John Tavares Placed On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. The veteran star was hurt in Wednesday's practice and will be out for a significant stretch, with Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announcing that Tavares is week-to-week. This is a tough blow for Toronto, which has lost three games in […]

Malcolm Brogdon Not Ready To Return On Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game ahead of Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. He has landed on the shelf with a plantar fascia contusion on his right foot. Jared Butler had an impressive spell during the first few games Brogdon missed but has logged just 15 minutes […]

Ty Jerome Iffy For Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City. An illness has kept him sidelined for a pair of games, and Jerome might also be forced to miss a meeting with his former team. Caris LeVert and Max Strus have carried the bench with Jerome out. However, they have been […]

Malik Monk On Track To Return Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) will likely return to the lineup on Thursday against Houston, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. Monk missed Tuesday's action against Milwaukee due to groin soreness. Keon Ellis took over his spot in the starting lineup and had a fine night with 18 points. He […]

Bradley Beal Unlikely To Play Against Wizards

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) will likely miss Thursday's return to his old stomping ground, as the team has labeled him doubtful ahead of the game against Washington. Beal injured his left ankle against Atlanta on Tuesday. Phoenix sent the former Wizards leader to the second unit earlier this month, but Beal has coped […]

Aaron Nesmith Might Return To Action Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) might be ready to return to the lineup on Thursday against Detroit, with the team listing him as questionable on the injury report. He has picked up the questionable tag after missing nearly 11 weeks due to a left ankle sprain. Nesmith was a starter for the Pacers early […]

Tyrese Haliburton Questionable Thursday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup against Detroit. He's nursing a "mild" groin strain, which has already kept Haliburton out of one game. Ben Sheppard replaced Haliburton in the starting lineup against Cleveland on Tuesday, but he didn't do much in 32 minutes. T.J. McConnell also picked […]

Bennedict Mathurin Suspended For Thursday's Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin has been handed a one-game suspension, meaning he will not be available for Thursday's contest against Detroit. Mathurin was given the suspension for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official. The incident occurred in Tuesday's 127-117 loss to Cleveland. Jarace Walker could feature more in the rotation with […]

Gary Trent Jr. Misses Third Consecutive Game

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) will be inactive against Orlando on Wednesday. This will mark his third consecutive absence. Trent Jr.'s next chance to return will come on Friday night against Toronto. AJ Green benefits from Trent Jr.'s absence and reached the 30-minute plateau for the fourth time this season in Tuesday's victory […]

Khris Middleton Returns To Bucks Lineup

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will rejoin the action against Orlando on Wednesday. He is available again after sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday versus Sacramento. Middleton will remain a member of the second unit on Wednesday. He has averaged 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 22.7 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available For Wednesday's Contest

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has officially been listed as available for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando. He has received his traditional upgrade from a probable status. Antetokounmpo is fresh off a 33-point triple-double, having led the Bucks to a 130-115 victory over Sacramento on Tuesday night. Only last week, he had a full line […]

Donovan Clingan To Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (ankle) is poised to miss at least one week of action. The rookie big man hurt his ankle in Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn, and the team has announced that Clingan will be re-evaluated in one week. He was diagnosed with a mild left-ankle sprain. Clingan joins Robert Williams III […]

Tristan Da Silva Active On Wednesday

Orlando Magic small forward Tristan Da Silva (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's contest against Milwaukee. He logged only 1:01 of action as a starter on Sunday due to an illness, but the team didn't list him on the injury report for Wednesday. Da Silva has been an inconsistent performer during his rookie campaign, but […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Returns To Action Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) will be in the lineup for Wednesday's battle against Milwaukee. He's back after missing one game due to a left knee strain. The veteran will likely bump Caleb Houstan back to the second unit. Before injuring his knee last week, Caldwell-Pope was enjoying his best stretch of the season […]

Ayo Dosunmu Returns With A Minutes Limit

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will return to action on Wednesday against Atlanta, but he will have a minutes limit. Following his 10-game absence, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan plans to restrict Dosunmu to 24-26 minutes. The 24-year-old has averaged close to 31 minutes for the season. He has notched 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, […]

Paul George Ready To Go Against Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (ankle) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Knicks. He missed Tuesday's action against Oklahoma City due to an ankle problem, but George makes a quick return to the lineup after initially carrying a questionable tag before Wednesday's game. George has had his ups and […]

Coby White Good To Go Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against Atlanta. White returned to the lineup on Tuesday against New Orleans, but he was listed as questionable on the initial injury report ahead of Wednesday's game. On Tuesday, the 24-year-old struggled from the field but did enough to finish with 22 points. […]

Zaccharie Risacher Unavailable Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 2024 top draft pick is dealing with left adductor irritation and will miss the first game of his rookie campaign. Jalen Johnson (shoulder), Trae Young (ribs), and De'Andre Hunter (foot) are out as well, so we will see a […]

De'Andre Hunter Misses Wednesday's Game

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (foot) will remain out on Wednesday against Chicago. He was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest against Phoenix and hasn't shaken off foot soreness in 24 hours. The Hawks will be without their three top scorers on Wednesday, so players like Bogdan Bogdanovic, Garrison Mathews, and Vit Krejci are expected […]

Keyonte George Available Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (heel) will return from a five-game absence on Wednesday against Charlotte. George makes his comeback in a game where Utah will be missing three of its regular starters, so he should be in line for plenty of work. Charlotte allows 23.9 points per 48 minutes to opposing point guards. Isaiah […]

Caleb Martin Still Out On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Caleb Martin (groin) will miss a third consecutive contest on Wednesday against the Knicks. Martin initially carried a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's contest against Oklahoma City, but he was ruled out immediately for Wednesday's game due to a sore groin. He will have the next chance to return on Saturday when […]

Alex Laferriere Ruled Out For Thursday

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (upper body) will not be in action on Thursday against Vancouver. He played less than 10 minutes in Monday's defeat against Edmonton and missed Wednesday's practice due to an upper-body injury. Laferriere has been slumping since the turn of the year but has become a big part of […]

Calvin Pickard Faces Wild Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard will be in the crease for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. The Oilers begin a back-to-back set, and Pickard gets the first leg, with Stuart Skinner likely returning to work on Thursday against Colorado. Pickard has logged six wins in his past seven starts, bringing his record for the campaign to […]

Mattias Samuelsson Returns To Sabres Lineup

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against Carolina. Samuelsson has missed two games due to an illness and was initially considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup. He will replace Jacob Bryson in the lineup. Samuelsson is a stay-at-home defenseman who doesn't offer much on the offensive end. […]

Brock Faber Still Out Wednesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive contest as the team gets ready to host Edmonton on Wednesday. He participated in the morning skate, which is a good sign that Faber should be good to go soon. Following Wednesday night, the Wild return to action on Saturday […]

Kirill Kaprizov To Miss 10th Consecutive Game

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Wednesday against Edmonton. The prolific winger participated in the morning skate, but only in a limited capacity, and is not yet ready to return from a lower-body injury. Kaprizov gets his next chance for a comeback on Saturday against Nashville. […]

Dustin Tokarski Gets The Nod For Wednesday's Action

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski will start Wednesday's tilt against Buffalo. The veteran is getting the nod for the sixth time this campaign and looks to record a fourth consecutive win. Tokarski has been solid for Carolina whenever called upon, going 4-1-0 while allowing 2.00 goals, with a .907 save percentage and one shutout. He […]

Mattias Ekholm A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. He was absent from the morning skate and might sit out his first game of the season. Ekholm has gone quiet offensively in recent times, with eight scoreless outings in 10 games, but it's been a good […]

Tristan Jarry Placed On Waivers

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry was placed on waivers Wednesday. The move came after Jarry gave up two third-period goals inside a minute in Tuesday's 4-2 defeat to Seattle, marking another low point in a tough campaign. The 29-year-old has won only eight of 22 appearances, allowing 3.31 goals with a .886 save percentage. Jarry […]

Collin Sexton Resting On Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (rest) will miss his first game of the season on Wednesday versus Charlotte. The Jazz have decided to rest their second-highest scorer. The 26-year-old joins a lengthy list of absentees, which includes Lauri Markkanen (back), John Collins (hip), and Jordan Clarkson (foot). This means Utah will not have four of […]