Michael Porter Jr. Remains Out Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will miss a second straight game due to tightness in his left hamstring. Julian Strawther will likely continue to receive a lot of extra work without Porter Jr. He produced 18 points and grabbed six […]

Kris Murray Skips Monday's Action

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) will not be in the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, as Murray has failed to recover from a quadriceps contusion. With Jerami Grant (knee) also out, Jabari Walker may find himself in a significant role after playing […]

Robert Williams III Out On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Williams III was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after he hurt his right knee on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Donovan Clingan is expected to see an increase in playing time with Williams […]

Jerami Grant Unavailable Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) will not suit up against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. He will miss the meeting with his former team due to a sore right knee. Scoot Henderson is expected to slide into the starting unit in Grant's absence. The second-year player has done very well in his previous […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (adductor) is expected to miss "multiple weeks," ESPN's Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon report. His absence may extend to even a month. Fortunately for the Mavericks, Davis was injured only a week before the All-Star break, but he is still set to miss significant time. Davis has joined Dereck Lively […]

Dante Exum Available Monday Night

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (Achilles) will play against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He has shaken off a questionable tag to make his sixth consecutive appearance. Exum's season debut was delayed until Jan. 31. Since joining the lineup, he has averaged 10.0 points and 3.2 assists in 19.2 minutes. Following three consecutive starts, Exum […]

Max Christie Cleared To Play Against Kings

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (shoulder) will be in the lineup on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. Christie was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to a shoulder sprain. This will be Christie's fourth appearance as a Maverick. He has looked great over his first few outings, averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and […]

P.J. Washington To Miss Monday's Game

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. With the team initially listing him as questionable for the game, there was hope that Washington could remain in the lineup after suffering an ankle sprain over the weekend against the Houston Rockets. However, Dallas has now downgraded […]

Damian Lillard Good To Go Against Warriors

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will play in Monday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Following his big 43-point performance in 44 minutes on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Lillard was initially considered questionable for Monday's game. Lillard should be the focal point of the Bucks offense again, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on […]

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 […]