Giannis Antetokounmpo Cleared To Play Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will remain in the lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Right patella tendinopathy continues to keep Antetokounmpo on the injury report, but he hasn't had any problems playing through the issue. Entering Sunday, the Bucks superstar has racked up four consecutive 30-point double-doubles, and he also had […]

Ja Morant Will Not Play On Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will be sidelined for a third time in five games after initially carrying a doubtful tag. Scotty Pippen Jr. has mostly filled in for Morant during his absences this season, but the Grizzlies went with Luke […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable For Monday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. Edwards missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Washington Wizards when he was feeling under the weather. Minnesota has also lost Julius Randle (groin), which places a lot more responsibility on other players on the […]

Victor Wembanyama In Danger Of Missing Second Consecutive Contest

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He dropped out of the lineup on Saturday against the Miami Heat due to an illness and may be forced to miss a second consecutive game. Charles Bassey started in Wembanyama's place and produced a decent showing. He gobbled […]

Josh Hart Listed As Questionable For Monday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with the Houston Rockets. Hart has been on the report for a couple of weeks now, but he hasn't missed any action since Dec. 19. Despite dealing with a sore right knee, Hart racked up a 26-point triple-double […]

Alexandre Sarr To Miss Fourth Consecutive Game

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The French rookie sprained his left ankle on Jan. 27 against the Dallas Mavericks, and it remains unclear when Sarr will be able to return. His next chance for a comeback will be Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. […]

Clint Capela Remains Sidelined With Back Spasms

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game ahead of Monday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The Swiss pivot is struggling to shake off back spasms. Capela's fantasy stock recently took a hit when he was relegated to the bench, and the injury is a new blow for […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic To Remain Out On Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (personal) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He has been scratched for the past four games for personal reasons and remains away from the team. Bogdanovic's next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews have […]

Tage Thompson "Good" Following Sunday's Early Exit

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (upper body) appears to have avoided serious injury in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. With 5:11 played in the third period, Thompson was elbowed to the face by Devils forward Stefan Noesen and could not continue the game. However, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters postgame […]

Linus Ullmark Set To Return To Action

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) is gearing up to return to the lineup. Leevi Merilainen, who improved to 8-3-1 with Saturday's 6-0 win over the Minnesota Wild, has been reassigned to the AHL by the Senators, indicating that Ullmark is ready to take over the crease on Monday against the Nashville Predators. Ullmark has […]

Nick Cousins To Miss "A Couple Of Months"

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins (knee) will miss extended time after undergoing surgery. Per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic, Senators head coach Travis Green believes it will be "a couple of months" before Cousins returns to the lineup. The gritty forward has been out for three games. Cousins has registered 13 points (five goals, eight […]

Robert Thomas Questionable Sunday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (illness) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Utah Hockey Club. He left Saturday's practice early because he wasn't feeling well and may not be in game shape against Utah. Despite missing 12 games with a broken ankle, Thomas is ranked third on the team with 36 points. He […]

Mason Marchment Available Sunday

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old power forward is set to return to the lineup after missing 17 games with a facial injury. Before landing on the shelf, Marchment went seven consecutive games without any points. However, […]

Anthony Duclair Rejoins Islanders Lineup Sunday

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (illness) will be back in the lineup on Sunday against the Florida Panthers. He returns to the fold after sitting out Saturday's overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning with an illness. Duclair will take a top-line role, with Mathew Barzal (undisclosed) out. A spot on a scoring […]

Patrick Kane Returns To Action Sunday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The team has activated Kane from Injured Reserve. The former MVP is good to go after missing five games due to an upper-body injury. Kane has notched 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in […]

Sebastian Aho A Game-Time Call Versus Kings

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. There is a chance Aho makes a comeback to the lineup after missing only one game. He was on an impressive three-game goal streak before sitting out Thursday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks due to an illness. […]

Matthew Knies Rejoins Maple Leafs Lineup Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) will return to action in Saturday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been activated from Injured Reserve after Knies sat out two games with an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old will continue to accompany Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner on the first line. It has been […]

John Tavares To Return On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Tavares will end a six-game absence. He will grab the second-line center role, with Max Pacioretty and William Nylander completing the trio. Tavares is averaging nearly a point […]

Anthony Duclair Out With An illness

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (illness) is expected to come out of the lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was unable to skate Saturday morning due to an illness, and Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports that Pierre Engvall will replace Duclair in the lineup against Tampa Bay. Duclair […]

Semyon Varlamov Out Indefinitely

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. He hasn't seen any action since Nov. 28 due to a lower-body injury, and apparently Varlamov isn't close to returning. The veteran netminder has posted a 3-4-3 record for 2024-25, allowing 2.89 goals with a .889 save percentage. The Islanders are also […]

Anthony Cirelli A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the New York Islanders. He is in danger of missing his second game of the season. Cirelli has been offensively anonymous recently, but he's had a solid campaign in general. Through 49 appearances, Cirelli has notched 19 goals and 39 […]

Stars Acquire Mikael Granlund From Sharks

The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Mikael Granlund in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. Defenseman Cody Ceci will also move to Texas, while the Stars gave up a 2025 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick in the transaction. The fourth-round selection will become a third-round choice if Dallas makes it to the […]

AJ Green Returns To Bucks Lineup

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (quadriceps) will rejoin the fun on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been cleared for action following a five-game absence due to a quadriceps strain. Green offers little from a fantasy standpoint, but his three-point shooting ability helps Milwaukee space the floor. The 25-year-old has sunk 44.2 percent […]

Khris Middleton Cleared For Action Friday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will be in the lineup on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been upgraded from probable to available. After undergoing bilateral ankle surgeries, Middleton has appeared on the injury report regularly this season. However, he has only missed a handful of games since making his season […]

Damian Lillard Good To Go Versus Spurs

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play in Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran playmaker was a late addition to the injury report on Friday due to groin soreness, but he has been upgraded from probable to available. Lillard struggled in his last outing against the Portland Trail Blazers, but […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Friday Night

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has officially been cleared for Friday's fascinating meeting with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Antetokounmpo is ready to make his 16th consecutive appearance after receiving an upgrade from probable to available. He has posted three straight 30-point double-doubles ahead of Friday's action. This will be the third […]

Daniel Theis Sits Out Friday's Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Daniel Theis (thumb) will not face his former friends in green on Friday, as he has been ruled out for a matchup against the Boston Celtics. It's not a surprise that Theis isn't available, as he was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. Starting center Yves Missi might have […]

Jordan Hawkins Misses Second Straight Game Friday

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) will miss Friday's contest against the Boston Celtics. He is out with an illness for a second consecutive game after the team downgraded him from questionable to out. Brandon Boston Jr. saw an uptick in minutes in the last game against the Dallas Mavericks and will likely […]

Dejounte Murray Will Play On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) has been cleared for action ahead of Friday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. Murray is nursing an elbow and a finger injury but has been upgraded from probable to available. This is a significant boost for the Pelicans since Zion Williamson (illness) will not take the floor […]

Sam Hauser Returns From Two-Game Absence Friday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (hip) will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been dealing with a pinched nerve in his right hip lately. Hauser offers three-point shooting off the Celtics bench and has been exceptional with his work recently. Across his last four outings, the 27-year-old has made […]