Tristan Vukcevic Iffy for Saturday

Washington Wizards forward/center Tristan Vukcevic (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Miami Heat. The 23-year-old has been a starter in each of the last three games, but he might have to make way now in the lineup due to a right knee contusion. Alexandre Sarr (toe) is also questionable, so Julian Reese may […]

Trae Young Remains Out Saturday

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (back, quadriceps) will miss a 10th straight game on Saturday against the Miami Heat. Young made five appearances with his new squad before sustaining a right quadriceps contusion in mid-March. He is also dealing with lower back pain. With only a week left in the regular season, it appears […]

Jahmai Mashack Makes Early Exit Due to Neck Soreness

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack (neck) didn't complete Friday's blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors. He had two points, one rebound, and one assist in 14 minutes during the first half but didn't play in the second. The team initially announced that Mashack was doubtful to return due to neck soreness. Mashack has been among […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Exits Early Against Jazz

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (face) left Friday's win over the Utah Jazz in the third quarter and didn't return. According to The Athletic's Will Guillory, Smith Jr. went to the locker room after taking a shot to the face from teammate Amen Thompson. Before leaving the action, Smith Jr. notched 18 points, five […]

Isaiah Stewart to Remain Out Saturday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. After Stewart injured his left calf in mid-March, he was initially expected to miss one week, but he hasn't been able to make a quick return. Saturday's game will mark his 12th consecutive absence. Paul Reed will continue […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Says Bucks Are Keeping Him Out Against His Wishes

According to The Athletic's Eric Nehm, Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) told reporters before Friday's game against Boston that he's healthy and ready to play, but the team is keeping him out against his wishes. "I'm available to play, but I'm not in the game," Antetokounmpo said. "I'm available to play today. Right now. […]

Victor Wembanyama Available to Face Nuggets Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) hasn't been included on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. With San Antonio playing its second game in as many nights, Wembanyama sat out Thursday's matchup with the Clippers. Wembanyama has been a beast lately, posting 41 points in each of his last […]

Pascal Siakam Exits Early Friday Due to Back Injury

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (back) didn't finish Friday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. He missed the final few minutes of the game, with the team announcing that Siakam won't return due to a bruised lower back. Before exiting with 3:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, Siakam had an excellent performance. He finished with a […]

Zeke Nnaji Unavailable Against Spurs

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji (hip) will remain in street clothes on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. He injured his left hip last weekend against Golden State and exited the lineup on Wednesday night versus Utah. His next chance to suit up will come on Monday against Portland. Nnaji plays only a limited role […]

Spencer Jones Out Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) will miss a second straight game on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. He suffered a right hamstring strain last week and could be sidelined for the rest of the regular season, as muscle injuries usually take a minimum of 2-3 weeks to heal. The Nuggets have also lost […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Likely to Play Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) is probable for Saturday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The 13-year veteran couldn't finish Wednesday's matchup with Utah due to a sore left knee, but it looks like the issue won't keep Hardaway Jr. off the court this weekend. He practiced fully on Friday. Hardaway Jr. has […]

Joel Embiid Suiting Up Against Timberwolves

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) will play on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was upgraded from doubtful to probable earlier in the day, and Embiid has now been officially cleared to play. The former MVP will start the contest alongside Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, and Dominick Barlow. Since returning from a […]

Nick Richards Remains Sidelined Friday, Guerschon Yabusele Will Play

Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (elbow) will remain out on Friday against the New York Knicks. Chicago has downgraded his status from questionable to out, meaning Richards will miss a fifth consecutive contest. Fortunately for the Bulls. Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) is good to go after initially carrying a questionable tag. He has been solid as […]

Obi Toppin Ready for Action Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (foot) will play in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available, clearing the way for Toppin to make his seventh straight appearance. At times, he has been quite productive off the bench, but Toppin finished with only six points, three rebounds, […]

Josh Giddey, Tre Jones Available Friday

Chicago Bulls guards Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (ankle) will be in action against the New York Knicks on Friday. Both players were listed as questionable on the initial injury report but were upgraded to probable around noon. Giddey will return from a one-game absence, while Jones is ready to make his 22nd straight […]

Luka Doncic Out Indefinitely With Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will be out indefinitely, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Slovenian superstar injured his left hamstring in Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and will sit out the remainder of the regular season. His status is uncertain beyond that. This is a massive blow for the Lakers, […]

Pascal Siakam Good to Go Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (knee) will suit up on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. His status has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of tip-off. Despite health issues, Siakam has played in seven consecutive games. He has averaged 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in 30.1 minutes over that span. […]

Noah Clowney Will Play Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) has been cleared to play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Initially, he was listed as probable for the matchup due to a sore left ankle. Clowney also recently dealt with a wrist injury. Since returning to the lineup, the 21-year-old has posted averages of 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, […]

Nicolas Claxton Active Against Hawks

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hand, illness) will play in Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He's been dealing with a hand injury and an illness and was listed as probable on the initial injury report. With the Nets stuck near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, Claxton's workload has decreased late in the season. […]

Malik Monk Won't Play Friday Night

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (personal) has been listed as out for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. On the initial injury report, Monk was listed as questionable due to a right shoulder injury that has been bothering him lately. However, he has been ultimately ruled out for Friday's game for personal reasons. Devin […]

Anthony Edwards Available Against 76ers

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee, illness) will play on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Edwards returned from a knee issue at the start of the week, but he has been battling an illness and didn't play on Thursday night against Detroit. His absence against the Pistons means that Edwards isn't eligible for any postseason […]

Dejounte Murray Won't Play Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings. He hasn't yet played in both games of a back-to-back set since returning from a torn Achilles in February. Jeremiah Fears, who scored 21 points in 26 minutes off the bench on […]

Peyton Watson Out Week-to-Week

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. Watson suffered a new hamstring injury in Wednesday's win over Utah. He returned from a right hamstring strain just two weeks ago. The 23-year-old looked good in his first few games back, but unfortunately, Watson re-injured his right hamstring […]

Stephen Curry Expected to Return Sunday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The two-time MVP has sat out 27 games due to a right knee problem. Curry has been scrimmaging this week, with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr saying that he has "looked […]

Patrick Kane Becomes NHL's Highest-Scoring American

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane once again rewrote the history books with a three-point effort in Thursday's 4-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the NHL's all-time leading scorer among American players. The former MVP scored Detroit's game-winning goal and contributed two assists, including one on the power play. Earlier this season, […]

Elias Salomonsson Lands in Concussion Protocol

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson is in concussion protocol, head coach Scott Arniel told reporters after Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Dallas Stars. Salomonsson was on the ice for two of the Stars' goals but left the action midway through the second period. The 21-year-old couldn't complete the game after a hit from Stars forward […]

Nick Lardis Injures Left Hand Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis injured his left hand late in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now reports. Teammate Teuvo Teravainen hit him on the hand with a shot. Lardis netted Chicago's lone goal of the game five minutes into the third frame. The 20-year-old rookie has […]

Jack McBain Exits With Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain (lower body) left Thursday's 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken in the second period, Catherine Bogart of the Mammoth's official site reports. His night at the office ended after he had logged exactly nine minutes of ice time. McBain has been Utah's ironman, not missing a single game this season, […]

Tyler Kleven Exits Early Versus Sabres

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (upper body) played only a couple of minutes in Thursday's win over the Buffalo Sabres. He took a puck to the head/neck area early in the first period. Kleven's role has recently increased at the back for Ottawa, as the blue line has been stretched incredibly thin. While Jake Sanderson […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Injured in Thursday's Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) made an early exit against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. The Swedish veteran saw only 7:03 of ice time and was ruled out for the rest of the game after the second period. Ekman-Larsson has totaled 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists) in 73 games […]