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 […]

Al Horford Active Friday Against Pelicans

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 38-year-old veteran has skipped a pair of games with a toe sprain. With the Celtics currently healthy, Horford does not have a lot to offer to fantasy managers. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 […]

Isaiah Stewart Misses Friday's Game Due To Suspension

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart will not play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks due to a suspension. Stewart has been suspended for one game for picking up his sixth flagrant foul in Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. With Stewart unavailable, starting center Jalen Duren might carry a heavier workload, with Paul Reed serving […]

Jamal Shead Out On Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (illness) will sit out Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Even if he had been healthy enough to play, Shead likely would have only played a minor role in the rotation as the Raptors welcome Immanuel Quickley (hip) back into the lineup against the Bulls. Davion Mitchell will move […]

Kelly Olynyk Ready To Face Bulls

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. His return will likely push Orlando Robinson out of the rotation. Before sustaining a right calf strain, Olynyk had picked up good momentum with a three-game streak of double-digit points. He also averaged 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, […]

Gradey Dick Available Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) is active against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. He has been cleared to play after initially being regarded as questionable for the game. Dick is having a fine campaign, averaging 15.7 points in 29.8 minutes, and he is set up for success Friday. The Bulls have the second-worst defensive […]

Immanuel Quickley Returns To Action Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will return to action on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Quickley will have a minutes restriction in his first game since Jan. 11. This means fantasy managers likely will not get full value out of Quickley on Friday. Davion Mitchell […]

Dante Exum Available With A Minutes Restriction Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) will make his season debut on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, but he will have a minutes restriction. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that Exum will not play more than 15 minutes. The Australian guard, who returned to the NBA last season, averaged 19.8 minutes in 2023-24, […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Faces Blues Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will take on the St. Louis Blues in his 34th start of the season Friday night. It will be his 17th start since joining the Avalanche. The 28-year-old made a strong start with his new squad but has struggled recently, going 1-4-0 in his past five outings while giving up […]

Connor Murphy Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. He will end a 13-game absence in Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Nolan Allan will come out of the lineup to make room for Murphy, who has recorded 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 38 games. Additionally, he has […]

John Tavares Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was back at practice on Friday. The veteran star has missed six games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he might be ready to rejoin the action soon. Tavares worked in a regular jersey on Friday, which suggests that his comeback could be very close. […]

Adam Boqvist Claimed By Islanders

The New York Islanders claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers on Friday. Boqvist was waived by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He made only 18 appearances with the Panthers this season and hasn't played since Jan. 6. Injuries have hit the Islanders defense hard, and Boqvist will provide an extra option at the back for […]

Brandon Saad Moves To Vegas

Veteran winger Brandon Saad has signed a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. He links up with the 2023 Stanley Cup champions after terminating his contract with the St. Louis Blues. Saad, who was on a five-year, $22.5 million deal as a Blue, inked a $1.5 million pact with the Golden Knights. The 32-year-old […]

Jordan Greenway To Remain Out On Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) returned to practice on Friday but will not play against the Nashville Predators. He will miss a 20th consecutive game. Buffalo mostly misses Greenway's physical presence, as the 27-year-old has averaged 2.7 hits this season. He has posted three goals and seven points in 20 appearances. Greenway is […]

Sam Merrill Available Versus Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (illness) is active against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Merrill faced the possibility of missing a second straight game. With Caris LeVert (wrist) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out, Merrill will be a valuable option off the bench. However, his performances generally aren't […]

Jaxson Hayes Starts On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes will take Anthony Davis' (abdomen) starting position in Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Davis has been ruled out for at least a week, meaning Hayes should receive multiple opportunities to start in the upcoming games. Hayes has averaged 6.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in 28.7 minutes in his […]

Rui Hachimura Good To Go Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will be available against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He has received an upgrade from a probable status to available ahead of tip-off. Hachimura returned from a calf problem on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a very efficient 13 points and grabbing a pair of rebounds. With […]

LeBron James Cleared For Action Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. His status for the game was initially uncertain when the Lakers listed James as questionable on the injury report, but he has been upgraded to available. With Anthony Davis (abdomen) out of the lineup, James will take […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not return to the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Although there was a possibility Vincent would be ready to come back from his knee injury after being listed as questionable on the injury report, he has since been downgraded to out. Shake Milton and Bronny […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Out Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (shoulder) will not play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. The Lakers are pretty banged up right now, meaning the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Cam Reddish will need to take on additional responsibility. Finney-Smith's first chance to make […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) is officially available for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded him from probable. Young has produced a pair of big efforts against Cleveland this season and is expected to do much of the heavy lifting again offensively, with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Bogdan Bogdanovic […]

William Karlsson To Miss Upcoming Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is not close to returning to the lineup. Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets will mark his fifth consecutive absence, and Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy has announced that Karlsson will not be traveling with the team for an upcoming three-game road trip. This means […]

Cole Sillinger Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (upper body) will return from a three-game absence on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is set to fill a top-six role in the contest after skating with James van Riemsdyk and Kent Johnson in Wednesday's practice. Both wingers have been hot lately, putting Sillinger in a good […]

Owen Tippett Will Not Play On Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. He was injured in Wednesday's contest against the New Jersey Devils, and Thursday's matchup may not be the only game he will have to sit out. This is a significant loss for the Flyers on both ends of the ice, […]

Mikael Granlund Ready To Face Kraken

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (illness) will stay in the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. He was initially questionable for the game after sitting out Wednesday's practice due to an illness. San Jose's leading scorer will skate alongside Fabian Zetterlund and Will Smith on the top line and has a spot reserved […]

Alexander Wennberg Out On Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will not be available for Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. He has sustained an upper-body injury, making Wennberg miss only his second game of the season. The Swedish centerman has performed reasonably well in a middle-six role, producing eight goals and 23 points in 52 games. […]

Mattias Ekholm Good To Go Thursday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (illness) is on track to play on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. He missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but the Oilers will have him in the lineup on Thursday. Ekholm enters the contest riding a season-best three-game point streak. He hasn't had a point streak of at […]

Charlie McAvoy Returns To Action Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Boston has been without its No. 1 defenseman for seven games as McAvoy has been recovering from an upper-body injury. McAvoy will join Mason Lohrei on the first defensive pairing and is set to skate with the […]