Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken. Bjorkstrand will head to Tampa alongside fellow forward Yanni Gourde, while the Lightning sent out two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and forward Michael Eyssimont. Tampa Bay also received a 2026 fifth-round pick in the deal. […]

Yanni Gourde Returns To Tampa Bay

The Seattle Kraken have traded veteran forward Yanni Gourde to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning acquired him and fellow forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in exchange for two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and forward Michael Eyssimont. Additionally, Tampa Bay received a 2026 fifth-round pick. The trade also involved the Detroit […]

Vitek Vanecek Moves To Florida

The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek in a trade with the San Jose Sharks, parting ways with minor league forward Patrick Giles. Vanecek, who holds a career record of 94-52-20, will provide depth in the goalie department for the Panthers, who traded Spencer Knight to the Chicago Blackhawks last week. The Czech netminder […]

Jack Hughes Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Done For The Season

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (shoulder) has undergone surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, the team announced. The Devils star injured his right shoulder in Sunday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hughes also missed the end of the 2023-24 season due to shoulder surgery. He finishes this season with […]

Collin Sexton Back On The Shelf Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Since the beginning of February, Sexton has appeared in only a handful of games as he manages a left ankle injury. The Jazz are once again carrying a lengthy injury list ahead of Wednesday's game, providing the team's depth […]

Jordan Poole Misses Third Straight Game Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) will remain out on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. He has not fully recovered from a right elbow hyperextension. Bub Carrington has rejoined the starting lineup during Poole's absence. While he can be frustrating to watch for fantasy managers, the rookie has performed fairly well in his first year […]

P.J. Washington Sits Out Another Contest Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will sit out a second consecutive game after aggravating a right ankle sprain against the Bucks on Saturday. The Mavericks are down to bare bones and will have to lean heavily on their depth players moving forward. […]

Julian Strawther Out At Least Four Weeks

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Julian Strawther (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced. The 22-year-old sprained his left knee in Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics. He will miss his first game of the season when Denver faces the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Strawther has averaged 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and […]

Aaron Gordon Considered Questionable Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (ankle) has been handed a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. After dealing with a calf injury for most of the campaign, Gordon has sprained his left ankle and may sit out a third straight game. With Gordon out, Russell Westbrook returned to the starting lineup […]

Malik Monk Questionable Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (toe) has been given a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old injured his toe during Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. After a visit to the locker room, Monk managed to return and complete the game, but he might miss additional time on Wednesday. […]

Tobias Harris Remains Out On Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (personal) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is out of the lineup due to personal reasons. Malik Beasley looks set to earn another start with Harris unavailable. He has been among the league's best three-point shooters in 2024-25, nailing 42.4 percent of […]

Vitek Vanecek Will Be Held Out Of Tuesday's Action

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek will not play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres for roster management reasons. He is a trade candidate, and San Jose wants to avoid any risk of Vanecek getting injured with only a few days remaining until the trade deadline. Nevertheless, Vanecek is still expected to dress as the […]

Jake Evans Inks Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. The 28-year-old was heading toward unrestricted free agency before finalizing a $11.4 million deal. Evans plays a key role in Montreal's penalty kill and has also made an offensive impact, tallying 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games. The […]

Darnell Nurse Rejoins Oilers Lineup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) has been cleared for action on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He has been unavailable for a couple of games due to an undisclosed ailment. Nurse has gone eight straight games without registering any points, but he has seen some offensive success in 2024-25, collecting 22 points (four goals, […]

Sean Monahan Not Expected To Return Until Late March

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is not expected to return until late March, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. He was initially anticipated to be ready to play in early March, but Monahan's return has been delayed. The 30-year-old will miss his 20th consecutive game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. […]

Yegor Chinakhov Returns From 39-Game Absence

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov (back) is good to go on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning after being sidelined for 39 games. It has been a long road back for Chinakhov, who last played on Nov. 27. He reportedly consulted with at least six doctors, including one in his native Russia, to resolve […]

Cole Sillinger Considered Week-To-Week With Shoulder Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) has been placed on Injured Reserve, with the team considering him week-to-week. The 21-year-old was injured against the Detroit Red Wings last week and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game when the Blue Jackets host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Sillinger is […]

Brad Marchand Out Week-To-Week

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) has been labeled week-to-week by interim head coach Joe Sacco. The Bruins captain will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, and the team must continue its playoff push without him for some time. Marchand has stayed productive in his 16th year in […]

Donovan Mitchell Returns To Action Against Bulls

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (rest) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. The team has not listed him on the injury report. Mitchell skipped Sunday's action against the Portland Trail Blazers for rest purposes. De'Andre Hunter received an opportunity to start and led all scorers with 32 points in a […]

Brandon Boston Jr. May Return To Action Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 23-year-old may be ready to return to action after sitting out nine games with a left ankle sprain. With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) done for the season, Boston […]

Bennedict Mathurin Doubtful For Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) has been listed as doubtful for Tuesday's clash against the Houston Rockets. He has missed a pair of games due to a left wrist sprain. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters over the weekend that Mathurin is considered day-to-day. It seems Mathurin is closing in on his return, […]

Ochai Agbaji Unavailable Against Magic

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ochai Agbaji (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. This will be his second consecutive absence since Agbaji sprained his left ankle in a game against the Chicago Bulls last week. Because Agbaji is absent, the rest of the Raptors bench might see extra playing time. Jamal Shead led the […]

Gradey Dick Ruled Out For Tuesday's Action

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (pelvis) will not suit up for Tuesday's rematch against the Orlando Magic. When the two teams met on Sunday, Dick exited the action due to a right knee hyperextension and a sit-bone bruise. With Dick out, Ja'Kobe Walter is expected to move into the starting unit. Walter has been an […]

Kevin Huerter Listed As Questionable Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After spraining his right knee, Huerter missed Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers and was unable to practice on Monday. His chances of playing in Tuesday's game appear quite slim. Chicago currently has a lengthy injury list, which […]

Lonzo Ball Questionable For Tuesday Due To Wrist Injury

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) may miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the team lists him as questionable for the matchup. Ball is bothered by a right wrist sprain and only partially participated in Monday's practice. Josh Giddey (quadriceps) and Kevin Huerter (knee) are also questionable for […]

Coby White Expected To Play On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (thumb) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is expected to play despite a thumb sprain. This is a matchup White has enjoyed all season, averaging 24.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals in 33.5 minutes. If he is available for the contest, […]

Josh Giddey Iffy For Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Giddey may miss his first action of 2025 due to a quadriceps contusion. The Bulls are dealing with other backcourt injuries as well, meaning Tre Jones might end up running the offense in Tuesday's game. Jones' fantasy stock […]

Nikola Vucevic Hopes To Return To Action This Week

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) is approaching his return to the lineup. He has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking Vucevic's fifth consecutive absence. However, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Vucevic is aiming to return later in the week. Chicago has a two-game road trip to […]

Ben Simmons Won't Play Against Suns

Los Angeles Clippers guard/center Ben Simmons (knee) will remain out for Tuesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. He is forced to miss a second straight game due to a sore left knee. After building up some good momentum, Simmons has once again encountered health issues, and he may miss several games in quick succession as […]

Derrick Jones Jr. To Sit Out A Second Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (groin) will sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. He is battling a right groin strain, and given the nature of the injury, there is a strong possibility that Jones Jr. will also not be ready to return on Wednesday when the Clippers […]