Cam Whitmore Returns With Minutes Restriction

Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (ankle) will rejoin the action on Sunday versus Dallas but will carry a minutes restriction. His playing time will be capped at around 20 minutes as Houston doesn't want to push Whitmore too hard after seeing him miss nine games with a sprained knee. The 19-year-old has actually averaged 17.8 […]

Devin Vassell Ruled Out For Sunday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (foot) won't play against Golden State on Sunday. He was a late addition to the injury report with a sore left foot and a questionable tag, and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has now officially ruled him out. With Jeremy Sochan (ankle) also absent on Sunday, San Antonio is […]

Jaxson Hayes Unavailable On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (calf) won't be available against the Nets on Sunday. He has been ruled out with a left calf contusion, as the Lakers lose another frontcourt option. Hayes has been a reliable backup to Anthony Davis (knee) and played well in a starting role earlier in the week against Memphis […]

Jeremy Sochan Absent On Sunday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Jeremy Sochan (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against the Warriors. Due to an ankle problem, he was limited to only 17 minutes against the Knicks on Friday, and the Injury will keep him out of the lineup on Sunday. Sochan's absence should guarantee extra work for Cedi Osman, with Sandro Mamukelashvili […]

Keldon Johnson Out Versus Warriors

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Keldon Johnson (foot) won't play against Golden State on Sunday. He was hurt on Friday versus the Knicks and sits out the action with a foot sprain. San Antonio could also be without Devin Vassell (foot), who's listed as questionable. This means we could see a lot of Julian Champagnie, Malaki […]

RJ Barrett Remains Out On Sunday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (conditioning) won't return to the lineup on Sunday against Philadelphia. Barrett has rejoined the team after missing time due to his brother's death, but he will remain absent for a ninth straight game on Sunday, as the team has downgraded him from questionable to out. Barrett's absence has given Toronto […]

Duncan Robinson Returns To Miami Lineup Sunday

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) has been cleared to return to action on Sunday against Washington. The 29-year-old sharpshooter will be back on the court after missing five games. Robinson has carried a heavy burden for Miami in recent months and could get a big workload again on Sunday, with Tyler Herro (foot), Caleb […]

Richaun Holmes Ruled Out For Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Richaun Holmes (toe) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Sunday versus the Heat. He was labeled as questionable on the initial injury report, but the team has now officially ruled him out. This should mean another start for Marvin Bagley III, who's coming off a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double performance against […]

Kyle Kuzma Won't Play Versus Miami

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (heel) won't take the court against Miami on Sunday. After recently battling a shoulder injury, Kuzma has now been taken out of the lineup with a heel contusion. Patrick Baldwin Jr. could be looking at starter's duty without Kuzma on Sunday, while his absence is set to secure a lot […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Back For Brooklyn Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) will be back in the lineup on Sunday versus the Lakers. He has recovered from a hip problem, which forced Smith Jr. to sit out three games. The 26-year-old will be eating up backup guard minutes off the bench. Smith Jr. has averaged 5.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.9 […]

Cameron Johnson Returns To Action Versus Lakers

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (toe) will end a three-game absence on Sunday versus the Lakers. He's returning to work after recovering from a sprained toe. Johnson is expected to take back his starting position from Dorian Finney-Smith. Following a couple of mediocre months, Johnson has been back in form in March, averaging 14.0 points […]

Malik Monk Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (knee) is set to miss 4-6 weeks of action. He sprained his right MCL in Friday's game against Dallas. The news means Monk is done for the rest of the regular season, and the Kings need to make a playoff run for him to have a chance to return to […]

Lauri Markkanen Likely Done For Season

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) appears set to miss the rest of the season. He has re-aggravated a previous shoulder injury, and the team has announced that Markkanen will be re-evaluated in two weeks. It's possible he might get the all-clear for Utah's season finale on April 14, but it looks unlikely, as there […]

Jordan Clarkson Absent Again On Sunday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (back) won't play against the Kings on Sunday. He will be out of the lineup for the ninth time in 10 games. Keyonte George and Collin Sexton will continue to carry the backcourt without Clarkson, with a bit of Kris Dunn and Johnny Juzang mixed in between them. This game […]

John Collins Won't Play Against Sacramento

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (back) won't be available for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento. He comes out of the lineup with back spasms, missing only his seventh contest of the year. Collins had a tough start in Salt Lake City but has played well in recent months as Utah's starting center. Walker Kessler will be […]

Caris LeVert Returns For Cleveland On Sunday, Isaac Okoro Out

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) will return from a one-game absence on Sunday versus Denver. LeVert couldn't play on Friday against Philadelphia due to wrist soreness but has shaken off the injury to jump back into action for a clash with the reigning champions. The 29-year-old has struggled in his most recent appearances, and […]

Nikola Jokic Will Play Against Cleveland

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist, hip) has been upgraded from a probable status to available ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cleveland. The former MVP has missed only a handful of games all season and is ready to lead the charge again on Sunday, with Jamal Murray (knee) remaining on the shelf. Facing Cleveland's twin […]

Jamal Murray Out On Sunday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday versus Cleveland. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out. He'll get his next chance to return on Tuesday against San Antonio. Reggie Jackson will make another start in Murray's place. He posted a double-double in the last game […]

Jake Oettinger Shuts Out Seattle In 30th Win

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger posted his 30th win of the campaign in style on Saturday, registering a shutout in a 3-0 road win over Seattle. He needed to make only 17 saves to get his second shutout of the season. Oettinger has become the first Stars netminder with three consecutive 30-win seasons since Marty […]

Alexis Lafreniere Posts First Career Hat Trick During Five-Point Outing

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere looked spectacular against the Coyotes on Saturday, completing an 8-5 win with his first career hat trick and five points. The 22-year-old became the Rangers' youngest player in 35 years to get to as many as five points in a single game. Lafreniere's NHL career has been full of […]

Jonathan Quick Collects Historic Win Versus Arizona

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick rewrote history books on Saturday, becoming the winningest U.S.-born goalie with his 392nd career victory in an 8-5 triumph over Arizona. The 38-year-old stopped 27 saves to move past Ryan Miller on the all-time list. Quick has recorded 17 of his victories as New York's backup this season, posting […]

Michael Bunting Exits Saturday's Game With Illness

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting was forced to exit Saturday's matchup against Columbus early due to an illness. He played less than 10 minutes and didn't register any counting stats other than a minus-one rating. Bunting has had a decent start at his new club with three goals, four assists, 30 shots, and 15 […]

Sean Walker Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sean Walker sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's entertaining 7-4 victory over Nashville. He was limited to 11:15 of ice time in the contest, finishing with three shots, one block, three hits, and a minus-one rating. Walker made his 10th appearance for the Avalanche since his trade from Philadelphia at the beginning […]

Dylan Larkin Battles Through Knee Injury On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin injured his knee on Saturday against Florida but was able to complete the contest. With less than 30 seconds played in the game, Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry hit Larkin on the knee with a shot from the blue line. Larkin needed help to get off the ice. However, […]

Marcus Foligno To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno is expected to have season-ending lower-body surgery. He missed a second consecutive game on Saturday versus Vegas. With Minnesota unlikely to make the playoffs, the team has now decided to shut Foligno down. The 32-year-old ends the campaign with 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) and 179 hits. Health issues […]

Patrick Kane Questionable Saturday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (illness) is questionable to play on Saturday against Florida. He was a late scratch for Thursday's meeting with Carolina due to an illness and might have to skip a second consecutive game now. Kane has been in top form lately and Detroit will be desperate to have him […]

Gabriel Vilardi Returns To Jets Lineup Saturday

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (spleen) will be back in the lineup on Saturday against Ottawa. He's missed the entire month so far, 15 games in total, with an enlarged spleen. Vilardi's inconsistency can be infuriating for fantasy managers, but he's had a good campaign in Winnipeg with 16 goals and 30 points posted in […]

Jesper Bratt Extends Point Streak With 24th Goal

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt scored his 24th goal of the campaign in Friday's 5-2 loss against Buffalo to extend his point streak to four games. Bratt gave New Jersey a two-goal lead in the first period, but Buffalo found a way to turn the game on its head. The Swedish winger has been […]

JJ Peterka Extends Goal Streak To Four Games

Buffalo Sabres winger JJ Peterka scored for the fourth consecutive game on Friday, helping his squad to a win 5-2 over the Devils. He bagged the team's fourth goal in the final minute of action with the net empty. The 22-year-old winger has sparked into life lately playing next to Tage Thompson, who had a […]

Tage Thompson Racks Up Four Goals Versus Devils

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson erupted for four goals in Friday's 5-2 victory over New Jersey. With the Sabres two down, Thompson scored three straight goals and added an empty-netter in the final seconds to become the fourth active skater in the league with multiple four-goal games for his career. There had also previously been […]