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Josh Hart Sits Out Second Consecutive Game
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee. Hart is considered day-to-day, so it's possible he can return to the lineup for Sunday's big matchup against the Boston […]
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Jeremy Lauzon Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) will not return to play in 2024-25. The physical rearguard has yet to see any action in 2025 after suffering a lower-body injury, and the team has announced that Lauzon will be sidelined for 4-6 months. The 27-year-old, who set an NHL single-season record with 383 hits last […]
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Kyle Connor Scratched On Thursday
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Canada as a healthy scratch. Connor exits the Team USA lineup after struggling to make an impact in the first three games. He tallied one assist with one shot on goal. Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers will play instead […]
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Josh Morrissey Will Not Play On Thursday
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Team USA. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Morrissey is battling an illness. The Canadians lost Shea Theodore (upper body) early in the tournament, and Morrissey's absence is another setback for the blue line. Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars will join […]
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Igor Shesterkin May Be Available Against Sabres
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) could be an option for Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Shesterkin suffered an upper-body injury on Feb. 7 and was ruled out for 1-2 weeks. He has progressed well in his recovery and logged a second straight full practice on Thursday. The Rangers netminder has been […]
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Bryan Rust Ready To Return To Penguins Lineup
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) expects to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The veteran forward was unavailable for Pittsburgh's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off due to a lower-body injury. The Penguins have not had a great time in 2024-25, but Rust should be pleased with […]
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Evgeni Malkin On Track To Return Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. He has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury but returned to practice recently. Malkin will likely jump on the second line. The Russian veteran has had a disappointing season, amassing 34 points […]
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Seth Jarvis Rejoins Canada's Lineup Thursday
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis will return to Canada's lineup on Thursday against the U.S. at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Jarvis was a healthy scratch for Monday's matchup against Finland. Philadelphia Flyers star Travis Konecny took his spot in the lineup. On Thursday, Konecny will come out of the lineup to make room for Jarvis, […]
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Brady Tkachuk Good To Go Thursday
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (illness) will be available for Team USA for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Canada. Tkachuk left Monday's matchup against Sweden with a lower-body injury and skipped Wednesday's practice due to an illness. However, he returned to the ice Thursday morning and is ready to accompany his brother Matthew […]
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Scoot Henderson Listed As Questionable For Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) may be out for a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Henderson has been a full participant in practice leading up to the game, suggesting that he is trending in the right […]
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Jerami Grant Questionable Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dealing with right knee soreness and may be absent for a third consecutive game. Kris Murray could get another start if Grant remains unavailable on Thursday, with Jabari Walker also positioned to take on […]
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Vince Williams Jr. Returns To Action Thursday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be active on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Before the All-Star break, Memphis played out a back-to-back set, and Williams Jr. did not play in the second leg. It has been a tough season for Williams Jr., who has made only six appearances due to health issues. […]
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Clint Capela Available Against Magic
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Capela has yet to play this month after dealing with back issues. He disappeared from the injury report before the All-Star break but was inactive for a couple of games. On Wednesday, Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said that […]
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Jaylen Brown Available Against 76ers
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is off the injury report and ready to play in Thursday's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers. A sore right knee kept Brown out from a couple of games ahead of the All-Star break. Sam Hauser started during his absence and will head back to the second unit on Thursday. […]
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Jrue Holiday Returns To Celtics Lineup
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is no longer listed on the injury report, suggesting he will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The two-time NBA and Olympic champion has missed time due to a right shoulder impingement. As a result of Holiday's return, Al Horford will drop back to […]
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Ja Morant Ready To Return Thursday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) is not on the injury report for Thursday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. The Grizzlies superstar was unavailable for the previous game due to a sore knee. Luke Kennard received a start against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 12 and is poised to return to the bench […]
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Tyrese Maxey Set To Return To Action Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. Maxey was out on Feb. 12 against the Brooklyn Nets due to a knee contusion, but luckily for the 76ers, he is ready to jump back into action on Thursday night. Joel Embiid […]
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Joel Embiid Available Against Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics, indicating that he will be back on the floor. Embiid missed Philadelphia's previous game, the second leg of a back-to-back, against the Brooklyn Nets on Feb 12. He has featured in four of the team's last […]
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Dean Wade To Remain Out On Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will remain sidelined on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been ruled out for an 11th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Wade is having a career year in Cleveland, averaging 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, but the addition of […]
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Isaac Okoro May Return To Action Against Nets
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old has sat out 14 games due to a right shoulder injury but could be back in action on Thursday night. Okoro also dealt with the same injury earlier in the campaign, which has limited him to […]
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Ty Jerome Continues To Deal With Calf Strain, Questionable For Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (calf) may have to sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets, as the team lists him as questionable for the matchup. Jerome made 14 straight appearances before dropping out of the lineup due to a right calf strain. Craig Porter Jr. saw extra action with […]
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Patrick Williams Ruled Out For Thursday
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (quadriceps) will not suit up for Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He has been ruled out due to soreness in his right quadriceps. Williams' absence creates additional playing opportunities for Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips. The former has already gained momentum recently with a move to the starting […]
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Mitchell Robinson Practices Fully On Wednesday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) went through a full practice on Wednesday. The team has ruled Robinson out for Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, but the fact that he is back on the court as a full participant in practice suggests that his comeback is close. ESPN's Shams Charania recently reported that […]
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Miles McBride Available Against Bulls
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (ribs) will be active on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. McBride suffered a rib contusion against the Atlanta Hawks before the All-Star break but is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's action. The 24-year-old has had a fairly quiet campaign, averaging 9.0 points and 2.6 assists […]
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Josh Hart Will Sit Out Thursday's Game
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Hart has been on the injury report with a knee issue for a while, and the team has ruled him out for Thursday's action due to right patellofemoral syndrome. OG Anunoby (foot) is on the cusp […]
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OG Anunoby Labeled As Questionable For Thursday
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) is on the injury report as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Anunoby has been sidelined for five games with a right foot sprain, but he practiced fully on Wednesday, and it looks like there's a good chance Anunoby will be ready to return against Chicago. […]
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Jalen Suggs Remains Out For 10th Straight Game
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) still isn't ready to make his return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley noted that Suggs is able to run in practice but hasn't worked on any contact drills. Suggs has missed 19 of the last 20 games due […]
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Trae Young Likely To Play Against Magic
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon keeps Young on the injury report, but he has played through the issue the entire season. Despite dealing with the injury, Young has enjoyed a fabulous campaign, averaging 23.7 points and […]
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Andre Jackson Jr. Iffy For Thursday's Game
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Andre Jackson Jr. (wrist) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. He is nursing a right wrist sprain and may be inactive for only the second time this season. If Jackson Jr. can't play against the Clippers, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers will […]
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Damian Lillard Questionable To Play Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) carries a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. Milwaukee's star guard missed the team's last game before the All-Star break because of a hamstring issue. However, he participated in the All-Star festivities in San Francisco, and Lillard practiced on Wednesday, which are encouraging […]
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