CJ McCollum Moves to Atlanta

Guard CJ McCollum has been traded for the second time in six months, this time moving from the Washington Wizards to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for star guard Trae Young. McCollum joined the Wizards from the New Orleans Pelicans in the offseason, making 35 appearances for the team. He averaged 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, […]

Nathan Walker Ready to End 16-Game Absence

St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (upper body) will return from a 16-game absence on Wednesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. He will team up with Alexey Toropchenko and Oskar Sundqvist on the fourth line. Walker was in the midst of a solid offensive stretch when he got hurt at the start of December. […]

Rutger McGroarty Out Indefinitely With Concussion

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (concussion) will be out indefinitely after being hurt at Tuesday's practice. The 21-year-old was involved in a collision with a teammate and has been diagnosed with a concussion. The Penguins placed McGroarty on Injured Reserve. McGroarty entered the lineup in December and has posted three points (two goals, one […]

Kevin Stenlund a Game-Time Call Wednesday

Utah Mammoth center Kevin Stenlund (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. The Swedish veteran wasn't on the ice Wednesday morning and could miss his first game of the season. Stenlund has tallied 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 38 shots, 31 blocks, […]

Ty Dellandrea Ruled Out Wednesday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (lower body) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The 25-year-old sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dellandrea ranks second on the Sharks squad with 117 hits and has recorded 11 points (two […]

Adam Erne Misses Wednesday's Action

Dallas Stars left wing Adam Erne (undisclosed) won't be available on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. He was injured during Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Erne has made 18 appearances this season, recording four points (three goals, one assist) and 59 hits. Dallas will fill the gap in the lineup with Nathan Bastian […]

Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas Won't Play Wednesday

Washington Capitals forwards Tom Wilson (lower body) and Aliaksei Protas (lower body) have been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Dallas Stars. Wilson will skip a second straight game, while Protas won't be available for a third consecutive contest. With two top-six pieces out, Washington's young talent stepped up on Monday night against the […]

Anze Kopitar Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (lower body) won't play on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks. The Kings captain was injured in Monday's win over the Minnesota Wild and is considered day-to-day. On Wednesday, the Kings will also be without Joel Armia (upper body), Trevor Moore (illness), and Corey Perry (personal), giving the […]

Devon Toews to Miss at Least Two Weeks

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (upper body) is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks. He was unavailable for a second straight game on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Samuel Girard has replaced Toews on the first defensive pairing, with Ilya Solovyov slotting into the lineup on the third pairing. While Girard […]

Gabriel Landeskog Out for Several Weeks

Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog (upper body) will be sidelined for several weeks. "He's going to miss some weeks," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Tuesday. "I don't know exactly how long [he'll be out]; we'll have a better idea when we get back. We'll see how he's feeling, but he's going to miss […]

Jamie Drysdale Makes Early Exit Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (undisclosed) was injured during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 23-year-old was limited to 5:56 of ice time, exiting the contest after absorbing a big open-ice hit from Ducks forward Ross Johnston, who was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for interference. Drysdale is having a […]

Bobby Brink Injured in Tuesday's Win

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) had a very brief night at the office on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, leaving the game after his first shift. He suffered an upper-body injury on a hit. Brink has notched 11 goals and 20 points in 41 appearances this season. His spot in the lineup […]

Adam Henrique Expected to Miss Time

Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique (undisclosed) is expected to miss time after sustaining an injury during Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators, Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Journal reports. The veteran logged only 2:26 of ice time in the contest before leaving with an undisclosed injury. After the game, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch […]

Brad Marchand Dealing With Lingering Health Issue

Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand (undisclosed) did not play in the third period of Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice told reporters postgame that Marchand is dealing with a lingering issue. "He's been dealing with something," Maurice said. "It just got to the point we didn't want to […]

Haydn Fleury Hospitalized Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury (upper body) was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was injured in a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fleury had to be stretchered off the ice in the first period after Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar shoved him, causing him to crash back-first into the boards. On Tuesday, Fleury filled […]

Ryan Kalkbrenner Out, Moussa Diabate Probable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors, while center Moussa Diabate (wrist) is listed as probable on the injury report. Kalkbrenner will sit out his ninth consecutive game due to a sprained left elbow. Diabate skipped a couple of games last week due to a […]

Brandon Miller Listed as Probable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He is on the injury report with a left knee contusion, but the issue isn't expected to keep Miller off the floor. Miller struggled against Toronto earlier in the season, posting only 19 points across two games. However, he […]

Alex Caruso Absent for Second Consecutive Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (back) won't take the court on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. The defensive specialist is dealing with a lower back issue and is missing a second consecutive game. Caruso's absence opens up additional playing time for Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, and Isaiah Joe. Of the trio, Wiggins appears […]

Nicolas Claxton Available Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (personal) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He missed a pair of games last week for personal reasons. While Claxton wasn't at Tuesday's practice, the team has not listed him on the injury report, indicating that he is ready to rejoin the lineup. Claxton's […]

Moritz Wagner Still Out Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward/center Moritz Wagner (knee) will remain on the shelf on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The German big man is expected to make his season debut this week, but he won't be available for the second leg of a back-to-back. Wagner's next chance to return will come on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Franz Wagner Not Ready to Return Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed 13 games with a high ankle sprain, but the German star appears to be nearing his comeback. Last Friday, it was reported that Orlando expects Wagner to be available "within the next week." With Jalen Suggs (knee) […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Out Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. On Tuesday, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs has not been cleared for on-court activities, so this probably won't be his last absence. With Suggs sidelined, Tristan da Silva made a second consecutive start in Tuesday's loss […]

Draymond Green Questionable to Suit Up Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Green could already miss his second game this month after spraining his left ankle during Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are candidates for increased playing time if Green misses Wednesday's […]

Jalen Smith Ruled Out for Second Straight Game

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (concussion) will be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Smith entered concussion protocol over the weekend after sustaining a head injury during a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Chicago's frontcourt is also currently without Zach Collins (toe), opening up a spot in the […]

Matas Buzelis Could Miss First Game of the Season Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He is dealing with an illness, and if Buzelis can't shake it off before tip-off, he would miss his first game of the season. The 21-year-old sophomore has taken an impressive leap in […]

Coby White May Skip Wednesday's Game

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. On Monday, White made a sooner-than-expected return to the lineup from a right calf injury, but he may sit out some action again. Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter will likely see more time on the court if White is […]

Cade Cunningham Probable for Wednesday

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (wrist) is considered probable for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Detroit's leading man is dealing with a right wrist injury, but the probable designation indicates that Cunningham isn't expected to miss time. The 24-year-old is averaging a double-double for a second consecutive month. He has notched 29.0 points, […]

Isaiah Hartenstein to Remain Out Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Hartenstein is recovering from a right soleus strain and doesn't have a return timeline. Chet Holmgren has operated as the starting center during Hartenstein's absence, with Branden Carlson seeing additional action off the bench. Wednesday's matchup […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Return to Action Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The veteran has been sidelined since Nov. 14 due to a knee sprain, but he could be ready to return to the court against his former team. Before injuring his left […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. May Remain Out Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. The veteran sniper is dealing with an illness and wasn't available for Monday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Denver was short-handed on Monday and could be in a similar situation on Wednesday, with Jamal Murray (ankle), Aaron […]