-plus points in a fourth consecutive game and had 13 assists as the team was able to sneak past Washington 117-114 on Wednesday. He shot below 42 percent from the field, going 6-for-16, but Ball dropped six three-point bombs on the Wizards for a 34-point outing. Ball's line […]

Jake Neighbours Joins Top Six For Wednesday's Action

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours will move into the top six for Wednesday's meeting with the Coyotes. The 21-year-old has impressed by scoring in back-to-back games, and he now gets a chance to ride with some of St. Louis' big guns, linking up with Brayden Schenn and Brandon Saad on the second line. Neighbours, […]

Sammy Blais Returns To Action Wednesday

St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Arizona. The 27-year-old was a healthy scratch on Sunday versus Anaheim. Blais has seen his minutes drop as the season has progressed, and he will need to respond with a strong performance on Wednesday if he wants to […]

Samuel Girard Still Out On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (personal) won't be available for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Vancouver. He missed Monday's 4-3 loss to Nashville for personal reasons and isn't ready to return on Wednesday. Girard has come out of the lineup after amassing three points in two games, but the 2023-24 season hasn't brought him […]