Zion Williamson Returns to Action Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will play on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. New Orleans' explosive star has missed eight games with a hamstring injury and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Williamson has made five appearances so far this season, averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 […]

Aaron Gordon Out Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will sit out Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gordon was a late addition to the injury report and was initially handed a questionable designation. The veteran is managing a hamstring problem and may also miss time later in the week, when Denver has a back-to-back scheduled. With […]

Cooper Flagg Won't Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He was added to the injury report late due to illness, and the team has now officially ruled him out. The top pick of this year's draft will miss his first career game. With no Anthony Davis […]

Bam Adebayo Cleared to Play Wednesday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (toe) will be available against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Heat have uprgaded his status from questionable to available. Adebayo was out for six games after spraining his left big toe. As a result of his return, Kel'el Ware will likely land in the second unit for […]

Sam Merrill Ruled Out for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after Merrill injured his shooting hand in Monday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. With Darius Garland (toe) still absent, Nae'Qwan Tomlin will make his second career start. Tomlin finished his first career […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Active Against Cavaliers

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded Smith Jr.'s status from questionable to active. Smith Jr. has a chance to record a second consecutive double-double on Wednesday. However, he faces a tough battle in the frontcourt against Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. […]

Buddy Hield Good to Go Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Buddy Hield (illness) will be active against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He managed to play through an illness on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic and will attempt to do the same on Wednesday night. Hield has been limited to 6.6 points per game this season. However, he could have a […]

Jonathan Kuminga Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. He is struggling to shake off bilateral knee patellar tendonitis. Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler III (back), Al Horford (toe), and Draymond Green (illness) will all join Kuminga on the sidelines on Wednesday, meaning Golden […]

Draymond Green Out Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (illness) won't play on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Green is battling an illness and will take a seat after playing 31 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Orlando Magic. Jimmy Butler (back), Al Horford (toe), and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) are all out as well on Wednesday, which […]

Jimmy Butler III Misses Meeting With Heat

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. The veteran will miss a reunion with his old team due to a back injury. Overall, the Warriors will have six players out with injuries, including Stephen Curry (ankle) and Draymond Green (illness). Brandin Podziemski and […]

Conor Garland to Return on Thursday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars, David Quadrelli of Canucks Army reports. He skipped Monday's loss to the Florida Panthers due to an unspecified health issue. Garland is Vancouver's fifth-highest scorer, with 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 17 […]

Thomas Harley to Miss Road Trip

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will not join the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports. Harley has missed two games with a lower-body injury and is going to need a bit more time to recover. He has been officially listed as week-to-week. Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't […]

Eetu Luostarinen Out Week-to-Week After Barbecue Accident

Florida Panthers left wing Eetu Luostarinen (lower body) was labeled week-to-week by head coach Paul Maurice on Wednesday. According to Maurice, Luostarinen had a "barbecuing mishap," forcing him out of the lineup. "We don't have a lot of experience with this," Maurice said. "When he comes back and feels comfortable with the equipment on him, […]

Curtis Lazar to Miss at Least Three Games

Edmonton Oilers center Curtis Lazar (upper body) will exit the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Capitals and is expected to miss at least three games. The Oilers have three more stops left on a seven-game road trip before returning home. Lazard has recorded one goal and 19 hits in nine appearances this term. […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Misses Third Consecutive Game

Minnesota Wild winger Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body) will be sidelined for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Russian veteran sustained a lower-body injury at practice last Friday. This season, Tarasenko has impressed with his playmaking, registering eight assists in 18 outings. However, he has been limited to two goals on […]

Mikael Granlund Remains Out Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will remain out on Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins. He recently returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury but managed to play in only one game before landing back on the shelf. Granlund erupted for five points in this season's first meeting with the Bruins. Overall, […]

Charlie McAvoy Out Indefinitely After Facial Surgery

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (face) will be out indefinitely after having facial surgery. He took a slap shot to the face in Saturday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. The star blue-liner will be out for a second consecutive game when Boston takes on the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. "He's doing good," Bruins head […]

Connor Bedard Continues Tear With Hat Trick

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard led his team to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, netting his second hat trick of the season. Two of his goals came in the third period after Calgary had tied the game at two. Bedard became the first player this season with multiple hat tricks in […]

Macklin Celebrini Pots Hat Trick in Tuesday's Win

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini took the team on his back and carried them to a 3-2 overtime victory on Tuesday night against the Utah Mammoth. Celebrini produced all three Sharks goals, including two inside the first six minutes of play. He became the third teenager in NHL history to record a hat trick […]

Jake Guentzel Records Eighth Career Hat Trick

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel put three pucks past Jacob Markstrom in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. He had a goal in each period, logging his eighth career hat trick. Two of Guentzel's markers came with the man advantage. Guentzel has upped his game lately and has been particularly productive […]

Sammy Blais Injured Versus Blues

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Sammy Blais (undisclosed) made an early exit from Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Blues and was coughing up blood, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports. Blais jumped into the lineup to replace Matthews Knies (lower body), but he was limited to 6:31 of ice time in a 3-2 overtime win. […]

Alexander Romanov Injured in Tuesday's Win

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) was injured late in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars. He needed help to get off the ice after crashing face-first into the boards following a hit from Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who was ejected from the game 28 seconds from the end for boarding. Romanov […]

Ryan Hartman Considered Week-to-Week

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (lower body) is out week-to-week, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He sustained a lower-body injury on Sunday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. On Sunday, Hartman skated as the first-line center due to Marco Rossi's (lower body) absence. Rookie Danila Yurov may now be given the role for the […]

Saddiq Bey Uncertain for Meeting With Nuggets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. Due to Zion Williamson's (hamstring) absence, Bey has enjoyed a good spell as a member of the first unit, averaging 14.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, […]

Sam Merrill Iffy for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. The talented sniper sprained his right hand in Monday's victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, and the injury may force him to miss his fourth game of the season. Merrill has recently been Darius Garland's (toe) replacement in the starting lineup. […]

Dereck Lively II Likely to Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) is considered probable for a matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The young big man has seen limited action since returning from a knee injury and was given the night off when the Mavericks wrapped up a back-to-back against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Daniel […]

Daniel Gafford on Track to Return Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. He sat out a clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday as Dallas capped off a back-to-back. Gafford missed the start of the season with an ankle injury, but he has been impactful since entering the lineup. Over […]

Jaden McDaniels Uncertain for Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (wrist) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. He might be sidelined for the first time this season after spraining his left wrist. While McDaniels is mainly known for his defensive abilities, he has taken a big leap offensively this […]

Jalen Smith Expected to Play Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (pectoral) is listed as probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He played through a right pectoralis strain on Monday against the Denver Nuggets and appears prepared to do so again on Wednesday night. Smith serves as a backup in the Windy City, but he has posted some […]

Tre Jones Questionable for Wednesday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old is dealing with left ankle impingement and may have to sit out a third consecutive game. Even if he shakes off the questionable tag and returns, Jones is set to have less fantasy value moving […]