Cam Thomas Sits Out First Leg Of Back-To-Back Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Brooklyn will give the talented scorer some time off to manage a hamstring injury as the team begins a back-to-back set. Thomas is likely to return to action on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Keon Johnson stepped […]

Cody Martin Cleared To Return Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Cody Martin (abdomen) will be active on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. He is set to end a lengthy absence, having last taken the court on Jan. 24 when he was still a member of the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a sports hernia. Considering the team's struggles, Phoenix […]

Trey Lyles Misses Friday's Game Due To Back Soreness

Sacramento Kings forward/center Trey Lyles (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was added late to the injury report due to lower back soreness. Lyles will have the entire weekend to recover, as the Kings' next game is not until Monday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies. Jake LaRavia […]

Trey Jemison III Unavailable Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison III (illness) will sit out Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The big man has failed to shake off an illness, with the team downgrading Jemison III from questionable to out. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes (knee) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not be available on Friday to cover minutes at […]

Gabe Vincent Sits Out Friday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are wrapping up a back-to-back on Friday and are giving Vincent a night off after he played 26 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Vincent's absence boosts the fantasy value of Jordan Goodwin […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Sidelined On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran is suffering from an ankle injury and will exit the lineup after playing 30 minutes in Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht are in a prime position to benefit from Finney-Smith's absence […]

Domantas Sabonis Back In Action On Friday

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. He has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of the action and is ready to rejoin the fun after sitting out the past six games. Jonas Valanciunas filled in admirably for Sabonis during his time out, but he […]

Zeke Nnaji Active On Friday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji (ankle) will be in the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old continues to nurse an ankle sprain but is ready to make his 19th consecutive appearance. Nnaji has become a regular in the rotation over the last couple of months, but his fantasy value is […]

Christian Braun Cleared To Face Lakers

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (foot) will be active on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to foot inflammation. However, Braun has been cleared to play, with the team upgrading his status from probable to available. Braun had a bad time in the last game […]

Aaron Gordon Returns To Nuggets Lineup Friday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been dealing with a calf injury throughout the campaign and missed the first two games of the week. Russell Westbrook will likely return to the bench with Gordon back in the fold. Gordon's production has […]

Jamal Murray Good To Go Friday Night

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will suit up for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been upgraded from probable to available before tip-off. The Canadian star will continue to play despite dealing with inflammation in his left knee. Murray struggled in the last game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 12 […]

Nikola Jokic Available Against Lakers

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will be on the court in Friday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The three-time MVP will remain in the lineup despite dealing with a couple of health issues. He had a probable tag on the initial injury report. It remains to be seen if he will also […]

Ochai Agbaji Out On Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ochai Agbaji (ankle) is not healthy enough to return to the lineup on Friday against the Utah Jazz. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. Agbaji will miss a seventh consecutive contest. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) and Gradey Dick (knee) also out of commission, Jamison Battle and A.J. Lawson […]

Scottie Barnes Active Versus Jazz

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (hand) will play in Friday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. Initially, there was concern he might miss a second consecutive game when the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Fortunately, he has made a swift recovery from a hand sprain. Barnes enters Friday's game with three double-doubles […]

De'Andre Hunter Returns To Action Against Grizzlies

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. The talented scorer has recently battled an illness but is ready to return to action after sitting out one game. Hunter has averaged 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 24.9 minutes with the Cavaliers since coming over from […]

Stephon Castle Joins Starting Lineup Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle will be entered into the starting lineup on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. This was an expected move after star guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) was ruled out for the remainder of the season. Castle has been used as a starter in the past, but he has been coming off […]

Kai Jones Out Against Rockets

Dallas Mavericks center Kai Jones (quadriceps) will not be in the lineup on Friday against the Houston Rockets. The athletic big man has been downgraded from questionable to out, marking his sixth consecutive missed contest. With Jones still out on Friday, Dwight Powell looks set to remain in the rotation. However, the Canadian center has […]

P.J. Washington Remains On The Shelf Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) will miss Friday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He has been ruled out for a seventh consecutive game as Washington continues to nurse an ankle sprain. His next chance to return will come on Sunday in a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Due to Washington's absence on Friday, Kessler […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Resting Against Timberwolves

Orlando Magic guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) will take off Friday night and won't be in the lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran is being rested for the second leg of a back-to-back. Tristan da Silva is set to start Friday's game in Caldwell-Pope's place. The starting role will boost da Silva's fantasy value, although […]

Cole Anthony Unavailable Friday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was a late scratch on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a toe injury and will miss a second straight game after being initially listed as questionable. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will share […]

Trae Young Good To Go Against Clippers

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is good to go for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has received his customary status upgrade from probable to available. The Hawks superstar has been on the injury report throughout the season, but he has missed only five games. Heading into Friday's contest, Young has […]

Kristaps Porzingis Remains Out On Friday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will continue to sit on Friday against the Miami Heat. Boston has now listed him as questionable on the injury report a couple of times, but Porzingis is still working his way back from an illness and isn't yet ready for game action. His next chance to return will […]

Al Horford Available Against Heat

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Miami Heat. Boston has upgraded his status from probable to available. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out of commission, Horford has recently taken on a heavy workload. He is averaging 15.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals […]

Derrick White Cleared For Action Friday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) will be active on Friday against the Miami Heat. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a left knee contusion. White has provided steady fantasy value throughout the season, and he has been particularly impressive during the last couple of weeks. Over his past six […]

Jayson Tatum Ready To Rock Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will play in Friday's contest against the Miami Heat. Tatum is dealing with right knee tendinopathy, but his status has been upgraded from questionable to available. With Jaylen Brown (knee) absent from the lineup on Friday, we could see something special from Tatum, who has increased his scoring output […]

Jaylen Brown Sits Out Friday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. A minor knee issue will keep him sidelined for the second time this month. Brown's absence will increase the offensive opportunities for the rest of the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard is expected to see more action in […]

Karel Vejmelka Makes Ninth Consecutive Start Friday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will make his ninth consecutive start in Friday's clash against the Seattle Kraken. He has posted a 5-1-2 record since becoming ever-present in the crease. Over the course of the season, Vejmelka has gone 18-16-6 with one shutout. He has allowed 2.47 goals while posting a .909 save percentage. […]

Dustin Wolf Set To Face Avalanche Friday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will be between the sticks for Friday's tough matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. He will make his 40th start of the campaign as the Flames welcome the NHL's sixth-highest scoring team to town. After winning only one decision in February, Wolf has returned to form this month, posting a 2-0-2 […]

Mikael Backlund Out Week-To-Week

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund (upper body) has been listed as week-to-week. He suffered an upper-body injury on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. On Friday against the Colorado Avalanche, the Swedish veteran will miss his first regular-season game since 2020-21. Calgary will also be without Connor Zary (suspension) on Friday, giving Dryden Hunt and Adam […]

Sam Colangelo Deemed Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks right wing Sam Colangelo (upper body) will exit the lineup for Friday's contest against the Nashville Predators and is considered day-to-day. He has sustained an upper-body injury after turning heads last week with a four-game goal streak. The 23-year-old became only the third rookie in franchise history to have a goal streak of […]