RJ Barrett To Be Rested On Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (rest) will not play in Friday's contest against the Utah Jazz. Toronto opens a back-to-back set on Friday and Barrett will be rested for the first leg. He will presumably be brought back into the lineup for the second game on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. Barrett's absence could give […]

Malik Monk To Remain Out On Friday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (toe) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has failed to recover from a toe injury that Monk sustained on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. With him sidelined for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets, Keon Ellis moved to the starting lineup. Ellis […]

Cason Wallace Won't Play Against Trail Blazers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (knee) will come out of the lineup on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out for the contest due to a right knee contusion. Wallace will join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (wrist), Luguentz Dort (knee), and Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) on the shelf. The lengthy […]

Luguentz Dort Unavailable Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (knee) will not suit up for Friday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's among OKC's lengthy list of injuries due to a knee issue. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (wrist), Isaiah Hartenstein (nose), and Cason Wallace (knee) will also be out on Friday, with Chet Holmgren (lower leg) […]

Chet Holmgren Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He may be out for a second consecutive game due to a right lower leg contusion. If Holmgren doesn't play, the Thunder will have all their regular starters out on Friday. Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, […]

Isaiah Hartenstein To Sit Out Friday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) will not play on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is forced to take some time off due to a nasal fracture. Chet Holmgren (lower leg) may also miss the action, as he has been listed as questionable for the game, meaning Jaylin Williams may have to […]

Jalen Williams Will Not Play On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He will exit the lineup due to a right wrist sprain. A number of the Thunder's regulars will get the night off against Portland, giving the likes of Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Resting On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC will rest its MVP candidate for the matchup, with back-to-back games against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on the horizon. With Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) joining Gilgeous-Alexander on the sidelines, the […]

Precious Achiuwa Out On Thursday

New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) will sit out Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out. With Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) back in the lineup and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) also available, it's possible Achiuwa would not have played regardless. He only logged four minutes the last […]

Mitchell Robinson Active Against Lakers

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks listed Robinson as questionable for the game on the initial injury report. His status has now been upgraded to available, with Robinson ready to make his fourth appearance since recovering from ankle surgery. Robinson […]

OG Anunoby Ready To Take On Lakers

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (thumb) will play in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. A thumb sprain initially left Anunoby with a questionable tag. On Thursday, Anunoby has a chance to score 20-plus points in a third consecutive game for the first time this season. He finished off last week with a […]

Alec Burks Questionable For Friday Due To Back Issue

Miami Heat guard/forward Alec Burks (back) has been listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran is on the injury report with lower back pain. Burks' fantasy stock has significantly grown lately, as he has logged three consecutive starts. However, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra may have to rethink his plans […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Questionable To Play On Friday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The second-year player recently sprained his right ankle and could miss a fourth consecutive game. Jaquez's sophomore season has not gone as planned, but he could take on a more prominent role […]

Kel'el Ware Not Ready To Return Against Minnesota

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (knee) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rookie big man has to sit out a third consecutive contest due to a left knee sprain. During Ware's absence, Kevin Love has stepped into the starting lineup for a couple of games. However, the veteran has still had […]

Andrew Wiggins Iffy For Friday's Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is in danger of missing Friday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team lists him as questionable. The former Minnesota man has sat out four games due to a right ankle sprain. With Wiggins on the shelf, Haywood Highsmith has returned to the rotation, with Kyle Anderson also […]

Tyler Herro Considered Questionable For Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Friday's encounter with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami's leading scorer is battling an illness and might have to miss a second straight game. Terry Rozier may remain in the starting lineup if Herro can't return on Friday. The former […]

Austin Reaves Good To Go Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) will suit up for Thursday's clash against the New York Knicks. He's back in the fold after sitting out a couple of games due to a calf strain. Reaves' return is unfortunate for Gabe Vincent, who will once again have to settle for a bench role, even though […]

Luka Doncic Upgraded To Available Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (knee) will be active on Thursday against the New York Knicks. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Doncic is good to go despite dealing with a knee contusion. The Lakers' newest superstar will make his 10th appearance for his new team. After a slow […]

LeBron James Cleared To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is good to go for Thursday's fascinating battle against the New York Knicks. While the team continues to have him on the injury report, James has skipped only one game in 2025. He's coming off a big 34-point outing against the New Orleans Pelicans and has looked very […]

Rudy Gobert Questionable For Friday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) remains listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He has been out for eight games with a back issue. One man's misfortune is another man's opportunity, and Naz Reid has enjoyed the limelight during Gobert's absence. He has recently been a […]

Mike Conley Ready To Return Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (rest) has not been included on the injury report for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. The veteran seems ready to return to the lineup after missing the tail end of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Conley has not been a good fantasy asset in 2024-25, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Available Thursday

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is set to return to action after missing one game for personal reasons. Now that Towns is available again, Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will likely head back to the second unit. Precious […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Continues To Sit Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) will remain on the shelf for Thursday's tilt against the Houston Rockets. He is struggling to shake off a left ankle sprain, missing an 11th consecutive contest. Boston Jr.'s next opportunity to return will come on Saturday in a rematch with the Rockets. In Thursday's matchup, Jordan […]

Tyrese Haliburton Out On Thursday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He will be sidelined for only the second time this season. The Pacers also remain without Bennedict Mathurin (wrist), resulting in Jarace Walker joining the starting lineup on Thursday. Aaron Nesmith, Ben Sheppard, and T.J. McConnell should […]

Nikola Vucevic Ruled Out For Thursday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) will not return to action on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. He has expressed hopes of rejoining the lineup this week but will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. Vucevic's next chance to return will be on Saturday against the Miami Heat. On Thursday, […]

Paul George Sits Out Thursday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The team has downgraded George from questionable to out, as the nine-time All-Star battles left groin soreness. Tyrese Maxey (back) also won't play on Thursday, so Philadelphia's offense should heavily revolve around Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes. […]

Dougie Hamilton Remains Under Evaluation

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is still under evaluation and won't play on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Stars. Friday will mark Hamilton's first absence of the season. He has tallied 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) across 63 games. Seamus […]

Mattias Ekholm, John Klingberg Out Against Canadiens

Edmonton Oilers defensemen Mattias Ekholm (illness) and John Klingberg (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's showdown against the Montreal Canadiens. Both players missed Wednesday's practice and will come out of the lineup for at least one game. Troy Stecher and Cam Dineen will fill the gaps on the blue line, with Darnell Nurse and Brett […]

Brandon Tanev Will Not Play On Thursday

Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 33-year-old is a trade piece for the Kraken and might be moved before Friday's trade deadline. Tanev should attract considerable interest as a hard-working grinder who can also contribute offensively. He has recorded nine goals […]

Colton Parayko To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (knee) will miss the rest of the regular season. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the 31-year-old will undergo a scope on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Parayko has had a big year with the Blues in 2024-25, scoring a career-high 15 goals and […]