Joel Embiid Questionable to Face Knicks Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Eastern Conference showdown against the New York Knicks. Embiid has been a regular in the lineup since January but didn't play in Monday's loss to Portland to manage his knee injury. The former MVP hasn't missed back-to-back games since mid-December. Another absence for […]

Juuse Saros Starting Wednesday

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will start for Finland against Slovakia on Wednesday. He is expected to be the team's No. 1 throughout the Olympic tournament, ahead of Kevin Lankinen of the Vancouver Canucks and Joonas Korpisalo of the Boston Bruins. Saros has not been at his best in 2025-26. He has no shutouts in […]

William Nylander Iffy for Olympic Opener

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (groin) didn't practice on Tuesday and is considered a game-time decision for Sweden's Olympic opener against Italy on Wednesday. Nylander has battled health issues throughout 2026, appearing in only four games for Toronto since the turn of the year. While Team Sweden should easily handle the hosts even without […]

Martin Necas Ready for Thursday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas (lower body) will be available for Team Czechia's Olympic opener against Canada on Thursday. Prior to the Olympic break, Necas sat out three Colorado games due to a lower-body injury. Ahead of Thursday's matchup, Necas has practiced with David Pastrnak and Tomas Hertl on the first line. Much of […]

Klay Thompson Could Be Rested Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (rest) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. Luckily, the veteran isn't dealing with an injury, but the team is undecided about whether to rest Thompson for the game. Thompson has improved his productivity since the turn of the year, […]

Darius Garland Without Timeline for Return

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland (toe) doesn't have a return timeline, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Garland has been dealing with toe injuries this season and still hasn't fully recovered from offseason left toe surgery. "We're gonna get it right and take as long as it takes," Clippers president Lawrence Frank said […]

Jimmy Butler III Undergoes ACL Surgery

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (knee) underwent successful surgery on his torn right ACL on Monday, the team announced. The veteran star suffered the season-ending injury on Jan. 19. Golden State added that Butler's progress won't be updated until "early next season." Butler will likely be sidelined for a large chunk of the […]

Stephen Curry Won't Play in All-Star Game

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) has been ruled out for the 2026 All-Star Game. This essentially means he also won't play on Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. Curry is dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner's knee. He has been out for four games. Golden State hopes Curry will […]

Miles Bridges, Moussa Diabate Ejected for Fighting

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges and center Moussa Diabate were ejected in the third quarter of Monday's 110-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons. With 7:09 remaining in the quarter, Diabate committed a foul on Pistons center Jalen Duren, leading to the two players butting heads. A brawl broke out after Duren pushed Diabate in the […]

Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart Ejected After Brawl

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren and forward/center Isaiah Stewart were ejected from Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The two were involved in a brawl that erupted midway through the third quarter after Duren butted heads with Hornets big man Moussa Diabate and pushed him in the face. Stewart joined the altercation off the bench […]

Jonas Rondbjerg Out for Olympics

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonas Rondbjerg (undisclosed) will miss the 2026 Olympics. Team Denmark has replaced him on the roster with defenseman Malte Setkov, a former Detroit Red Wings fourth-round draft pick who plays in the local Danish league. Rondbjerg is dealing with an undisclosed injury and was deemed week-to-week by Golden Knights head […]

Brad Marchand Good to Go for Olympic Opener

Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand (undisclosed) is on track to play for Team Canada against Czechia at the Olympics on Thursday. The veteran forward practiced on Sunday, skating on a line with Nathan MacKinnon and Nick Suzuki on a stacked team. Marchand has been banged up this season and played in only five of the […]

Gabriel Landeskog Healthy for Olympics

Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog (upper body) is good to go for the 2026 Olympics. The veteran forward hasn't played since early January, but he has shaken off an upper-body injury in time for the Olympic tournament. Team Sweden named Landeskog captain. After overcoming a career-threatening knee injury, Landeskog has tallied 22 points (seven goals, […]

Jack Hughes Cleared for Olympics

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (lower body) will be available for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Before the international break, Hughes missed three Devils games due to a lower-body injury. Nevertheless, following full practice on Sunday, he's ready to suit up alongside his brother Quinn. It's been a stop-start season for Hughes […]

Jalen Williams Back for Thunder Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) will return to action in Monday's marquee matchup against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The 2025 All-Star hasn't played since Jan. 17 due to a right hamstring strain. Williams has also missed time this season due to wrist surgery, appearing in only 24 games. He has […]

Egor Demin Resting Against Bulls

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (rest) won't suit up on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. The Russian rookie will be rested after making five consecutive appearances. Demin has had a tough time finding consistency, following Thursday's big 26-point effort against Orlando with a four-point dud in Saturday's win over Washington. The Nets also won't […]

Michael Porter Jr. Will Miss Monday's Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) won't play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. He has been ruled out for the game due to right knee tendinitis. Porter Jr.'s absence creates an intriguing situation, as he leads the Nets in scoring with 25.0 points per game. The rest of the squad must pick […]

Deni Avdija Uncertain for Monday Night

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) might be out for a fifth consecutive game on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, as he has been listed as questionable on the injury report. Avdija is having trouble shaking off a back issue, which has limited him to only four appearances since mid-January. In Avdija's absence, Jerami […]

Stephen Curry Still Out Monday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Monday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. There's no clear timetable for Curry's return, but it seems likely he'll remain out through the All-Star break. On Saturday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters there's a "good chance" Curry won't play […]

Deandre Ayton Expected to Play Monday

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ayton missed Saturday's win over Golden State due to a sore right knee and was labeled day-to-day by Lakers head coach JJ Redick. However, he appears on track to return against the defending champions. This is […]

Luka Doncic Ruled Out for Monday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) has been listed as out for Monday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will miss a second consecutive game due to a left calf strain. After Saturday's win over Golden State, Lakers head coach JJ Redick labeled Doncic day-to-day, so he shouldn't be out for long. […]

Joel Embiid Considered Questionable for Monday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He shook off the questionable tag on Saturday, putting in a 33-point effort against the Phoenix Suns. Since Embiid has played regularly in recent weeks and there's no back-to-back on the schedule, […]

Jalen Smith Iffy for Monday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) is on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Smith couldn't play on Saturday against Denver due to a right calf strain and may miss a second consecutive contest versus Brooklyn. Guerschon Yabusele started in Smith's place on Saturday, with Nick […]

Tre Jones Doubtful for Monday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He suffered a left hamstring strain in late January and is likely to miss a 10th consecutive game. Josh Giddey (hamstring) also isn't expected to return on Monday, elevating the fantasy values of Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, […]

Josh Giddey Likely to Remain Out Monday

Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) is expected to miss a seventh consecutive game on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets, as he has been listed as doubtful on the injury report. Giddey was having a great year until he ran into hamstring issues, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team kept him on […]

Dyson Daniels Questionable for Monday Due to Ankle Issue

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is currently dealing with inflammation in his right ankle, and Daniels may be out for only the third time this season. If that's the case, CJ McCollum is likely to land a starting role for Monday […]

Keyonte George Won't Play Against Heat

Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's tilt against the Miami Heat. This comes as no shock after George sprained his right ankle in Saturday's loss to Orlando. George also recently dealt with a left ankle sprain, missing three games. Due to a lack of bodies in the backcourt, […]

Malik Monk Set to Miss Another Game Monday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. After dropping six three-point bombs and scoring 18 points against the Clippers on Friday night, Monk missed Saturday's contest against Cleveland due to illness and still needs time to recover from the bug. Sacramento's backcourt has […]

Domantas Sabonis Questionable for Meeting with Pelicans

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The former All-Star has battled a back issue lately, missing four of the last five games. In Sabonis' absence, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell have had a chance to log extended […]

Zach LaVine Out Monday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (finger) won't play on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Due to a sore finger, LaVine missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against Cleveland and will now be out for a second consecutive contest. Sacramento has also lost Malik Monk (illness) and De'Andre Hunter (eye), boosting […]