Charlie McAvoy Sidelined For Boston

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy at the very least, will miss the next three games with an (upper body) injury. McAvoy has been an essential piece for the Bruins' success over several years. He averages just over 24:00 minutes of ice time per game while recording four goals and 18 assists in 35 contests. Steve […]

Gorgui Dieng Still Dealing With Shoulder Injury

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) is questionable Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Dieng suffered a shoulder sprain in his Spurs debut, but has been able to play the last two games after missing two games. Dieng does not have a clear path to minutes with Jakob Poeltl and Drew Eubanks taking away the […]

Lonnie Walker IV Questionable Friday Night

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (wrist) is questionable to play Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Walker has missed nine straight games with the wrist injury, but is expected back at some point during this road trip. The road trip spans until April 14th so it's unclear when he will actually return, but it […]

Wesley Matthews Starting For Kyle Kuzma Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Wesley Matthews will start Thursday against the Miami Heat with Kyle Kuzma (calf) out. Kuzma was originally starting for LeBron James (ankle) as the Lakers get thinner on the wing. Matthews is a low-end threes and steals streamer as a starter and Montrezl Harrell should also see some extra run on […]

Larry Nance Jr. Lost Close To 20 Pounds Due To Illness

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (illness) has lost close to 20 pounds dealing with an undisclosed illness over the past week and a half. Nance has not played since March 27th and looks like he could be a ways away from getting back into game shape given this news. Kevin Love has been starting […]

Anton Forsberg Starts His Fourth Game for Ottawa

Ottawa Senators goalie Anton Forsberg will be in goal for Ottawa tonight against Edmonton. Forsberg carries a 1-1-1 record, a 3.28 goals-against average, and a .920 save percentage in 2021. The seventh-round draft pick in 2011 will go up against the Edmonton Oilers. Ottawa has played Edmonton eight times this year, losing all eight contests. […]

Malachi Flynn Making First Career Start Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn will earn his first career start on Thursday with Deandre Bembry (suspension) out against the Chicago Bulls. Flynn has been a solid streamer with Kyle Lowry (foot) and Fred VanVleet (hip) out, both of which also received a one-game suspension. Flynn and the Raptors still have four games left in […]

Paul Goldschmidt Held Out Of Lineup With Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) was held out of the lineup on Thursday due to lower back tightness, the team announced shortly before first pitch. There's no word that this is anything more than a one-game issue, but managers should keep an eye out for further updates in case this becomes a […]

Myles Turner To Sit Against Orlando

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) will not suit up Friday night against the Orlando Magic. Turner will miss his second straight game with a sprained ankle and is likely a little ways out from returning, given the fact he was ruled out over a day in advance. Goga Bitadze started and played well in […]

Robbie Ray Could Return Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) could make his return to the team sometime next week, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Ray bruised his elbow from a fall at his home during Spring Training, but before the injury he had looked good with a 1.98 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 13 […]

Malcolm Brogdon And Domantas Sabonis Questionable Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (hip) and forward/center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) are questionable to play Friday against the Orlando Magic. Both players were questionable on Wednesday with their respective ailments, but were ultimately ruled out before tip-off. They will likely end up being game-time decisions so make sure to check back before the games lock. […]

John Wall Will Sit First Game Of Back-To-Back

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (rest) will not play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall will likely not play in both ends of a back-to-back for the remainder of the season so this is to be expected. Wall went off Wednesday after a multi-game absence and put up 31 points and seven assists […]

Brandon Ingram And Kira Lewis Jr. Questionable Again

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (foot) and guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) are both questionable to play Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both Ingram and Lewis have been out for the past week, give or take, and have been closer to game-time decisions for most of that time. Ingram seems closer to returning of […]

Lou Trivino Could Be In Line For Saves In Oakland

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino could be in line for save opportunities while Trevor Rosenthal recovers from thoracic outlet surgery, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Manager Bob Melvin said, "If we can move it forward with Lou, maybe he gives us an option to close as well and/or pitch the 8th […]

Lonzo Ball Added To Friday's Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) now questionable to play Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ball returned from a hip flexor injury and has played well over the past three games including a back-to-back set, but now is back on the injury report ahead of Friday. It is unclear what kind of setback Ball […]

James Paxton Has Recommendation For Tommy John Surgery

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) has received a recommendation for Tommy John surgery, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Paxton was injured in his first start of the season on Tuesday, as he exited in the second inning with forearm tightness. This is a crushing blow for Paxton, who was looking to […]

Blake Wheeler Will Not Be Available For Jets Road Trip

Winnipeg Jets veteran winger Blake Wheeler will not accompany his team on their five-game road trip. The 34-year-old forward was elbowed in the head by The Senators Brady Tkachuk in Monday's contest. Wheeler's veteran presence will be missed on an important road trip for the Jets. He played in 39 Jets games the season, recording […]

George Springer Diagnosed With Low-Grade Quad Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (oblique, quad) has been diagnosed with a low-grade quad strain, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that Springer can still work out and do some baseball activities, but he will not return to the team during their homestand this weekend. It's a setback for […]

Matt Olson Back In Lineup On Thursday Night

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (knee) is back in the lineup on Thursday night, where he will slot in as the designated hitter and bat second against the Astros. Olson had been day-to-day with a left knee contusion after injuring himself while sliding for a pop up in foul territory. He has gotten off […]

Jusuf Nurkic Available Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (knee) is available for Thursday night's game against the Jazz. Nurkic missed a game with right knee inflammation but will be back out there, presumably with a cap on his minutes. Enes Kanter will likely return to the bench unit, though he could still be a factor in DFS […]

Connor Hellebuyck In Goal Tonight For Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets will give the nod to Connor Hellebuyck to start in goal versus Montreal on Thursday. Hellebuyck carries a 4-2-0 record against the Canadiens in 2021. The Commerce, Michigan native last started for Winnipeg on April 5th, where his team beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3. He stopped 20 of 23 shots in this contest. […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Inks Minors Deal With Brewers

Free agent second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon has signed a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Strange-Gordon had spent Spring Training with the Cincinnati Reds, slashing .281/.361/.313 with four steals in 12 games before he was granted his release at the end of March. He had a down year in […]

Kyle Kuzma Ruled Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami. It wasn't a good sign when Kuzma went from probable to a game-time call- and the team ultimately opted to sit him for the contest after he experienced tightness in his leg during shootaround. His absence will be felt […]

Luke Bard To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Luke Bard (hip) will undergo season-ending hip surgery, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ardaya adds that expected recovery time for the surgery is six to eight months. Bard has been a high strikeout reliever in the Angels bullpen the past few years with a career 21.8 percent strikeout […]

Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Roby Out Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (concussion) and forward Isaiah Roby (concussion) have been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers. This will be Dort's seventh absence and Roby's third, as both players remain in the league's concussion protocols. Aleksej Pokusevski should be in line for heavy usage once again, with Theo Maledon and […]

Anton Khudobin Guards The Cage For Dallas On Thursday

Dallas Stars goalie Anton Khudobin will make his first appearance in the crease since April 1st, which resulted in a win over Nashville. Khudobin has had a tough go this year, missing some time with an injury and battling Covid-19. His 2021 record is 7-9-4 with three shutouts. Through the Stars struggles, Khudobin has been […]

A.J. Puk Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Puk (biceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left bicep, according to The Athletic's Alex Coffey. Puk was called up after outfielder Chad Pinder was placed on the injured list, and he made his season debut on Monday where he allowed one hit and three walks […]

Tyler Herro Suiting Up Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is suiting up for Thursday's game against the Lakers. Herro was expected to play, though it's nice to get the official word. Herro looked good in his last outing on Tuesday, scoring 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting. He should be expected to play his usual number of minutes, albeit […]

Trevor Rosenthal Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) underwent thoracic outlet surgery on Thursday and was transferred to the 60-day injured list, according to Alex Coffey of The Athletic. Rosenthal will be re-examined in eight weeks, and he is expected to miss up to three to four months. With Rosenthal out, Jake Diekman and Sergio Romo […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) was left off the team's injury report, suggesting that he'll be playing for the second leg of the team's back-to-back on Thursday against the Bucks. The Mavericks have managed Porzingis' workload this year, though it appears as if the team may be ready to turn him loose for both […]