Evgeni Malkin On Track To Return Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's contest against Seattle. Jesse Puljujarvi was reassigned to the AHL in a corresponding move. Malkin is poised to return to the lineup following a four-game absence, taking up his usual spot on the second line. Cody Glass, who has […]

Emil Heineman To Miss 3-4 Weeks After Being Hit By Car

Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (upper body) will miss 3-4 weeks of action after being involved in a traffic accident. Ahead of Montreal's game against the Utah Hockey Club, Heineman was struck by a car while walking in downtown Salt Lake City on Monday. Heineman, who has tallied 10 goals and 17 points in […]

Jarred Vanderbilt To Remain Out This Week

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) will not be an option for at least three more games. Per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Monday that Vanderbilt is progressing but won't make his season debut this week. It's been over 11 months since we last saw Vanderbilt in action […]

Deandre Ayton Ready To Return On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) is off the injury report and ready to return to action on Tuesday against Brooklyn. After logging 48 minutes across a back-to-back set, Ayton missed Saturday's game against Miami due to calf soreness. However, it was not a serious issue, as Ayton participated fully in Monday's practice. The […]

Robert Williams III Questionable For Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (illness) faces a third consecutive absence on Tuesday against Brooklyn. After sitting out one game for rest purposes, Williams III caught an illness bug, which forced him out of the lineup on Saturday against Miami. The 27-year-old has provided backup for starting center Deandre Ayton, along with rookie […]

Dalano Banton Iffy With An Illness

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with Brooklyn. The 25-year-old has been in and out of the lineup since December and might have to sit again because he is feeling under the weather. Banton had a good spell in the rotation early in the season, but this came during […]

Jerami Grant Remains Out On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (face) will continue to sit on Tuesday against Brooklyn. He has been ruled out for a seventh straight game due to a facial contusion. Deni Avdija (ankle) has started in Grant's place but is also carrying a questionable tag entering Tuesday. With Grant out, we have also seen more […]

Derrick Jones Jr. "Fine" Despite Monday's Early Exit

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hand) is not expected to miss time despite making an early exit against Miami on Monday. Jones Jr. hurt his hand and left the contest with 10:20 to go in the final quarter. However, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters postgame that Jones Jr. was "fine" and […]

D'Angelo Russell In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team lists him as questionable for Tuesday's clash against Portland. Russell is working his way back from a shin injury he suffered on Jan. 4 against Philadelphia. Keon Johnson has taken on a significant workload since Russell […]

Nicolas Claxton Considered Questionable For Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's clash against Portland. The Nets big man might miss his first action since Nov. 27. Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney would get a boost from Claxton's absence, with the latter already part of the starting lineup. Sharpe's per-minute […]

Grayson Allen Likely Good To Go Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta. Due to a knee injury, Allen played only 13 minutes against Charlotte on Sunday. Luckily, he escaped serious injury and has a chance to feature in Tuesday's contest. Allen's fantasy value has gone downhill this season after he was relegated to the […]

Jusuf Nurkic Battling Flu, Not On Road Trip

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. He is currently away from the team after Nurkic tested positive for the flu. The Suns begin a five-game road trip with Tuesday's contest. Before catching the flu, Nurkic was out of the rotation. Thus, his absence does not impact […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Phoenix. He's dealing with inflammation in his right knee. Bogdanovic has constantly battled health issues throughout the campaign, making only 17 appearances. He has averaged 11.2 points in 25.6 minutes. Bogdanovic's absence on Tuesday would give additional work to Garrison Mathews. The 28-year-old […]

Trae Young Battling An Illness, Might Sit On Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Phoenix. He is feeling under the weather and may be out for only the third time in 2024-25. Considering the Hawks also play on Wednesday against Chicago, Young might even miss multiple games. Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has already been […]

Malik Monk Carrying A Questionable Tag Ahead Of Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against Milwaukee. After sustaining a groin injury, he might be absent for an eighth time this season. Monk recently went on a tear with De'Aaron Fox out of the lineup, and he has had a strong campaign overall. Since moving to the starting […]

Gary Trent Jr. Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Sacramento. Milwaukee might have to be without him for a second straight game as Trent Jr. battles a hip flexor strain. Khris Middleton (ankle) has already been ruled out, so the Bucks could use some extra depth on the bench, and Trent […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Feature Against Kings

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Sacramento. He hasn't missed any games since 2025 arrived and is not expected to sit out on Tuesday, either. Antetokounmpo struggled in the last game against the Knicks but still came through a blowout loss with 24 points and 13 rebounds. A meeting […]

Khris Middleton To Sit On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against Sacramento. He has been ruled out for bilateral ankle injury management purposes. Tuesday's matchup marks the start of a back-to-back for the NBA Cup champions, so Middleton will likely be active again on Wednesday against Orlando. Bobby Portis, AJ Green, and […]

Kyrie Irving Might Return To Action Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's contest against Denver. This is a positive sign, as he was ruled out for 1-2 weeks on Jan. 6. Another sign pointing toward his potential return is that Irving came through full practice on Monday. However, if he can't go […]

Jay Huff Active Versus Rockets

Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (knee) will be active on Monday against Houston. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Huff has impressed at times this season, but he currently lacks fantasy value, as the Grizzlies have all their big guys healthy. The 27-year-old will only see backup minutes on Monday and likely will […]

Ja Morant Good To Go Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (illness) has been cleared to play on Monday against Houston. Morant has not been feeling well and was a late addition to the injury report. However, he has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of tip-off. The Grizzlies star struggled last time out against Minnesota, netting only 12 points, […]

Tari Eason Ruled Out For Monday's Game

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain absent on Monday against Memphis. He will sit out a 12th consecutive game for lower leg injury management purposes. Eason enjoyed a strong start to the season but has now missed a month of action. It's unclear when he will be available to return, as the […]

Josh Richardson To Miss At Least Two More Games

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) will be out for at least two more games. He won't play in Monday's matchup against the Clippers and has also been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Lakers. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports that Richardson has returned to Miami to get an MRI on his […]

Jericho Sims Ruled Out For Monday

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (back) will not play on Monday against Detroit. He was a late addition to the injury report and has been ruled out due to back spasms. Sims is way down in the pecking order at center, so his absence will not impact the Knicks, especially with Karl-Anthony Towns healthy […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Not Ready To Return On Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov (lower body) will remain out on Tuesday against Vancouver. A lower-body injury will keep him sidelined for a second straight game. Namestnikov skated before Monday's practice, so he might be ready to rejoin the action later in the week. Winnipeg hasn't gotten much offensive production out of Namestnikov recently, but […]

Filip Hronek Regarded As Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (lower body) has returned to the team and will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against Winnipeg. Hronek hasn't featured for Vancouver since Nov. 27. He initially sustained a shoulder injury but has also missed time due to a lower-body ailment. Last week, Hronek spent some time with the […]

Alexander Wennberg Expected To Return To Action On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday against Detroit. Wennberg missed Saturday's matchup against Minnesota due to an illness, but Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Wennberg will travel to the game and should play in Tuesday's contest. Wennberg has slightly increased […]

Rory Kerins Set For NHL Debut On Monday

Calgary Flames forward Rory Kerins will make his NHL debut in Monday's matchup against Chicago. The 22-year-old will get his first taste of action in the big league following an impressive campaign in the minors. Kerins has produced a league-high 21 goals in the AHL and is ranked fourth in overall scoring with 34 points […]

Craig Smith Remains Out On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) will not be available against Calgary on Monday. The 35-year-old is battling a back injury, which will keep him out of the lineup for a third consecutive contest. Playing in a bottom-six role, Smith has recorded six goals and 11 assists in 30 appearances this season. The best days […]

Ilya Sorokin Returns To Practice Monday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (illness) practiced on Monday. He was back on the ice after missing Saturday's game against Utah due to illness. Marcus Hogberg helped the team to a 2-1 victory with 21 saves over the weekend. Hogberg's performance was solid, but Sorokin is expected to return to the crease on Tuesday […]