Jordan Poole Goes Off For 41 Points

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole was a scoring machine in Wednesday's 131-106 preseason victory over the Knicks, pouring in 41 points on 10-for-19 shooting. He caught fire very early and already had 29 points by halftime. Poole did the damage in just 27 minutes and finished 6-for-12 from downtown with a 15-for-16 effort at the […]

Jeremy Sochan Confirmed As Starter At Point Guard

San Antonio Spurs power forward Jeremy Sochan will begin the 2023-24 season as the team's starting point guard. The Spurs have tested him out in the role during the preseason, and head coach Gregg Popovich has now confirmed his starting unit for opening night, with Sochan in it along with Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Zach […]

Erik Spoelstra "Encouraged" By Caleb Martin's Progress

Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (knee) hasn't been able to play in preseason due to left knee tendonitis, but he could be available for the regular-season opener next Wednesday. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has said he's "encouraged" by Martin's progress. Following his outstanding play during the 2023 playoffs, Martin enters the 2023-24 campaign with […]

Tyler Herro Expected To Be Available For Start Of Season

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (thigh) sat out Wednesday's preseason contest against Brooklyn, but a left thigh contusion isn't threatening his status for the team's regular-season opener. According to Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, Herro is considered day-to-day and is expected to be available next week, when Miami tips off the 2023-24 campaign Wednesday versus […]

Anfernee Simons Aims For All-Star Season, Wants To Improve Defensively

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons wants to become an All-Star in 2024 and is eager to improve his game defensively. "All-Star was my goal last year and is again this year," Simons said. "Also, putting the 'bad defender' [label] out of my name. That would be fun." Simons gave his stock a big boost […]

Robert Williams III Expected To Be Ready For Season Opener

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) is trending in the right direction, with head coach Chauncey Billups saying that he expects the former Celtic to be ready for the team's season opener. The new-look Blazers begin their campaign on Wednesday versus the Clippers. Williams III has sat out the entire preseason with a […]

Erik Karlsson Has Three-Point Night Against Detroit

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson was at his best in Wednesday's matchup against the Red Wings, amassing three points in a 6-3 defeat. He had his first goal as a Penguin and registered two assists. The Penguins blew an early lead in spectacular style, but Karlsson had a fine outing, going plus-two in 27:56 of […]

Dylan Larkin Tallies Thee Assists In Win Over Penguins

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin recorded a hat trick of assists as the team cooled down the Penguins Wednesday with a 6-3 victory. Larkin's playmaking included two power-play assists, with his linemate Alex DeBrincat also joining the three-point gang in the contest with a goal and two assists. The two have meshed well on […]

Alex Ovechkin Grabs His First Point Of The Season

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin finally celebrated his first point of 2023-24 on Wednesday, tallying an assist on the team's lone marker in a 6-1 defeat against Ottawa. The Capitals captain combined with Tom Wilson to help John Carlson on the scoreboard late in the first period. Ovechkin himself couldn't score for a third […]

Jake Sanderson Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson logged his second multi-point game of the season Wednesday with a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win over the Capitals. He had his third helper of the year when his defense partner Artem Zub scored in the second period, and Sanderson was left with the honors of icing […]

Tim Stutzle Dishes Out Three Assists

Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle logged three helpers as the team cruised to a 6-1 win over Washington Wednesday. One of his assists came on the power play, and Stutzle added one shot, two blocks, and two hits to his account while logging 18:03 of ice time, with 4:02 of it coming with the man […]

Josh Norris Scores Twice In Season Debut

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris made his mark with two goals in his season debut Wednesday versus the Capitals. His first goal, which came in a power-play situation, ended up as the game-winning marker in a 6-1 triumph. Norris had three total shots on goal and finished with a plus-one rating in 16:34 of action. […]

Artem Zub Exits With Injury Wednesday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub was forced to leave Wednesday's matchup against Washington early after getting hit by a puck. He took an Alex Ovechkin shot up high and exited after logging 14:11 of ice. Zub played his part in a big 6-1 win with a goal and two blocked shots. The Senators didn't have […]

Ville Husso Returns To Red Wings Crease

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso will be back between the pipes Wednesday versus Pittsburgh. He got a breather last time out against Columbus. James Reimer had an impressive showing Monday versus the Blue Jackets with a 23-save shutout, but Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde will go back to his No. 1 option Wednesday. […]

Gabriel Vilardi Out For 4-6 Weeks With MCL Sprain

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (knee) has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a sprained MCL. He was injured on only his third shift in Tuesday's matchup against Los Angeles. Rasmus Kupari skated in Vilardi's spot on the first line in Wednesday's practice, and Nikolaj Ehlers took his position on the first […]

Zach Werenski Hoping To Return On Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (quadriceps) hopes to jump back into the lineup Friday versus Calgary. The Blue Jackets lost their No. 1 defenseman in their season opener last week, and he's been sidelined for two games, but Werenski was back in practice on Wednesday, which is a good sign regarding his potential return. […]

Pavel Buchnevich Ruled Out For Thursday

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with the Coyotes. He was injured on Saturday against Seattle and was already considered doubtful for the clash after being unable to join the team for practice. Brandon Saad is expected to replace Buchnevich on the top line for Thursday's […]

Luke Schenn Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (lower body) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. The 33-year-old has already been absent for three games, and it's now clear that the Predators won't have his services for around a month. Schenn had four hits and one block in 15:11 of action in his team debut a week […]

Nick Bonino Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

New York Rangers center Nick Bonino is nursing a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day. The veteran couldn't practice on Wednesday and could miss his first game of the season when the Rangers face Nashville on Thursday. Bonino has started the season centering the Rangers' fourth line. He's gone scoreless so far with one shot […]

Josh Norris Set For Season Debut Wednesday

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (shoulder) will make his season debut in Wednesday's matchup against Washington. It will also be his first appearance since Jan. 21. Norris worked with Dominik Kubalik and Drake Batherson during Wednesday's morning skate, and he should be part of the top power-play unit in the contest. With him having been […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo In Double-Double Form Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo registered a double-double in Tuesday's 124-101 loss to the Thunder, amassing 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds. He also snagged four steals in 25 minutes on the floor and dished out a pair of assists. With Damian Lillard settling for five points on 2-for-11 shooting, […]

Scottie Barnes Stuffs Stat Sheet In Preseason Win

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes filled up the box score in Tuesday's 106-102 win over Chicago, scoring 22 points and recording six rebounds with three assists, two steals, and four blocks -- all of it in just 28 minutes of action and with 8-for-14 shooting. According to recent reports, the Raptors made Barnes untouchable in […]

Zion Williamson Shines At Both Ends Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson had an outstanding two-way performance against the Magic in Tuesday's preseason game, netting 16 points and registering five steals and two blocks. He logged 16 minutes in a 104-92 win and added three rebounds and three assists to his tally while shooting 6-for-8 from the field and 4-for-5 at […]

Vasilije Micic Still Adjusting To Life In NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Vasilije Micic sees big differences between the EuroLeague and the NBA and has admitted that he's still adjusting to his new surroundings. "It's open space, a very high pace of game compared to the EuroLeague," Micic said. "The paint is more open, so there are a lot of opportunities for […]

Tre Jones Ready For Bench Role

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones is expected to move to the bench this season, but he's ready to contribute in whichever role. "No matter if I'm starting or coming off the bench, it will always be the same," Jones told Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. "I've got to be a leader […]

Romeo Langford Waived By Jazz

The Utah Jazz have announced that the team has waived guard/forward Romeo Langford. The former lottery pick was cut loose ahead of the new season, along with guard Michael Devoe and forward Keshawn Justice. Langford had a few impressive outings with San Antonio last season and was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract by the […]

Rockets Looking To Move Victor Oladipo

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (knee) likely won't remain with the team for long, with the club reportedly trying to move on from him following his arrival on Tuesday in a deal with the Thunder. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Houston sees Oladipo as a trade piece and has an interest in […]

Ilya Sorokin Keeps Coyotes From Scoring Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin made light work of the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday, picking up a shutout with only 14 saves in a 1-0 win. The Coyotes faced the Rangers Monday night and appeared to have had no gas left, recording only seven shots on target through the first two periods. Sorokin has […]

Leon Draisaitl Totals Four Points In Tuesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl powered the team to a 6-1 victory in Nashville on Tuesday, posting two goals and two assists. Both goals came with the man advantage. Draisaitl has been a thorn in Nashville's side throughout his career and is now averaging exactly a goal per game in the matchup, having faced the […]

Carter Hart Nullifies Canucks With 25 Saves

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart stopped all 25 shots he faced against the Canucks on Tuesday, backstopping the team to a 2-0 win. He became the fifth netminder in franchise history to register a shutout in a home opener. After starting last season with five consecutive wins, Hart is off to another strong start, having […]