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Dean Wade Pops Up On The Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) has picked up a questionable tag only an hour and a half before the team is set to tip off their game against Golden State. He is dealing with right knee soreness. Wade doesn't carry a lot of fantasy value, but he's a versatile guy whom the Cavaliers can […]
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Donte DiVincenzo Active With A Minutes Limit
Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) will return to the lineup Friday against Cleveland, but he will be carrying a 20-minute restriction. The team will try to take it easy with the 25-year-old sniper, who has missed eight games with a left hamstring strain. DiVincenzo has actually averaged just 14 minutes for the season, […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Upgraded To Probable For Saturday
Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (groin) is now considered probable for Saturday's home game against the Jazz. He missed Thursday's win over Dallas with a left groin strain and was first listed as questionable for Saturday, but it looks like Porzingis is ready to return to action. His return will push Anthony Gill back to […]
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Bradley Beal Clears Health Protocols
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has cleared health and safety protocols but will remain out for Saturday's matchup against Utah. He has sat out three games because of the protocols, but it's possible now that Beal returns on Sunday versus Memphis when the Wizards complete the weekend's back-to-back set. Corey Kispert look set to […]
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Yuta Watanabe Likely Out For Two More Games
Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe (ankle) is set to sit out at least two more games. He sprained his left ankle against Dallas at the start of the week and already missed one contest Wednesday versus the Knicks. Watanabe has been able to make himself useful while the Nets have dealt with injury, but he […]
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Naz Reid Sits Friday Night
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (illness) remains unavailable for Friday's contest against Memphis. He's battling an illness and already missed one game this week, Reid recently had a few strong showings, but it was because Rudy Gobert hasn't available and fantasy managers shouldn't expect a repeat of the stretch anytime soon. Both Gobert and Karl-Anthony […]
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Aaron Ekblad Ready To Return Saturday
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) has come off Injured Reserve and is expected to rejoin the lineup Saturday versus Edmonton. He has been out for nearly a month, last appearing on Oct. 17. Ekblad got hurt in only the third game of the season and has been on the shelf for 11 contests. […]
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Frederik Andersen Moved To Injured Reserve
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Nov. 6. He has missed two games after suffering an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's practice. Andersen's form this season has been a bit shaky, as he carries a solid 5-3-0 record but has registered a lowly .891 save percentage with a […]
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John Carlson Set To Return Friday
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and appears set to return to action Friday after missing six games. Meanwhile, fellow blue-liner Dmitry Orlov (lower body) remains unavailable and was placed on Injured Reserve Friday. Carlson rejoins the fun with two goals and four assists to his name this […]
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Jake Oettinger A Game-Time Decision Friday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (lower body) could be ready to return to action Friday versus San Jose and is officially regarded as a game-time decision. He was in the starter's crease at Friday's optional morning skate and Dallas head coach Peter DeBoer has said that he will determine whether Oettinger plays or not after […]
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Marcus Foligno Back In Action Friday
Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (upper body) will be back in the lineup Friday versus Seattle. This will be his first appearance of the month, with Foligno having missed six games in total because of an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old power forward is slated to skate on the second line with Matt Boldy and Joel […]
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Nick Blankenburg Ruled Out For 6-8 Weeks
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg has been ruled out for six to eight weeks with a broken ankle. This is very unexpected news, as the 24-year-old rookie came through 22:25 of action in Thursday's win over Philadelphia and even scored a goal in the contest. He had broken his ankle in the middle of […]
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Zach Werenski Likely Done For The Season
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (shoulder) will likely be out for the rest of the 2022-23 regular season. He suffered a separated shoulder and torn labrum in Thursday's win over Philadelphia. Werenski managed three goals and five assists in 13 games this season, averaging 23:35 ice time per game. He's a major piece for […]
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Karel Vejmelka Shuts Out The Islanders
Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka registered his first shutout of the season Thursday versus the Islanders, backstopping his team to a 2-0 win. He pushed away 24 shots, and Travis Boyd and Jack McBain took care of the scoring in the third period. Vejmelka now suddenly finds himself on a three-game winning streak, and he […]
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Adam Fox Continues Hot Stretch With Four Points
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox went off for four points in Thursday's 6-2 road win in Detroit, scoring his fourth goal of the season and recording three assists. He bagged an assist in all situations, reaching his second four-point performance. Only four rearguards have recorded more four-point games with the Rangers, with Brian Leetch […]
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Andrei Svechnikov Nets His Third Hat Trick
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Andrei Svechnikov posted his third career hat trick in Thursday's big 7-2 victory over Edmonton. He had a goal in each period and the third one marked his 100th career goal. Svechnikov got back on track in front of goal after scoring just once in his previous seven appearances. It was […]
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Jack Eichel Racks Up Four Points In His Old Barn
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel had a very happy return to Buffalo on Thursday, leading his side to a 7-4 victory with three goals and an assist. He helped Alex Pietrangelo on the scoreboard early in the third period and then went on to become the third player in franchise history to score three […]
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Vitek Vanecek Exits Early Thursday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek left Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against Ottawa early with an undisclosed injury. He headed off in the middle of the third period, giving up the crease to Akira Schmid. This could be a massive blow for the Devils, with MacKenzie Blackwood (knee) and Jonathan Bernier (hip) already on the […]
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Teuvo Teravainen Exits With An Upper-Body Injury
Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen was forced to cut his night short against Edmonton on Thursday, suffering an upper-body injury. He was able to skate for only 7:34 in the game, although it was enough to tally a pair of assists in a 7-2 win. Teravainen, who has been a bit slow out of the […]
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Zach Werenski Likely Out Long-Term
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's win over Philadelphia and looks set to miss significant time. The team hasn't yet provided a specific timeline, but head coach Brad Larsen has said that Werenski is "not good at all". He was hurt in the opening period when Travis Konecny dodged […]
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Tanner Pearson Out For 4-6 Weeks After Surgery
Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (hand) underwent surgery on Thursday and is set to miss the next 4-6 weeks. He injured his hand in Wednesday's loss to Montreal. In Pearson, the Canucks are losing a first-line winger, although the 30-year-old has struggled for form in 2022-23, posting only five points in 14 games. Nils […]
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P.J. Tucker Good To Go Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center P.J. Tucker (hip) is available and will start against Atlanta on Thursday. The veteran is dealing with a left hip contusion, but he's probably played through worse ailments in his career and is ready to contribute. Tucker doesn't do a lot for fantasy managers, but he's a big piece for the Sixers, […]
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Precious Achiuwa Ruled Out Indefinitely
Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely. He injured his right ankle in Wednesday's win over Houston and an MRI has revealed that Achiuwa has partially torn ligaments in his ankle. This injury is probably as nasty as it sounds, and the 23-year-old even has to wear a walking boot for […]
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Garrett Temple Comes Off The Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Garrett Temple (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against Portland. He hasn't played at all this month whilst dealing with a personal issue. In fact, Temple has made just two appearances this season, playing a total of 21 minutes, so he's a non-factor in fantasy […]
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Larry Nance Jr. A Game-Time Call Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) is a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Portland. He sat out the first leg of a back-to-back Wednesday against Chicago and it remains to be seen if Nance Jr. is feeling well enough to play against his former team. Pelicans head coach Willie Green has at […]
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Keon Johnson Available Thursday Night
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Keon Johnson (hip) is available for Thursday's clash with New Orleans. The 20-year-old has missed a pair of games with a hip pointer issue. Johnson had just started to log some decent minutes before getting injured, and he could have a significant role Thursday night with Damian Lillard rested. The Blazers […]
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Tyler Herro Misses Another Game Thursday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) hasn't been able to get healthy enough to play and will miss his second consecutive game Thursday versus Charlotte. He was regarded as questionable for the game at first, but ankle sprains are no joke and it's best to take time to fully heal. Herro's absence opens up minutes […]
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Jalen Johnson Available Thursday
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Jalen Johnson (hamstring) is good to go Thursday against Philadelphia. He was initially considered questionable for the game with right hamstring tightness, but the team has now confirmed that the 20-year-old is available. Johnson doesn't play a lot on a nightly basis, averaging 14.9 minutes per game, but he's been a solid […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Out Thursday
Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (groin) will sit out his first game of the season Thursday versus Dallas. He was initially listed as questionable for the game, giving managers hope that maybe he can play through a groin strain, but Porzingis has now been officially ruled out for the contest. Anthony Gill is getting an […]
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LeBron James Listed As Doubtful For Friday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as doubtful for Friday's meeting with Sacramento. The King hurt himself Wednesday night against the Clippers and went for an MRI on Thursday, which revealed that he has a strained left adductor. He is officially considered day-to-day and it appears likely that James will sit out […]
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