Nikola Jokic Active Against Thunder

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (knee) is ready to face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Denver has upgraded Jokic's status from probable to available. This will be Jokic's second game since returning from a knee injury. The three-time MVP was limited to 25 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers on […]

Craig Porter Jr. Returns From One-Game Absence

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Sunday night's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed Friday's loss to the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left knee. Lonzo Ball had a larger workload on Friday and will likely see less action against the Suns. Porter […]

Harrison Barnes Rejoins Starting Lineup Against Magic

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes will be back in the first unit on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. After starting all 47 games this season, Barnes dropped to the bench on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets, giving up his spot to Devin Vassell. On Sunday, the Spurs will be without Stephon Castle (adductor), allowing […]

Victor Wembanyama Good to Go Sunday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (calf) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports. Despite dealing with a sore left calf, Wembanyama has shaken off a questionable tag. The French star will look to produce a bounce-back performance following a quiet outing in Saturday's loss to Charlotte. Across […]

Blake Wesley Back in Trail Blazers Lineup

Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley (foot) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been out of action since undergoing right foot surgery in early November. Before landing on the shelf, Wesley contributed 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.7 steals across 16.3 minutes per game. He will […]

Robert Williams III Active Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been cleared to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Lately, Williams III has played in every other game, but he will make a second consecutive appearance on Sunday. In Friday's heavy loss to the New York Knicks, Williams III notched four points, 11 rebounds, three […]

Kobe Sanders Returns to Starting Unit Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Kobe Sanders will join the starting five for Sunday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers needed to switch things up, with James Harden (personal) out of the lineup. Sanders has made eight starts during his rookie campaign, averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. While he has been fairly […]

Stephon Castle Out Sunday Against Magic

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (adductor) won't take the court for the second game of a back-to-back on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. This was expected after the team initially listed Castle as questionable for the game. With Castle out, Dylan Harper could receive a nice chunk of […]

Josh Green Listed as Probable for Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (thumb) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is expected to play despite nursing a right thumb sprain. Green has made little impact in Charlotte this season, averaging 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 15.9 minutes per game. He has finished two […]

John Konchar Unavailable Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (neck) will sit out a second straight game on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old is dealing with an anterior triangle contusion. Recently, Konchar has held a significant role in the rotation, logging 20-plus minutes in each of his last five appearances. Konchar's absence creates playing opportunities for Olivier-Maxence […]

Santi Aldama Ruled Out for Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) won't play on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, missing a fourth consecutive game. The Spanish big man is managing a right knee injury. Memphis also didn't have Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) on Saturday against Minnesota, leaving the frontcourt short of bodies. Jock Landale has made four consecutive starts at […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Iffy for Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's rematch against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He missed Saturday's clash against Minnesota due to a left quadriceps contusion and may remain out on Monday night. Jackson Jr.'s absence on Saturday allowed Ty Jerome to make his season debut as a starter. He did […]

Julius Randle May Miss First Game of the Season

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle (thumb) may be sidelined for the first time in 2025-26 on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Randle stood out with 27 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, but he also appears […]

Anthony Edwards Dealing With Back Spasms, Questionable for Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (back) has been listed as questionable for Monday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. The four-time All-Star is battling back spasms and may exit the lineup for the fourth time in 2026. Mike Conley is likely to get a starting role if Edwards can't play, though the veteran floor general is […]

Austin Reaves Still Out Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) won't play against the New York Knicks on Sunday. Reaves has been questionable on the injury report a few times this week, but he still needs more time to recover from a left calf strain. The 27-year-old will miss his 19th consecutive game. Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent […]

Kevin Durant Won't Play Monday

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran star has been added to the injury report with a left ankle sprain and will sit out only his third game of the season. Durant's absence will leave a large hole in the rotation, as he […]

Jalen Green Out Against Clippers

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring, hip) will miss Sunday's action against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green is managing a hamstring injury and also suffered a left hip contusion on Friday against Cleveland when he returned from a three-game absence. The Suns will also remain without Devin Booker (ankle) on Sunday, giving Grayson Allen, Collin […]

James Harden Unavailable Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (personal) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back for personal reasons. With Harden out, Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller will get more work in the backcourt. The Clippers will also have Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) in the […]

Keyonte George Out Sunday, Isaiah Collier Starts

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, allowing Isaiah Collier to make his seventh start of the season. George has been a bright spot for Utah this season, but unfortunately, he sprained his left ankle in Friday's loss to Brooklyn and will miss at least one game. As […]

Jusuf Nurkic Officially Active Sunday

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Utah initially listed Nurkic as probable after he sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to illness. Nurkic was in and out of the Jazz lineup throughout January, as winning currently isn't a focus for the team. In […]

Cade Cunningham Available Versus Nets

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (hip) will play on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has listed him as available after initially giving Cunningham a probable tag on the injury report. Detroit's leader is dealing with right hip soreness, but he also played through the issue on Friday against Golden State and didn't […]

Davion Mitchell Returns to Action Sunday

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) will return to work on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls after missing six games. Miami has upgraded Mitchell from probable to available. Mitchell's return will primarily affect the playing time of Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith. However, with Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal), and Nikola Jovic (hip) […]

Norman Powell Misses Sunday's Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (personal) will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for personal reasons after the team initially listed Powell as questionable. With Powell out, Myron Gardner impressed against the Bulls on Saturday with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double in his first career start. […]

Russell Westbrook Remains Out Sunday

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third straight game on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. He can't play against his former team due to a right foot contusion. The team initially listed Westbrook as questionable for the game. Fortunately for Sacramento, Malik Monk (ankle) has been cleared to play, and he […]

Malik Monk Cleared to Play Against Wizards

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) will suit up on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. An ankle issue initially put his availability for the game in doubt. Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third consecutive game, and Dennis Schroder has been traded to Cleveland along with Keon Ellis, leaving a lot of backcourt minutes to […]

Domantas Sabonis Out Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He was added late to the injury report with lower back soreness, and the team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. For knee injury management, Sabonis also missed Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As a […]

Alexandre Sarr Won't Play Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (calf) will miss Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The team has downgraded Sarr from questionable to out, resulting in his first absence of 2026. Marvin Bagley III (back) will return from a five-game absence and could be heavily involved against his former team. The Duke product has done a […]

Troy Terry Ready to Return Sunday

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (upper body) practiced on Saturday and is set to return to action on Sunday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. The Ducks still need to activate Terry from Injured Reserve to get him into the lineup. An upper-body injury has kept Terry sidelined […]

Victor Hedman Set to Return Sunday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (elbow) practiced on Saturday and is expected to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's Stadium Series matchup against the Boston Bruins. The star blue-liner has been out since Dec. 9 due to an elbow procedure. Incredibly, the Lightning have lost just five of 23 games without Hedman. Darren Raddysh has […]

Connor McMichael Out Week-to-Week

Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve and is considered week-to-week. The 25-year-old missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes and won't return to action until after the Olympics. The injury will ruin McMichael's attempt to register his second consecutive 50-point campaign. In 55 […]