LeBron James Cleared to Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot, sciatica) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The team has upgraded James' status from questionable to available. James is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back after putting in a 33-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The legendary […]

P.J. Washington Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Although Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd announced Monday that Washington would be out for a week, his questionable designation hints he could be ready to play even sooner. If Washington misses a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, Naji […]

Egor Demin Back in Action Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn will also have Cam Thomas (hamstring) back, meaning fewer minutes for Drake Powell, Nolan Traore, and Tyrese […]

Cam Thomas Available Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be active on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has removed Thomas from the injury report after he sat out Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks to manage his left hamstring injury. Thomas has been limited to 22.8 minutes per game this month, averaging 14.0 points, […]

Jakob Poeltl Unavailable Versus Pacers

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) won't be ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Last week, Poeltl was cleared for contact, but he remains sidelined due to a lower back strain. The Austrian giant has been out since Dec. 21. During his absence, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles has become a regular […]

RJ Barrett to Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) won't be in action on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a third consecutive game. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) also sidelined, Jamal Shead is likely to maintain a starting role on Wednesday night. Shead started both games of a recent back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers and had two very […]

Trae Young Won't Play Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Young officially became a member of the Wizards late last week, but a couple of health issues will delay his debut for his new team. The talented playmaker is sidelined due to an MCL sprain […]

Rui Hachimura to Be Limited to 18 Minutes Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will have his playing time restricted to 18 minutes on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Hachimura was cleared to make his first appearance of the new year, but he didn't see any action […]

Ivica Zubac Iffy for Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) is in danger of missing Wednesday's fantastic fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. Zubac missed the end of Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets due to a left ankle sprain and could now sit out an entire contest. If Zubac can't play through the injury, the Clippers will […]

Kawhi Leonard Questionable for Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. Leonard has been a regular on the injury report lately due to an ankle injury, but he hasn't missed time since Nov. 22. After shaking off the questionable tag on Monday night, Leonard dropped 35 points on […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) will remain out on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. The team ruled Grant out for the contest after initially listing him as doubtful. Grant hasn't played since mid-December and will miss his 14th consecutive game due to left Achilles tendinitis. Sidy Cissoko is poised to make […]

VJ Edgecombe Considered Probable for Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (adductor) is on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 20-year-old is dealing with a left adductor contusion, but the issue isn't expected to keep him off the floor against Cleveland. When these teams first faced off this season, Edgecombe managed […]

Paul George Listed as Probable for Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran star has played in 10 of the last 11 games and is expected to suit up on Wednesday. George has struggled with his shot lately, averaging 15.5 points in January. Over his last two outings, George has connected […]

Joel Embiid Expected to Suit Up Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Embiid returned from a one-game absence in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors and appears ready for a second consecutive appearance. On Monday, Embiid had seven turnovers in 36 minutes, but he also did plenty of positive things in […]

Anthony Davis Won't Have Surgery, Out for Six Weeks

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (hand) will not require surgery on his injured left hand, the team announced on Tuesday. He is expected to "heal from the injury" in approximately six weeks. Davis was previously expected to undergo surgery, which would have sidelined him for "several months." Still, it's possible Davis has played his final […]

Robert Thomas Out Tuesday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (lower body) won't play on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes and is considered day-to-day. Reports indicate that Thomas recently aggravated a lower-body injury. Thomas tops the Blues with 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) through 42 games and stands as the team's only player to reach at least 25 […]

Jake Walman Available Against Predators

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve and is available for selection on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He has been out for 23 games due to a lower-body injury. Before going on the shelf for nearly two months, Walman registered 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 23 shots, and […]

Troy Terry a Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (upper body) is a game-time decision on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He's hoping to return from a two-game absence. Terry exited from the lineup after bouncing back from a slump with seven points (three goals, four assists) in five games. He is Anaheim's second-highest scorer, sitting on 42 […]

Justin Sourdif Won't Play Tuesday

Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif (upper body) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. He took a puck to the face on Sunday against the Nashville Predators and will sit out at least one game. Sourdif has notched 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 45 contests during his rookie year. […]

Jakob Chychrun a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Montreal Canadiens. After sitting out Sunday's loss to the Nashville Predators due to illness, Chychrun was back on the ice on Tuesday morning. Trevor van Riemsdyk filled in for Chychrun in defense on Sunday. It's been a big year for […]

Morgan Geekie Available Tuesday

Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie (personal) will be back in action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. For personal reasons, he made a premature exit on Saturday against the New York Rangers and missed Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Geekie leads Boston with 25 goals and has added 16 assists in 45 games. […]

Bryan Rust Returns to Action Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran forward has shaken off a lower-body injury and will return to his normal role on the top line. Tommy Novak will drop down to the second. While Rust has finished scoreless in […]

Penguins Place Erik Karlsson on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The team plans to re-evaluate the three-time Vezina Trophy winner in two weeks. Karlsson has recorded 33 points (four goals, 29 assists), 94 shots, and 40 blocks with a minus-one rating in 44 appearances this season. Jack St. Ivany is projected […]

Philip Broberg Likely Out Tuesday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is in concussion protocol and is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. On Monday, Blues head coach Jim Montgomery said the team's medical staff is "very happy" with Broberg's progress. But he is poised to miss time after getting hurt during […]

Jacob Trouba on Track to Return Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (personal) was back at practice on Monday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports. This is a strong indication that Trouba will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. The powerful blue-liner missed Saturday's loss to the Buffalo Sabres for the birth of his second child. In […]

Will Smith Upgraded to Day-to-Day

San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith (upper body) has been upgraded to day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The 20-year-old sophomore has been out since mid-December due to an upper-body injury. However, Smith appears close to returning and will join the team for a four-game road trip that begins Thursday night in […]

Connor McDavid Stretches Point Streak to 19 Games

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 19 games with a pair of assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers captain set up Zach Hyman in the first period and Evan Bouchard in the second, tying the seventh-longest point streak in franchise history. McDavid heated up in December […]

Teuvo Teravainen Makes Early Exit Monday

Chicago Blackhawks winger Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) didn't finish Monday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He left the contest in the first period due to an upper-body injury. "He could be OK. I just don't know yet for sure. He couldn't finish the game," Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said postgame. "We'll go under […]

Nicholas Robertson Hurt Versus Avalanche

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Nicholas Robertson (lower body) was limited to 1:14 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. He was injured while blocking a shot during his second shift of the game. Robertson entered Monday's action in great form, averaging a point per game over his last eight […]

Brayden Point Injured in Monday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) was injured while scoring a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Flyers defenseman Cam York landed on Point's right leg as he potted a power-play goal early in the second period to make it 3-0 for the Lightning. Point has enjoyed an offensive surge […]