Alec Burks Returns To Heat Lineup

Miami Heat guard/forward Alec Burks (back) will return to work on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. He has been cleared to return from a seven-game absence. Before injuring his back, Burks had started in three consecutive games. On Wednesday, he will come off the bench, which will limit Burks' fantasy value. As a reserve, Burks […]

Lauri Markkanen Out Against Wizards

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (personal) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. He is tending to a personal matter and will exit the lineup after playing in each of the last four games. Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, and Micah Potter could all see an uptick in minutes due to Markkanen's absence. […]

Walker Kessler Now Listed As Available Wednesday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (rest) will be in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. He was initially expected to sit out the contest after Utah listed him as out for rest purposes. However, Lauri Markkanen (personal) has now been ruled out for the game, with Kessler coming back into the mix. […]

Mitchell Robinson Good To Go Against Spurs

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are entering a back-to-back set, and Robinson was initially uncertain for the game after being labeled as questionable on the injury report. Now that he has been upgraded to available, it's reasonable to assume […]

Zach LaVine Misses Wednesday's Action For Personal Reasons

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (personal) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is a late scratch for the game for personal reasons, as LaVine was not included in the initial injury report. Domantas Sabonis (ankle) will also exit the lineup on Wednesday, which will significantly alter the Kings' offense. Malik […]

Jordan Poole Upgraded To Available Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. Poole's status has been upgraded a couple of times throughout the day, going from doubtful to available. The talented scorer has had a good campaign in Washington, but the team has recently begun limiting Poole's minutes, which means […]

Jarace Walker Cleared To Play Wednesday

Indiana Pacers power forward Jarace Walker (ankle) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Walker was initially considered questionable for the contest after he sprained his right ankle in Monday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Monday, Walker earned a starting nod with Pascal Siakam (personal) unavailable. Siakam will return to […]

Marcus Smart Ready To Play Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The veteran was originally ruled out for the game due to an illness, but he has now unexpectedly been upgraded to available. Smart produced a couple of strong outings before landing on the shelf for two games because of […]

Josh Giddey On Track To Return Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Entering Wednesday, Giddey was listed as questionable on the injury report. However, the team has since upgraded his status to available, signaling the end of a three-game absence for Giddey. Giddey's return will hurt Tre Jones and […]

Brandon Williams Out Of Action Against Pacers

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He is dealing with tightness in his left hamstring and will miss the action after initially being listed as questionable for the matchup. Williams has joined a long list of absentees, though the return of Jaden Hardy […]

Shea Theodore Takes Full Contact In Practice

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) took another step closer to his return to the lineup on Wednesday. According to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Theodore was full-contact in Wednesday's practice. Theodore wore a grey jersey, skating alongside healthy scratch Ben Hutton, indicating that he will not rejoin the lineup on Thursday […]

Cole Sillinger Closing In On Return

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) could be available to return to the lineup this week. He has missed eight games due to a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Blue Jackets head coach Dave Evanson did not dismiss the possibility of Sillinger's return to action this week. His next chance to make […]

Sean Monahan May Return To Action This Week

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is close to returning to action, possibly as soon as this week. He participated in practice with the main group on Wednesday, and Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason has not ruled out Monahan rejoining the lineup before the week ends. After the practice session, Monahan said that […]

Filip Gustavsson Takes On Kraken Wednesday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. He will take the crease for the 47th time this season, trying to improve a 26-15-4 record. Gustavsson has posted four shutouts while registering a 2.57 goals-against average with a .915 save percentage. The Wild No. 1 has been one of the […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Expected To Face Maple Leafs

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to be in the crease for Wednesday's big clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Scott Wedgewood has impressed with four consecutive wins, but the Avalanche go back to Blackwood on Wednesday, who had his own four-game winning run end with a 2-1 shootout defeat against the Minnesota Wild […]

Joseph Woll Starts First Leg Of Back-To-Back Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is set to start in Wednesday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The Maple Leafs have two games in two nights and will likely turn to Anthony Stolarz in Thursday's clash against the New York Rangers. Although Woll hasn't seen much action lately, he has performed admirably when called upon. […]

Dmitry Orlov On Track To Return Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian rearguard has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. However, Orlov has looked good in practice since returning to the ice. "We will see where he's at, but I would assume […]

Andrew Wiggins May Miss Another Game Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He has been left nursing a lower left leg contusion and may sit out a second consecutive game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has a chance to remain in the starting lineup if Wiggins doesn't return on Wednesday. He […]

Khris Middleton Unavailable Against Jazz

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's action against the Utah Jazz. He will be kept off the court for ankle injury management purposes. With him sidelined, Justin Champagnie is poised to re-enter the starting unit. Champagnie's performances can vary, but he has recorded decent numbers in a starting role. […]

Jordan Poole Doubtful To Play On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's clash against the Utah Jazz. The 2022 NBA champion has sustained an elbow contusion and may be absent for the ninth time this season. Marcus Smart (illness) and Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) have already been ruled out for Wednesday, leaving the Wizards potentially very thin […]

Walker Kessler Resting Against Wizards

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (rest) will skip Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The team has decided to give him another rest day. Kessler's absence is a signal to fantasy managers to fire up Kyle Filipowski again. He has regularly started when Kessler has been out of the lineup. On the last such occasion, […]

Domantas Sabonis To Miss At Least 10 Days

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) has been ruled out for at least 10 days. He sprained his right ankle during Monday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has announced that an MRI on the ankle showed a moderate sprain and that Sabonis will be re-evaluated in 10 days. This is an unfortunate setback […]

Ja Morant Will Miss Third Straight Game On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will be out for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is experiencing soreness in his left calf, and there's no reason to risk his health since Memphis is comfortably sitting in a playoff spot. With Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) also unavailable, Desmond […]

LeBron James Remains Out Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will miss a sixth straight game on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He continues to work his way back from a left groin strain suffered against the Boston Celtics on March 8. James is also expected to miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the […]

Luka Doncic Listed As Probable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is expected to play through a right ankle sprain on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. He also played through the injury on Monday versus the San Antonio Spurs. While Doncic's shooting efficiency was awful, with him hitting […]

Jamal Murray Uncertain For Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. After making 16 consecutive appearances, Murray came out of the lineup on Monday against the Golden State Warriors due to an ankle sprain. With Murray out and Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) joining him on the sidelines, […]

Nikola Jokic Questionable For Meeting With Lakers

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) may miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as he has been listed as questionable for the matchup. Jokic exited the lineup for only the sixth time this season when the Nuggets faced the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Head coach Michael […]

Jalen Williams Not Ready To Return Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is trying to recover from a right hip strain but will need more time to do so. This will be Williams' fourth consecutive absence. The Thunder have a long list of absentees, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), which opens […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Rest On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will not be in action on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team plans to rest him for the matchup, with Gilgeous-Alexander sitting out a game for only the third time this season. Luguentz Dort (hip) and Jalen Williams (hip) also won't play, leaving OKC without three starters […]

Shea Theodore Returns To Practice Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) returned to practice on Tuesday, wearing a non-contact jersey. This marks his first practice since Theodore injured his arm while playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With Theodore on the shelf, Vegas has lost four of its last five games. The star defenseman has tallied […]