Lauri Markkanen Back After Nine-Game Absence

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will return from a nine-game absence on Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Markkanen last saw action on Feb. 22 due to a back issue. The Finnish star has remained Utah's top scorer in 2024-25, although it's been a down year for Markkanen, whose numbers have dropped across the board. […]

Jordan Clarkson Returns To Action Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will make his return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been out for seven games due to a foot issue. The veteran has struggled to stay in the lineup all season and will make only his 33rd appearance of the campaign. Clarkson has averaged […]

Jaylen Brown Upgraded To Available

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is good to go for Wednesday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A knee problem initially left Brown with a probable tag entering Wednesday, but the team has upgraded his status to available. Since the All-Star break, Brown has boosted his scoring output to 25.3 points per game, although […]

Kristaps Porzingis Remains Out Against Thunder

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will skip a seventh consecutive game as Porzingis continues to recover from a mystery illness. Porzingis took part in the shootaround Wednesday morning, so he could be ready for game action really soon. Next up, the Celtics […]

Jayson Tatum Back For Celtics Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. An issue with his right knee kept Tatum on the sidelines when Boston hosted the Utah Jazz on Monday. Tatum has produced a couple of 40-point efforts in his most recent appearances and averages […]

Immanuel Quickley Resting On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Toronto will start a stretch of three games in four nights, and the team will rest Quickley against the 76ers. With him out, Jamal Shead will likely start at point guard. When Quickley sat out against the Washington Wizards […]

RJ Barrett Drops Out Of Raptors Lineup For Personal Reasons

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will miss his second game of the month for personal reasons. Barrett is among seven Raptors players who have been ruled out for the contest, and the list could potentially grow before tip-off. A.J. Lawson exploded for […]

Scottie Barnes Uncertain For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (hand) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has injured his right hand and could be out for only the second time in 2025. RJ Barrett (personal) and Immanuel Quickley (rest) have already been ruled out for Wednesday, so a lot of […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. May Miss Another Game On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. A right ankle sprain may keep him out of action for a second consecutive game. With Tyrese Maxey (finger, back), Paul George (groin), and Joel Embiid (knee) battling injuries, Oubre Jr. has been among Philadelphia's leaders on […]

Tyrese Maxey Remains Sidelined Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (back, finger) will be out for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Philadelphia's leading scorer is currently banged up, nursing a finger sprain while also dealing with a lower back issue. Maxey's absence boosts Jared Butler's fantasy value. He has registered 10.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, […]

Jalen Williams Will Not Play Against Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's big matchup against the Boston Celtics. Williams sustained a right hip strain in Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. On Monday, Cason Wallace started the second half instead of Williams, putting in a solid performance with 12 points, eight assists, and three […]

Caris LeVert Iffy Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Caris LeVert (finger) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. He has sprained his left middle finger and may be forced to sit out a second consecutive game. If he returns, LeVert is a candidate to fill in for Trae Young (quadriceps) in the starting unit, who is […]

Trae Young Questionable To Play Against Hornets

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Young dropped out of the lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left quadriceps contusion he suffered over the weekend. Keaton Wallace started at point guard against the 76ers, while Dyson Daniels took on more […]

Kevin Lankinen Starts For Canucks Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will start Tuesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canucks are beginning a back-to-back and will roll with Lankinen for the first leg. The 29-year-old will be making his 39th start of the season. He carries a record of 22-11-7 and has tallied four shutouts. Lankinen's goals-against average is 2.53, […]

Roope Hintz To Miss One Week Of Action

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (face) will be sidelined for at least one week. He sustained a facial injury on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers when a puck struck him in the second period. Hintz is once again sitting among Dallas' scoring leaders in 2024-25, boasting 25 goals and 52 points in 59 appearances. Wyatt […]

John Gibson Available For Tuesday's Matchup

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. He has missed a pair of games due to a lower-body injury. It looks like Anaheim plans to use Gibson as a backup on Tuesday, as Lukas Dostal was in the starter's crease during the morning […]

Drew Doughty Expected To Play Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to remain in the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The star rearguard missed Tuesday's morning skate. However, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports that Doughty will play against the Islanders. The 35-year-old is expected to take more maintenance days moving forward. Doughty […]

Quinn Hughes Still Out On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, marking his fourth consecutive absence. However, he is making progress, and Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters on Monday that Hughes is getting closer to a return. "He's progressing, and he could surprise us any time when he's ready […]

Patrik Laine Unavailable Against Canucks

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will not play in Tuesday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. He is battling an illness and will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest. After an impressive start in Montreal, Laine has struggled to make an impact in recent weeks. He has 14 goals and 24 points in 34 […]

Andrei Svechnikov Out On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Russian forward suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and is still undergoing evaluation. Carolina loses a two-way force with Andrei Svechnikov sidelined. He ranks second on the team with 131 hits and […]

Kristaps Porzingis Dealing With Mysterious Viral Illness

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) missed a sixth consecutive game on Monday against the Utah Jazz, and it's unclear when he will be able to return to the court. On Monday, Porzingis announced on his official X account that he is dealing with a mysterious viral illness. "I have been dealing with some viral […]

CJ McCollum Returns To Action Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) has not been listed on the injury report, indicating that he will be available for Tuesday's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pelicans are coming off a back-to-back set, and McCollum was rested for the second leg on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Recently, McCollum has been […]

Zion Williamson Good To Go Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (conditioning) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. He sat out Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies as the Pelicans wrapped up a back-to-back. Williamson rarely surpasses the 30-minute plateau but still regularly fills the stat sheet. Since the All-Star […]

Kelly Olynyk Resting Against Clippers

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Kelly Olynyk (rest) will not suit up for Tuesday's tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran will be rested after he logged a season-high 31 minutes in Sunday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Olynyk has played well as a starter lately, averaging 11.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in […]

Jose Alvarado Questionable To Play On Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hip) has been labeled questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is battling soreness in his left hip. The tenacious guard played through the injury last week, so it's not apparently a major issue for Alvarado, who has averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals […]

Pat Connaughton Questionable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (calf) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He is trying to shake off a left calf strain ahead of the action. Connaughton has featured just once in the last 11 games, and his status does not affect fantasy basketball. The veteran has seen his […]

Damian Lillard Likely To Play Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is considered probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran superstar continues to deal with a sore right groin, but he has played in each of the last eight games, including two back-to-backs. Since the All-Star break, Lillard has recorded 24.1 points per game with 4.6 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Tuesday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. He remains on the injury report with a left calf strain. However, Antetokounmpo hasn't missed any games since returning from the calf injury after the All-Star break, so it's safe to assume he will suit up for Tuesday's […]

Tyler Toffoli Considered A Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward is dealing with a lower-body injury, although it's considered to be minor. Toffoli saw a four-game point streak snap on Saturday against the New York Islanders. He also recently put together a […]

Henry Thrun To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators and is not expected to make a quick return. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Thrun will be out "for a little bit." After missing four games due to an upper-body injury, Thrun rejoined […]