Rui Hachimura Misses Battle of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (groin) won't be in the lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team has downgraded Hachimura from questionable to out, marking the second absence of the season for the Japanese forward. The Lakers' frontcourt will also be without the services of Deandre Ayton (elbow), so Jarred […]

Jerami Grant Won't Play Saturday Night, Kris Murray Joins Starting Unit

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran has had a heavy workload lately and will take Saturday night off due to a sore left Achilles tendon. Portland listed Grant as questionable on the initial injury report. Kris Murray has been announced as […]

Tristan da Silva Out, Jonathan Isaac Returns for Magic Saturday

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against the Utah Jazz, while forward Jonathan Isaac (hip) is returning to the lineup. Both players were originally listed as questionable on the injury report. Da Silva will be absent for a second consecutive game and Isaac will help fill some […]

Jalen Suggs Out Against Jazz

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hip) will miss a second consecutive contest on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, as the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Suggs can't play due to a hip contusion, putting Tyus Jones and Anthony Black in a position to see more minutes on the court. With Suggs […]

Lauri Markkanen Misses Second Consecutive Game

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (groin) has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off on Saturday against the Orlando Magic. He is managing a right groin injury and won't be available for a second consecutive contest. In Markkanen's absence, Kyle Filipowski will likely keep his starting spot, with Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks […]

Grayson Allen Unavailable Against Warriors

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. He is carrying a sore right knee, and his absence isn't surprising, as the team initially listed Allen as questionable for the game. Allen's previous absence was also against the Warriors on Thursday night. It allowed […]

Jonathan Kuminga Misses Saturday's Action Due to Illness

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (illness) will not suit up on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness and has now been ruled out. Kuminga has been in and out of the rotation lately, so Warriors head coach Steve Kerr probably already had […]

Cam Spencer Makes Third Career Start Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer will join the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Washington Wizards, replacing Santi Aldama. Spencer struggled in his only previous start this season, finishing with four points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals in a 117-104 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2. However, he was excellent […]

Cam Whitmore, Jamir Watkins Out Against Grizzlies

Washington Wizards forwards Cam Whitmore (shoulder) and Jamir Watkins (illness) have been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. The duo was initially listed as questionable for the game. Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) will also exit the lineup against Memphis, opening up playing time for the likes of Justin Champagnie, Tre Johnson, Will Riley, […]

Bilal Coulibaly Departs Lineup Saturday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) won't be in the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. After returning from an oblique injury this week, Coulibaly has suffered a left ankle sprain. Fortunately for Washington, Khris Middleton (knee) has been cleared to return. The veteran will help to […]

Khris Middleton Ready to Face Grizzlies

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is available on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The injury-prone veteran has been out for four games due to a right knee contusion. Over 16 appearances, Middleton has averaged 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 25.8 minutes. He has started in all 16 games and is expected […]

Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton Active Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (knee) and guard/forward Pat Connaughton (calf) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. The latter is available to play after missing four weeks with a right calf strain. Mann has sat out seven games with a right knee bone bruise. Coming off the bench, Mann has […]

Caris LeVert Cleared for Action Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will be active against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. He was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Saturday and has now officially been cleared for action despite dealing with a sore right knee. In Thursday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks, LeVert saw his […]

Duncan Robinson Good to Go Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (knee) will be active against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Robinson was on the injury report due to a left knee contusion he sustained on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran sniper operates as a starter in Detroit but has […]

Tony Bradley Available Versus Pelicans

Indiana Pacers center Tony Bradley (thumb) will be active on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 27-year-old big man is dealing with a fractured thumb and was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup. Bradley is not expected to have a significant role against New Orleans, as Indiana tends to rely on Jay Huff […]

Sam Hauser Makes Fifth Start of the Campaign

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser will join the first unit on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, making his fifth start of the season. He will replace Jaylen Brown (illness). Hauser has struggled with his shooting this season, but he had an impressive showing on Friday against the Miami Heat, draining five of six attempts from […]

Quentin Grimes Returns to Starting Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes has been named a starter for Saturday's clash against the Dallas Mavericks. After making back-to-back starts, Grimes was back in the second unit on Friday night against the New York Knicks. However, Paul George's (knee) absence on Saturday has reopened the door for him to return to the starting lineup. […]

Jakob Poeltl Misses Meeting With Celtics

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) will be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. The big man is considered day-to-day and could be available to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will handle the center minutes during Poeltl's absence. Mamukelashvili […]

Klay Thompson Available for Saturday's Tilt

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. While it will be good to see one of the all-time great snipers on the court, fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Thompson. He had only five points in his last appearance against […]

Paul George Out Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) won't play on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. This is the second leg of a back-to-back for Philadelphia, and the team is giving George some time off after he logged 33 minutes in Friday's win over the New York Knicks. Joel Embiid (knee) is also out again, making Tyrese […]

Joel Embiid Won't Play Against Mavericks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) won't play in Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. Embiid was unavailable on Friday night against the New York Knicks and wasn't expected to face Dallas after being tagged as doubtful on the injury report. Andre Drummond recorded a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double against the […]

Anthony Davis Cleared to Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (illness) has been upgraded from probable to available and will hit the court on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Davis picked up a probable tag on the injury report after dealing with an illness earlier this week. Philadelphia has ruled out Joel Embiid (illness) for the contest, making this a […]

Jaylen Brown Sits Out Saturday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. This was expected after Brown logged 35 minutes in Friday's win over the Miami Heat and was handed a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. With Brown out, Boston's offense will rely on Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Anfernee Simons. […]

Mike Matheson Returns Against Former Team Saturday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will replace Jayden Struble in the lineup. Noah Dobson's arrival in Montreal has impacted Matheson's role on the blue line, but he remains a crucial piece for the Canadiens. The veteran leads the team in […]

Timothy Liljegren Misses Saturday's Game

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will miss Saturday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. He will be absent for a second time in four games after sustaining an upper-body injury during the morning skate. Liljegren has had a limited offensive role with the Sharks, recording zero goals and four assists in 28 contests […]

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 […]