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Talen Horton-Tucker Active Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker (leg) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. He has recovered from a left leg infection, which kept Horton-Tucker off the court for four games. The 24-year-old has averaged only 11.5 minutes of action this season and likely won't make a big impact on Saturday. […]
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Lonzo Ball Ruled Out For Saturday
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) will sit out Saturday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Ball is feeling under the weather, and Chicago has downgraded him from questionable to out. He will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu receive a usage boost with Ball out. […]
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Bradley Beal Unavailable Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (toe) will remain on the shelf for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Beal has recently produced some of his best performances of the season, but a toe injury has taken him out of the lineup. Kevin Durant (ankle) also remains out on Saturday, meaning Devin […]
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Kevin Durant Remains Sidelined Saturday
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) will remain out for a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran star is struggling to shake off a left ankle injury. His next chance to return will be on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen (knee) have taken on bigger […]
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Scoot Henderson Upgraded To Available
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) will play in Saturday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The second-year player is troubled by ankle soreness but has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of the game. Henderson settled for only five points in the last contest against the Sacramento Kings. However, the Timberwolves have struggled […]
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Deni Avdija Good To Go Against Minnesota
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (hand) will be active on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Avidja is dealing with a hand injury, but the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Following an impressive spell to start the new year, Avdija has struggled in recent outings. He has netted only 15 total […]
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Desmond Bane Returns To Action Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (ankle) will return to action on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team has him back in the lineup after a left ankle sprain kept Bane sidelined for two games. Bane upped his scoring numbers to 20.9 points per game last month and also started February well, posting 22 […]
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Mike Conley Misses Saturday's Action
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will not suit up for Saturday's clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran will be sidelined with a finger injury after the team initially listed him as questionable for the contest. Minnesota's backcourt will also be without Anthony Edwards (hip), so the path is clear for Rob […]
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Anthony Edwards Out On Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch told reporters that Edwards will be held out more as a precaution on Saturday. He is considered day-to-day. With Julius Randle (groin) also out, players like Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker receive […]
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Igor Shesterkin Out For 1-2 Weeks With An Upper-Body Injury
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury, Mollie Walker of The New York Post reports. The Rangers' No. 1 made his 39th start of the campaign on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins but will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dylan Garand has […]
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Pyotr Kochetkov Takes On Utah Saturday
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will be in the net against the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday. This will be his 34th start of the season, with Kochetkov entering the matchup with a record of 19-10-3. It has been a solid year for Kochetkov, who holds a 2.48 goals-against average and has recorded a .903 […]
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Sam Montembeault Starts On Saturday
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault will start Saturday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his 40th start of the campaign, looking to record a second consecutive victory. On Tuesday night, Montembeault defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3 with a 27-save performance. He has allowed three or more goals in eight of his […]
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Tyler Tucker Misses Third Straight Game Saturday
St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (upper body) will not play on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. He has been sidelined by an upper-body injury, sitting out a third consecutive game. Tucker is considered day-to-day, so he should be ready to return to the lineup following the conclusion of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 24-year-old […]
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Mikey Anderson Remains Sidelined Saturday
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (finger) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. He has yet to feature this month due to a finger injury. However, according to John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Anderson is expected to return to the lineup on Feb. 22 against Utah after […]
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Dylan Cozens Expected To Play Saturday
Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens (lower body) is on track to play on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. The 23-year-old is dealing with a lower-body injury but practiced on Friday, and Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said he expected Cozens to play against Nashville. Cozens has been in the lineup for all 53 games this […]
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Zachary L'Heureux Considered Day-To-Day
Nashville Predators left wing Zachary L'Heureux (upper body) has been labeled as day-to-day. L'Heureux was injured in Friday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, but he isn't expected to be out long-term. However, the team might still be without him on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 21-year-old has tallied 13 points (four goals, nine assists) […]
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Cade Cunningham Misses Friday's Action
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) will not play on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. An ankle sprain initially left Cunningham with a questionable tag ahead of the game, but he has now been officially ruled out. Malik Beasley will replace Cunningham in the first unit. Beasley has been effective throughout the campaign, and his […]
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Andre Drummond Returns To Action
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. The big man has missed eight games because of a left toe injury. Drummond's return is timely, as the 76ers will be without Guerschon Yabusele (knee) on Friday. He will share backup center duties with Adem Bona, which limits […]
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Guerschon Yabusele Out On Friday
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will not play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. He is unavailable for the third time this season after the team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. Yabusele's absence allows Justin Edwards to keep ahold of a starting spot, even with Paul George back in action. […]
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Trae Young Available Friday Night
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will be active against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Young has played superbly in recent outings, finishing three consecutive appearances with 30-plus points and bagging two double-doubles during that stretch. He recorded a 35-point double-double in the last game […]
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Malcolm Brogdon Misses Friday's Action
Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) will not suit up for Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran is back on the shelf after playing only three games following a 14-game absence due to a foot problem. Washington also has a game scheduled for Saturday, so it's possible Brogdon will be brought back into […]
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Brook Lopez Cleared For Action
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (knee) will play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Lopez recently missed one game due to a back issue and is currently nursing a knee contusion. However, the ailment will not keep him off the court Friday night, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Lopez […]
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Damian Lillard Active Against Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will be in the lineup for Friday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. A groin issue keeps Lillard on the injury report, but the Bucks have upgraded him to available. Lillard is coming off his 10th double-double of the season, having notched 29 points and 12 assists in Wednesday's […]
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Kyle Kuzma Makes Bucks Debut Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma will make his team debut in Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Following his trade from the Washington Wizards, it was initially uncertain if Kuzma would be available to suit up on Friday. The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the shelf, so Kuzma has a good opportunity to make […]
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Donovan Mitchell Good To Go Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Wizards. After sitting out the second game of a back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Mitchell was initially considered probable for Friday's game. The team has now upgraded the six-time All-Star to available, and Mitchell is making his […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Not Play On Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee's superstar is experiencing tightness in his left calf and is not yet ready to return to action after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. With Antetokounmpo still sidelined, we should see another […]
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LaMelo Ball Returns To Hornets Lineup
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will return to the court on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Charlotte's star guard is back after missing five games with a left ankle sprain. His return will likely bump KJ Simpson back to the bench. Ball should thrive in a matchup against an up-tempo team like […]
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Stuart Skinner Tries To Frustrate Colorado Again
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will look to make it a hat trick of wins against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. He has posted a 2-0-0 record against Colorado in 2024-25, allowing 2.00 goals with a .925 save percentage. Although Skinner has dropped three of his last five decisions, he still owns a strong record, […]
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Ilya Sorokin Aims To Extend Seven-Game Winning Streak Friday
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will battle for an eighth consecutive win on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Sorokin's current 7-0-0 run marks his longest winning streak since a career-best stretch of nine consecutive victories in 2020-21. The recent hot form has helped Sorokin improve his record to 20-14-4. He has registered three shutouts […]
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Igor Shesterkin Takes On Injury-Plagued Penguins
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will start Friday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Vezina Trophy winner ended a three-game losing run in his last appearance against the Boston Bruins and finds himself with a good chance to start a winning streak on Friday. The Rangers will host a Penguins team that is […]
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