Nico Hischier Returns To Devils Lineup Saturday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars. The Swiss forward is ready to return to action after a six-game absence. Justin Dowling will vacate a spot in the lineup for Hischier, who will reclaim a top-six spot. He is set […]

Mika Zibanejad Available Against Sabres

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (illness) will play on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran forward missed Sweden's last 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against the U.S. due to an illness, but Zibanejad has been cleared for action on Saturday. He will center the third line against the Sabres, with Chris Kreider and Arthur […]

Igor Shesterkin Good To Go Saturday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) has been confirmed as the starter for Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Shesterkin sustained an upper-body injury on Feb. 7, but he ended up missing only one game due to the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Rangers No. 1 has struggled lately, losing four of his […]

Patrick Williams To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (knee) will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. On Thursday, the team announced that Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 23-year-old will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the […]

Josh Giddey Considered Probable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (wrist) is on the injury report as probable for Saturday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile Australian has a wrist sprain but is expected to play through the injury. Giddey will enter the weekend with significant momentum, having produced one of his best performances of the season in Thursday's […]

Jalen Smith Unavailable Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith (concussion) will not play in Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He is currently in concussion protocol after getting injured in Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Smith only played two minutes in that game, allowing Zach Collins to take on extra shifts. The same is likely to occur […]

Nikola Vucevic Probable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) carries a probable tag ahead of Saturday's action against the Phoenix Suns. He is on the injury report with right calf soreness. However, it seems that this isn't a serious issue, and Vucevic will likely play. The Bulls big man has gone quiet offensively in recent weeks, averaging 14.6 […]

Mike Conley Back In Action Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will be active on Friday against the Houston Rockets. He is ready to return from a four-game absence after the team initially labeled Conley as questionable for Friday's contest. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely return to the bench now that Conley is back. Meanwhile, Rob Dillingham will also have […]

Rudy Gobert Will Not Play Against Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year will miss a second consecutive game due to back spasms. Naz Reid is expected to carry a huge workload on Friday night. He tallied a team-high 27 points, 14 rebounds, and […]

Anthony Edwards Good To Go Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) will play on Friday against the Houston Rockets. The three-time All-Star has been a regular on the injury report lately due to a hip issue, and the team initially listed him as questionable. However, Alan Horton of Timberwolves Radio reports that head coach Chris Finch has confirmed that Edwards […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable To Play On Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. On Thursday against the New York Knicks, Dosunmu injured his left shoulder and may have to exit the lineup for the first time in a month because of the ailment. If Dosunmu is unable to play, Kevin […]

Aaron Gordon Labeled As Probable For Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is expected to suit up on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. A calf injury has troubled the veteran throughout the campaign, but Gordon has only missed a couple of games over the last six weeks. His performances […]

Jamal Murray Likely To Play Against Lakers

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) remains on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Saturday's big clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray continues to deal with inflammation in his left knee and regularly appears on the injury report, but he has sat out only one game in 2025. The issue […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Available On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. The 25-year-old looks set to return from a one-game absence. Following foot surgery, Vanderbilt made his season debut only a month ago, so the Lakers didn't want to overwork him when they had a […]

LeBron James Considered Probable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. James skipped the All-Star Game due to a foot issue, but he was available for both games as the Lakers continue their season with a back-to-back set this week. Across the […]

Nikola Jovic Active Against Raptors

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old has shaken off a questionable tag and is ready to make his 30th consecutive appearance after winning a bout with a stomach bug. Jovic has made big strides in 2024-25, averaging 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and […]

Dwight Powell Remains Out Against Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (hip) will remain out of the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was always unlikely he would play, as the team listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. Powell's absence will extend to 15 games. His last appearance was on Jan. 17. The Canadian center […]

P.J. Washington Available Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) will be back on the floor on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. An ankle sprain has kept Washington out from six of the last seven games, but he will return to action on Friday without any minutes restrictions. Washington will start as a power forward, with Kessler Edwards […]

Luka Doncic On Track To Return To Lakers Lineup Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been listed as probable for Saturday's showdown against the Denver Nuggets. It looks like the Slovenian superstar is ready to rejoin the action after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Doncic has averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 […]

Tyler Herro Cleared To Play Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) will play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Initially, the team listed him as probable for the game with a sore right shoulder. Before the All-Star break, Herro battled a stomach bug, but he was fantastic in the last game against the Dallas Mavericks, going off for 40 points. […]

Khris Middleton Makes Wizards Debut As Starter

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton will make his team debut as a starter on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. After being traded by the Bucks on Feb. 6, Middleton is finally ready to take the court with his new squad, and he may have something to prove in Friday's matchup. During his time with the […]

Miles McBride Returns To Bench Role Friday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride is not in the starting lineup for Friday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Josh Hart (knee) joining OG Anunoby (foot) on the sidelines, McBride was promoted to the starting unit for Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. He helped the team sneak an overtime win with a season-high […]

Vince Williams Jr. Sits Out Meeting With Magic

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic, having been downgraded from questionable to out. Williams Jr. lands on the shelf following a 20-minute outing on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. He is managing left knee soreness. Williams Jr.'s exit from the lineup creates additional […]

OG Anunoby Back In Knicks Lineup Friday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) is poised to return to the lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. League sources have told ESPN's Shams Charania that Anunoby will be good to go for the contest. The Knicks have been without Anunoby for six games after he injured his right foot. Precious Achiuwa has […]

Jonathan Isaac Will Not Play Against Grizzlies

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (illness) will be out of the lineup on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. After his 11-minute appearance in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, Isaac was added to the injury report late on Friday due to an illness. With Isaac missing, Tristan da Silva may see an increase in minutes, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo To Remain Under A Minutes Restriction Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will continue to operate under a minutes restriction during Friday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers announced that Antetokounmpo will be limited to 24 minutes. He logged the same amount of minutes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers when Antetokounmpo returned from a six-game […]

Dean Wade Ready For Action Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is ready to return to work on Friday against the New York Knicks. The team initially listed Wade as probable for the game, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has now officially confirmed that Wade will be back in the lineup following an 11-game absence due to a bone […]

Eric Gordon Facing Lengthy Absence

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) is not expected to return to action any time soon. He will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets, and 76ers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters on Thursday that it could be a lengthy absence for Gordon. The veteran sniper has consulted with two […]

Kyle Lowry To Remain Out On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran playmaker has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game. A couple of weeks ago, Lowry landed on the shelf due to an issue with his right hip. Tyrese Maxey should again eat up all […]

Kenyon Martin Jr. Ready For Jazz Debut

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (conditioning) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed two months of action due to a stress reaction in his left foot. While with the Philadelphia 76ers at the start of the season, Martin Jr. averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in […]