AJ Green Skips Thursday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (back) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against Brooklyn. He will miss his second game of the season, with the team downgrading Green from questionable to out. Gary Trent Jr. figures to fill most of Green's minutes off the Milwaukee bench on Thursday. Following some early-season struggles, Trent […]

Noah Clowney Unavailable On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Clowney is unsurprisingly out after suffering a hip contusion during Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. The absence of Clowney should mean more minutes for Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin on Thursday. Wilson has scored double digits […]

Tyjae Spears Trending Toward Being Out Against Texans

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) has yet to practice in Week 18 after missing a second straight day on Thursday. Spears suffered his second concussion of the year in the Week 17 loss to the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday and is fully expected to be held out of the Week 18 regular-season […]

Khris Middleton Upgraded To Available Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will remain in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against Brooklyn. The veteran forward initially had a probable tag on the injury report, but the Bucks have now upgraded him to available. This will mark his 11th consecutive outing. Middleton had a strong finish to December after rejoining the […]

James Harden Ruled Out On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) has been downgraded to out ahead of Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was listed as questionable coming into this game, but Harden will now miss his second game in a row. The absence of Harden should mean more minutes for Kevin Porter Jr., Bones Hyland, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play Against Nets

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play against Brooklyn on Thursday. Milwaukee has upgraded him from probable to available. Antetokounmpo returned from a four-game absence on Tuesday to feast against Indiana. He recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and two steals across 35 minutes. The former MVP already boasts a pair of double-doubles […]

Tony Pollard Stays Limited On Thursday

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle) practiced on a limited basis on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Pollard was inactive for the first time this year in the Week 17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and is up in the air to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday […]

Kristaps Porzingis Out On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) will remain absent on Thursday against Minnesota. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, resulting in his fourth consecutive absence. Al Horford is looking at another start on Thursday due to Porzingis' absence. The veteran big man will look to bounce back from a pair of poor outings. […]

Jaylen Brown Sits Out Thursday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Minnesota. Brown will sit out at least one game after sustaining a shoulder injury on Tuesday versus Toronto. It's possible he might be ready to jump back into action on Friday against Houston. Brown's absence will likely lift Sam Hauser to […]

Another Limited Session For Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Tagovailoa was held out of the Week 17 win over the Cleveland Browns last Sunday due to a hip injury and is up in the air to play this Sunday in the another […]

Nelson Agholor Cleared To Return In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor (concussion) practiced in full all week, has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol and will play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns. The Ravens removed Agholor from Thursday's final injury report. Baltimore will get a boost to their receiving corps this […]

George Kittle Upgrades To Full Practice On Thursday

After being limited in practice on Wednesday, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle, hamstring) upgraded to a full practice session on Thursday. Kittle is battling through multiple injuries with one final game left this year, but his ability to practice in full on Thursday means he should be able to gain clearance to […]

Ameer Abdullah Absent Again On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (foot) was unable to join the team at practice for the second straight day this week. Abdullah put up a career-high 115 rushing yards in last week's win over the New Orleans Saints but apparently picked up a foot injury in the process that now has him questionable […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Misses Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (ribs, wrist) picked up his second straight DNP this week after not practicing with the team on Thursday. Samuel is dealing with multiple injuries following Sunday night's loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 17 and is now firmly up in the air to play this Sunday […]

Clayton Keller A Game-Time Call Thursday

Utah Hockey Club winger Clayton Keller (illness) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's action against Calgary. Per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah head coach Andre Tourigny has stated that Keller's status for the game, along with that of some other players, is "up in the air." Utah's star forward missed Tuesday's […]

Brock Purdy Misses Another Practice

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday after suffering a right-elbow injury at the end of the Sunday night loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 17. Although Purdy's injury is considered minor and he hasn't officially been ruled out yet, the Niners have […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Unavailable Against Golden State

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) is ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Oubre will miss his second consecutive contest due to a sprained left hand. While the 29-year-old is absent from the Sixers rotation, Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon will continue taking on more minutes, while Reggie Jackson and Caleb Martin could see more scoring opportunities.

Anton Forsberg Rejoins Senators Lineup

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup against Dallas. He's set to dress as the backup goalie for the game. The Swedish netminder has missed six games due to a lower-body ailment. Forsberg will likely return to game action on Friday as Ottawa completes a […]

Derek Carr Misses Thursday's Practice

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday as he continues to rehab from a broken left (non-throwing) hand that he suffered in the Week 14 win over the New York Giants. Carr has held out hope all along that he'd be able to return before […]

Artem Zub Back In Senators Lineup Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (foot) will end a 16-game absence on Thursday against Dallas. He has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. Zub will rejoin the action on the third defensive pairing, linking up with Tyler Kleven. The team wants to ease Zub back into action. Once he finds his […]

Andre Drummond Out Thursday Versus Warriors

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left toe sprain. After suiting up against the Kings on Wednesday, where he was on the floor for twenty minutes, the big man will sit the second half of back-to-back games on Thursday. With Joel Embiid (foot) questionable, Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona […]

Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller Miss Another Practice

New Orleans Saints running backs Alvin Kamara (groin) and Kendre Miller (concussion) both missed practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Kamara suffered an adductor injury in the Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders and hasn't practiced or played since. The 29-year-old continues to say he wants to play in the […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Ready For Season Debut On Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (back) will make his season debut on Thursday against Tampa Bay. He has received the all-clear to play after recovering from a back problem. Vlasic's addition will push Shakir Mukhamadullin out of the lineup. He will join Jan Rutta on the third defensive pairing. Vlasic has been a solid […]

Tyreek Hill On Track To Play In Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) was upgraded to a full practice session on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Hill has been managing a wrist injury pretty much all year, but it hasn't sidelined him for a single game. He should put in another full practice on Friday before being […]

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith Listed As DNPs Again On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers A.J. Brown (knee) and DeVonta Smith (wrist) were both held out of practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Both Brown and Smith have played through their respective injuries of late and are just getting additional maintenance heading into a meaningless Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against […]

Jared Spurgeon Out On Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will not play against Washington on Thursday. He was injured in Tuesday's tilt against Nashville and might be out for a while, as it was reported that Spurgeon used crutches and wore a leg brace after getting hurt. Travis Dermott is projected to replace Spurgeon in the lineup […]

Paul George Not On Injury Report For Thursday

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Golden Warriors. George is coming off a 30-point game where he registered eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 113-107 loss to […]

Bucky Irving Stays Limited In Thursday's Practice Session

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Irving continues to be listed on the team's injury report with various ailments, but he should be able to suit up in a must-win game in Week 18 […]

Martin Fehervary Good To Go Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (face) will play in Thursday's contest against Minnesota. His day in the office ended early on Tuesday versus Boston when Fehervary was hit in the face by a stick. However, he's ready to go on Thursday, with Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reporting that Fehervary is only dealing with a bruise […]

Jaylen Waddle Limited In Practice Again On Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) picked up a second straight limited tag in practice this week on Thursday. Waddle hasn't played in the last two games due to his knee injury, although he has been moving around well at practice this week as the team prepares for another must-win game in the Week […]