Moussa Diabate Starting On Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (eye) will make a third consecutive start on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. He injured his right eye in Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons, exiting the action after logging only seven minutes. Charlotte initially listed Diabate as questionable for Monday night, but he has now been upgraded to available. […]

Nick Smith Jr. Available Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (back) will return from a one-game absence Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Back tightness kept Smith Jr. out from Sunday's battle against the Detroit Pistons, but he is good to go again after Charlotte upgraded his status from questionable to available. Smith Jr. has been sneaky good lately, averaging […]

Josh Green Back In Action Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (calf) will rejoin the lineup on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Green has missed two games with calf tightness. Before exiting the lineup, Green was having his best spell of the season. He has scored 10-plus points in five of his past seven appearances. Green averages 7.5 points for the […]

Clint Capela Inactive Versus Magic

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (undisclosed) will be inactive against the Orlando Magic on Monday. This will be the second straight game with Capela inactive while not appearing on the injury report. Overall, he will be out for an eighth consecutive game, as Capela recently battled back spasms. Onyeka Okongwu has taken over the starting […]

Anthony Edwards Returns To Timberwolves Lineup

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is ready to go Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded Edwards from questionable to available. The Timberwolves star returns to action after missing one game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker filled in for Edwards in the starting unit on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers and will remain part […]

Kristaps Porzingis Back In Celtics Lineup Monday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is set to return to action in Monday's matchup against the Miami Heat. Porzingis was a last-minute scratch on Saturday against the New York Knicks due to an illness, but he has made a swift recovery. The Celtics have recently seen a decline in Porzingis' production due to his […]

Jayson Tatum Cleared To Face Heat

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will play against the Miami Heat on Monday. The Celtics star missed Monday's shootaround and was listed as questionable on the injury report, but the team has upgraded him to available. With Jaylen Brown (knee) not ready to play, Tatum will take on an increased offensive responsibility. He is […]

Jaylen Brown Will Miss Monday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's meeting with the Miami Heat. The reigning Finals MVP is experiencing swelling in his right knee and has been downgraded from questionable to out. With Jrue Holiday (shoulder) also sidelined, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser receive more playing opportunities. Following a quiet spell, […]

D'Angelo Russell Active Versus Hornets

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is good to go for Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Due to an illness, Russell was initially regarded as questionable for the game before Brooklyn upgraded his status to available. Russell has blown hot and cold lately, but his overall numbers with the Nets have been solid. […]

Trae Young Available To Face Magic

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will be active against the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Hawks star has once again shaken off a probable tag. Young has been on fire lately and has just been named to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement, so he'll head into Monday's matchup with great […]

Jalen Suggs Downgraded To Out Monday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) is not ready to return to the lineup on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando has ruled him out for the contest after initially giving Suggs a doubtful designation. This will be Suggs' eighth consecutive absence. Cole Anthony has boosted his productivity without Suggs and is in line for […]

Andrew Wiggins Ready For Heat Debut Monday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins is not on the injury report on Monday, suggesting he is ready to make his team debut against the Boston Celtics. Kyle Anderson, who came over from Golden State alongside him in the Jimmy Butler trade, will also be available to make his first Heat appearance. Wiggins should remain a […]

Tyler Herro Ruled Out Monday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. Miami's leading scorer was added to the injury report late due to a stomach bug and has now been officially ruled out. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) misses the game for the same reason, so there appears to be […]

Noah Clowney Remains Out Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) will not play on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He is recovering from an ankle sprain and will be out for a sixth straight contest. Clowney is not expected to return to action until after the All-Star break. Ziaire Williams has reclaimed a regular starting role during Clowney's absence. […]

Russell Westbrook Continues To Sit Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) will miss a sixth straight game on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The former MVP has yet to take the court this month due to a hamstring strain, and there is currently no timeline for his return. The injury has come at an unfortunate time for Westbrook, […]

CJ McCollum Will Not Play On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (personal) will miss Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After putting up 30-plus points twice over the past three games, McCollum needs to skip Monday's action for personal reasons. Three-point sniper Jordan Hawkins may get an opportunity to impress in the first unit with McCollum unavailable. Hawkins has […]

Jusuf Nurkic Available Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic is not on the injury report on Monday, indicating that he will be in the lineup against the Brooklyn Nets. The big Bosnian is finally eligible to make his debut with his new crew. Mark Williams is not with the team, and Moussa Diabate (eye) is questionable to suit up, […]

LaMelo Ball Returns To Action Monday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Ball recently returned from an ankle sprain but did not play against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday when Charlotte began a back-to-back. KJ Simpson will likely make way for Ball in the starting […]

Drew Doughty Joins Team Canada For 4 Nations Face-Off

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has been named to Canada's roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He will replace Alex Pietrangelo of the Vegas Golden Knights, who withdrew from the tournament on Jan. 28. Doughty broke his left ankle against the Golden Knights in a preseason game and only recently made his season debut […]

Rasmus Ristolainen To Sit Out 4 Nations Face-Off

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will not play in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. After sustaining an upper-body injury, Ristolainen has been forced to sit out three games and will not be ready to help Team Finland in the tournament, which begins next week. Across 54 appearances this season, Ristolainen has recorded 15 […]

Jakub Dobes Starts On Sunday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes will guard the crease in Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old gets the nod for the ninth time in his young career. Dobes has been very impressive at the start of his NHL journey, posting a 5-2-1 record. He has allowed 2.45 goals while registering a .917 […]

Matias Maccelli Heads Back To Press Box Sunday

Utah Hockey Club left wing Matias Maccelli will skip Sunday's meeting with the Washington Capitals as a healthy scratch. He will need to settle for a spot in the press box for a third time in seven games. After sitting out Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Maccelli returned to the lineup […]

Connor Ingram Takes On Capitals Sunday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram will be between the sticks on Sunday against the Washington Capitals. Utah will finish off a back-to-back and used Karel Vejmelka in the net in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Ingram last saw action on Thursday, improving to 9-7-4 for the season with a 3-2 overtime victory […]

Logan Thompson Faces Utah On Sunday

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson will start Sunday's matchup against the Utah Hockey Club. The 27-year-old will look to match his career-high with a 25th victory of the season. Thompson has posted a record of 24-2-4 across previous 30 appearances in 2024-25, allowing 2.18 goals with a .923 save percentage and three shutouts. He will […]

Mathew Barzal To Miss Roughly Six Weeks

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (knee) is expected to be out for around six weeks. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports that the Islanders star had a minor procedure on his injured kneecap on Thursday. Barzal has been sidelined for the past four games. He also missed time with an upper-body injury earlier in the campaign […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The former MVP returned to the 76ers lineup this week, playing in two of three games, but he may sit out Sunday's action due to left knee injury management. Guerschon Yabusele (knee), who is considered probable, will likely […]

Grayson Allen Ruled Out Against Denver

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will come out of the lineup on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Following 19 consecutive appearances, Allen sits out the second leg of a back-to-back due to soreness in his left knee. Kevin Durant (ankle) and Bradley Beal (toe) will not play either, leaving Phoenix without three of its […]

Josh Hart Officially Available Saturday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is good to go for Saturday's clash against the Boston Celtics. Despite battling knee soreness, Hart has continued to see a full workload and is expected to be heavily involved again on Saturday, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Since the calendar was […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Good To Go Saturday

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will suit up for Saturday's fascinating battle against the Boston Celtics. Towns was downgraded from probable to questionable a few hours before tip-off, but the team has now confirmed that the five-time All-Star will be in the lineup. After being limited to 12 points by the Celtics on […]

Moses Moody Ready To Face Bulls

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (back) has been cleared for action ahead of Saturday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. He is officially available for the game after initially receiving a probable tag on the injury report. Moody has been performing well in recent weeks, but Jimmy Butler's addition is expected to alter his role […]