Joel Embiid Won't Play Against Wizards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) won't suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. On Sunday, Embiid returned from a nine-game absence in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He finished a double-overtime game with 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal in 30 minutes. Andre Drummond (knee) has […]

Danila Yurov Won't Play on Tuesday

Minnesota Wild forward Danila Yurov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers and is day-to-day, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Due to Minnesota's large number of injuries, Yurov has recently skated on the top line. He has tallied seven points (three goals, four assists) in 21 games during his […]

David Pastrnak to Remain Out Tuesday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He didn't travel with the team and remains day-to-day. In 25 outings, Pastrnak has racked up 11 goals and 18 assists this season. The Bruins have promoted Alex Steeves to the first line during Pastrnak's […]

Adam Gaudette Iffy for Monday

San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth. He is battling an illness and could join fellow forwards Michael Misa (lower body) and Jeff Skinner (lower body) on the sidelines. Gaudette is tied for fourth on his squad with six goals and has managed eight points […]

Logan Cooley a Game-Time Decision Monday

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. The talented youngster was hurt during Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Blues, but he luckily escaped a serious injury. It appears likely that Cooley will play against San Jose, as he came through the […]

Josh Norris Available Monday

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) will make his long-awaited return to the lineup in Monday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. He has been on the shelf for 25 games since suffering an upper-body injury during Buffalo's season opener on Oct. 9. The Sabres are expected to use Norris as the top-line center between […]

Neal Pionk Remains Out Monday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Monday versus the Buffalo Sabres. The Jets lost Pionk to a lower-body injury on Nov. 23 and will be without him for at least one more game. Pionk has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 43 shots, 36 blocks, and […]

Jimmy Snuggerud to Miss Six Weeks After Wrist Surgery

St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud is set to have left wrist surgery, which will keep him out of action for six weeks. The 21-year-old rookie has struggled recently and now won't get an opportunity to start turning his season around until at least mid-January. Snuggerud has tallied five goals and 11 points in […]

Carter Hart Expected to Make Golden Knights Debut Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (suspension) is set to make his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Sources have told ESPN's Kevin Weekes that Hart is likely to play in the contest. On Saturday, the Golden Knights recalled Hart from a conditioning stint in the AHL. Due to a suspension, Hart […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Remains Without Timeline For Return

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) is without a timeline for his return, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. The Russian netminder last played on Nov. 15, improving to 4-0-0 for the season with a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins. He has since been on the shelf with a lower-body injury. […]

Boone Jenner Close to Returning

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper body) is on the cusp of returning to the lineup, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. The Blue Jackets captain has missed nine games with an upper-body injury. On Sunday, Jenner was back at practice, and the team now wants him to be involved in just a […]

Lian Bichsel Exits With Injury Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (undisclosed) was hurt during the second period of Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. He left the game with an undisclosed injury after being involved in a collision with Senators forward Fabian Zetterlund. Bichsel has recorded three points, nine shots, 24 blocks, and 85 hits in 26 games for […]

Petr Mrazek Injured in Sunday's Loss

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek (undisclosed) missed the end of Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Ville Husso replaced Mrazek after he sustained an undisclosed injury. Mrazek coughed up a three-goal lead in the contest, saving 23 of 26 shots. Anaheim recently lost its starting netminder, Lukas Dostal (upper body), for a few weeks, […]

Adam Fox Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. He is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Fox was hurt in Saturday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. After landing on long-term Injured Reserve, Fox must miss at least 10 games and 24 days. The Rangers are struggling to […]

Egor Demin Available Against Hornets

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a foot problem. Tyrese Martin started in his spot, finishing with nine points and six rebounds in […]

Terance Mann in Danger of Missing Monday's Game

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Terance Mann (ribs) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's meet-up with the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old played through a rib injury on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks but struggled, shooting 2-for-8 from the field to finish with four points in 21 minutes. Mann's exit from the […]

Noah Clowney Considered Probable for Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (hip) is listed as probable for Monday's encounter with the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old is on the injury report due to a hip issue, but it doesn't appear to be severe enough to keep Clowney off the floor. On Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Clowney managed only six points and […]

Michael Porter Jr. Listed as Probable for Monday's Matchup

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) is on track to return from a two-game absence on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, as the team considers him probable for the matchup. Porter Jr. has been dealing with a back issue, allowing Ziaire Williams to log a couple of starts. On Monday, Williams will drop back […]

Caris LeVert Expected Back Monday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after the team listed him as probable for the game. The former Hawk missed Saturday's clash against the Miami Heat with a sore knee. It was the second leg of a back-to-back, so the team was probably […]

Duncan Robinson Questionable to Face Hawks

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (ankle) is considered questionable for Monday's Eastern Conference showdown against the Atlanta Hawks. Robinson produced a nice revenge-game performance in Saturday's win over the Miami Heat, but he apparently also injured his right ankle. Ron Holland II or Caris LeVert (knee) could get a chance to start on Monday if […]

Jalen Duren Likely to Return Against Hawks Monday

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (leg) is labeled as probable on the injury report for a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Detroit's double-double machine was unavailable when the team completed a back-to-back on Saturday against the Miami Heat. Isaiah Stewart had a quiet outing as Duren's replacement in the starting lineup and […]

Alexandre Sarr Iffy for Monday

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (adductor) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The French big man is dealing with a sore adductor muscle. Monday marks the start of a back-to-back for Washington, so it appears likely that at least one absence is coming for Sarr at the […]

Mark Williams Available Against Lakers Monday

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury-prone big man missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. So far this season, Williams has sat out one game in each of the Suns' back-to-back […]

Ryan Dunn on Track to Return Monday

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (wrist) appears ready to return to action on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Dunn hasn't played for five games due to a wrist injury. Before he sprained his right wrist, Dunn made three consecutive starts, filling in […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Uncertain for Monday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He could miss a second consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. Jaquez Jr. has impressed this season, producing 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game off the Miami bench. Pelle Larsson and […]

Coby White Returning to Bulls Lineup Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's contest against the Orlando Magic. White missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He hasn't played on consecutive nights since making his season debut in the middle of November. While he has been dealing […]

Paolo Banchero Unavailable Monday

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) won't be returning to the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for a ninth consecutive game. The Magic star is recovering from a left groin strain, and the team hasn't announced a timetable for his return. In his absence, Tristan da Silva figures […]

Larry Nance Jr. to Miss 3-4 Weeks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (calf) will miss 3-4 weeks, the team announced on Sunday. The veteran sustained a Grade 1 soleus strain in Friday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As a backup, Nance Jr. is averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game this season. With Jarrett Allen (finger) also […]

Jarrett Allen to Miss a Week of Action

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) will be sidelined for approximately one week, the team announced on Sunday. Allen is dealing with a finger injury, missing four of the last five games. It is now clear that he will sit out at least four more matchups. Cleveland's frontcourt has also lost Larry Nance Jr. (calf) […]

Nikola Jokic Listed as Probable for Monday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is on the injury report with a probable designation for Monday's tilt against Anthony Davis (calf) and the Dallas Mavericks. The Serbian superstar continues to nurse a left wrist sprain, but it looks like he will play through the injury again. Jokic hasn't yet skipped any games this season […]