Evgeni Malkin A Game-Time Call Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is a game-time call for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton. The Russian star missed his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Columbus but might be ready to jump back into the lineup on Thursday. Malkin practiced on Wednesday, although he did not participate in line rushes. Cody […]

Filip Chytil Will Not Play Thursday

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's clash against New Jersey. He left Tuesday's games against Boston with an upper-body injury and hasn't been able to practice. The injury-prone forward has contributed 10 goals and seven assists in 33 appearances this term. As a result of Chytil's injury, […]

Igor Shesterkin Returns To Rangers Crease Thursday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against New Jersey. He's set to log his 28th start of the campaign, looking to improve an 11-15-1 record. Shesterkin won eight of his first 13 starts of the season, but things have fallen apart for the Rangers over […]

Brock Faber Out On Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will not play in Thursday's contest against Colorado. The talented blue-liner was injured on Tuesday versus Boston and could be absent for multiple games. Jonas Brodin (lower body) has also been ruled out for Thursday, leaving the Wild defense short of quality. Team captain Jared Spurgeon (lower body) […]

Keyonte George To Miss A Third Consecutive Game

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (heel) will not be available for Thursday's clash against Miami. He'll be out for a third straight game due to inflammation in his left heel. The Jazz backcourt is also without Jordan Clarkson (foot), opening up a lot of additional playing time for the likes of Collin Sexton and Isaiah […]

John Collins Out On Thursday

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) will not suit up against Miami on Thursday. He has appeared in only one of the last eight games and will miss another due to a hip issue. Collins' absence will likely allow Johnny Juzang to continue his run as a starter. The sweet-shooting UCLA product has averaged 11.8 […]

Onyeka Okongwu Questionable For Meeting With Suns

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (face) is questionable for Thursday's contest against Phoenix. He has sustained a facial contusion and may have to exit the lineup just five games after returning from a knee injury. Clint Capela will need to be a bit extra if Okongwu misses time, with Dominick Barlow getting a chance to […]

Trae Young Probable Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) continues to carry a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with Phoenix. It's safe to assume he will be good to go for his ninth consecutive appearance. Young is fresh off his third 20-20 game of the season, which included an incredible half-court game-winning […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. May Sit On Thursday Due To Thigh Soreness

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's matchup against Houston. He is nursing thigh soreness and might be out of action for the first time since missing the first two games of the season. Jay Huff was promoted to the starting unit for the second half […]

Desmond Bane Might Miss Another Game With An Ankle Issue

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (ankle) carries a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's contest against Houston. An ankle injury might keep him out of action for a second consecutive game. The Grizzlies are once again battling injuries in 2024-25, giving players like Scotty Pippen Jr., Luke Kennard, and Jaylen Wells extra responsibilities. All three players […]

Ja Morant Questionable For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Houston. He may be sidelined for a sixth straight game due to a shoulder injury. Scotty Pippen Jr. will continue to have additional fantasy value until Morant returns. The 24-year-old has started each of the last five games without Morant, averaging 11.8 […]

Draymond Green Iffy For Thursday's Action

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit. The Warriors begin a back-to-back, with a trip to Indianapolis scheduled for Friday, and it looks like Green will sit out at least one of the contests. Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) has previously benefited from Green's absence but is […]

Stephen Curry Questionable Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit. He's dealing with inflammation in his left knee and may be out for the second time in four games. Curry has sat out a game in each of the last three back-to-back situations for the Warriors, so we likely won't […]

Trent Miner Set For First Career Start On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Trent Miner will make his first career start in Wednesday's matchup against Chicago. It will be his second appearance in the big league. Miner's debut came in November when he stopped 12 of 13 shots in a relief effort against Washington. On Wednesday, Miner gets a new opportunity to play due to […]

Beck Malenstyn To Remain Out On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Beck Malenstyn (illness) will not travel with the team for Thursday's contest against Ottawa. He continues to battle an illness and will sit out a second consecutive game. Malenstyn has chipped in with four goals and four assists from the fourth line in 40 appearances. Sam Lafferty rejoined the action in […]

Jiri Kulich Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury against Washington on Monday night, and the team placed Kulich on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Kulich has amassed seven goals and nine points in 31 games during his rookie campaign. Buffalo plans to replace him in the lineup with Tyson […]

Thatcher Demko Unavailable Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) will remain out on Wednesday versus Washington but is closing in on his return. "'Demmer' is close," Canucks head coach Tocchet said on Wednesday. "He felt good last practice, so he's really close." Demko, who has gone 2-1-3 since making his season debut on Dec. 10, will get his […]

Elias Pettersson A Game-Time Call Against Capitals

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Washington. He has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Pettersson scored twice in his last appearance but has endured a difficult time this season, posting 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 34 appearances. We should see him […]

Jonathan Drouin Out Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche winger Jonathan Drouin (upper body) will not play in Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Drouin is dealing with a lingering upper-body injury and will come out of the lineup just four games after returning from a five-week absence. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar hopes to have Drouin available again on Thursday versus Minnesota. Health […]

Aaron Ekblad A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against Utah. Ekblad was unavailable for Monday's game versus Colorado but participated in Wednesday's morning skate, suggesting he may be ready for action again. The former first-overall pick has bagged 20 points (two goals, 18 assists) in 40 outings this season. Niko […]

Deni Avdija In Danger Of Missing Wednesday's Contest

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (wrist) may sit out his first game of the season on Wednesday against New Orleans, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Avdija, who has recently been a starter due to Jerami Grant's (face) absence, has suffered a right wrist sprain. Kris Murray has […]

Jerami Grant Remains Unavailable Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (face) will remain on the shelf for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against New Orleans. He has yet to recover from a facial contusion. Deni Avdija (wrist) has joined the starting five during Grant's absence but might also exit the lineup on Wednesday, as Portland has listed him […]

Ben Simmons Iffy For Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/center Ben Simmons (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit. Simmons is managing a lower back problem and might be absent for a fourth consecutive game. Reece Beekman has entered the rotation following Simmons' exit from the lineup, with Keon Johnson, Ziaire Williams, and Tyrese Martin also benefiting from […]

D'Angelo Russell To Miss Second Straight Game

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) will remain out on Wednesday against Detroit. He suffered a right shin contusion against Philadelphia last weekend, ending his promising start in Brooklyn. The former Laker averaged a double-double through his first couple of outings with the Nets. Russell's absence has given a further boost to Keon Johnson, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable To Face Raptors

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. The four-time All-Star may have to sit out a second consecutive game due to a problem with his right knee. Jericho Sims took over the starting role from Towns on Monday versus Orlando. He gobbled up 10 rebounds in 29 […]

Tyrese Haliburton Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is questionable to play on Wednesday against Chicago. The star guard hurt his ankle on Monday versus Brooklyn but was able to finish the game. However, the team has given him a questionable designation on the injury report entering Wednesday. T.J. McConnell will likely replace Haliburton in the […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Return To Action Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's contest against San Antonio. Middleton sat out Monday's win against Toronto as he continues to manage a bilateral ankle injury. He had previously skipped only the NBA Cup final since making his season debut on Dec. 6. Middleton has generally performed well but was […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will likely be able to square off against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Wednesday, as the team considers him probable for the matchup. Antetokounmpo continues to deal with a knee problem. He also injured his right pinkie finger against Toronto on Monday, requiring three stitches, but this will […]

Joey Daccord Activated From Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday. This paves the way for him to return to the lineup in Thursday's matchup against Columbus. Daccord has been absent since Dec. 22 due to an upper-body injury. The Boston-born goalie has dropped each of his last four starts but has […]

Colin Miller To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (neck) will be out of action for at least two weeks. He suffered a fracture in his larynx when a puck hit Miller in the throat against Detroit on Saturday. Miller has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in 34 outings, with 46 hits and a plus-eight rating. Dylan […]