Juuse Saros Named Finland Starter For Thursday

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will protect the crease for Finland against Team USA on Thursday in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen of the Buffalo Sabres will serve as his backup, while Kevin Lankinen of the Vancouver Canucks has been scratched for the contest. Saros has helped Finland secure a couple of silver medals […]

Connor Hellebuyck To Face Finland Thursday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be Team USA's starter in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Finland. The Michigan native is having a spectacular campaign with the Jets and has rightfully earned the nod ahead of Jake Oettinger of the Dallas Stars and Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins. Hellebuyck leads the league in […]

Mikko Rantanen Expected To Play On Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) is set to play for Finland on Thursday against the USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Rantanen was hurt a week ago against the Minnesota Wild and missed Carolina's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off. He did not participate in Thursday's optional morning skate but is expected […]

Markelle Fultz Inks Deal With Kings

Guard Markelle Fultz has signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings for the remainder of the season. The former first-overall pick will add extra playmaking to the team, which recently lost De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell in two separate trades. Fultz, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, has not yet played this season. […]

Steven Adams Will Not Play On Thursday

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will be held out of the team's second game in a back-to-back situation on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Adams has recently been in and out of the lineup due to an ankle injury. He will be rested against the Warriors after Adams registered five points and six […]

Tari Eason To Skip Thursday's Action

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Eason has managed a lower leg injury throughout the campaign, and the team will keep him out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Eason had a big night against the […]

Kris Dunn Expected To Be Available Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (undisclosed) appears good to go for Thursday's action against the Utah Jazz. Dunn didn't finish Wednesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an unspecified minor injury. However, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters postgame that Dunn should be fine for Thursday night. Lue inserted Dunn back into […]

Kawhi Leonard Will Sit Out Thursday's Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will not play in Thursday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The team does not want to take any risks with its injury-prone star following Leonard's productive 34-minute outing in Wednesday's 128-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Leonard had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 25 points […]

Vit Krejci To Miss 3-4 Weeks

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Vit Krejci (back) has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks. The 24-year-old made an early exit against the Orlando Magic on Monday and has been diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture. Krejci has played well for the Hawks in recent months since cementing a spot in the rotation. He has averaged 9.7 […]

Larry Nance Jr. To Be Re-Evaluated In Six Weeks

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team announced. The veteran hurt his right knee against the Orlando Magic on Monday and was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right medial femoral condyle. Nance Jr. has worked as a backup big behind Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 8.3 points […]

Ja Morant Ruled Out Against Clippers

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) will miss the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. He was previously considered a game-time decision for the contest, but the team has downgraded Morant's status from questionable to out. With Morant sidelined, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will assume additional responsibilities. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane […]

Vince Williams Jr. Will Not Play Against Clippers

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be inactive against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest after initially listing Williams Jr. as questionable. Williams Jr. has only recently returned from a lengthy absence, and it was unlikely that Memphis would have him play both games […]

Kris Murray Joins Starting Unit Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) will return to action as a starter on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed Monday's meeting with Denver due to a left quadriceps contusion, and Murray was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's rematch. Murray will make his first start of the campaign with Jerami Grant (knee) […]

Deandre Ayton Out At Least Four Weeks With Calf Strain

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for at least four weeks. He suffered a left calf strain in Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. This is a bitter blow for Ayton, who has performed well in 2025. Donovan Clingan will take over from Ayton as the starting center in Wednesday's […]

Jamal Murray Active On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been officially cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially listed as probable on the injury report, it was always likely that Murray would stay in the lineup for his third consecutive appearance. This month, Murray has improved his shooting efficiency to 53.4 […]

Gabe Vincent Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. He will exit the lineup after making five consecutive appearances. Vincent has averaged 11.8 points and 3.0 assists in 23.0 minutes this month, but his role will surely change now that Luka Doncic has come to town. The […]

Alperen Sengun Available Against Suns

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will play on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Troubled by back spasms, Sengun logged only three minutes on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, and the team initially listed him as questionable for Wednesday's matchup. On Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks, Sengun recorded his fourth 30-point game of the season, […]

Austin Reaves Cleared For Action Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. He has been upgraded from probable to available, paving the way for Reaves to make his 28th consecutive appearance. The 26-year-old has had a huge month, averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in […]

Luka Doncic Good To Go Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (calf) will be available against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Lakers initially listed Doncic as questionable for the contest, but he was upgraded to probable earlier in the day. Now, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed that the Slovenian superstar will make his second appearance as […]

LeBron James Upgraded To Available Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. He has received his traditional upgrade from probable to available. James will square off against the Jazz for the second time in three nights. In Luka Doncic's debut as a Laker on Monday, James finished with 24 […]

Vasilije Micic Set For Suns Debut Wednesday

Phoenix Suns point guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will be active for Wednesday's clash against the Houston Rockets. The former EuroLeague star has yet to suit up for the Suns since his trade from Charlotte. However, he will likely log his first minutes with his new squad on Wednesday, as the Suns will be short-handed in […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Ready For Action Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics due to a stomach bug but has recovered in time for Wednesday's action. Andrew Wiggins' move to Miami has been bad news for Jaquez Jr., but he may have […]

Tyler Herro Back For Heat Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) will return after a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A stomach bug seems to be circulating in the Heat locker room, and Herro was affected by it a few days ago, missing Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics. With Herro back, Davion Mitchell will likely […]

Miles McBride Active Versus Hawks

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (ribs) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. He has been cleared to play despite dealing with a left rib contusion. McBride is coming off one of his best performances of the season, having finished Tuesday's 128-115 win over the Indiana Pacers with 15 points. He has […]

OG Anunoby Ruled Out Wednesday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) will miss Wednesday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Anunoby has been edging closer to his return, but the team has downgraded him from questionable to out again. This will be Anunoby's fifth consecutive absence. Precious Achiuwa will continue to roll with the starters. He has registered 9.8 points, […]

Nicolas Claxton Good To Go Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He faces a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia, putting Claxton in a good position to dominate inside the paint. He has produced multiple blocks in four consecutive games and averages 12.8 points for the month with […]

RJ Barrett Available Versus Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (concussion) will return to the court on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is back in the lineup after missing five games due to a concussion. Barrett has delivered consistent fantasy value throughout the campaign but may need some time to get back to his best after missing nearly two […]

Max Strus Active On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will get back to work on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. He missed the previous game due to ankle soreness. Strus will return to his position in the starting lineup, bumping De'Andre Hunter to the bench. Nonetheless, Hunter has proven to be one of the most prolific bench scorers […]

Ty Jerome Will Not Suit Up Against Raptors

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors. He takes the night off due to calf soreness, with Cleveland downgrading Jerome from questionable to out. Jerome has been a big part of the Cavaliers' success this season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in […]

Trae Young Cleared To Face Knicks

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will play against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. As usual, Young was initially listed on the injury report with a probable designation, but the team has upgraded him to available. The Orlando Magic contained Young on Monday, but he still boasts impressive numbers for the month. Over […]