William Nylander Won't Play on Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (lower body) will miss Wednesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun reports. Nylander recently sustained a lower-body injury. While he played through it on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames, the Maple Leafs will provide him with some time off on Wednesday. Nylander […]

Ziaire Williams Uncertain for Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Due to a lower back contusion, the Nets may have to be without Williams for a second straight game. Williams has notched 10.3 points coming off the Brooklyn bench, but his 25-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers has […]

Sam Merrill Out on Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hip) won't play in Wednesday's contest against the Boston Celtics. A right hip contusion has disrupted Merrill's good start to the season. As a regular starter, Merrill has contributed 17.3 points per game this season, shooting a very impressive 5.1.4 percent from downtown on 8.8 attempts. Early in the season, Jaylon […]

Santi Aldama Iffy for Wednesday's Action

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (shoulder) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Spaniard is dealing with left shoulder soreness, and his absence would leave Memphis without a solid bench contributor. Over the first four games of the season, Aldama has averaged 10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and […]

Gabe Vincent Out for Several Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is expected to miss two to four weeks of action. The 29-year-old was injured during Sunday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings, leaving the arena in a walking boot. Although X-rays taken after the game were negative, Vincent will have to miss at least a couple of weeks with a […]

Marcus Smart in Danger of Missing Another Contest Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He may have to skip a second straight game due to a right quadriceps contusion. Before his injury, Smart had a significant role in the rotation, averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per […]

Cameron Johnson Considered Questionable for Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (shoulder) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. Johnson made an early exit on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a right shoulder problem, which could now keep him out of his first game of the season on Wednesday […]

Jakob Poeltl Unlikely to Play Wednesday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Houston Rockets, meaning he will likely miss his first game of the season. Already during the preseason, Poeltl battled a back issue, and he made an early exit on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs due to lower back […]

Ausar Thompson Battling Illness, Questionable for Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (illness) may miss his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Thompson is dealing with an illness, and he could join Caris LeVert (hamstring) and Marcus Sasser (hip) on the sidelines. So far this […]

Jake Oettinger Collects First Shutout of the Season

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger registered his first shutout of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. He stopped 24 shots, while Tyler Seguin did the business on the offensive end with a power-play goal. Oettinger has blown hot and cold early in the season. After beginning the campaign […]

Connor Bedard Produces First Career Hat Trick

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard led the charge in Tuesday's 7-3 victory against the Ottawa Senators, scoring his first career hat trick and posting one assist. Chicago's young star recorded his third career four-point game; only Bobby Hull (5) and Denis Savard (4) have managed more with the Blackhawks before age 22. The Blackhawks are suddenly looking like […]

Victor Olofsson Has Career Night With Five Points

Colorado Avalanche winger Victor Olofsson exploded for a career-high five points in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils. He became only the fourth player in team history to record a five-point game at age 30 or older, scoring a hat trick and delivering two assists. Olofsson posted one goal and two assists on […]

Thomas Harley Signs Eight-Year Extension With Stars

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley has been signed to an eight-year, $84.696 million contract extension. Starting next season, Harley's contract will have a cap hit of $10.587 million. The talented defenseman is currently in the final season of a two-year, $4 million bridge deal. Over the last couple of years, Harley's development has been hugely […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Suffers New Injury Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) saw his comeback to the lineup cut short by another injury on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. After missing three games due to a lower-body injury, Gostisbehere suffered a new injury described as being in his "midsection area." Gostisbehere logged over seven minutes of action in the […]

Conor Garland Joins Canucks' Growing Injury List

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's tilt against the New York Rangers before the third period. He finished scoreless in 15:30 of action. Canucks head coach Adam Foote didn't have an update on Garland after the game. Vancouver has suffered several early-season injury blows, and losing Garland would be one of the toughest […]

Mikael Granlund to Miss 2-3 Weeks

Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) is expected to miss a few weeks of action. "We're probably looking at a couple, three weeks," Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville said before Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers. Granlund, who has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in as many outings, missed his first game […]

Obi Toppin Expected to Miss One Month

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for at least one month. He suffered a right hamstring strain during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Early in the season, Toppin has averaged over 27 minutes per game and was in good form before his injury, posting 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, […]

Andrew Nembhard to Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He continues to deal with a shoulder injury that Nembhard suffered in last week's season opener. Wednesday will mark his third consecutive absence. The Pacers have a depleted backcourt, so players like Ben Sheppard and RayJ Dennis carry additional […]

Bennedict Mathurin Out Week-to-Week

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will be sidelined week-to-week, head coach Rick Carlisle announced on Tuesday. Mathurin injured his right toe in just the second game of the season, and it may take a while before he's ready to return. The Pacers backcourt has also lost Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) early in the year, not […]

Jusuf Nurkic Iffy for Wednesday

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (hip) has been listed as questionable for a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Nurkic may have to miss a meeting with his former team due to a right hip contusion. Despite being limited to a bench role in Utah, Nurkic has had a solid start to […]

Zaccharie Risacher Listed as Probable Against Nets

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) is listed as probable on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Risacher missed two games with an ankle issue before returning to action on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. It looks like he will remain in the lineup on Wednesday, although the ankle injury may […]

Jalen Johnson Considered Probable for Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) remains on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets, but he is expected to play, as the team has listed him as probable. Due to an ankle sprain, Johnson was forced to miss one game during the opening week. However, he returned to the lineup […]

Dillon Brooks to Remain Out Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (groin) will miss Wednesday's meeting with his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. Following a very productive start to the season, Brooks injured his groin and will be sidelined for a second consecutive game. In his absence, Royce O'Neale made his first start of the season on Monday night against the […]

Jalen Green Could Make His Suns Debut Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. This may be a sign that he's ready to make his Suns debut. Green has missed the first few games of the season due to a right hamstring strain. Grayson Allen has been starting in Green's […]

Anthony Davis Expected to Play Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is listed as probable on the injury report for Wednesday's encounter with the Indiana Pacers. Davis is dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, but there is a high likelihood that he will be cleared to play. At the start of his first full season in Dallas, Davis has averaged 25.0 […]

Jaylen Brown Listed as Probable for Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brown continues to nurse a hamstring problem that he picked up late in preseason. So far, the issue hasn't really affected Brown, as the Celtics leader has averaged 29.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 35.7 minutes. If […]

Zion Williamson Uncertain for Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans star was only a limited participant during practice on Tuesday and may have to sit out a second consecutive game due to a bone contusion in his left foot. It's unfortunate that Williamson has again […]

Alex Caruso Returns to Thunder Lineup

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (concussion) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed three games while dealing with a concussion. With Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Joe (knee) still out, Caruso should be heavily involved in the action on Tuesday. Chet Holmgren (back) also won't play against the […]

Gary Trent Jr. Available Against Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) has been cleared to face the New York Knicks in Tuesday's big Eastern Conference showdown. He was added to the injury report late due to illness. However, the veteran appears to have shaken off the bug ahead of tip-off. Trent Jr. has been Milwaukee's third-highest scorer so far, […]

Cole Anthony Back in Bucks Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (illness) will play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Initially, the team gave him a questionable tag on the injury report, but Anthony has now been upgraded to available and is ready to rejoin the lineup after missing one game due to illness. Anthony will help to compensate […]