Guerschon Yabusele Likely to Return Friday

New York Knicks forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is likely to rejoin the action on Friday night, as the team has listed him as probable for a meeting with the Chicago Bulls. Due to a left knee sprain, Yabusele was unable to play in Tuesday's affair against the Milwaukee Bucks. Compared to his time in Philadelphia […]

Miles McBride Returning to Knicks Lineup Friday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (personal) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. The team has removed McBride from the injury report after he missed two games for personal reasons. Prior to his absence, McBride played a significant role in the Knicks' rotation, averaging 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, […]

Dillon Brooks Remains Unavailable Friday

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (core muscle) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Utah Jazz. He's nursing a core muscle strain. Brooks' injury has opened the door to the starting lineup for Royce O'Neale, who's grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Over the past two games, O'Neale has averaged 17.5 […]

Jalen Green Still Out Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Earlier this week, Green picked up a questionable designation on the injury report, signaling that he might be close to making his season debut. However, it seems that the former Rocket still requires more time to recover from […]

Bradley Beal Ready to Return Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (back) is not on the injury report for Friday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. After missing a pair of games with a back issue, Beal is ready to return to the lineup and will likely reclaim his starting spot from Bogdan Bogdanovic. Before Beal's injury, Bogdanovic was not […]

Sam Merrill to Miss Friday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hip) is not ready to return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, missing a second consecutive contest. The talented shooter, who has averaged 17.3 points early this season, is struggling to overcome a right hip contusion. Darius Garland (toe) will also remain out against Toronto, while Donovan […]

Jakob Poeltl to Miss Second Straight Game Friday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) will sit out a second consecutive game on Friday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. He hasn't traveled to the road game due to lower back tightness. With Poeltl out, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles received the starting nod on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. He finished a 139-121 loss with 13 points, […]

Cameron Johnson Listed as Probable for Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (shoulder) is on the injury report with a probable designation ahead of Friday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Earlier this week, Johnson hurt his right shoulder in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite this, he played in a game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and […]

Jamal Murray in Danger of Missing Friday's Game

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's encounter with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Canadian star is experiencing tightness in his left calf, and it might sideline Murray for the first time this season. Murray has had a good start to the campaign, averaging 27.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 […]

Andrew Nembhard Unavailable Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. A left shoulder strain will rob him of a fourth consecutive game. T.J. McConnell (hamstring) isn't ready to return either on Friday, meaning Ben Sheppard and RayJ Dennis will continue to feature heavily in the backcourt rotation. Indiana's injury issues […]

Bennedict Mathurin Remains Out Friday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will miss a third straight game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle recently stated that Mathurin is week-to-week, so fantasy managers should anticipate that he will miss additional games following Friday night. Before he hurt his right big toe, Mathurin was outstanding at the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Probable to Face Bulls

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) continues to carry a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The star big man is battling a right quadriceps strain. While the ailment hasn't kept Towns off the floor, he has struggled with his performance. On Tuesday against the Milwaukee […]

Luka Doncic Listed as Questionable for Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (finger, leg) has been listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Following a three-game absence, Doncic is on the cusp of returning, and his comeback might happen in Friday's matchup. On Wednesday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that he expected Doncic to be back […]

Jarrett Allen Diagnosed With Broken Finger

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He was injured during Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics, and X-rays revealed that Allen sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left ring finger. Despite the injury, it looks like there's a chance Allen will remain in the lineup […]

Donovan Mitchell Listed as Questionable for Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics, Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report due to left hamstring tightness. He was cleared to play and logged 32 minutes of action, but the same issue might […]

Jaylen Brown Off the Injury Report

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has carried a hamstring problem at the start of the season, but it appears as though Brown is now at 100 percent. The hamstring issue hasn't had any impact on Brown's performances, as […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Out on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the initial injury report, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told reporters during his pre-game press conference that he expected the Greek superstar to play. […]

Nikola Jovic Upgraded to Available

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hip) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Jovic has received a couple of upgrades throughout the day and is ready to play despite dealing with a hip contusion. Across the first few games of the season, […]

Norman Powell Out Against Spurs

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Powell is dealing with a groin issue and was initially listed as doubtful for the game. With him unavailable, Pelle Larsson is looking at a second consecutive start. At the […]

Ilya Mikheyev a Game-Time Call Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (upper body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against the Winnipeg Jets. He could be out for a second consecutive contest due to an upper-body injury. So far this season, Mikheyev has been effective for Chicago, picking up five points (three goals, two assists) in nine games, while […]

Samuel Ersson Lands on Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The Swedish netminder "tweaked" something during Wednesday's practice and is now set to spend at least one week on the sidelines. In four starts this season, Ersson has compiled a 2-1-1 record, while allowing 3.08 goals with a .876 save percentage. […]

Alexander Romanov Returns to Action Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has missed the past five games due to an upper-body injury. Romanov's return adds a big presence on the Islanders' blue line. In four outings this season, the Russian rearguard has recorded […]

Roope Hintz Still Out Thursday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) will sit out a third consecutive game on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dallas has had some bad luck with injuries early this season, and the team lost Hintz last week. The Finnish forward landed on the shelf after collecting one goal and seven assists in eight […]

Matt Duchene Remains Sidelined Thursday

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (upper body) will miss a fifth straight game on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran is battling to overcome an upper-body injury, which has limited him to only four appearances this campaign. Dallas is also set to remain without Roope Hintz (undisclosed) on Thursday, leaving the team without […]

Martin Necas Inks Eight-Year Extension With Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas has agreed to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the team. This marks a significant pay raise for Necas, who is currently finishing up a two-year, $13 million deal. A source told ESPN's Emily Kaplan that Necas will earn $60.4 million in signing bonuses while having a full no-trade clause […]

Mathew Barzal Scratched on Thursday for Disciplinary Reasons

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Islanders head coach Patrick Roy announced that he will bench Barzal after he was late to the rink on Thursday morning. Currently, Barzal is tied for second in scoring on the Islanders squad with eight points (two goals, […]

Brandon Miller Remains Sidelined Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. This will be Miller's third consecutive absence after he injured his left shoulder last weekend against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Miller's exit from the lineup, Kon Knueppel has joined the first unit, averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and […]

Norman Powell Considered Doubtful for Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) is likely to miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has tagged him as doubtful on the injury report. After opening the season with a couple of big performances, Powell picked up a right groin strain. He leads the Heat with […]

Chet Holmgren Remains Out Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Lower back soreness will keep him off the floor for a second consecutive contest. Holmgren played in each of the first four contests for the Thunder, averaging 23.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable for Meeting With Warriors

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. The former MVP is dealing with soreness in his left knee, but it's unlikely to keep him off the floor. Antetokounmpo has crushed it early in the season by averaging 36.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and […]