Semyon Varlamov Out Indefinitely

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. He hasn't seen any action since Nov. 28 due to a lower-body injury, and apparently Varlamov isn't close to returning. The veteran netminder has posted a 3-4-3 record for 2024-25, allowing 2.89 goals with a .889 save percentage. The Islanders are also […]

Anthony Cirelli A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the New York Islanders. He is in danger of missing his second game of the season. Cirelli has been offensively anonymous recently, but he's had a solid campaign in general. Through 49 appearances, Cirelli has notched 19 goals and 39 […]

Stars Acquire Mikael Granlund From Sharks

The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Mikael Granlund in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. Defenseman Cody Ceci will also move to Texas, while the Stars gave up a 2025 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick in the transaction. The fourth-round selection will become a third-round choice if Dallas makes it to the […]

AJ Green Returns To Bucks Lineup

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (quadriceps) will rejoin the fun on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been cleared for action following a five-game absence due to a quadriceps strain. Green offers little from a fantasy standpoint, but his three-point shooting ability helps Milwaukee space the floor. The 25-year-old has sunk 44.2 percent […]

Khris Middleton Cleared For Action Friday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will be in the lineup on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been upgraded from probable to available. After undergoing bilateral ankle surgeries, Middleton has appeared on the injury report regularly this season. However, he has only missed a handful of games since making his season […]

Damian Lillard Good To Go Versus Spurs

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play in Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran playmaker was a late addition to the injury report on Friday due to groin soreness, but he has been upgraded from probable to available. Lillard struggled in his last outing against the Portland Trail Blazers, but […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Friday Night

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has officially been cleared for Friday's fascinating meeting with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Antetokounmpo is ready to make his 16th consecutive appearance after receiving an upgrade from probable to available. He has posted three straight 30-point double-doubles ahead of Friday's action. This will be the third […]

Daniel Theis Sits Out Friday's Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Daniel Theis (thumb) will not face his former friends in green on Friday, as he has been ruled out for a matchup against the Boston Celtics. It's not a surprise that Theis isn't available, as he was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. Starting center Yves Missi might have […]

Jordan Hawkins Misses Second Straight Game Friday

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) will miss Friday's contest against the Boston Celtics. He is out with an illness for a second consecutive game after the team downgraded him from questionable to out. Brandon Boston Jr. saw an uptick in minutes in the last game against the Dallas Mavericks and will likely […]

Dejounte Murray Will Play On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) has been cleared for action ahead of Friday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. Murray is nursing an elbow and a finger injury but has been upgraded from probable to available. This is a significant boost for the Pelicans since Zion Williamson (illness) will not take the floor […]

Sam Hauser Returns From Two-Game Absence Friday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (hip) will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been dealing with a pinched nerve in his right hip lately. Hauser offers three-point shooting off the Celtics bench and has been exceptional with his work recently. Across his last four outings, the 27-year-old has made […]

Al Horford Active Friday Against Pelicans

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 38-year-old veteran has skipped a pair of games with a toe sprain. With the Celtics currently healthy, Horford does not have a lot to offer to fantasy managers. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 […]

Isaiah Stewart Misses Friday's Game Due To Suspension

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart will not play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks due to a suspension. Stewart has been suspended for one game for picking up his sixth flagrant foul in Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. With Stewart unavailable, starting center Jalen Duren might carry a heavier workload, with Paul Reed serving […]

Jamal Shead Out On Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (illness) will sit out Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Even if he had been healthy enough to play, Shead likely would have only played a minor role in the rotation as the Raptors welcome Immanuel Quickley (hip) back into the lineup against the Bulls. Davion Mitchell will move […]

Kelly Olynyk Ready To Face Bulls

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. His return will likely push Orlando Robinson out of the rotation. Before sustaining a right calf strain, Olynyk had picked up good momentum with a three-game streak of double-digit points. He also averaged 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, […]

Gradey Dick Available Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) is active against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. He has been cleared to play after initially being regarded as questionable for the game. Dick is having a fine campaign, averaging 15.7 points in 29.8 minutes, and he is set up for success Friday. The Bulls have the second-worst defensive […]

Immanuel Quickley Returns To Action Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will return to action on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Quickley will have a minutes restriction in his first game since Jan. 11. This means fantasy managers likely will not get full value out of Quickley on Friday. Davion Mitchell […]

Dante Exum Available With A Minutes Restriction Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) will make his season debut on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, but he will have a minutes restriction. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that Exum will not play more than 15 minutes. The Australian guard, who returned to the NBA last season, averaged 19.8 minutes in 2023-24, […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Faces Blues Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will take on the St. Louis Blues in his 34th start of the season Friday night. It will be his 17th start since joining the Avalanche. The 28-year-old made a strong start with his new squad but has struggled recently, going 1-4-0 in his past five outings while giving up […]

Connor Murphy Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. He will end a 13-game absence in Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Nolan Allan will come out of the lineup to make room for Murphy, who has recorded 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 38 games. Additionally, he has […]

John Tavares Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was back at practice on Friday. The veteran star has missed six games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he might be ready to rejoin the action soon. Tavares worked in a regular jersey on Friday, which suggests that his comeback could be very close. […]

Adam Boqvist Claimed By Islanders

The New York Islanders claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers on Friday. Boqvist was waived by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He made only 18 appearances with the Panthers this season and hasn't played since Jan. 6. Injuries have hit the Islanders defense hard, and Boqvist will provide an extra option at the back for […]

Brandon Saad Moves To Vegas

Veteran winger Brandon Saad has signed a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. He links up with the 2023 Stanley Cup champions after terminating his contract with the St. Louis Blues. Saad, who was on a five-year, $22.5 million deal as a Blue, inked a $1.5 million pact with the Golden Knights. The 32-year-old […]

Jordan Greenway To Remain Out On Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) returned to practice on Friday but will not play against the Nashville Predators. He will miss a 20th consecutive game. Buffalo mostly misses Greenway's physical presence, as the 27-year-old has averaged 2.7 hits this season. He has posted three goals and seven points in 20 appearances. Greenway is […]

Sam Merrill Available Versus Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (illness) is active against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Merrill faced the possibility of missing a second straight game. With Caris LeVert (wrist) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out, Merrill will be a valuable option off the bench. However, his performances generally aren't […]

Jaxson Hayes Starts On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes will take Anthony Davis' (abdomen) starting position in Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Davis has been ruled out for at least a week, meaning Hayes should receive multiple opportunities to start in the upcoming games. Hayes has averaged 6.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in 28.7 minutes in his […]

Rui Hachimura Good To Go Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will be available against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He has received an upgrade from a probable status to available ahead of tip-off. Hachimura returned from a calf problem on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a very efficient 13 points and grabbing a pair of rebounds. With […]

LeBron James Cleared For Action Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. His status for the game was initially uncertain when the Lakers listed James as questionable on the injury report, but he has been upgraded to available. With Anthony Davis (abdomen) out of the lineup, James will take […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not return to the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Although there was a possibility Vincent would be ready to come back from his knee injury after being listed as questionable on the injury report, he has since been downgraded to out. Shake Milton and Bronny […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Out Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (shoulder) will not play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. The Lakers are pretty banged up right now, meaning the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Cam Reddish will need to take on additional responsibility. Finney-Smith's first chance to make […]