Matisse Thybulle Listed As Questionable Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Nuggets. Due to right ankle impingement, he might be absent for a third consecutive game. Thybulle's absence opens up minutes for Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert, who will also benefit from Anfernee Simons' (knee) exit […]

Deandre Ayton With Doubtful Tag Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) could miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against Denver after the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Ayton was a late addition to the injury report on Friday ahead of a meeting with the Clippers and couldn't go due to a left elbow problem. […]

Jerami Grant Considered Doubtful Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's meeting with Denver. He missed a sixth straight game on Friday versus the Clippers, and it looks unlikely Grant will be ready to return to the lineup against the defending champions. Toumani Camara and Kris Murray should continue to benefit from […]

Onyeka Okongwu Won't Play Against Charlotte

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will sit out Saturday's game against Charlotte. The team listed Okongwu as doubtful on the initial injury report, so he was always likely to miss the game. With Okongwu sidelined, Bruno Fernando is set to fill the minutes behind starting center Clint Capela. It's a wonderful matchup for Atlanta's […]

Anfernee Simons Misses Saturday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against Denver. He was on the injury report with a left knee injury ahead of Friday's clash with the Clippers and ended up exiting the game early because of a knee ailment. Simons' absence will likely lift Dalano Banton back into […]

Jamal Murray Ruled Out For Saturday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday's contest against Portland. A left ankle injury brings an end to Murray's run of 13 consecutive appearances. Reggie Jackson should take over as the starting point guard. The veteran has had 16.1 points and 5.4 assists in 16 previous […]

Nikola Jokic Won't Play Against Trail Blazers

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Portland. The team has downgraded him from a questionable status. Jokic sits out only his third game of the season. With backup center Zeke Nnaji (groin) also unavailable, we should see DeAndre Jordan moving to the starting unit, while Peyton Watson […]

Al Horford Questionable To Face Bulls

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Chicago. He's strained his left big toe and might be absent for a second consecutive contest. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Saturday's game, meaning Boston will be desperate to have Horford available. If he can't go, it […]

Jrue Holiday Out On Saturday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play against Chicago on Saturday. The veteran sits out a fourth consecutive game. With Holiday missing, Payton Pritchard has strung together a nice run of good performances and should contribute well again on Saturday in a good matchup. The Bulls struggle to guard the three-point line, giving up […]

John Collins Questionable To Play On Saturday Versus Houston

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (face) has been labeled as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Houston. Collins is still dealing with the facial contusion he suffered when Anthony Edwards posterized him on Monday. He played the next game against the Thunder on Wednesday but was absent when the team also took the court on Thursday […]

Jordan Clarkson Sits Out Sixth Consecutive Game

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Saturday against the Rockets. He's nursing a groin strain, and the team has no reason to rush him back after Utah decided to pull the plug on the season. With Clarkson out of commission, Kris Dunn has received a larger role on […]

Lauri Markkanen Comes Out Of Jazz Lineup Again

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) will once again come out of the lineup Saturday against Houston for injury maintenance purposes. The 2023 All-Star recently returned from a quadriceps injury, but the team is balancing his workload, and Markkanen has yet to play in two consecutive games since coming back. Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks […]

Marvin Bagley III On Track To Return On Saturday

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) isn't on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against Toronto, suggesting he's available to return to the lineup. The 25-year-old has missed nine of the most recent games while dealing with a back problem. Bagley III has been Washington's starting center over the final stretch of the […]

Tyus Jones Sits Out Saturday's Action

Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones (back) will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game on Saturday against Toronto. Jones had played in every game this season before suffering a back injury. Jordan Poole has replaced Jones in the starting lineup. recording 17.8 points and 4.0 assists. Poole himself is questionable for Saturday's matchup, meaning […]

Jordan Poole Dealing With Hip Injury, Questionable For Saturday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) is questionable for Saturday's clash versus Toronto. The former Warrior has suffered a hip contusion, which could take Poole out of the lineup for the first time since Jan. 31. All of the last four games have been starts for Poole, who has stepped in for Tyus Jones (back). […]

Russell Westbrook Set To Return Next Week

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (hand) is expected to be back in the lineup next week. Sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Westbrook's return might even come as soon as Monday versus Indiana. The former MVP is recovering from a fractured hand suffered on March 1 in a matchup against Washington. Westbrook […]

Kevin Lankinen Ends Three-Year Shutout Drought

Nashville Predators goaltender Kevin Lankinen put in a big performance in his 14th start of the season on Thursday against Florida, posting a 33-save shutout in an impressive 3-0 road win. It's his first shutout since March 25, 2021, when Lankinen also blanked the Panthers as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Predators' backup […]

Connor McDavid Logs Four Assists In Big Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had another multi-point outing on Thursday versus Buffalo, recording four assists in an 8-3 victory. He joined Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Paul Coffey as the fourth player in NHL history to have four-plus assists in at least five games in a single season. Even if he sits out the […]

Luke Hughes Racks Up Three Power-Play Assists

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes had it going on with the man advantage all night against Winnipeg on Thursday, finishing a 4-1 victory with three power-play assists. Jack Hughes scored a pair of goals, and Nico Hischier also benefited from Hughes' fantastic job on the power play. He's the first rookie defenseman to tally […]

Artemi Panarin Nets Seventh Career Hat Trick

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin continued his fruitful season with his seventh career hat trick as the team defeated the Bruins in Boston 5-2 on Thursday. Panarin scored the first two goals for the Rangers and capped off his third hat trick of the season with a late empty-netter. He's only the second […]

Lukas Dostal Dazzles With Shutout Versus Blackhawks

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal starred with a 29-save shutout against the Blackhawks on Thursday in a 4-0 win. He fended off 12 shots in the first period alone before the Anaheim offense started to click in the season. Dostal became the third rookie netminder in Ducks history to post a shutout, following in the […]

Leo Carlsson Sustains Another Injury

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson failed to complete Thursday's 6-0 win over Chicago due to a lower-body injury. He left the game in the second period following a collision with Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic. Carlsson was forced to exit after logging 11:38 of ice time. This was only his third game since returning to the […]

Dylan Larkin Returns With Two Goals

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin scored two goals in his return from a lower-body injury Thursday versus the Islanders. After missing eight contests, Larkin served up his fourth multi-goal game of the season, helping the team to a vital 6-3 win. Larkin logged 16:32 of action and had three total shots while finishing with […]

Kyle Kuzma Available On Thursday

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Kings. He's been absent for a pair of games with a shoulder injury but appears to be ready to rejoin the action in a favorable fantasy matchup. Deni Avdija (knee) is questionable for the game, meaning Kuzma could […]

Tyus Jones Remains Out Against Kings

Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones (back) will miss a fourth straight game on Thursday versus Sacramento. He's trying to shake off a back problem and will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against Toronto. Jordan Poole has taken over as the starting point guard in Jones' absence, with Jared Butler seeing a […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Out Versus Bucks

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will come out of the lineup Thursday versus Milwaukee. He's played through an ankle issue for several weeks but won't be able to go on Thursday, missing his first game since Feb. 8. His absence is set to give Cameron Johnson a chance to shine. Johnson has done well […]

Nicolas Claxton Battling An Illness, Questionable For Thursday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) is sporting a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's battle against Milwaukee. He might be forced to miss his first game of 2024 due to an illness. Claxton has registered six double-doubles in 10 March appearances and would be in a solid position to do damage again on Thursday, as […]

Coby White Considered Questionable Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (hip) has officially been listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against Houston. White logged a full practice on Wednesday, but the questionable tag leaves the possibility that he might not be ready to play just yet. Chicago's rising star has been absent for the past three games with a hip […]

Wesley Matthews Questionable To Face Suns

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (illness) is a question mark ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Suns. The veteran sniper is feeling under the weather and might not be able to play. With the team battling the injury bug, Matthews has started a couple of games lately, and Jalen Johnson's (ankle) injury has made him […]

Jalen Johnson Unavailable On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) will miss Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. He has been ruled out for the contest after Johnson re-injured his right ankle in the previous game versus the Lakers. The 22-year-old recently missed three games with a right ankle sprain. Johnson's absence means more playing time off the bench for De'Andre […]