Jayson Tatum Could Miss Thursday's Action

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) could sit out Thursday's outing versus Detroit as the Eastern Conference leaders start a back-to-back. The Celtics are trying to manage a left ankle sprain with Tatum, and a matchup against the worst team in the league could be an ideal spot for taking a night off. He's officially... Read More

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's encounter with the Pistons. He suffered a lower back contusion in a collision with LeBron James on Monday. Brown had no trouble finishing the game against the Lakers, but he is in danger of missing his second contest of the season. Sam Hauser is... Read More

Isaiah Stewart Ruled Out For Thursday's Game

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (toe) won't take the floor Thursday against Boston. He managed to play through a big toe sprain Tuesday versus the Nets, but the injury will keep him sidelined on Thursday. The 22-year-old will miss his third game of the season. Ausar Thompson (illness) and Marvin Bagley III are the leading... Read More

Ausar Thompson Listed As Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (illness)is listed as probable ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Celtics. The 20-year-old is battling an illness, which limited him to just nine minutes last time out against Brooklyn. Thompson started his rookie campaign with a bang, but he's had a couple of difficult weeks, and it's definitely not easy... Read More

Killian Hayes Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) is regarded as probable for Thursday's matchup against Boston. Hayes has been sidelined for four games, and he's actually had the probable tag a couple of times during his absence, so it might not mean he's on track to return. Jaden Ivey has made four consecutive starts with Hayes... Read More

Jusuf Nurkic Likely To Return On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (personal) looks poised to return to the court Wednesday versus Houston. He's sat out the last two games for personal reasons but is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup. Nurkic has been a double-double machine while offering two-way value for fantasy managers. He's averaging 12.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists,... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Brooklyn. The former MVP could be unavailable for a second time this season following a 39-minute Christmas outing against the Knicks. Bobby Portis always gets a boost when one of Milwaukee's starters isn't available, while Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton are set for... Read More

Joe Ingles Could Miss A Sixth Consecutive Game

Orlando Magic forward Joe Ingles (ankle) remains on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's battle with the 76ers, with the team listing him as questionable. The 36-year-old missed a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Washington. The injuries have steadily piled up for the Magic, resulting in a couple of starters getting close to 40... Read More

Jonathan Isaac Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. Orlando is finishing a back-to-back, and Isaac didn't play Tuesday versus Washington. The injury-prone forward has averaged only 13.6 minutes for the season and isn't a big miss from the rotation. However, with Gary Harris (calf) on the injury report... Read More

Gary Harris Questionable Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Philadelphia. Following Tuesday's 19-minute shift versus Washington, Harris has landed on the injury report with a right calf strain. After Jalen Suggs returned to the lineup, Harris was back in a bench role against the Wizards, contributing three points. Cole Anthony should see... Read More

Nicolas Batum Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game ahead of the team's visit to Orlando. Batum's numbers haven't been anything special this season, but he's been a starter for Philadelphia, and the team definitely misses his presence. Kelly Oubre Jr. has moved into the starting unit in Batum's... Read More

Joel Embiid Remains Out On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) will sit out a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Orlando. The Sixers will face one of the toughest defenses in the league without the reigning scoring champion, but Embiid's absence opens up opportunities for others. Paul Reed started against Miami on Christmas Day, but Mo Bamba benefited the most,... Read More

Trae Young Questionable Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's action against Chicago. The Hawks star has played some incredible basketball lately but could be out of the lineup for the third time this season due to a shoulder sprain. Young has posted seven consecutive 30-point double-doubles. A meeting with the Bulls would be... Read More

Jalen Johnson Poised To Return On Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (wrist) is expected to be back on the court Tuesday versus the Bulls. He's been unavailable for a month with a left wrist injury, missing 14 games. Johnson has broken into the starting unit this season and has enjoyed a breakout campaign with 14.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and... Read More

Jalen Suggs In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) could be out for a third consecutive game on Tuesday versus Washington, as the team has listed him as questionable. The 22-year-old is nursing a left wrist sprain. Suggs has had a good campaign with 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.6 steals. Only four players in the... Read More

Joe Ingles Questionable For Tuesday's Game

Orlando Magic forward Joe Ingles (ankle) continues to carry a questionable tag as the team gets set to resume its season on Tuesday versus Washington. The veteran from Australia has missed four games with a left ankle sprain. Ingles hasn't played a huge role for the Magic, but his absence has coincided with the team's... Read More

Isaiah Stewart Listed As Probable Tuesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (toe) is considered probable for Tuesday's contest against the Nets. The 22-year-old recently missed time with a shoulder issue and is now having trouble with his right big toe. However, Stewart is expected to push through the issue. Stewart had a great game against Brooklyn at the weekend with 20... Read More

Killian Hayes Probable For Tuesday

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Nets. The young Frenchman has missed three games with an illness. Hayes was set to return to the lineup on Saturday versus Brooklyn, but he was a late scratch. As a backcourt starter alongside Cade Cunningham, Hayes has averaged 9.1 points, 3.1... Read More

Jalen Duren Likely To Return On Tuesday

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is on track to return to the lineup Tuesday against Brooklyn. He's officially regarded as probable for the game after missing eight contests with a left ankle sprain. Duren makes a very welcome return as the Pistons try to avoid the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history. He'll... Read More

LeBron James Questionable For Christmas Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is regarded as questionable for a clash with Boston on Christmas Day. James sat out a game last week with left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, but he's been playing through health issues for most of the season, and it would be a surprise if he didn't suit up on... Read More

Anthony Davis Questionable Monday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) remains on the injury report ahead of Monday's Christmas showdown against the Celtics. He's been on the report for almost the entire season, but Davis has missed only two games, so fantasy managers shouldn't stress too much about his status ahead of Monday's special game. Davis is having... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Christmas Matchup

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is listed as probable for Monday's Christmas matchup against the Knicks. He's been on the injury report lately with a right midfoot sprain, but Antetokounmpo has battled through the ailment and is fully expected to continue to do so on Christmas. The Bucks superstar had his Christmas Day debut... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis Questionable For Meeting With Lakers

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) might have to skip a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Lakers. He sprained his left ankle last week and couldn't suit up on Saturday versus the Clippers, and the team considers him questionable for Monday's action. Al Horford will likely remain in the starting lineup if Porzingis... Read More

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Likely To Play On Monday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (back) is considered probable for Monday's Christmas outing against the Warriors. The two-time NBA champion was recently kept out of action for a couple of games by a concussion, and he's now dealing with a cervicothoracic strain. However, it looks likely that Caldwell-Pope will remain in the lineup for a... Read More

Aaron Gordon Listed As Probable For Christmas Battle

Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon (heel) is considered probable for Monday's Christmas matchup against Golden State. He's been bothered by a right heel strain for a bit, but it doesn't appear to be a serious injury, as Gordon has appeared in 11 consecutive games. Gordon's scoring numbers have dipped this season, mainly due to... Read More

Joel Embiid Officially Out On Christmas Day

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) will miss Christmas Day action against Miami. After spraining his right ankle Friday versus Toronto, the reigning MVP hasn't had enough time to recover. It's going to be the fourth game Embiid misses this season. Paul Reed is looking at his second start of the campaign, while Robert Covington... Read More

Damon Severson Returns To Action Against Toronto

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (oblique) will make his comeback on Saturday against Toronto, ending a 15-game absence. Severson hasn't played since Nov. 19, leaving the Blue Jackets without a solid two-way contributor. Before getting injured, Severson logged eight points (three goals, five assists) across 19 outings with 35 blocks. He will link up... Read More

Andrei Kuzmenko Set To Return To Canucks Lineup Saturday

Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko will rejoin the lineup Saturday against San Jose. He's been on the shelf for two games as a healthy scratch. The prolific Russian has now been scratched for five games this season, and a divorce with the Canucks appears inevitable, but he will get another opportunity to play on Saturday.... Read More

Connor McMichael On Track To Return Saturday

Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (illness) appears ready to re-enter the lineup on Saturday versus Tampa Bay. Following a bout with an illness, McMichael has returned to practice and is projected to skate on a line with Anthony Mantha and Aliaksei Protas. He was unavailable for the past two games. The 22-year-old has had a... Read More

Trevor Zegras Available Again On Saturday

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (lower body) has come off Injured Reserve and is expected to rejoin the action on Saturday against Seattle. Anaheim's starlet is returning from a long absence, having last played on Nov. 7. He'll jump on the top line and the first power-play unit, replacing Leo Carlsson (lower body), who was... Read More