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Jordan Eberle Starts Conditioning Stint In AHL
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (pelvic) has been assigned to the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds on a conditioning loan. Eberle has missed three months of action following pelvic surgery, but it looks like he is getting close to returning to the Kraken lineup. The veteran winger posted six goals and 11 points in 17 […]
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Matthew Tkachuk Enters 4 Nations Face-Off In Red-Hot Form
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk begins the 4 Nations Face-Off with Team USA on Thursday in red-hot form. Prior to the tournament, he scored in six consecutive outings with the Panthers, amassing 13 total points (seven goals, six assists) during that stretch. It's the third-longest goal streak in franchise history. Tkachuk has posted 57 points […]
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Shea Theodore Out Week-To-Week
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) was labeled as week-to-week by the team on Thursday. Theodore appeared to have hurt his arm in Team Canada's 4-3 overtime win against Team Sweden on Wednesday in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It's a bad blow for Theodore, who is having a very successful campaign in 2024-25 […]
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Juuse Saros Named Finland Starter For Thursday
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will protect the crease for Finland against Team USA on Thursday in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen of the Buffalo Sabres will serve as his backup, while Kevin Lankinen of the Vancouver Canucks has been scratched for the contest. Saros has helped Finland secure a couple of silver medals […]
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Connor Hellebuyck To Face Finland Thursday
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be Team USA's starter in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Finland. The Michigan native is having a spectacular campaign with the Jets and has rightfully earned the nod ahead of Jake Oettinger of the Dallas Stars and Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins. Hellebuyck leads the league in […]
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Mikko Rantanen Expected To Play On Thursday
Carolina Hurricanes winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) is set to play for Finland on Thursday against the USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Rantanen was hurt a week ago against the Minnesota Wild and missed Carolina's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off. He did not participate in Thursday's optional morning skate but is expected […]
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Markelle Fultz Inks Deal With Kings
Guard Markelle Fultz has signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings for the remainder of the season. The former first-overall pick will add extra playmaking to the team, which recently lost De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell in two separate trades. Fultz, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, has not yet played this season. […]
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Steven Adams Will Not Play On Thursday
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will be held out of the team's second game in a back-to-back situation on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Adams has recently been in and out of the lineup due to an ankle injury. He will be rested against the Warriors after Adams registered five points and six […]
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Tari Eason To Skip Thursday's Action
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Eason has managed a lower leg injury throughout the campaign, and the team will keep him out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Eason had a big night against the […]
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Kris Dunn Expected To Be Available Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (undisclosed) appears good to go for Thursday's action against the Utah Jazz. Dunn didn't finish Wednesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an unspecified minor injury. However, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters postgame that Dunn should be fine for Thursday night. Lue inserted Dunn back into […]
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Kawhi Leonard Will Sit Out Thursday's Game
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will not play in Thursday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The team does not want to take any risks with its injury-prone star following Leonard's productive 34-minute outing in Wednesday's 128-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Leonard had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 25 points […]
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Vit Krejci To Miss 3-4 Weeks
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Vit Krejci (back) has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks. The 24-year-old made an early exit against the Orlando Magic on Monday and has been diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture. Krejci has played well for the Hawks in recent months since cementing a spot in the rotation. He has averaged 9.7 […]
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Larry Nance Jr. To Be Re-Evaluated In Six Weeks
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team announced. The veteran hurt his right knee against the Orlando Magic on Monday and was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right medial femoral condyle. Nance Jr. has worked as a backup big behind Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 8.3 points […]
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Ja Morant Ruled Out Against Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) will miss the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. He was previously considered a game-time decision for the contest, but the team has downgraded Morant's status from questionable to out. With Morant sidelined, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will assume additional responsibilities. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane […]
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Vince Williams Jr. Will Not Play Against Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be inactive against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest after initially listing Williams Jr. as questionable. Williams Jr. has only recently returned from a lengthy absence, and it was unlikely that Memphis would have him play both games […]
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Kris Murray Joins Starting Unit Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) will return to action as a starter on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed Monday's meeting with Denver due to a left quadriceps contusion, and Murray was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's rematch. Murray will make his first start of the campaign with Jerami Grant (knee) […]
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Deandre Ayton Out At Least Four Weeks With Calf Strain
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for at least four weeks. He suffered a left calf strain in Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. This is a bitter blow for Ayton, who has performed well in 2025. Donovan Clingan will take over from Ayton as the starting center in Wednesday's […]
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Jamal Murray Active On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been officially cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially listed as probable on the injury report, it was always likely that Murray would stay in the lineup for his third consecutive appearance. This month, Murray has improved his shooting efficiency to 53.4 […]
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Gabe Vincent Out On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. He will exit the lineup after making five consecutive appearances. Vincent has averaged 11.8 points and 3.0 assists in 23.0 minutes this month, but his role will surely change now that Luka Doncic has come to town. The […]
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Alperen Sengun Available Against Suns
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will play on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Troubled by back spasms, Sengun logged only three minutes on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, and the team initially listed him as questionable for Wednesday's matchup. On Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks, Sengun recorded his fourth 30-point game of the season, […]
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Austin Reaves Cleared For Action Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. He has been upgraded from probable to available, paving the way for Reaves to make his 28th consecutive appearance. The 26-year-old has had a huge month, averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in […]
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Luka Doncic Good To Go Wednesday Night
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (calf) will be available against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Lakers initially listed Doncic as questionable for the contest, but he was upgraded to probable earlier in the day. Now, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed that the Slovenian superstar will make his second appearance as […]
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LeBron James Upgraded To Available Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. He has received his traditional upgrade from probable to available. James will square off against the Jazz for the second time in three nights. In Luka Doncic's debut as a Laker on Monday, James finished with 24 […]
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Vasilije Micic Set For Suns Debut Wednesday
Phoenix Suns point guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will be active for Wednesday's clash against the Houston Rockets. The former EuroLeague star has yet to suit up for the Suns since his trade from Charlotte. However, he will likely log his first minutes with his new squad on Wednesday, as the Suns will be short-handed in […]
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. Ready For Action Wednesday
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics due to a stomach bug but has recovered in time for Wednesday's action. Andrew Wiggins' move to Miami has been bad news for Jaquez Jr., but he may have […]
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Tyler Herro Back For Heat Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) will return after a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A stomach bug seems to be circulating in the Heat locker room, and Herro was affected by it a few days ago, missing Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics. With Herro back, Davion Mitchell will likely […]
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Miles McBride Active Versus Hawks
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (ribs) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. He has been cleared to play despite dealing with a left rib contusion. McBride is coming off one of his best performances of the season, having finished Tuesday's 128-115 win over the Indiana Pacers with 15 points. He has […]
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OG Anunoby Ruled Out Wednesday
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) will miss Wednesday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Anunoby has been edging closer to his return, but the team has downgraded him from questionable to out again. This will be Anunoby's fifth consecutive absence. Precious Achiuwa will continue to roll with the starters. He has registered 9.8 points, […]
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Nicolas Claxton Good To Go Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He faces a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia, putting Claxton in a good position to dominate inside the paint. He has produced multiple blocks in four consecutive games and averages 12.8 points for the month with […]
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RJ Barrett Available Versus Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (concussion) will return to the court on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is back in the lineup after missing five games due to a concussion. Barrett has delivered consistent fantasy value throughout the campaign but may need some time to get back to his best after missing nearly two […]
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