Victor Hedman Makes Early Exit Due to Illness

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (illness) was limited to 4:44 of ice time in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The Lightning captain exited the contest after the first period due to illness. Darren Raddysh once again had to step up on the blue line and produced a goal and an assist. Hedman […]

Juuse Saros Dealing with Upper-Body Injury

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports. He missed Thursday's matchup with the Seattle Kraken but could be an option over the weekend when Nashville has a back-to-back set. Saros has posted a 24-19-7 record, a 3.14 goals-against average, and a .894 save percentage across […]

Auston Matthews Ruled Out for 12 Weeks

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (knee) underwent successful MCL surgery and will require 12 weeks of recovery time, the team announced Thursday. Toronto's captain was previously already ruled out for the rest of the 2025-26 regular season. The latest update means that Matthews also won't be available for Team USA for the 2026 IIHF […]

Yaroslav Askarov Still Out Thursday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) will remain sidelined on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres. He continues to deal with a lower-body injury, missing a fifth consecutive game. The 23-year-old has posted a 19-17-3 record in 40 starts this season, allowing 3.57 goals with a .886 save percentage. Eight of his 19 […]

Kirill Kaprizov Won't Play Against Blackhawks

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. He is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Minnesota will head out without Kaprizov for the first time this season. The Russian superstar has totaled a team-high 80 points (38 goals, 42 assists) in 69 appearances. […]

Alex Tuch Expected to Return Thursday

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. He sat out Tuesday's win over Vegas due to illness. Tuch is projected to be part of the first line with Zach Benson and Tage Thompson and will see action on the second power-play unit. […]

Noah Laba Unavailable Against Blue Jackets

New York Rangers center Noah Laba (lower body) won't play on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. He is forced to exit the lineup after sustaining a lower-body injury in Wednesday's loss to the New Jersey Devils. Laba has enjoyed a good debut campaign on a struggling […]

Andrew Copp Returns From Three-Game Absence

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (lower body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. Copp has missed three games due to a lower-body injury and was initially considered a game-time decision. The veteran forward will skate with Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton on the […]

Josh Anderson Won't Play Thursday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. The veteran forward is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Anderson has been Montreal's sixth-best goal-scorer this season, lighting the lamp 13 times in 61 games. He's also contributed nine assists while averaging 14:11 of […]

Cade Cunningham to Miss "Extended Period of Time" Due to Collapsed Lung

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. This is a massive blow for the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who have looked like title contenders this season. Cunningham has led the way for the team, averaging 24.5 […]

Jabari Walker Available Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Jabari Walker (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. He has sat out three games while battling an illness. Walker will compete with Trendon Watford for backup minutes in the frontcourt. As a reserve, Walker doesn't have any fantasy appeal, averaging 4.7 points […]

Devin Vassell Good to Go Against Suns

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (ankle) will hop back into the lineup on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. He hasn't been listed on the injury report after sitting out the second game of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Sacramento. Vassell's absence allowed Harrison Barnes to start against his former team, and the veteran will […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Questionable for Meeting with Lakers

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The UCLA product has been one of the Heat's most durable players this season, but he might be unavailable on Thursday night due to hip tightness. If Jaquez Jr. doesn't suit up, Simone Fontecchio and Keshad […]

Anthony Black Remains on Shelf Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. His absence due to an abdominal sprain will stretch to seven games. It's unclear when Black will be ready to return. Tristan da Silva has started in Black's absence and is likely to remain in the first unit […]

Bilal Coulibaly Questionable Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is considered questionable for Thursday's clash against the Detroit Pistons. He could be sidelined for a second consecutive game after missing the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday night against the Pistons. Justin Champagnie slid into the first unit on Tuesday and could retain his spot after a […]

Ivica Zubac Exits Early Due to Head Injury

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (head) didn't complete Wednesday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. The Croatian big man took a blow to the head in the fourth quarter, exiting the action with 10:44 remaining in the frame. This was Zubac's fifth and best outing for the Pacers. […]

Royce O'Neale Could Miss First Game of the Season Thursday

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) is in danger of missing his first game of the season on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has tagged him as questionable on the injury report. The 32-year-old is experiencing soreness in his left knee. Grayson Allen (knee) is also questionable, so the Suns may […]

Grayson Allen May Sit Out Another Game Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) is questionable to face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. He might miss a second consecutive game due to a sore left knee. Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin are candidates for additional playing time with Allen missing from the rotation. The former led the Suns with 37 minutes […]

Malik Monk in Danger of Missing Fifth Straight Contest

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) still isn't fully healthy and remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is having trouble recovering from a right ankle sprain. Monk's absence from the rotation has given Killian Hayes, Daeqwon Plowden, and Doug McDermott consistent roles. From a fantasy […]

Nique Clifford Questionable for Thursday Night

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Nique Clifford (hamstring) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a strong stretch but may have to exit the lineup due to a sore left hamstring. Malik Monk (ankle) might also miss another game, so there's a chance Daeqwon Plowden (lower body) […]

Kyle Kuzma Expected to Play Through Elbow Injury Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (elbow) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. He looks ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance, despite nursing an elbow contusion. Kuzma has been a disappointment in recent games, but he could play a key role in Thursday's matchup. The Bucks won't have Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Uncertain for Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The skillful guard continues to deal with a right knee issue and might exit the lineup after posting a 25-point, 10-assist double-double in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. Porter Jr.'s absence might allow Ousmane Dieng to re-enter the […]

Joel Embiid Listed as Doubtful for Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) has picked up a doubtful tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. While the former MVP is expected to miss an 11th straight contest, this is a positive development. Previously, the team would immediately rule Embiid out on its injury report. The veteran […]

Jahmai Mashack, Rayan Rupert Won't Play Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guards Jahmai Mashack (ankle) and Rayan Rupert (inactive) won't take the court on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Mashack has been ruled out for the contest due to a left ankle sprain, while Rupert was assigned to the G League. Rupert logged 27 minutes as a starter in Monday's loss to Chicago, and […]

Noah Clowney Exits Early Wednesday Due to Wrist Injury

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (wrist) is out for the remainder of Wednesday's tilt against Oklahoma City, the team announced. Clowney sprained his right wrist and will call it a night after logging only eight minutes. He tallied three points and two rebounds. Clowney's return from a one-game absence bumped Ziaire Williams to the bench […]

Brandon Williams Unavailable Against Hawks

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (concussion) won't play on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, as the team has downgraded him from doubtful to out. Williams is in concussion protocol after being hurt during Monday's loss to New Orleans. The 26-year-old has been Dallas' most productive reserve this season, averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and […]

Caleb Martin Remains Out Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. He will sit out a second straight game due to a sore right foot. Martin's absence will leave around 15 minutes to be filled in the rotation. Veterans Khris Middleton […]

Nicolas Batum Resting Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (rest) will be inactive against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) returning to the lineup, the Clippers will take the opportunity to rest Batum. The French veteran averages about 12 minutes a night, and the team shouldn't have any trouble managing without him. We will […]

Dejounte Murray Available Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray (illness) will return to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was out for the first game of the week due to illness on Monday night versus Dallas. Murray has steadily gained momentum since making his season debut in late February and has looked very impressive […]

Jonathan Kuminga Upgraded to Available

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will be active against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The team has upgraded Kuminga's status from questionable to available. Late last month, Kuminga had a promising start to life in Atlanta, but he's recently been dealing with a knee issue that seems to have impacted his performance. Over […]