Austin Reaves May Return on Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) has picked up a questionable designation on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He has missed three games with a left calf strain but is on the cusp of returning to the lineup. On Monday, Reaves was a limited participant at practice, and […]

Tyler Herro Not Ready to Return Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. He recently re-aggravated a toe injury, and it's unclear when Herro will be available to return. Tuesday's game will be his fifth straight absence. Fortunately for Miami, the team's other big guns have been cleared for Tuesday's […]

OG Anunoby Ruled Out for Tuesday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (ankle) won't suit up for Tuesday's encounter with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has landed on the injury report with a sore left ankle, indicating that Anunoby isn't dealing with anything serious. It looks like the team simply wants to give him some rest before facing the Cleveland Cavaliers on […]

Jalen Brunson to Exit Knicks Lineup Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) will miss his third game of the season on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Brunson had a monster game on Sunday against the Miami Heat with 47 points, but he will take Tuesday off to manage a right ankle injury ahead of Thursday's Christmas clash against […]

Joel Embiid on Track to Return Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) appears ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, as the team considers him probable for the game. After sitting out two games due to illness, the former MVP came through a full practice on Monday. Embiid's return to the lineup would force Andre Drummond […]

Victor Wembanyama Listed as Questionable for Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (calf) is considered questionable for Tuesday's intriguing matchup against the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French superstar continues to manage a calf injury that recently kept him sidelined for nearly a month. Since returning, Wembanyama has averaged only 20.3 minutes across five appearances. Despite the limited playing […]

Luka Doncic Out Tuesday, Considered Day-to-Day

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic injured his left leg in Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and will sit out at least one game. His injury isn't believed to be a long-term issue, as the Lakers consider him day-to-day. […]

Josh Minott Starting on Monday

Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott will return to the starting lineup for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. He will be filling in for Jordan Walsh (illness). Minott enjoyed a run of nine consecutive starts earlier in the campaign, averaging 8.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 22.3 minutes. With Jaylen Brown back in […]

Jalen Green to Remain Out for 2-3 More Weeks

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Green has been unavailable for most of the season, making only two appearances. He hasn't played since Nov. 8 after re-aggravating a hamstring injury, which delayed his season debut. Green's absence has allowed Collin Gillespie to […]

Max Christie Sits Out Monday's Game

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (illness) won't take the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old is battling an illness and could miss back-to-back games, as Dallas is also scheduled to play on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Christie's departure from the lineup creates additional playing opportunities for players like Klay […]

Klay Thompson Available to Face Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) will suit up on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Although Thompson is available for Monday's game, he may be held out on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets to allow him to rest his sore left knee. In December, […]

Cooper Flagg Available Monday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (back) will play on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. He was initially iffy for the contest after picking up a questionable tag on the injury report. Flagg has been improving each week during his rookie campaign and recently became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40-plus points in […]

Brandon Clarke Out Three Weeks Due to Calf Strain

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the team announced on Monday. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right calf strain. It's an awful blow for the 29-year-old big man, as Clarke has already spent the majority of the season on the sidelines. After having offseason knee surgery, Clarke […]

Craig Porter Jr. Returns From One-Game Absence

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. (illness) will rejoin the action on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been cleared to return from a one-game absence after the team initially listed Porter Jr. as probable for the contest. With Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Sam Merrill (hand) also back in the lineup, Porter Jr. […]

Sam Merrill Available Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) has received the green light to play on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been out of commission since Nov. 17 due to a right-hand sprain. Merrill is in the midst of a career year, averaging 13.9 points per game on fabulous 44.4 three-point shooting. On Monday, he […]

Donovan Mitchell Cleared for Monday's Action

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. The Cleveland star missed Friday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, but he was expected to return on Monday night after the team listed him as probable on the initial injury report. Mitchell returns in a good spot, […]

T.J. McConnell Unavailable Versus Celtics

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (knee) will miss Monday's contest against the Boston Celtics. The team has downgraded McConnell's status from questionable to out. The veteran guard is considered day-to-day with a sore left knee. Starting point guard Andrew Nembhard will probably play a bit more with McConnell on the shelf, while Quenton Jackson, […]

Collin Sexton Remains Out Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was expected after Sexton was listed on the initial injury report as doubtful. With Sexton out for a seventh consecutive game, there will be around 25 minutes of action available to be shared around in the backcourt. […]

Ilya Sorokin to Miss Tuesday's Game

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (undisclosed) won't be available for Tuesday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils. The team announced that Sorokin is dealing with a nagging injury. He is expected to return to the lineup after the Christmas break. Sorokin has blown hot and cold in 2025-26, posting a 12-10-2 record. He has […]

Christian Dvorak Returns to Flyers Lineup

Philadelphia Flyers center Christian Dvorak (lower body) will play on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, returning from a one-game absence. A lower-body injury forced Dvorak to miss Saturday's matchup against the New York Rangers. Luckily for the Flyers, he has made a quick recovery and will rejoin the first line on Monday night. Dvorak also […]

Elias Pettersson Still Out Monday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) participated in the morning skate but won't play on Monday versus the Philadelphia Flyers, missing an eighth consecutive game. Canucks head coach Adam Foote hopes that Pettersson can return in the first or second game after the holiday break. In 28 appearances, Pettersson has recorded 22 points (eight […]

Brandon Montour to Miss Four Weeks After Hand Surgery

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (hand) has been ruled out for four weeks after having surgery. The versatile blue-liner injured his hand last week and will miss a third consecutive game on Monday night against the Anaheim Ducks. In 27 outings this season, Montour has registered 16 points (six goals, 10 assists), 68 shots, 35 […]

Miles Wood Available Against Kings

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (lower body) will be available after a one-game absence on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. Due to a lower-body injury, he was a late scratch for Saturday's matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. Wood has contributed eight goals and four assists in 28 outings, delivering 35 hits. However, […]

Zach Werenski Ruled Out Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (lower body) will miss Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. The good news is that the team considers Werenski day-to-day. He sustained a lower-body injury while blocking a shot in Saturday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks. After Monday night, Columbus will be off until Sunday, giving Werenski plenty […]

Leo Carlsson Won't Play Monday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (lower body) won't play in Monday's contest against the Seattle Kraken and is day-to-day. This will be Anaheim's final contest before the Christmas break, so Carlsson will get a good amount of time to recover from his lower-body injury before the next game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. […]

Jordan Walsh Questionable Monday Due to Illness

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jordan Walsh (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 21-year-old has been dealing with an illness and played only 13 minutes in Saturday's win over the Toronto Raptors -- his lowest since Nov. 18. Walsh has started regularly since mid-November, averaging 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals […]

Ivica Zubac to Miss Three Weeks

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) is facing a multi-week absence. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Croatian big man was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and will miss three weeks. Losing Zubac is a massive blow for the Clippers, who will probably rely more on Brook Lopez over the […]

Kevin Love Resting Against Nuggets

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (rest) won't be in the lineup on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. The former All-Star is taking the night off after a heavy workload in Saturday's overtime loss to the Orlando Magic, where he tallied 16 points and 16 rebounds in 32 minutes. With Lauri Markkanen (groin) also potentially sidelined, […]

Brandon Clarke Won't Play On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) will be absent on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After recovering from offseason knee surgery, Clarke made his season debut last week, but he suffered a calf strain in only his second appearance. Santi Aldama started the second half in Clarke's place on Saturday against the Washington Wizards […]

Peyton Watson Could Remain on Shelf Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (side) could be out for a third consecutive game on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, as the team lists him as questionable on the injury report. Recently, Watson suffered a right trunk contusion in a game against the Houston Rockets. Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. have shared starts […]