Nikola Vucevic Ruled Out For Thursday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) will not return to action on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. He has expressed hopes of rejoining the lineup this week but will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. Vucevic's next chance to return will be on Saturday against the Miami Heat. On Thursday, […]

Paul George Sits Out Thursday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The team has downgraded George from questionable to out, as the nine-time All-Star battles left groin soreness. Tyrese Maxey (back) also won't play on Thursday, so Philadelphia's offense should heavily revolve around Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes. […]

Dougie Hamilton Remains Under Evaluation

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is still under evaluation and won't play on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Stars. Friday will mark Hamilton's first absence of the season. He has tallied 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) across 63 games. Seamus […]

Mattias Ekholm, John Klingberg Out Against Canadiens

Edmonton Oilers defensemen Mattias Ekholm (illness) and John Klingberg (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's showdown against the Montreal Canadiens. Both players missed Wednesday's practice and will come out of the lineup for at least one game. Troy Stecher and Cam Dineen will fill the gaps on the blue line, with Darnell Nurse and Brett […]

Brandon Tanev Will Not Play On Thursday

Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 33-year-old is a trade piece for the Kraken and might be moved before Friday's trade deadline. Tanev should attract considerable interest as a hard-working grinder who can also contribute offensively. He has recorded nine goals […]

Colton Parayko To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (knee) will miss the rest of the regular season. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the 31-year-old will undergo a scope on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Parayko has had a big year with the Blues in 2024-25, scoring a career-high 15 goals and […]

Nico Sturm Picked Up By Panthers

The Florida Panthers have acquired center Nico Sturm in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. The team also received a 2027 seventh-round draft pick in the deal, while giving up a 2026 fourth-round pick. Sturm is in the final season of a three-year contract that carries a $2 million cap hit. He will bring […]

Reilly Smith Returns To Vegas

Veteran winger Reilly Smith has rejoined the Vegas Golden Knights after being acquired in a trade with the New York Rangers. In the deal, Vegas gave up forward prospect Brendan Brisson and a third-round draft pick. Smith ranks fifth on the Golden Knights' all-time scoring list, with 286 points (124 goals, 162 assists) in 399 […]

Bennedict Mathurin Questionable For Thursday's Action

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Atlanta Hawks. He's in danger of missing a fourth consecutive game due to a sprained left wrist. Mathurin's absence has mainly elevated the fantasy value of Aaron Nesmith, who has averaged 16.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 32.8 minutes over the […]

Patrick Williams Listed As Questionable Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (knee) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He seems to be nearing his return to action after missing seven games. On Feb. 20, the team announced that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks after Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to […]

Kevin Huerter Questionable For Thursday's Game

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He may be forced to skip a third consecutive game due to a right knee sprain. Huerter's absence has allowed Dalen Terry to make back-to-back starts, with Julian Phillips seeing more playing time off the bench. However, neither […]

Lonzo Ball May Miss Third Consecutive Game

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) remains questionable on the injury report and could be out for a third straight game on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. Ball has been sidelined with a right wrist sprain. With Josh Giddey (quadriceps) and Kevin Huerter (knee) also nursing injuries, Tre Jones, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter, and […]

Josh Giddey Questionable Against Magic

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Giddey enjoyed his best stretch of the season last month, but he is now dealing with a quadriceps contusion in early March, which could sideline him for a second consecutive game. With Giddey out, Tre Jones moved […]

Nikola Vucevic Doubtful To Face Magic

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) is considered doubtful for Thursday's tilt against the Orlando Magic. He may miss a meeting with his former team due to a right calf strain, which sidelined Vucevic last week. So far, he has sat out five games, and the doubtful tag suggests that Vucevic has not fully recovered […]

Trae Young Probable Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is expected to suit up for Thursday's clash against the Indiana Pacers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Young has made 16 consecutive appearances, despite being a regular on the report due to right Achilles tendinitis. The Hawks star has struggled with his […]

Isaiah Joe Returns From Two-Game Absence

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (back) has been cleared to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The talented sniper has missed a couple of games due to back soreness. Joe is averaging 9.4 points in his fifth NBA season, shooting 40 percent from downtown. The Grizzlies give up the fifth-most three-point attempts in […]

Alex Caruso Out Against Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (ankle) will not feature in Wednesday's clash against the Memphis Grizzlies. He sprained his left ankle on Monday in a game against the Houston Rockets and will be sidelined for already the 24th time this season. Fortunately for the Thunder, Isaiah Joe (back) is ready to return from a […]

Chet Holmgren Inactive On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (lower leg) will not play on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The talented big man has been in and out of the lineup lately and sits on Wednesday due to a right lower leg contusion. Cason Wallace may be back among the starters due to Holmgren's absence. The 21-year-old […]

Malik Monk Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (toe) will not be in action on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The team has downgraded Monk's status from questionable to out, as the 27-year-old needs more time to recover from a toe sprain. Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz are potential candidates to replace Monk in the starting lineup on […]

Kai Jones Will Not Play On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Kai Jones (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Initially, the team listed him as questionable for the game. Jones sparked a lot of excitement among fantasy managers when he debuted for the Mavericks with 21 points and eight rebounds on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. However, […]

Josh Green Unavailable Against Timberwolves

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (illness) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, and the team has ruled him out for the game before tip-off. DaQuan Jeffries will start Wednesday's contest in Green's place. Damion Baugh and Seth […]

Damian Lillard Cleared For Action Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (eye) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran star took an elbow to his right eye in Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, but fortunately, he didn't suffer a serious injury, and Milwaukee has upgraded Lillard's status from probable to available. Lillard has been somewhat […]

Keyonte George Out On Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. He is battling an illness, and the team has downgraded George from questionable to out. The 21-year-old joins a long list of absentees on Wednesday. Isaiah Collier will be Utah's only regular starter available. Johnny Juzang, Brice Sensabaugh, […]

Kyshawn George Good To Go Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (jaw) will play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. He was initially listed as questionable for the contest due to a jaw contusion. George has been a regular starter for the Wizards since late January, although his performances can be inconsistent. The 21-year-old has made 24 total starts across his […]

Mattias Ekholm Iffy For Thursday Due To Illness

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (illness) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Due to an illness, Ekholm was unable to finish Tuesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, exiting the game with 13:12 remaining in the third period. According to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Ekholm has […]

Steven Lorentz Back In Action Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He will link up with David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok on the fourth line. Lorentz has had a limited role with the Maple Leafs, averaging 10:25 of ice time, but he has been impactful. In 59 outings, […]

Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken. Bjorkstrand will head to Tampa alongside fellow forward Yanni Gourde, while the Lightning sent out two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and forward Michael Eyssimont. Tampa Bay also received a 2026 fifth-round pick in the deal. […]

Yanni Gourde Returns To Tampa Bay

The Seattle Kraken have traded veteran forward Yanni Gourde to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning acquired him and fellow forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in exchange for two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and forward Michael Eyssimont. Additionally, Tampa Bay received a 2026 fifth-round pick. The trade also involved the Detroit […]

Vitek Vanecek Moves To Florida

The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek in a trade with the San Jose Sharks, parting ways with minor league forward Patrick Giles. Vanecek, who holds a career record of 94-52-20, will provide depth in the goalie department for the Panthers, who traded Spencer Knight to the Chicago Blackhawks last week. The Czech netminder […]

Jack Hughes Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Done For The Season

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (shoulder) has undergone surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, the team announced. The Devils star injured his right shoulder in Sunday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hughes also missed the end of the 2023-24 season due to shoulder surgery. He finishes this season with […]