Mika Zibanejad To Center Top Line For Sweden

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad will start the 4 Nations Face-Off as Sweden's top-line center. He will be flanked by Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander and Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Wednesday's tournament opener against Canada. Zibanejad has had a down year with the Rangers in 2024-25, producing 37 points (11 […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Available Wednesday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will suit up for Team Sweden for Wednesday's matchup against Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. There was initially uncertainty surrounding Eriksson Ek after he missed Minnesota's final game before the break due to a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek, who has recorded nine goals and 23 points […]

Filip Gustavsson Faces Canada Wednesday Night

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start for Sweden against Canada in Wednesday's 4 Nations Face-Off opener. Ottawa Senators netminder Linus Ullmark will serve as his backup, with Samuel Ersson of the Philadelphia Flyers scratched for the contest. Gustavsson has enjoyed a great campaign with the Wild, and Sweden will lean on him heavily against […]

Jordan Binnington To Start For Canada In 4 Nations Face-Off Opener

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be in the net as Team Canada kicks off the 4 Nations Face-Off against Team Sweden on Wednesday night. Binnington has earned the nod ahead of Adin Hill of the Vegas Golden Knights and Sam Montembeault on the Montreal Canadiens. The 31-year-old also represented Canada at last year's […]

Sidney Crosby Good To Go Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) will play in Wednesday's 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Sweden. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports that Crosby has confirmed he will suit up for Team Canada on Wednesday night. The veteran superstar has recovered from an upper-body injury, which sidelined him for Pittsburgh's final two games before the NHL […]

Max Strus May Miss Another Game On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. After making 23 consecutive appearances, Strus was forced to skip Monday's action against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to ankle soreness. He may now be sidelined for a second consecutive game. Newly acquired De'Andre Hunter took over from […]

Ty Jerome Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Soreness in his right calf may end his streak of 14 consecutive appearances. Jerome is coming off a performance that included 15 points and four assists against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Craig Porter Jr. and Sam Merrill may […]

Collin Sexton Remains Out Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. This will mark his fifth straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. Sexton has one more chance to return before the All-Star break as Utah completes a back-to-back on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. On Wednesday, […]

P.J. Washington Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable to suit up against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. He may be out for a second consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain. This would leave the Mavericks extremely short on healthy frontcourt bodies, as Daniel Gafford (knee) has just joined Anthony Davis (adductor), […]

Nicolas Claxton Carries A Questionable Tag Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) is questionable to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. He has appeared on the injury report with a right ankle sprain. Day'Ron Sharpe and Trendon Watford will be in line for increased workloads if Brooklyn rules Claxton out for the game. The Nets catch Philadelphia at a good time, […]

Michael Porter Jr. Iffy For Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) may miss a third consecutive contest, as the team lists him as questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. Following a hugely impressive three-game run of 30-point performances, Porter Jr. has landed on the shelf with a left hamstring strain. During his absence, Julian Strawther has […]

Jamal Murray Probable For Wednesday's Matchup

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been labeled as probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray is experiencing inflammation in his left knee, but he has missed only one game since Christmas Day and is expected to be ready for Wednesday's action. The Canadian star may have something to prove […]

Trae Young Likely To Play Against Knicks

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is considered probable for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Despite dealing with Achilles tendinitis, Young has played in eight consecutive games and appears to be on track for another appearance at Madison Square Garden. There is no love lost between Young and the Knicks fans, and […]

Damian Lillard Probable Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lillard is troubled by a hamstring issue but looks ready to play through the injury. He logged 39 minutes last time out against the Golden State Warriors when Lillard was also on the injury report. The Bucks […]

Jalen Suggs Doubtful To Play Against Hornets

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) remains on the injury report with a doubtful designation ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. Suggs has been listed as doubtful for a while, but the team has ultimately ruled him out each time. He last saw action on Jan. 25, missing eight games. Cole Anthony and […]

Vasilije Micic Ruled Out Tuesday

Phoenix Suns point guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will not make his debut on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Micic's next chance to make his first appearance as a Sun will be on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. However, even if he is healthy enough to play, Micic […]

Grayson Allen Available Against Grizzlies

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will hop back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has upgraded Allen from probable to available, with Allen ready for action after missing one game due to a sore left knee. Bradley Beal (toe) is out for the Suns, putting Allen in a position […]

Scoot Henderson Out On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) will not be in action on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He hurt his right ankle against the Nuggets on Monday and was diagnosed with a sprain. Henderson's absence opens the door for Shaedon Sharpe and Dalano Banton to make noise. The latter led the team with 22 […]

Deandre Ayton To Miss Wednesday's Action

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Ayton sustained a left calf strain against the Nuggets on Monday and will have to sit out Wednesday's rematch because of the injury. Donovan Clingan is set to slide into the starting unit, with Robert Williams III […]

CJ McCollum Uncertain For Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (personal) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. He may be out for a second consecutive game after missing Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder for personal reasons. Karlo Matkovic joined the starting lineup against OKC, finishing with eight […]

Fred VanVleet Expected To Return After All-Star Break

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) is poised to rejoin the lineup after the upcoming All-Star break. "He's on track as far as that and the plan is to have him back after the All-Star break," Rockets head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on Tuesday. VanVleet has missed five games and will be sidelined […]

Alperen Sengun Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile big man was limited to only three minutes due to back spasms against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. He is reportedly feeling better and will test out his back on Wednesday to decide if he […]

Chet Holmgren To Be Rested On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (rest) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Following his return from a right iliac wing fracture, OKC has eased Holmgren back into action, and the team will keep him on the shelf Wednesday for rest purposes. He will likely return to the lineup […]

Tyler Herro Labeled As Questionable For Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A stomach bug took Herro out of the lineup on Monday against the Boston Celtics, and he may be forced to miss another game against the Thunder. Davion Mitchell started in Herro's place on Monday but managed only […]

Jrue Holiday Unavailable Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) will remain on the shelf for Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be his fourth consecutive absence due to right shoulder impingement. Payton Pritchard has taken on an expanded role with Holiday out, averaging 15.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 31.5 minutes off the […]

Jaylen Brown In Danger Of Missing A Second Consecutive Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He is battling knee soreness and may have to skip a second consecutive game. With Brown on the shelf, Sam Hauser joined the starting unit on Monday against the Miami Heat and fired in 15 points with […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Following a one-game absence, Edwards returned to work on Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, notching a game-high 44 points in a 128-107 loss, but he might be out again on Wednesday due to a sore hip. Nickeil Alexander-Walker's fantasy stock […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out For Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The talented playmaker suffered yet another ankle injury in Monday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, exiting the contest after logging only 10 minutes of action. KJ Simpson will likely take on a starting role against the Magic, […]

OG Anunoby Will Miss Tuesday's Contest

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. There was a chance Anunoby would be available to return to the lineup when the team upgraded him to questionable, but he has now been officially ruled out. Anunoby's next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday versus […]

Alex Len Joins Lakers

Veteran center Alex Len has signed a deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Len was available as a free agent after the Washington Wizards waived him. The Wizards acquired Len from the Sacramento Kings last week. He had a limited role on the Kings, averaging 7.2 minutes per game over 36 contests this season. […]