Damian Lillard Active Against Hawks

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will be in the lineup for Friday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. A groin issue keeps Lillard on the injury report, but the Bucks have upgraded him to available. Lillard is coming off his 10th double-double of the season, having notched 29 points and 12 assists in Wednesday's […]

Kyle Kuzma Makes Bucks Debut Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma will make his team debut in Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Following his trade from the Washington Wizards, it was initially uncertain if Kuzma would be available to suit up on Friday. The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the shelf, so Kuzma has a good opportunity to make […]

Donovan Mitchell Good To Go Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Wizards. After sitting out the second game of a back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Mitchell was initially considered probable for Friday's game. The team has now upgraded the six-time All-Star to available, and Mitchell is making his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Not Play On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee's superstar is experiencing tightness in his left calf and is not yet ready to return to action after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. With Antetokounmpo still sidelined, we should see another […]

LaMelo Ball Returns To Hornets Lineup

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will return to the court on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Charlotte's star guard is back after missing five games with a left ankle sprain. His return will likely bump KJ Simpson back to the bench. Ball should thrive in a matchup against an up-tempo team like […]

Stuart Skinner Tries To Frustrate Colorado Again

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will look to make it a hat trick of wins against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. He has posted a 2-0-0 record against Colorado in 2024-25, allowing 2.00 goals with a .925 save percentage. Although Skinner has dropped three of his last five decisions, he still owns a strong record, […]

Ilya Sorokin Aims To Extend Seven-Game Winning Streak Friday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will battle for an eighth consecutive win on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Sorokin's current 7-0-0 run marks his longest winning streak since a career-best stretch of nine consecutive victories in 2020-21. The recent hot form has helped Sorokin improve his record to 20-14-4. He has registered three shutouts […]

Igor Shesterkin Takes On Injury-Plagued Penguins

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will start Friday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Vezina Trophy winner ended a three-game losing run in his last appearance against the Boston Bruins and finds himself with a good chance to start a winning streak on Friday. The Rangers will host a Penguins team that is […]

J.T. Compher On Track To Return To Action Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher (upper body) is expected to rejoin the action on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Compher has missed five games with an upper-body injury. The versatile forward skated on the fourth line and worked with the second power-play unit during Friday's practice. Compher's last appearance also came against the […]

David Rittich Starts Against Dallas On Friday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich will start Friday's home game against the Dallas Stars. L.A.'s No. 1 option between the sticks, Darcy Kuemper, is expected to dress as the backup after welcoming a child into his family. Kuemper will likely return to work on Saturday when the Kings wrap up a back-to-back against the […]

Ilya Lyubushkin Out On Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. The Russian blue-liner was injured on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks and may also miss Saturday's meeting with the San Jose Sharks. Lyubushkin's offensive contributions have been limited to 11 assists, but he ranks among the top […]

Mavrik Bourque Available Friday

Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (face) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Kings. The young forward was struck in the face by a puck last Sunday during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and missed Tuesday's matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. However, he is now good to go again. Bourque […]

Alexandre Texier Out On Thursday

St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (illness) will not play on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old Frenchman will be replaced in the lineup by Mathieu Joseph (illness), who is ready to return from a one-game absence. After two solid seasons with the Ottawa Senators, Joseph has struggled to find his footing in St. […]

Shane Pinto Will Not Play On Thursday

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was injured in a meeting with the Lightning and will miss at least one game due to an upper-body ailment. Josh Norris (undisclosed) is also out, leaving Ottawa without two of its top three centers. […]

Matias Maccelli Sits Out Thursday's Action

Utah Hockey Club left wing Matias Maccelli will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. His spot will be filled by Lawson Crouse, who took a seat in the press box for Tuesday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Maccelli has been struggling for a while, recording […]

Tanner Pearson Placed On Injured Reserve

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tanner Pearson (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's meeting with the New Jersey Devils and has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Feb. 2. This means Pearson will not return to the Golden Knights lineup until after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Pearson has been an inconsistent performer for Vegas, posting nine […]

Jason Dickinson Expected To Miss A "Couple Of Games"

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) is set to miss the rest of this week's action. Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen announced that Dickinson is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, ruling him out for a "couple of games." Chicago returns to action on Friday against the Nashville Predators and is also scheduled to meet […]

Anthony Stolarz Returns From Knee Injury Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (knee) will log his 18th start of the season in Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. This will be his first action since Dec. 12. Stolarz has missed 24 games due to a knee injury. Prior to his injury, the 31-year-old offered really solid goaltending for the Maple Leafs, […]

Mitchell Marner Available Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (lower body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The Maple Leafs will have Marner back in the mix after he was forced to miss only one game due to a lower-body injury. Marner will link up with William Nylander and John Tavares on […]

Jericho Sims Moves To Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired center Jericho Sims from the New York Knicks in exchange for guard Delon Wright and cash. Sims will add some center depth to the Bucks roster behind Brook Lopez. The 26-year-old had a limited role in New York, averaging 1.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in 10.8 minutes this season. The […]

Cam Reddish Shipped To Charlotte

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded forward Cam Reddish to the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old was included in a package that the Lakers put together to acquire center Mark Williams. Reddish had a limited role in the Lakers' rotation, making him expendable. He has averaged 3.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 18.1 minutes […]

Dalton Knecht Traded To Charlotte

Rookie guard/forward Dalton Knecht will finish the season with the Charlotte Hornets, who acquired him in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Veteran forward Cam Reddish also moves to Charlotte as part of the deal, while center Mark Williams heads to L.A. Knecht was the 17th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft by the […]

Lakers Acquire Mark Williams From Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard/forward Dalton Knecht, forward Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap. After sending Anthony Davis to Dallas, the Lakers needed to add some frontcourt talent before the trade deadline, and Williams looks like a […]

Kelly Olynyk Moves To New Orleans

Veteran forward/center Kelly Olynyk has been traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Toronto Raptors made a big move for Brandon Ingram, and Olynyk was part of the package they sent out, alongside Bruce Brown, a first-round draft pick, and a second-round draft pick. This marks the second consecutive campaign in which Olynyk has been […]

Bruce Brown Sent To New Orleans

The Toronto Raptors have traded guard/forward Bruce Brown to the New Orleans Pelicans. Brown, an NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets in 2023, was shipped out alongside Kelly Olynyk and a couple of draft picks for former All-Star Brandon Ingram. Toronto picked up Brown only 13 months ago from the Indiana Pacers. He ended up […]

Brandon Ingram Traded To Toronto

The Toronto Raptors have acquired forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. In return, the Pelicans received guard/forward Bruce Brown, forward/center Kelly Olynyk, one first-round pick, and one second-round selection. Ingram is a pending unrestricted free agent and hasn't seen the court since Dec. 7 due to an ankle injury. […]

Darcy Kuemper Aims To Continue Home Success Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper will face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday as a starter. He will hope to improve a 15-6-6 record. A lot of his success has come on home ice this season, as Kuemper has gone 7-1-1 in front of the Kings fans. He has allowed only 1.87 goals in home […]

Mattias Samuelsson Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) will not return to the lineup until after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. He was sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning Samuelsson will not be eligible to return to the active roster until after the tournament. […]

Ty Dellandrea Could Be An Option Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) is close to returning to the lineup and may be an option on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old is nursing an upper-body injury, which has kept Dellandrea out for four games. Dellandrea has not had much fun as a Shark in 2024-25, settling for one […]

Alexander Wennberg Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. According to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, it's unclear if Wennberg will be ready to return on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, which means he could be sidelined for the entire week. […]