Darius Garland Starting on Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland will join the starting lineup on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The two-time All-Star came off the bench in his first two appearances for the team. With him now in the first unit, it's possible Garland has been cleared to play more than the 23.5 minutes he has […]

Daniel Gafford Ready to Rock Sunday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been removed from the injury report and will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Gafford has been nursing a right ankle injury and didn't play on Friday against Boston as Dallas wrapped up a back-to-back set. With Gafford and Marvin Bagley (neck) out, Moussa […]

Cooper Flagg Considered Questionable for Sunday's Game

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The rookie phenom has just returned from a midfoot sprain and may need to take some time off after logging 56 minutes across a back-to-back set on Thursday and Friday. Dallas has […]

Kristaps Porzingis to Be Limited to 15-20 Minutes Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will be limited to around 15-20 minutes on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. Golden State will ease the Latvian veteran back into action after he missed six games due to illness. Still, Porzingis could make a significant impact even with limited minutes. He […]

Jarrett Allen Ruled Out for Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss Sunday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. He has been ruled out due to right knee tendonitis. Allen hurt his knee on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. Thomas Bryant and Dean Wade (ankle) are the candidates to take Allen's spot in the starting lineup. Wade has missed three […]

Donovan Mitchell Expected to Return Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) is listed as probable for Sunday's clash against the Boston Celtics. This suggests Mitchell is ready to return from a right groin strain, which has kept him sidelined for four games. Mitchell logged a full practice on Friday. His return to action will likely end Sam Merrill's time in […]

Gary Payton II Available Against Thunder

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (ankle) will be active on Saturday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is back in the fold after missing two games with an ankle issue. With De'Anthony Melton (knee) joining Stephen Curry (knee) and Moses Moody (wrist) on the sidelines, Payton II could see more time on […]

Kristaps Porzingis Returns to Warriors Lineup

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been cleared to return to action on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has sat out six games due to illness. Porzingis was knocked out by the illness just after making his Warriors debut. He managed 12 points, one rebound, one assist, and one block across […]

Darius Garland Available Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will play on Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is still recovering from a toe injury, and the team decided to keep him out of the lineup on Friday for the first leg of a back-to-back against San Antonio. Garland has averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, […]

Ausar Thompson to Miss Multiple Games

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (ankle) is set to miss multiple games, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. Thompson sprained his right ankle on Thursday night against San Antonio and exited the lineup for Saturday's tilt against Brooklyn. He is also expected to sit out Sunday's meeting with Miami. Detroit will then […]

De'Anthony Melton Won't Play Saturday Night

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) will sit out Saturday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Melton is managing a left knee injury and won't play on Saturday night after initially carrying a questionable tag on the injury report. The Warriors have recently received great production from Melton, who has averaged 17.6 points, 3.6 […]

Anthony Black Sustains Back Injury Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (back) was limited to 2:01 of action in Saturday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was forced to leave early due to a lower back strain. Tristan da Silva started the second half in Black's place, and he might also have a bigger role in Sunday's matchup with the Milwaukee […]

Chet Holmgren Out Saturday Due to Illness

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Holmgren wasn't on the initial injury report, but an illness has now sidelined him for the game. Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) also won't play on Saturday, putting the spotlight once again on Jaylin Williams. The Arkansas product […]

Nikola Vucevic to Be Re-Evaluated in 3-4 Weeks After Surgery

Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (finger) underwent successful surgery on Saturday to stabilize a fracture in his right ring finger. The team will re-evaluate him in 3-4 weeks. Vucevic injured his finger in Friday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, we won't see Vucevic back in action until at least late March, but Boston will […]

Roope Hintz to Miss At Least a Couple of Weeks

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) is expected to be out for at least a couple of weeks. The Finnish forward suffered a lower-body injury in Friday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. "It's going to be a couple of weeks for sure. We don't know exactly how much but it's not a couple of […]

Dylan Larkin Ruled Out for Sunday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the New Jersey Devils. He is considered day-to-day after suffering a leg injury in Friday's loss to Florida. The good news is that Larkin is expected to travel with the team for a four-game road trip, and it's possible he […]

Adam Larsson, Ryan Lindgren Iffy for Saturday

Seattle Kraken defensemen Adam Larsson (illness) and Ryan Lindgren (illness) might not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Both are considered game-time decisions, along with forward Frederick Gaudreau (illness). The trio is affected by an illness bug spreading in the locker room. Larsson and Lindgren are top-four regulars in defense and […]

Travis Konecny Remains Out Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers recently lost their top scorer to an upper-body injury, and Konency practiced on Friday with a non-contact jersey. Across 58 appearances this season, Konecny has contributed 23 goals and 34 assists. With him on […]

Mikhail Sergachev a Game-Time Call Saturday

Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) is a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. After sustaining a lower-body injury, Sergachev missed his first game of the season on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Flyers. Sergachev plays a crucial role on Utah's blue line, recording 42 points (10 goals, 32 assists), 128 […]

Mason Marchment Ready to Face Mammoth

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (lower body) will play on Saturday against the Utah Mammoth. He sustained a lower-body injury on Thursday against the Florida Panthers and couldn't finish the game. Fortunately for Columbus, Marchment won't miss additional time. He will skate with Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko on the first line. Marchment […]

Zach Werenski Available Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (illness) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday against the Utah Mammoth. The star blue-liner missed time due to a stomach bug. Werenski will rejoin the first defensive pairing, bumping Ivan Provorov down to the second. He will also play a key role on the first power-play unit. […]

Andrei Kuzmenko Done for Regular Season

Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko (knee) won't return to action before the end of the 2025-26 regular season. A week ago, the Russian forward underwent meniscus surgery, and it's unclear whether Kuzmenko will have a chance to return when the Kings make the playoffs. Kuzmenko ends his first full campaign in L.A. with 25 […]

Josh Morrissey Activated From Injured Reserve

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve, paving the way for him to rejoin the lineup on Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks. The talented blue-liner sustained an upper-body injury at the Olympics and has missed five games since the Jets resumed their season. Morrissey's return will mark a boost […]

Jiri Kulich Unlikely to Return This Season

Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (ear) is not expected to return this season, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports. He has been out since Nov. 1 due to a blood clot in his ear. "He's continuing to get treatment," Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Friday. "Our main concern, obviously, is his well-being […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Exits Early Friday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) didn't finish Friday's 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. He sustained a lower-body injury in the first period and didn't come out for the second. Despite being hurt, Gostisbehere managed to score Carolina's first goal of the night. Gostisbehere has been […]

Roope Hintz Suffers Lower-Body Injury Friday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) couldn't complete Friday's matchup with the Colorado Avalanche. He had to be helped off the ice in the second period after suffering a lower-body injury. This was Hintz's first appearance after the Olympics, as he had missed four games due to illness. Unfortunately, it looks like Hintz could […]

Dylan Larkin Not Expected to Be Out Long-Term

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (undisclosed) escaped serious injury on Friday night against the Florida Panthers and is not expected to be out for long. "He crumpled up there," Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan said of Larkin postgame. "He's in the back. He'll get checked out. We don't think it's going to be […]

Evgeni Malkin Suspended for Five Games

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will sit out the next five games due to a suspension. The Russian star received his third career suspension for slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head on Thursday. Malkin is enjoying his best season in three years, collecting 47 points (13 goals, 34 assists) in 48 contests. […]

Mattias Janmark Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) has had season-ending surgery, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Friday. He has been out since Feb. 25 with an undisclosed injury. The team expects Janmark to be healthy for training camp in the fall. Janmark has one season left on a three-year, $4.35 million contract. He finishes this […]

John Gibson Starting Against Panthers

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (upper body) will return to work on Friday against the Florida Panthers. He has been named the starter for Friday night after missing Wednesday's loss to Vegas with an upper-body injury. Gibson has been strong between the sticks this season, posting a 23-12-2 record with four shutouts. He holds […]