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Victor Wembanyama Doubtful For Thursday Due To An Illness
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (illness) is considered doubtful for Thursday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. After appearing in his first All-Star Game, Wembanyama has landed on the injury report with an illness bug. If he doesn't recover in time for Thursday's game, the Spurs will be without Wembanyama for the seventh time this […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Questionable For Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Bucks leader has sat out six games with a left calf strain but could be ready to jump back into action after practicing on Wednesday. Kyle Kuzma will likely be relegated to the bench if Antetokounmpo returns, and […]
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Bojan Bogdanovic Waived By Nets
The Brooklyn Nets will waive guard/forward Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) to create a roster spot for guard Killian Hayes. Sources have told ESPN's Shams Charania that Bogdanovic is set to undergo season-ending knee surgery, meaning he wouldn't have featured for the Nets during the final stretch of the season anyway. Bogdanovic last played in a regular-season […]
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Kyle Lowry Sits Out Practice
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) didn't practice on Tuesday, leaving his status uncertain for Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The veteran playmaker is managing a right hip injury and has sat out two games. Lowry's performance levels have dropped off massively in 2024-25, as he is averaging only 4.0 points and 2.8 […]
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Eric Gordon To See Specialist With Wrist Injury
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) is scheduled to visit a specialist on Wednesday. The veteran sharpshooter has missed two games due to a right wrist sprain. It remains uncertain whether Gordon will be able to play on Thursday when Philadelphia resumes play after the All-Star break against the Boston Celtics. For most of the […]
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Justin Edwards Injures Ankle In Practice
Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (ankle) may be forced to miss Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics after getting hurt in Tuesday's practice. Edwards sprained his left ankle. Coming out of Kentucky, Edwards went undrafted in last year's draft, but he has carved out a significant role in the 76ers rotation, starting nine of the […]
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Myles Turner On Track To Return Thursday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) is expected to rejoin the action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ahead of the All-Star break, Turner suffered a cervical strain and missed three games. On Tuesday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that Turner should be good to go for Thursday's game. His return will bump […]
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Gabe Vincent Returns To Lakers Lineup Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is not on the injury report and will be available for Wednesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. A sore left knee kept Vincent out of last Wednesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard has had the entire All-Star break to get himself ready to play again […]
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Dorian Finney-Smith Good To Go Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will be active on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed the last game before the All-Star break due to ankle soreness. Finney-Smith has been a solid addition to the Lakers rotation, but his fantasy stock has significantly dropped since his move to Los Angeles. The 31-year-old has […]
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Jaxson Hayes Available Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (face) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old big man played only seven minutes in the previous game against the Utah Jazz, exiting the action with a facial contusion. However, he will not have to miss additional time because of the […]
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Nathan MacKinnon Pots Two Goals In Monday's Win
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon took care of two goals as Team Canada defeated Team Finland 5-3 in Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off meeting. MacKinnon netted Canada's second goal less than five minutes into the game and extended the lead to 4-0 in the second period before the Finns made a comeback attempt in the third […]
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Sam Reinhart Dishes Out Three Assists Against Finland
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart led all skaters with three points as Canada beat Finland 5-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday. Reinhart has scored over 80 goals across the last two NHL campaigns but focused on playmaking in Monday's game, picking up all of his points via assists. The Panthers forward produced a […]
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Lucas Raymond Tries To Extend Point Streak Against USA
Detroit Red Wings winger Lucas Raymond has started the 4 Nations Face-Off strong for Sweden and aims to stay productive in Monday's clash against Team USA. Raymond has recorded three assists through the tournament's first two games, doing all his scoring during even-strength play. However, he hasn't found success in front of the net, coming […]
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Jake Guentzel Looks To Extend Multi-Point Streak Monday
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel will look to maintain his red-hot form for Team USA in Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off action against Team Sweden. The speedy winger sits among the tournament's most prolific players, having netted two points in each of his first two outings with the U.S. Guentzel finished the tournament opener […]
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Jake Oettinger Starts Against Sweden
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will start for Team USA against Sweden in Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup. With a spot in the championship game already wrapped up for the Americans, Connor Hellebuyck will be rested on Monday, allowing Oettinger to make his first appearance in the tournament. Oettinger had a perfect 3-0-0 record when […]
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Jake Sanderson Slots Into Team USA Lineup
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will join the 4 Nations Face-Off action on Monday, as he is set to slot in the Team USA lineup against Sweden. Sanderson will replace Charlie McAvoy of the Boston Bruins. According to reports, McAvoy is being rested for the matchup and is not dealing with an injury. The Bruins […]
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Matthew Tkachuk Ruled Out Monday
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (lower body) will not play in Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Sweden on Monday. Tkachuk, who opened the tournament with a big three-point effort against Finland, suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's clash against Canada. It looks like he is dealing with only a minor ailment, as Tkachuk's […]
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Patrik Laine Collects Two Assists Saturday
Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine played his part in Finland's 4-3 overtime victory against Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday with two assists. He logged his first helper when Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell put the Finns on the board midway through the first frame, and Laine's second assist came in a power-play […]
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Mikael Granlund Pots Overtime Winner Against Sweden
Dallas Stars forward Mikael Granlund netted the decisive goal as Finland beat Sweden 4-3 in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off clash. Following a goalless third period, less than two minutes had been played in the extra frame when Granlund found the back of the net in a three-on-one situation. Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola picked up […]
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Filip Gustavsson Battling An Illness
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson did not complete Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup for Sweden against Finland due to an illness, as reported by Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Gustavsson started the game but exited after the first period, having allowed two goals on four shots. Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators replaced him and helped […]
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Jordan Binnington Earns Another Start For Team Canada
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will remain Team Canada's starter in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against the U.S. The 31-year-old allowed three goals on 26 shots in the tournament opener against Sweden but came up big in overtime with multiple saves, earning himself another chance to start ahead of Adin Hill of the […]
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Connor Hellebuyck Remains In Team USA Crease Saturday
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will stay between the sticks for Team USA for Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Canada. Hellebuyck has been exceptional for Winnipeg throughout the NHL season and also began the 4 Nations Face-Off with a remarkable performance. He ended Thursday's 6-1 win over Finland with 20 saves and a .952 […]
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Sam Bennett Enters Canada's Lineup On Saturday
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett will be inserted into the lineup by Team Canada on Saturday against Team USA. He will take the place of Philadelphia Flyers star Travis Konecny, who had a tough time in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Sweden. Konecny went minus-two across 10:20 of action, finishing with no points and […]
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Cale Makar A Game-Time Call Saturday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off clash against Team USA on Saturday night. "I'm not going to confirm [Makar is in]," Canada head coach Jon Cooper said Saturday morning. "He'll be a game-time decision. But trust me, this won't be a decision where we […]
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Amir Coffey Ruled Out For Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Amir Coffey (knee) will be inactive as the team wraps up a back-to-back on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Coffey played 18 minutes in Wednesday's victory over the Memphis Grizzlies but landed on the injury report with left knee soreness. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out ahead of […]
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Brandon Ingram Expected To Miss At Least One More Month
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) will not make his debut for the team anytime soon. Sportsnet's Michael Grange has reported that Ingram isn't projected to be back for at least a month. The former All-Star has suited up for only 18 games in 2024-25 due to a high-grade left low ankle sprain suffered on […]
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Chet Holmgren Back In Action Thursday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (rest) will return to action in Thursday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The talented big man has only recently returned from a 39-game absence, and the team rested him for the first leg of a back-to-back against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Holmgren's return will push Aaron Wiggins […]
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Anthony Edwards Ready To Play Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) will play in Thursday's big matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Initially, there was uncertainty surrounding Edwards when Minnesota listed him as questionable for the game. However, he has now been confirmed as a starter for the contest. The Timberwolves will be missing three of their regular starters on […]
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Nikola Jovic Available Thursday
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (knee) will be active on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 21-year-old has been battling various health issues recently and is currently on the injury report with a left knee contusion. However, Miami has upgraded him from probable to available. Jovic has put together a few impressive stretches in 2024-25 […]
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Duncan Robinson Good To Go Against Mavericks
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (illness) has officially been listed as available for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He initially carried a probable tag on the injury report. Robinson is back in the lineup after missing Wednesday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a stomach bug. The illness has taken out Andrew […]
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