Mackie Samoskevich Out on Saturday

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against the St. Louis Blues. He is considered day-to-day after sustaining a lower-body injury during Friday's comeback victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. While seeing some time in the top six, Samoskevich has contributed four goals and 13 assists in 34 […]

Anthony Cirelli Available Against Hurricanes

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) will play on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Cirelli didn't finish Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Kings due to an undisclosed injury. However, he won't miss additional time and will remain in the lineup against Carolina. Cirelli has contributed nine goals and 10 assists in 30 outings […]

Brandon Hagel Added to Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday, Diandra Loux of The Hockey News reports. He will miss his second consecutive game on Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes and won't be eligible to be activated until Dec. 27. Tampa Bay also faces the St. Louis Blues on […]

Nikita Kucherov a Game-Time Call Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. On Thursday, Kucherov was a late scratch for a meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. He has been dealing with an illness and didn't skate on Saturday morning. Kucherov has once again been a scoring machine […]

J.T. Miller Injured in Saturday's Win

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) left Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period. He contributed an assist as the Rangers turned a 4-2 deficit into a win thanks to a third-period comeback. However, Miller appeared to have hurt his arm or shoulder with eight minutes left in […]

Zach Bogosian Unavailable Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (lower body) will be absent for a third straight contest on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The towering blue-liner is nursing a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Bogosian's next chance to return will be on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche. Matt Kiersted and David Jiricek have seen regular action […]

Marcus Johansson Questionable for Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (lower body) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Swedish veteran may miss a third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Johansson has had an impressive campaign, scoring 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) and logging a team-best plus-15 rating in 33 appearances. Minnesota's […]

Bo Horvat to Miss Fourth Straight Game Saturday

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. He isn't traveling with the team after sustaining a lower-body injury earlier this month. Horvat's absence is a huge blow for the Islanders, as he leads the team in goals (19) and points (31). Furthermore, […]

Seth Jarvis to Be "Out for a While"

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (upper body) will miss time after crashing into a goalpost 20 seconds into overtime during Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Jarvis' injury "is not good. He's going to be out for a while." The 23-year-old finished Friday's contest with a pair […]

Phillip Danault Rejoins Canadiens for Draft Pick

Center Phillip Danault (illness) has returned to the Montreal Canadiens, who reacquired him from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2026 second-round draft pick originally belonging to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Danault moved to L.A. in 2021 as an unrestricted free agent, signing a six-year, $33 million contract. He had a productive four-year stint with […]

Blue Jackets Acquire Mason Marchment

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired winger Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken, giving up a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. Marchment is in the final season of a four-year, $18 million contract. The Kraken acquired Marchment this offseason from the Dallas Stars for a third- and fourth-round draft pick. He made […]

Ja Morant to Miss Second Straight Game Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) won't be available on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. He is nursing a left ankle sprain and will miss a second straight contest. Vince Williams Jr. (knee) also won't play on Saturday, leaving Memphis without two important backcourt pieces. Luckily for the team, Cam Spencer (personal) will be […]

RJ Barrett to Remain Out Saturday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (knee) will be sidelined for a 12th consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Following a long absence due to a right knee sprain, Barrett began ramping up activities this week, but it looks like his return to the lineup won't come during the team's upcoming back-to-back set. Toronto […]

Jakob Poeltl Facing Another Potential Absence Saturday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Eastern Conference matchup against the Boston Celtics. Poeltl has been bothered by a lower back problem all season, mostly sitting out games during back-to-back situations. However, even after several rest days, he wasn't in the lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Saturday […]

Jerami Grant Picks Up Questionable Tag

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) could miss his second game of the season on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran, who has totaled 55 points across the last two games, is dealing with a sore left Achilles tendon. After opening […]

Deandre Ayton to Miss Matchup Against Clippers Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game, missing Saturday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sore left elbow. His absence will allow Jaxson Hayes to make another start. Filling in for Ayton on Thursday against the Utah Jazz, Hayes posted 16 points in […]

Lauri Markkanen Unlikely to Play Saturday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (groin) is considered doubtful for Saturday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. The 2023 All-Star is poised to miss a second straight game with a groin problem. Kyle Filipowski is set to maintain a starting role if Markkanen doesn't play, offering double-double upside for fantasy managers. At the same time, Keyonte […]

Klay Thompson Iffy for Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) may miss Saturday night's action against the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran sniper could be sidelined for the third time this season due to a sore left knee. Thompson's fantasy stock has plummeted this season, with Dallas mainly […]

Anthony Davis Expected to Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's encounter with the Philadelphia 76ers. The star big man has been battling an illness this week. He had 15 points and 14 rebounds while dealing with the issue on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. It was a tough matchup for Davis against […]

James Harden Available Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (calf) will be available for Saturday's Battle of Los Angeles against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The veteran superstar sat out Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left calf contusion. Harden has been fairly quiet this month and settled for only 13 […]

Domantas Sabonis to Miss 4-5 More Weeks

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (knee) will be re-evaluated in 4-5 weeks, James Ham of ESPN reports. The Lithuanian star has already missed five weeks due to a partially torn meniscus in his left knee. Sacramento is currently also without Drew Eubanks (thumb), which has given a massive boost to Maxime Raynaud's fantasy value. The […]

Anthony Edwards Returns Without Minutes Restriction Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (foot) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. Edwards has missed three games while managing a right foot injury. The Timberwolves superstar reportedly won't have a minutes restriction on Friday, so fantasy managers can expect something big from Edwards […]

Zach Collins Upgraded to Available Friday

Chicago Bulls center Zach Collins (wrist) will be active against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Collins made his season debut only recently and has played in five consecutive games. He has averaged 7.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 17.4 minutes as a backup big for […]

Tre Jones Available With Minutes Restriction

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) has been cleared for Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he will be limited to 24 minutes. The skilful playmaker was listed as questionable on the initial injury report and was upgraded to probable earlier Friday. Jones played 24 minutes in Wednesday's win over Cleveland, posting a […]

Ayo Dosunmu Returns From Three-Game Absence

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) will end a three-game absence on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been dealing with thumb injuries lately. Dosunmu is set to be limited to 24 minutes on Friday. This is actually just a few minutes less than his season average playing time, so fantasy managers could still […]

Kasparas Jakucionis Makes First Career Start Friday

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis will have a night to remember on Friday, as he has been named a starter for the first time in his NBA career for a matchup against the Boston Celtics. This will also be only the third career appearance for the 19-year-old rookie. Jakucionis made his debut in the Association […]

Davion Mitchell Ruled Out Friday

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (ankle) will miss Friday's matchup against the Boston Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The team had initially listed Mitchell as questionable for the game. Miami's backcourt will also be without Tyler Herro (toe), and the team won't have its fourth-highest scorer, Andrew Wiggins (back), […]

Craig Porter Jr. Skips Friday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (illness) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. The Cavaliers seem to be dealing with an illness bug in the locker room, as Porter Jr. will join Donovan Mitchell (illness) on the sidelines. He was initially listed as questionable […]

Sam Hauser Available Versus Heat

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) will play on Friday night against the Miami Heat. The 28-year-old sharpshooter tweaked his left ankle in Monday's loss to Detroit, exiting the contest after only four minutes. However, he won't miss additional time. As a three-point specialist, Hauser has a very favorable matchup on Friday, as Miami allows […]

Andrew Wiggins Misses Friday's Action

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (back) will exit the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with lower back pain after logging 33 minutes in Thursday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. In Wiggins' absence, Simone Fontecchio could get a fresh opportunity to start, while players Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel'el Ware […]