Kevin Durant Receives Thumbs Up To Return Saturday

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant (Achilles) has been cleared to return to the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Heat after sitting out Friday due to injury management. Durant logged 50 minutes Wednesday against Cleveland, with the Nets opting to not push their MVP candidate early in his return from a torn Achilles tendon. […]

Carter Hart Gets Another Chance To Take Down Boston

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will make his fifth start of the season on Saturday versus Boston, against whom he lost his previous start 5-4 in a shootout. Hart owns a 2-1-1 record for the season with a 3.67 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. He started very strongly with back-to-back wins against Pittsburgh […]

Blake Griffin Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin (rest) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Saturday's contest versus the 76ers as the team continues to monitor his injury progress. Griffin has yet to play in both legs of a back-to-back this season, and after seeing 29 minutes in Friday's loss, his absence doesn't come as […]

Matt Grzelcyk Won't Play On Saturday

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (undisclosed) won't suit up for Saturday's clash versus the Flyers with his status labeled as day-to-day. Connor Clifton will enter the lineup, while Charlie McAvoy will take over from Grzelcyk on the top power-play unit. The 23-year-old is pointless so far this season so maybe this will help him get […]

Kristaps Porzingis Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been deemed doubtful to suit up for Saturday's contest against the Rockets as the team attempts to limit his workload in his return from a knee injury. Porzingis participated in a back-to-back earlier in the week, but with Saturday slated to be his fifth game in seven […]

Jamal Murray Draws Questionable Tag For Saturday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's contest versus the Suns due to a sprained left shoulder. Murray was able to compile 18 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds across 40 minutes against Phoenix on Friday, but appears to have picked up an ailment that did […]

Jaroslav Halak Takes On Flyers Saturday Night

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak will man the crease on Saturday against Philadelphia, trying to get off the mark for the season. The veteran netminder lost his only previous start this season 2-1 in overtime to New Jersey. He delivered a solid performance with 29 saves, so it shouldn't take him too long to start […]

Tramon Williams Could Make History Sunday

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, and he's now on track to become the first player in NFL history to play for two different teams in the same postseason. Williams started the playoffs with the Ravens before signing with the Packers. More importantly, […]

Kenny Stills To Be Active For AFC Championship

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kenny Stills has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Bills signed Stills to their practice squad after he was cut by the Houston Texans late in November, and he was initially brought on for […]

Derrick Rose Won't Suit Up Versus Sixers

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This is the second game of a back-to-back set, so the team is going to be cautious with their veteran guard. Delon Wright and Wayne Ellington will be asked to split up the minutes at point guard. Both […]

John Wall Listed As Probable For Saturday

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Stephen Silas mentioned on Wednesday that he expected Wall to sit out the rest of the week. However, the Rockets are without Victor Oladipo (rest) and Christian Wood (ankle), so it sounds like Wall is going […]

Ricky Rubio Questionable Against Pelicans

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was cleared from the NBA's COVID-19 protocols and was able to play on Friday. We expect Rubio to play in this game because D'Angelo Russell (rest) is sitting out. However, Anthony Edwards and Jarrett Culver would see a […]

D'Angelo Russell Resting On Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He played 21 minutes on Friday, so this is odd news considering Russell isn't banged up at all. Regardless, veteran guard Ricky Rubio (COVID-19) is expected to play and see an increased workload. He'd be a favorable […]

Otto Porter Ruled Out Saturday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The training staff is going to play it safe and have Porter sit out the second half of the back-to-back set. Chicago is going to be cautious with their veteran forward after he recently returned from back […]

Joel Embiid Might Sit Out Versus Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. It's a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Embiid sit out here. On Friday, Embiid played 30 minutes and put up monster numbers against the Boston Celtics. The team is likely going to wait until […]

Kings Looking To Trade Nemanja Bjelica

Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica looks to have fallen out of the rotation, but the team reportedly says he is missing time due to personal reasons. Head coach Luke Walton said Bjelica would return to the rotation at some point, but who knows when that will be. He has not play well this season and […]

Devin Booker Ruled Out Versus Nuggets

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He exited late during Friday's overtime contest due to a left hamstring strain. The severity of the injury is unknown right now, but Booker will miss at least one game. Jevon Carter, Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson will […]

Red Sox Reach An Agreement With Garrett Richards

The Boston Red Sox have added right-handed starting pitcher Garrett Richards to a one-year, $10 million deal on Saturday. The 32-year-old spent the past two seasons as a member of the Padres staff, but injuries have sidelined the veteran for long stretches of time over the past five seasons. Richards logged 207 1/3 innings for […]

OG Anunoby Scores Season-Best 21 Points

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby scored 21 points to go along with four rebounds, two steals, one assist and two turnovers on eight of 12 shooting from the field and a season-best five of six from three-point range in Friday's 101-81 victory against the Heat. Anunoby is posting career-best numbers in numerous categories through the […]

Norman Powell Plays Well Against Heat

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell finished with 23 points, three rebounds, two steals and one turnover on 10 of 18 shooting from the field and three of 10 from three-point range in Friday's 101-81 victory against the Heat. Kyle Lowry (foot) was sidelined, so Powell made his way into the starting lineup and made the […]

Kendrick Nunn Scores Team-High 22 Points In Loss

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn finished with a team-high 22 points in Friday's 101-81 loss against the Raptors. The 25-year-old was the only player able to get it going in the defeat, while scoring 20-plus points in consecutive games for the first time this season. Nunn has received consistent minutes in the thirties as of […]

Collin Sexton Scores 25 Points In Victory

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton finished with 25 points, nine assists, two rebounds and one made three-pointer on eight of 19 shooting from the field in Friday's 125-113 victory against the Nets. Sexton was once again the main factor in the second consecutive victory against the new-look Nets, as the 22-year-old just missed out on […]

James Harden Posts Fourth Consecutive Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden finished with 19 points, 11 assists, five rebounds and three turnovers on six of 14 shooting from the field and four of nine from three-point range in Friday's 125-113 loss against the Cavaliers. Since the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Nets a little over one week ago, Harden […]

Kyrie Irving Scores 38 Points Against Cavaliers

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving was dominant once again in Friday's 125-113 loss against the Cavaliers, as the 28-year-old scored a season-high 38 points on 14 of 24 shooting from the field, four of nine from deep and six of six from the free-throw line. Kevin Durant was sidelined for this contest, so Irving took […]

Jeremy Lamb Scores 22 Points In Victory

Indiana Pacers forward/guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) scored a season-best 22 points in Friday's 120-118 victory against the Magic. The 28-year-old added seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one made three-pointer on 7-of-14 shooting from field-goal range in the contest, in just his second game this season. Lamb was recovering from offseason surgery after he […]

Nikola Vucevic Scores 24 Points Against Pacers

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and three turnovers on 10 of 29 shooting from the field and four of nine from three-point range in Friday's 120-118 loss against the Pacers. Vucevic struggled from the field in this contest by posting his lowest field-goal percentage in […]

Evan Fournier Scores Season-High 26 Points In Loss

Orlando Magic forward/guard Evan Fournier (back) finished with 26 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one turnover on eight of 14 shooting from the field and 4-for-8 from deep in Friday's 120-118 loss against the Pacers. The 28-year-old recorded season-highs in both points and assists, while recording his second consecutive 20-plus-point game. Fournier will look […]

Anton Khudobin Posts Shutout In Season Opener

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin stopped all 34 shots on goal as the 34-year-old posted a shutout in Friday's 7-0 victory against the Predators. Khudobin picked up right where he left off after a very productive performance throughout the 2020 Playoffs, in which the Stars came two victories away from winning the Stanley Cup. Khudobin […]

Joe Pavelski Posts Four Points In Season Opener

Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski scored two goals and added two assists in Friday's 7-0 victory against the Predators. The Stars were finally able to take the ice after having their schedule delayed to begin the season due to health and safety protocols put in place by the NHL, but Pavelski made his presence felt […]

Tim Stutzle Placed On Injured Reserve

Ottawa Senators left wing Tim Stutzle (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday afternoon. The rookie forward has been dealing with a nagging injury over the past week, which he sustained during the recent World Junior tournament. In Stutzle's absence, veteran winger Michael Haley will move into the lineup for Saturday's game against the […]