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Bones Hyland Questionable Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Dallas. He's had trouble with his right knee and could be unavailable for a third straight game. However, Hyland has played in only one of the last eight games, logging nine minutes in a cameo against Sacramento, so his absence doesn't affect... Read More
Torrey Craig Out For 8-10 Weeks
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (foot) has been ruled out for 8-10 weeks. The 33-year-old suffered an acute sprain of his right plantar fascia in a game against Miami at the weekend. Craig has averaged 6.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 21.2 minutes off the bench this season. Patrick Williams (calf) should pick up a... Read More
Matt Duchene Powers Dallas' Offense On Monday
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene recorded a game-high three points as the team took down Seattle 4-3 in overtime on Monday. Duchene scored two goals and posted a primary assist on Thomas Harley's game-winning goal 2:16 into the extra frame. Following a mini-slump, Duchene has heated up again by logging four goals and six assists... Read More
Jacob Markstrom Makes A Winning Return
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom made a triumphant return to the crease on Monday, beating the Panthers 3-1 with a 33-save effort. After missing a couple of weeks of action due to a broken finger, Markstrom only let one Sam Reinhart strike on the power play slip past him. Markstrom improved to 7-8-2 for the... Read More
Troy Terry Has Another Multi-Point Outing
Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry continued to gain momentum in Monday's matchup against Detroit, logging an assist and the game-winning goal in a 4-3 victory. The Ducks star has now had back-to-back multi-point outings. It's been a very frustrating time for Terry this season, but he's averaging close to a point per game in... Read More
Alex DeBrincat Scores Two Power-Play Goals
Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat potted a pair of power-play goals in Monday's 4-3 home loss to the Ducks. Both of his strikes came in the third frame when Detroit finally made the game close after dropping into a 4-0 hole early on. Playing on his 26th birthday, DeBrincat reached 15 goals and 28... Read More
Dylan Larkin Returns With An Assist
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin returned to the lineup with an assist in Monday's 4-3 loss to Anaheim. The Red Wings captain was back in action just nine days after getting knocked unconscious in a clash with Ottawa. He collected his 15th helper of the campaign on the game's final goal when Alex DeBrincat... Read More
Jared McCann Sustains A Lower-Body Injury
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss in Dallas. Seattle almost won despite also losing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (lower body) from its forwards group in the game. McCann logged 9:10 of action and finished with a minus-one rating. He's the team's top goal-scorer with 14 markers and one of... Read More
LeBron James Posts Triple-Double No. 109
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recorded his 109th career triple-double in Monday's 114-109 loss to the Knicks. He got there with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. However, on a special night that started with the Lakers unveiling a banner for their victory in the inaugural In-Season Tournament, James struggled for efficiency, shooting... Read More
Cade Cunningham Goes Off For Career-High 43 Points
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had a monster game against Atlanta on Monday but couldn't save the team from a 24th consecutive loss. He put up a career-high 43 points in a 130-124 loss with five rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and one block. In 44 minutes of action, Cunningham nailed three three-point bombs with... Read More
James Harden Catches Fire Against Indiana
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden had a vintage performance against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, hitting 8-for-11 from deep for a 35-point effort in a 151-127 win. He finished 12-for-16 overall from the field and ended up just one assist short of a third consecutive double-double despite logging only 28 minutes in a blowout... Read More
Jericho Sims Using A Walking Boot After Spraining Ankle
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims sprained his right ankle against the Lakers on Monday, exiting the action after logging just three minutes. Sims made a fifth consecutive start as Mitchell Robinson's (ankle) replacement. The 25-year-old was seen using a walking boot after exiting Monday's game, which isn't a great sign regarding his availability for... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis Questionable Tuesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has landed back on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest against Golden State. He's dealing with left calf tightness and might sit this one out as the Celtics start a back-to-back set. Porzingis missed his sixth game of the season Friday versus Orlando when Boston completed a back-to-back.... Read More
Malik Beasley Likely To Return To Action Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Malik Beasley (illness) is listed as probable for Tuesday's clash with the Spurs. He's missed the last two games with an illness but appears to be feeling better and ready to go. Andre Jackson Jr. had a pair of impressive outings in the starting unit as Beasley's replacement, but he will now... Read More
Naji Marshall Questionable Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's tilt versus Memphis. The 25-year-old has suffered an ankle sprain and might have to come out of the lineup after playing in 18 consecutive games. Marshall has been a productive bench piece for New Orleans, with averages of 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5... Read More
Nathan MacKinnon Ties Career-Best Point Streak With Big Performance
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had another impressive outing on Sunday against San Jose, factoring in four goals in a 6-2 win. He started the night with a pair of power-play assists and added a couple of goals. With the performance, MacKinnon extended his point streak to 15 games, which matches his career high. The... Read More
Adam Henrique Posts First Career Hat Trick
Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique continued his good goal-scoring form with his first career hat trick on Sunday versus New Jersey. After lighting the lamp three times in six games, Henrique erupted for three tallies in one game, leading the Ducks to a 5-1 win over his former team. Henrique lacks consistency in his offensive... Read More
Adin Hill Lasts Only Six Minutes Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill left Sunday's meeting with the Senators early due to an undisclosed issue. He logged only 6:25 of action, allowing one goal on three shots. Hill returned to the crease after being unavailable for seven games with a lower-body injury. Logan Thompson completed the job on Sunday by stopping 20... Read More
John Gibson Exits Game Due To Illness
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson couldn't complete Sunday's game against New Jersey due to an illness. Despite feeling under the weather, Gibson performed admirably in the two periods he played, stopping 18 of 19 shots. Lukas Dostal replaced him for the final frame and helped the team secure an impressive 5-1 road victory. Anaheim faces... Read More
Calen Addison Exits Early Sunday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Calen Addison had to call it a night early against Colorado on Sunday after suffering a lower-body injury. He saw 8:46 of ice time during 14 shifts before exiting. Addison played his 19th game for the Sharks following his arrival from Minnesota. He's logged six points (one goal, five assists) with... Read More
Pheonix Copley Lands On Long-Term Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley (undisclosed) starts the new week on long-term Injured Reserve. The team announced the move on Sunday after Copley got hurt in Friday's practice. He will now be unavailable for at least 10 games and 24 days. Copley is working as Cam Talbot's backup this season and has done well... Read More
Mark Williams Likely To Remain Out On Monday
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) is seen as doubtful for Monday's matchup against Toronto, meaning it's likely he will remain unavailable for a fifth consecutive game. Williams continues to deal with a lower back contusion. Nick Richards has taken over his position in the starting unit. He's averaged 8.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.0... Read More
P.J. Washington Could Miss Another Game On Monday
Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's encounter with the Raptors. He could be unavailable for a third straight game. After earning a three-year, $48 million extension, Washington has struggled to perform at his best in 2023-24, and the injury has been a... Read More
Terry Rozier Probable For Monday's Game
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (thumb) is expected to play Monday versus Toronto. Rozier exited Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia early after getting struck on the nose, but he's on the injury report with a left thumb strain. However, it looks like he will push through the injury, with the team listing him as probable on... Read More
Gordon Hayward Listed As Questionable Monday
Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (illness) could miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus Toronto. He was unavailable Saturday versus Philadelphia due to a stomach virus, and the team has him as questionable for the clash with the Raptors with the same issue. Following a poor start to the campaign, Hayward had just... Read More
Bones Hyland Continues To Be Bothered By Knee Soreness
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (knee) is questionable for Monday's contest against Indiana. He's on the injury report with right knee soreness and could remain on the sidelines after already missing time with the ailment. With that said, Hyland hasn't been part of the Clippers' plans anymore since the James Harden trade. He's earned... Read More
Torrey Craig Doubtful For Monday's Game
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (heel) is in danger of missing his first game of the season on Monday versus Philadelphia, with the team considering him doubtful for the clash. He made an early exit Saturday versus the Heat and is troubled by right heel soreness. Craig has been one of Chicago's main guys off... Read More
Alex Caruso Collects Another Questionable Tag Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's played only five minutes across the last four games and is trying to return from a left ankle sprain. Assuming he's out again, Ayo Dosunmu should have another busy night as a starter. He logged 41 minutes last timeout... Read More
Alec Martinez Set To Return To Action Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and looks to be on track to rejoin the lineup Sunday versus Ottawa. The veteran blue-liner hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 12 games. With him having totaled only three goals and four points in 14 appearances this season, Martinez offers... Read More
Antti Raanta Clears Waivers, Assigned To AHL
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta cleared waivers on Sunday and has been assigned to the AHL. The team decided to waive the veteran netminder following a string of poor performances from Raanta, who is sporting career-worst marks this season with a 3.61 goals-against average and a .854 save percentage. Raanta's lackluster performances have limited him... Read More