Deni Avdija In Danger Of Missing Wednesday's Contest

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (wrist) may sit out his first game of the season on Wednesday against New Orleans, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Avdija, who has recently been a starter due to Jerami Grant's (face) absence, has suffered a right wrist sprain. Kris Murray has […]

Jerami Grant Remains Unavailable Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (face) will remain on the shelf for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against New Orleans. He has yet to recover from a facial contusion. Deni Avdija (wrist) has joined the starting five during Grant's absence but might also exit the lineup on Wednesday, as Portland has listed him […]

Ben Simmons Iffy For Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/center Ben Simmons (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit. Simmons is managing a lower back problem and might be absent for a fourth consecutive game. Reece Beekman has entered the rotation following Simmons' exit from the lineup, with Keon Johnson, Ziaire Williams, and Tyrese Martin also benefiting from […]

D'Angelo Russell To Miss Second Straight Game

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) will remain out on Wednesday against Detroit. He suffered a right shin contusion against Philadelphia last weekend, ending his promising start in Brooklyn. The former Laker averaged a double-double through his first couple of outings with the Nets. Russell's absence has given a further boost to Keon Johnson, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable To Face Raptors

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. The four-time All-Star may have to sit out a second consecutive game due to a problem with his right knee. Jericho Sims took over the starting role from Towns on Monday versus Orlando. He gobbled up 10 rebounds in 29 […]

Tyrese Haliburton Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is questionable to play on Wednesday against Chicago. The star guard hurt his ankle on Monday versus Brooklyn but was able to finish the game. However, the team has given him a questionable designation on the injury report entering Wednesday. T.J. McConnell will likely replace Haliburton in the […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Return To Action Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's contest against San Antonio. Middleton sat out Monday's win against Toronto as he continues to manage a bilateral ankle injury. He had previously skipped only the NBA Cup final since making his season debut on Dec. 6. Middleton has generally performed well but was […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will likely be able to square off against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Wednesday, as the team considers him probable for the matchup. Antetokounmpo continues to deal with a knee problem. He also injured his right pinkie finger against Toronto on Monday, requiring three stitches, but this will […]

Joey Daccord Activated From Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday. This paves the way for him to return to the lineup in Thursday's matchup against Columbus. Daccord has been absent since Dec. 22 due to an upper-body injury. The Boston-born goalie has dropped each of his last four starts but has […]

Colin Miller To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (neck) will be out of action for at least two weeks. He suffered a fracture in his larynx when a puck hit Miller in the throat against Detroit on Saturday. Miller has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in 34 outings, with 46 hits and a plus-eight rating. Dylan […]

Justin Faulk Rejoins Blues Lineup Against Wild

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against Minnesota. Scott Perunovich has skated in a pair of games while Faulk has dealt with an upper-body injury, but he will come out of the lineup on Tuesday. Faulk had a fantastic game with three points in his […]

Igor Shesterkin Remains Out On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) participated in the morning skate but will not play in Tuesday's contest against Dallas. He remains on Injured Reserve with an upper-body ailment. Shesterkin's absence will stretch to four games, with Jonathan Quick penciled in for another start. Quick has struggled recently but carries a winning record […]

Chris Kreider Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against Dallas and will not be available for at least a few more contests. Kreider has run into health issues just as he recorded a season-best three-game point streak. He has […]

Jacob Middleton Available Tuesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (hand) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against St. Louis. The team has activated him from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. A hand injury has kept Middleton sidelined for 11 games. Despite missing nearly a month of action, Middleton leads the Wild in blocked shots with […]

Troy Terry Uncertain For Tuesday's Action

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (personal) may sit out Tuesday's game against Calgary. His wife has gone into labor, and Ducks head coach Greg Cronin said Tuesday morning that he is unsure if Terry will be available. Terry has crushed it lately, totaling five goals and eight points in his past six appearances. If […]

Trey Murphy III Out On Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) will not suit up for Tuesday's contest against Minnesota. He injured his left ankle on Sunday against Washington and will sit out at least one game. However, Murphy III is expected to make a quick return, as the team considers him day-to-day. Brandon Boston Jr. and Jordan […]

Dejounte Murray Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) is questionable to face Minnesota on Tuesday. He has injured his right elbow. However, the injury didn't keep Murray from posting his first triple-double of the season in Sunday's matchup against Washington, so there should be a good chance he will remain in the lineup. Jose Alvarado and […]

Zion Williamson Might Be Back In Action Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Minnesota. After recovering from a hamstring strain, Williamson could see his first action since Nov. 6. Williamson looked good during the early parts of the season before getting hurt. He posted 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Considered Probable Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) will likely return to action against Utah on Tuesday, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Having recently returned from a lower leg injury, Bogdanovic sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Clippers. With Bogdanovic's return, Garrison Mathews […]

Trae Young Probable For Tuesday's Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Tuesday's contest against Utah. An Achilles issue has accompanied him throughout the season, but it doesn't appear to be serious, as Young has sat out for just two games. He has also shaken off a hand contusion, which gave Young a questionable designation ahead of […]

Anthony Davis Likely To Play Against Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Dallas. Davis missed one game due to an ankle injury last week, but he's currently on the injury report with left plantar fasciitis, which he has carried throughout the season. The foot problem hasn't really impactEd Davis, who has […]

LeBron James Probable For Tuesday's Action

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is considered probable to play against Dallas on Tuesday. The legendary forward continues to manage a left foot injury, but it doesn't appear to be holding him back. James suited up for every game when the Lakers had three outings in four nights to close out last week. […]

Daniel Gafford Likely "Out For Some Time"

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is expected to miss multiple games after getting hurt in Monday's matchup against Memphis. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said the big man will likely be "out for some time," reports Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. Gafford's absence will begin on Tuesday against the Lakers. Dereck Lively […]

Erik Haula Expected To Miss "A Few Weeks"

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) will not be in the lineup on Monday against Seattle and faces a multi-game absence. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe has said Haula could miss "a few weeks," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Haula hasn't yet sat out any games this season, notching 11 points […]

Patrik Laine Misses Third Consecutive Game

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against Vancouver, missing a third consecutive contest. The Finnish forward exited the lineup last week due to flu-like symptoms. Laine has played well with his new team, recording eight goals and 10 points in 13 appearances. He has notched all his goals with […]

Adam Larsson Available Monday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (upper body) will play against New Jersey on Monday. An upper-body injury limited Larsson to 12 minutes in his last appearance against Edmonton, but he has shaken off the ailment ahead of Monday. Larsson offers minimal fantasy value on the offensive end but racks up peripheral stats at a good […]

Dakota Joshua Out Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (leg) is considered week-to-week. The team placed him on Injured Reserve on Monday. Joshua suffered a leg injury in Friday's matchup against Nashville. Following a breakout campaign in 2023-24, Joshua has struggled to meet expectations this term after missing the start of the season due to tumor surgery. The 28-year-old […]

Elias Pettersson Remains Out On Monday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available on Monday versus Montreal. The Swedish forward has joined the team for a five-game road trip but isn't yet ready to return against the Canadiens. Pettersson, who has been linked with a trade, will miss a fifth consecutive contest. Pius Suter has worked in a […]

Quinn Hughes A Game-Time Decision For Monday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Monday's tilt against Montreal. He has sat out four games with an undisclosed injury, but the chances of Hughes returning on Monday appear high. The star blue-liner practiced on Sunday and worked with the first power-play group. Only two defensemen in the league […]

Aaron Ekblad Unlikely To Play On Monday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Monday's matchup against Colorado. Ekblad is dealing with a "general body" injury and took the ice after Monday's morning skate. He's set to miss his first game of the season. Fellow blue-liner Niko Mikkola (upper body) participated in the morning skate but is […]