Julius Randle Misses Second Straight Game

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle (hand) will sit out a second consecutive game on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. He is bothered by soreness in his right hand. Kyle Anderson replaced Randle in the starting unit on Wednesday against Orlando and is likely to keep his spot on Friday. The 32-year-old contributed in […]

Jayson Tatum Won't Play Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) won't play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. His absence was expected because Boston also played on Thursday night. In a game against the New York Knicks, Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block in 40 minutes. The Celtics could also be […]

Sam Carrick to Miss Start of Playoffs

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (arm) will miss the start of the postseason, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports. The veteran forward injured his left arm late last month and has been sidelined for five games. Before injury struck, Carrick was having a good start at his new club. He scored five goals and […]

Alex Lyon Questionable for Start of Postseason

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) may not be available for selection at the start of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Thursday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff ruled Lyon out for a week, adding that there's a possibility the 33-year-old netminder won't be available for the start of the postseason. Lyon set a […]

Dakota Joshua Unlikely to Return This Season

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua (upper body) is doubtful to return to action this season, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. He sustained an upper-body injury in Wednesday's loss to Washington and wasn't available for Thursday's clash against the Islanders. It seems his season might have finished prematurely, with Toronto facing three more […]

John Gibson Exits Thursday's Game Due to Neck Problem

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson exited Thursday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia early due to neck stiffness, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports. Gibson left the game midway through the second period after allowing two goals with a .867 save percentage. Cam Talbot finished the job with 11 saves on 12 SOG. […]

Miro Heiskanen Uncertain for Playoffs

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) could be unavailable for the start of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The star rearguard sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over Minnesota. After the game, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters he doesn't yet know Heiskanen's playoff status. Heiskanen is considered unlikely to […]

Brandon Hagel Expected to Return Before End of Regular Season

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (lower body) is expected to be back in the lineup before the end of the regular season, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Hagel was unavailable for a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against Montreal as he continues to work his way back from a lower-body […]

Roman Josi Nursing Upper-Body Injury

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was a late scratch on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth due to an upper-body injury. The Predators captain took part in the pregame warmups but wasn't healthy enough to play. Nashville announced that Josi is considered day-to-day. Losing Josi is a tough blow for the Predators, who are one point […]

Trey Murphy III Unavailable Against Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain and is skipping a third consecutive contest. Zion Williamson (knee) and Dejounte Murray (hand) are also out, so the trio of Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, and Micah Peavy […]

Dejounte Murray Remains Out Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday against the Boston Celtics. It's also looking unlikely that he will play in the season finale on Sunday after picking up a hand injury. Jeremiah Fears has been on a tear since Murray departed the lineup and should be one […]

Zion Williamson Won't Suit Up Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (knee) is listed as out for Friday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans are giving their fringe players a chance to impress late in the season, and they didn't play Williamson on Tuesday against Utah, even though he was in the lineup. Now, he will be inactive altogether, […]

Jalen Williams Out on Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) will sit out Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He has joined a long list of absentees as the Thunder face two dead-rubber games to end the regular season. Luguentz Dort is set to be the only regular starter in the lineup. Jared McCain, Nikola Topic, and Aaron […]

Jarrett Allen Won't Play Against Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. After returning from a knee injury, Allen has played in four of the last five games. But Cleveland is locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, so Allen will take Friday night off to be fresher for the […]

Donovan Mitchell Skips Friday's Action

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) won't suit up on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers will be without their top scorer for the second time in three games. This looks like a maintenance day for Mitchell, who is managing a right ankle injury. Both Keon Ellis and Max Strus are in the mix […]

Victor Wembanyama Questionable Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. The MVP candidate is nursing a left rib contusion and could be absent for a second consecutive game. Wembanyama must appear in at least one of the Spurs' remaining two games to be eligible for NBA awards. […]

Anthony Edwards Considered Questionable for Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. He has been dealing with a nagging knee injury since mid-March, sitting out 10 of Minnesota's last 12 games, including the last two. Mike Conley has started during Edwards' absence, but he dropped out of the rotation on […]

Devin Booker Will Sit Out Friday's Game

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) has been listed as out for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix will give its star man some time off to manage an ankle injury after locking into the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. Booker's recent form will have the Suns fans excited for the […]

Nikola Jokic Questionable for Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The three-time MVP has been added to the injury report with a right wrist injury. Jokic's absence from the lineup would give Jonas Valanciunas a big opportunity to stand out as the starting center. The Lithuanian veteran has […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won't Face Nuggets Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City has just secured the top seed in the Western Conference and will give the reigning MVP some rest after a back-to-back set. The defending champions will be without many regulars on Friday night, so […]

Stephen Curry Set to Play Friday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Sacramento Kings, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports. Golden State will begin a back-to-back on Thursday night against the Lakers, and Curry has been ruled out for that game. However, Steve Kerr told reporters at his pre-game […]

L.J. Cryer Back in Action Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors point guard L.J. Cryer (illness) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is available after missing two games due to illness. Cryer is expected to see an increased workload on Thursday night, with Stephen Curry (knee) sitting out this one. The 24-year-old has […]

Charles Bassey Available Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey (ankle) will play on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been cleared to play despite a left ankle sprain. Golden State listed Bassey as questionable on the initial injury report, then upgraded him to probable earlier on Thursday. Kristaps Porzingis (illness, knee), Al Horford (calf), and […]

Gui Santos Won't Play Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (pelvis) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors have downgraded Santos' status from questionable to out. He is dealing with a right pelvic contusion, and it's unclear whether we will see Santos again during the regular season. Golden State will have […]

Blake Coleman Unavailable Thursday

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman (personal) will miss Thursday's encounter with the Colorado Avalanche. The team is in the midst of a six-game road trip, but Coleman has returned home for the birth of his son. Coleman has been among Calgary's top goal-scorers this season, finding the back of the net 19 times with 166 […]

Quinton Byfield Cleared to Play Thursday

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield (undisclosed) will play on Thursday night against the Vancouver Canucks. It was initially unclear whether Byfield would be available for the matchup after he missed Wednesday's practice. The 23-year-old is trying to record his third straight 50-point campaign in 2025-26, but he will have to improve his scoring form […]

Thomas Chabot Makes Surprise Return Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (forearm) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. He broke his right forearm on March 23 and was expected to be out for 4-8 weeks following surgery three days later. Yet Chabot has been cleared to play after just two weeks. Jordan Spence's fantasy value takes a […]

Luke Hughes to Miss Rest of Season

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He is set to undergo a procedure to fix an unspecified injury. New Jersey faces four more games, starting with Thursday's clash against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hughes will finish the campaign with 35 points (six goals, 29 assists), […]

Stuart Skinner Faces Devils Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (eye) will return to the crease on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. Last weekend, Skinner was struck near his left eye by a puck when he was serving as a backup goalie in a game. Luckily for Pittsburgh, the incident didn't result in a serious injury for Skinner, and […]

Nazem Kadri to "Miss Some Games" With Finger Injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri (finger) could be done for the rest of the regular season. He injured a finger in Tuesday's win over St. Louis, and Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Kadri "will miss some games." Since rejoining Colorado from Calgary, Kadri has made 16 appearances for the Avalanche, recording nine points (four […]