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Deni Avdija Unavailable Against OKC
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (quadriceps) will be inactive against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Avdija re-aggravated a quadriceps injury during Wednesday's matchup against the Boston Celtics, and Friday's game comes too soon for him to be healthy enough to stay in the lineup. The team initially listed Avdija as questionable. Jerami Grant […]
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Rudy Gobert Still Out Against Heat
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) will remain out of the lineup on Friday against the Miami Heat. This will mark his 10th consecutive absence for lower back injury management. Gobert's next chance to return will be on Sunday in a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Naz Reid will continue to carry a heavy […]
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Chet Holmgren Ruled Out Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (lower leg) will not play in Friday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will sit out a second consecutive game due to a right lower leg contusion. This means that the Thunder will head out on Friday without any of its regular starters available. As a result, we […]
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Caleb Martin Available For Mavericks Debut
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Caleb Martin (hip) has been upgraded to available on the injury report, meaning he is set to make his debut for the team in Friday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Martin arrived in Dallas with a hip injury on Feb. 4 but is finally ready to make his first appearance with the […]
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Dante Exum Upgraded To Available Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (foot) will return from a one-game absence on Friday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Australian has shaken off a right foot contusion, with the team upgrading Exum's status from questionable to available. Dallas has a host of players missing, so it's not unreasonable to think that Exum can make a […]
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Evander Kane Out For Remainder Of Regular Season
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen, knee) will be out for the remainder of the regular season, the team announced Friday. The power forward has yet to play in 2024-25 after undergoing several surgical procedures following the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. Most recently, he had knee surgery on Jan. 9. He also had successful […]
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Brandon Tanev Rejoins Jets At Trade Deadline
Veteran winger Brandon Tanev will finish the season with the Winnipeg Jets after being acquired from the Seattle Kraken for a second-round draft pick. It's a special move for Tanev, who started his NHL career with the Jets in 2016. The gritty forward initially left Winnipeg in 2019 to join the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he […]
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Scott Laughton Lands In Toronto
Veteran forward Scott Laughton was traded by the Philadelphia Flyers to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. The Maple Leafs gave up forward Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round draft pick for Laughton, a four-round pick, and a sixth-round pick. Laughton, a native of Oakville, Ontario, has so far played exclusively with the Flyers in the […]
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Blue Jackets Acquire Luke Kunin
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded for forward Luke Kunin on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick. Kunin will move on from the Sharks after spending three seasons in San Jose. The 27-year-old was San Jose's leader in hits this season with 163 and has notched 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) in 63 […]
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Casey Mittelstadt Joins Bruins
The Boston Bruins acquired center Casey Mittelstadt from the Colorado Avalanche at Friday's trade deadline. The team also obtained forward prospect Will Zellers and a second-round draft pick in the deal, trading away forward Charlie Coyle and a fifth-round selection. Mittelstadt spent just 12 months with the Avalanche, having joined in March 2024 as a […]
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Charlie Coyle Shipped To Colorado
The Colorado Avalanche picked up forward Charlie Coyle in a trade with the Boston Bruins on Friday. The Bruins traded Coyle along with a 2026 fifth-round pick for forward Casey Mittelstadt, forward prospect Will Zellers, and a conditional 2025 second-round selection. Coyle, who had a career year in Boston last season with 60 points, has […]
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Brad Marchand Traded To Florida
The Florida Panthers have acquired veteran winger Brad Marchand (upper body) in a trade with the Boston Bruins, who received a 2027 second-round pick that will turn into a 2028 first-round pick if certain conditions are met. Marchand, who turns 37 in May, moves on as a pending unrestricted free agent. He has so far […]
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Tari Eason Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason will rejoin the starting lineup on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He will take the place of Jabari Smith Jr., who is coming off a couple of quiet performances as a starter. Despite moving to the bench on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, Eason recorded an impressive double-double with […]
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Jakob Poeltl Inactive On Friday
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) will not be in the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. Toronto has decided to rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Jonathan Mogbo (nose) will also be out of the lineup, meaning we should see a lot of Orlando Robinson for the Raptors on […]
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RJ Barrett To Be Rested On Friday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (rest) will not play in Friday's contest against the Utah Jazz. Toronto opens a back-to-back set on Friday and Barrett will be rested for the first leg. He will presumably be brought back into the lineup for the second game on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. Barrett's absence could give […]
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Malik Monk To Remain Out On Friday
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (toe) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has failed to recover from a toe injury that Monk sustained on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. With him sidelined for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets, Keon Ellis moved to the starting lineup. Ellis […]
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Cason Wallace Won't Play Against Trail Blazers
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (knee) will come out of the lineup on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out for the contest due to a right knee contusion. Wallace will join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (wrist), Luguentz Dort (knee), and Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) on the shelf. The lengthy […]
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Luguentz Dort Unavailable Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (knee) will not suit up for Friday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's among OKC's lengthy list of injuries due to a knee issue. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (wrist), Isaiah Hartenstein (nose), and Cason Wallace (knee) will also be out on Friday, with Chet Holmgren (lower leg) […]
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Chet Holmgren Tagged As Questionable For Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He may be out for a second consecutive game due to a right lower leg contusion. If Holmgren doesn't play, the Thunder will have all their regular starters out on Friday. Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, […]
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Isaiah Hartenstein To Sit Out Friday's Game
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) will not play on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is forced to take some time off due to a nasal fracture. Chet Holmgren (lower leg) may also miss the action, as he has been listed as questionable for the game, meaning Jaylin Williams may have to […]
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Jalen Williams Will Not Play On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He will exit the lineup due to a right wrist sprain. A number of the Thunder's regulars will get the night off against Portland, giving the likes of Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins a […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Resting On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC will rest its MVP candidate for the matchup, with back-to-back games against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on the horizon. With Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) joining Gilgeous-Alexander on the sidelines, the […]
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Precious Achiuwa Out On Thursday
New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) will sit out Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out. With Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) back in the lineup and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) also available, it's possible Achiuwa would not have played regardless. He only logged four minutes the last […]
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Mitchell Robinson Active Against Lakers
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks listed Robinson as questionable for the game on the initial injury report. His status has now been upgraded to available, with Robinson ready to make his fourth appearance since recovering from ankle surgery. Robinson […]
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OG Anunoby Ready To Take On Lakers
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (thumb) will play in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. A thumb sprain initially left Anunoby with a questionable tag. On Thursday, Anunoby has a chance to score 20-plus points in a third consecutive game for the first time this season. He finished off last week with a […]
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Alec Burks Questionable For Friday Due To Back Issue
Miami Heat guard/forward Alec Burks (back) has been listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran is on the injury report with lower back pain. Burks' fantasy stock has significantly grown lately, as he has logged three consecutive starts. However, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra may have to rethink his plans […]
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. Questionable To Play On Friday
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The second-year player recently sprained his right ankle and could miss a fourth consecutive game. Jaquez's sophomore season has not gone as planned, but he could take on a more prominent role […]
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Kel'el Ware Not Ready To Return Against Minnesota
Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (knee) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rookie big man has to sit out a third consecutive contest due to a left knee sprain. During Ware's absence, Kevin Love has stepped into the starting lineup for a couple of games. However, the veteran has still had […]
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Andrew Wiggins Iffy For Friday's Game
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is in danger of missing Friday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team lists him as questionable. The former Minnesota man has sat out four games due to a right ankle sprain. With Wiggins on the shelf, Haywood Highsmith has returned to the rotation, with Kyle Anderson also […]
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Tyler Herro Considered Questionable For Friday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Friday's encounter with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami's leading scorer is battling an illness and might have to miss a second straight game. Terry Rozier may remain in the starting lineup if Herro can't return on Friday. The former […]
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