Nikola Jovic Active Against Raptors

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old has shaken off a questionable tag and is ready to make his 30th consecutive appearance after winning a bout with a stomach bug. Jovic has made big strides in 2024-25, averaging 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and […]

Dwight Powell Remains Out Against Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (hip) will remain out of the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was always unlikely he would play, as the team listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. Powell's absence will extend to 15 games. His last appearance was on Jan. 17. The Canadian center […]

P.J. Washington Available Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) will be back on the floor on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. An ankle sprain has kept Washington out from six of the last seven games, but he will return to action on Friday without any minutes restrictions. Washington will start as a power forward, with Kessler Edwards […]

Luka Doncic On Track To Return To Lakers Lineup Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been listed as probable for Saturday's showdown against the Denver Nuggets. It looks like the Slovenian superstar is ready to rejoin the action after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Doncic has averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 […]

Tyler Herro Cleared To Play Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) will play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Initially, the team listed him as probable for the game with a sore right shoulder. Before the All-Star break, Herro battled a stomach bug, but he was fantastic in the last game against the Dallas Mavericks, going off for 40 points. […]

Khris Middleton Makes Wizards Debut As Starter

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton will make his team debut as a starter on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. After being traded by the Bucks on Feb. 6, Middleton is finally ready to take the court with his new squad, and he may have something to prove in Friday's matchup. During his time with the […]

Miles McBride Returns To Bench Role Friday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride is not in the starting lineup for Friday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Josh Hart (knee) joining OG Anunoby (foot) on the sidelines, McBride was promoted to the starting unit for Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. He helped the team sneak an overtime win with a season-high […]

Vince Williams Jr. Sits Out Meeting With Magic

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic, having been downgraded from questionable to out. Williams Jr. lands on the shelf following a 20-minute outing on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. He is managing left knee soreness. Williams Jr.'s exit from the lineup creates additional […]

OG Anunoby Back In Knicks Lineup Friday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) is poised to return to the lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. League sources have told ESPN's Shams Charania that Anunoby will be good to go for the contest. The Knicks have been without Anunoby for six games after he injured his right foot. Precious Achiuwa has […]

Jonathan Isaac Will Not Play Against Grizzlies

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (illness) will be out of the lineup on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. After his 11-minute appearance in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, Isaac was added to the injury report late on Friday due to an illness. With Isaac missing, Tristan da Silva may see an increase in minutes, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo To Remain Under A Minutes Restriction Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will continue to operate under a minutes restriction during Friday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers announced that Antetokounmpo will be limited to 24 minutes. He logged the same amount of minutes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers when Antetokounmpo returned from a six-game […]

Dean Wade Ready For Action Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is ready to return to work on Friday against the New York Knicks. The team initially listed Wade as probable for the game, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has now officially confirmed that Wade will be back in the lineup following an 11-game absence due to a bone […]

Eric Gordon Facing Lengthy Absence

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) is not expected to return to action any time soon. He will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets, and 76ers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters on Thursday that it could be a lengthy absence for Gordon. The veteran sniper has consulted with two […]

Kyle Lowry To Remain Out On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran playmaker has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game. A couple of weeks ago, Lowry landed on the shelf due to an issue with his right hip. Tyrese Maxey should again eat up all […]

Kenyon Martin Jr. Ready For Jazz Debut

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (conditioning) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed two months of action due to a stress reaction in his left foot. While with the Philadelphia 76ers at the start of the season, Martin Jr. averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Remains Out Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle, illness) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday versus the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old Kentucky product has been nursing an ankle injury and is currently also battling an illness. Boston Jr. has shown glimpses of quality in 2024-25, averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and […]

Yves Missi Upgraded To Available

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) will be active on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. The rookie big man hurt his right knee just before the All-Star break, and the Pelicans initially listed him as questionable for Friday's action. Missi's performances have been inconsistent, but he has had a solid rookie campaign. The 20-year-old […]

Josh Hart Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee. Hart is considered day-to-day, so it's possible he can return to the lineup for Sunday's big matchup against the Boston […]

Jeremy Lauzon Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) will not return to play in 2024-25. The physical rearguard has yet to see any action in 2025 after suffering a lower-body injury, and the team has announced that Lauzon will be sidelined for 4-6 months. The 27-year-old, who set an NHL single-season record with 383 hits last […]

Kyle Connor Scratched On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Canada as a healthy scratch. Connor exits the Team USA lineup after struggling to make an impact in the first three games. He tallied one assist with one shot on goal. Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers will play instead […]

Josh Morrissey Will Not Play On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Team USA. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Morrissey is battling an illness. The Canadians lost Shea Theodore (upper body) early in the tournament, and Morrissey's absence is another setback for the blue line. Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars will join […]

Igor Shesterkin May Be Available Against Sabres

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) could be an option for Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Shesterkin suffered an upper-body injury on Feb. 7 and was ruled out for 1-2 weeks. He has progressed well in his recovery and logged a second straight full practice on Thursday. The Rangers netminder has been […]

Bryan Rust Ready To Return To Penguins Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) expects to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The veteran forward was unavailable for Pittsburgh's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off due to a lower-body injury. The Penguins have not had a great time in 2024-25, but Rust should be pleased with […]

Evgeni Malkin On Track To Return Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. He has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury but returned to practice recently. Malkin will likely jump on the second line. The Russian veteran has had a disappointing season, amassing 34 points […]

Seth Jarvis Rejoins Canada's Lineup Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis will return to Canada's lineup on Thursday against the U.S. at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Jarvis was a healthy scratch for Monday's matchup against Finland. Philadelphia Flyers star Travis Konecny took his spot in the lineup. On Thursday, Konecny will come out of the lineup to make room for Jarvis, […]

Brady Tkachuk Good To Go Thursday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (illness) will be available for Team USA for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Canada. Tkachuk left Monday's matchup against Sweden with a lower-body injury and skipped Wednesday's practice due to an illness. However, he returned to the ice Thursday morning and is ready to accompany his brother Matthew […]

Scoot Henderson Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) may be out for a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Henderson has been a full participant in practice leading up to the game, suggesting that he is trending in the right […]

Jerami Grant Questionable Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dealing with right knee soreness and may be absent for a third consecutive game. Kris Murray could get another start if Grant remains unavailable on Thursday, with Jabari Walker also positioned to take on […]

Vince Williams Jr. Returns To Action Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be active on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Before the All-Star break, Memphis played out a back-to-back set, and Williams Jr. did not play in the second leg. It has been a tough season for Williams Jr., who has made only six appearances due to health issues. […]

Clint Capela Available Against Magic

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Capela has yet to play this month after dealing with back issues. He disappeared from the injury report before the All-Star break but was inactive for a couple of games. On Wednesday, Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said that […]