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Joel Embiid (foot) — Available
LeBron James (ankle) — Out
Anthony Davis (foot) — Available
Trae Young (shoulder) — Available
Tyrese Haliburton (thigh) — In
Bam Adebayo (knee) — Available
Kyle Kuzma (ankle) — Out
Tyler Herro (knee) — Out
CJ McCollum (ankle) — Out
Jamal Murray (knee) — Out
Jerami Grant (concussion) — Out
Rudy Gobert (groin) — In
Myles Turner (back) — Out
Keldon Johnson (ankle) — Available
Aaron Gordon (rib) — Out
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) — Available
John Collins (hip) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, Saddiq Bey, Clint Capela
Trae Young (shoulder) — Available
John Collins (hip) — Out
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) — In
Saddiq Bey (trade pending) — Available
Garrison Mathews (acquired) — Expected to be available
Bruno Fernando (acquired) — Expected to be available
Hunter could move up to the four and open up wing minutes if Collins is ruled out, so Jalen Johnson, AJ Griffin, Bey, and Bogdanovic could all be candidates to start in that event. Young has registered a +5.3% usage differential with Collins off the court this season.
Confirmed Lineup: LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Mark Williams
Cody Martin (knee) — Out
Svi Mykhailiuk (acquired) — Expected to be available
Kai Jones (ankle) — Doubtful
Kelly Oubre (hand) — Injured
Nick Richards posted a double-double off the bench in both games he played against Atlanta this season. Additionally, he played 27.1 minutes as a reserve Saturday, while Williams played 21.5 minutes in the start.
Confirmed Lineup: Malaki Branham, Keldon Johnson, Keita Bates-Diop, Jeremy Sochan, Zach Collins
Keldon Johnson (ankle) — Available
Tre Jones (foot) — Out
Jeremy Sochan (back) — Available
Romeo Langford (adductor) — Out
Doug McDermott (Achilles) — Out
Charles Bassey (leg) — Available
Devin Vassell (knee) — Injured
Khem Birch (knee) — Injured
Stanley Johnson (released) — Out
Sochan played 21.3 minutes despite excelling in his return Saturday and could remain similarly restricted after coach Popovich confirmed that Sochan was limited. In addition, the Spurs have scored the second-highest percent of their points in the paint (50.0%), and the Cavs have allowed the third-fewest points in the paint per game (46.0) this season. As a result, Devonte' Graham might not start in Jones' stead, but his shooting could be essential in a sixth-man role.
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Danny Green (plans to sign) — TBD
After being out of rhythm post-injury, Mitchell averaged 29.5 points on 29.4% usage and a 64.1 eFG% during the last two matches. The Cavs have posted a 17-4 record and allowed the second-fewest points per 100 possessions (106.7) against teams with bottom-ten offensive ratings this season. The Spurs have registered the third-lowest offensive rating (111.0) thus far but beat Cleveland 112-111 at home in December.
Confirmed Lineup: Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Kelly Olynyk, Walker Kessler
Russell Westbrook (not with team) — Unlikely to play
Talen Horton-Tucker retained a prominent sixth-man role despite Clarkson returning Friday, contributing 23 points and seven assists on eight-for-12 shooting in 27.4 minutes. Olynyk's time was limited by foul trouble, and Ochai Agbaji could be deployed for more than 19.0 minutes in other matchups, but Horton-Tucker appears primed to continue playing a key bench role.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis
Tyrese Haliburton (thigh) — In
Myles Turner (back) — Out
Daniel Theis (injury management) — Not on injury report
George Hill (rest) — Expected to be available
Jordan Nwora (rest) — Expected to be available
Theis served as the backup center during his last four games but could be limited if Turner is ruled out, creating the potential for a three-center rotation. Nembhard (+6.8%) and Turner (+2.6%) posted the highest usage differentials among current Pacers, while Nembhard (+13.2%) and TJ McConnell (+5.6%) logged the highest assist rate differentials on the team in games Haliburton has missed this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Green, Jae'Sean Tate, KJ Martin, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) — Injured
Tate's minute limit increased from roughly 20.0 minutes to around 24.0 during the last two games, including when he joined the starting lineup Friday following Eric Gordon's trade. TyTy Washington went from out of the rotation to leading reserves with seven field goal attempts, six assists, and 22.6 minutes in that match. Washington could continue to play a similar sixth-man role until Porter Jr. rejoins the lineup.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid (foot) — Available
Shake Milton (eye) — Available
Embiid played the last nine games after being listed as questionable, including both sides of a back-to-back set and three matchups with two of the five worst teams league-wide. Harris registered a 29.7 eFG% during the previous three games, but a matchup with a Rockets team that remains vulnerable to shooters could help him regain his rhythm.
Confirmed Lineup: Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Vlatko Cancar, Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray (knee) — Out
Aaron Gordon (rib) — Out
Reggie Jackson (plans to sign) — TBD
Zeke Nnaji (shoulder) — Out
Bam Adebayo is potentially the defender best equipped to defend Jokic. Denver's MVP has averaged 21.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 8.6 assists on reduced 24.3% usage in five matchups against Adebayo and the Heat during the last three seasons. Murray and Gordon's potential returns will be crucial if Jokic is less able to shoulder the offensive burden in this matchup.
Confirmed Lineup: Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo (knee) — Available
Tyler Herro (knee) — Out
Victor Oladipo (ankle) — Out
Gabe Vincent (ankle) — Available
Max Strus (shoulder) — Available
Haywood Highsmith (elbow) — Available
Udonis Haslem (personal) —Available
Kyle Lowry (knee) — Injured
Duncan Robinson (finger) — Injured
Nikola Jovic (back) — Injured
Omer Yurtseven (ankle) — Injured
Strus averaged 36.6 minutes per game off the bench during the last two contests as his shooting was valued against two teams vulnerable to shooting, but he could play less time against a Nuggets team that has allowed the second-fewest made threes per game (10.2) across their last 15 contests. However, Strus would be locked into similar minutes if Herro is sidelined, though Martin, Highsmith, and Jamaree Bouyea would absorb most of Herro's time in that event.
Confirmed Lineup: Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton
Seth Curry (adductor) — Injured
Johnson and Bridges led the starting group in field goal attempts in their team debuts Saturday. Bridges led the Nets with 23 points on eight-for-18 shooting, while Johnson contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists on four-for-13 shooting in a more involved role than he had been playing in Phoenix.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Jericho Sims
Mitchell Robinson (thumb) — Injured
Josh Hart immediately gained coach Thibodeau's trust in his team debut, playing the final 16.5 minutes of a close contest while Grimes remained on the bench. Hart's 13.2% usage reflected his career-low rate from this season, but he shot two-for-three from three and could rebuild confidence in his shot on a new team.
Confirmed Lineup: Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
Chuma Okeke (knee) — Not on injury report
Cole Anthony (wrist) — Out
RJ Hampton (not with team) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Alex Caruso (foot) — Out
Javonte Green (knee) — Injured
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
Vucevic has averaged 13.0 rebounds in seven games against his former team since being traded to the Bulls, including 14.5 per game in two matches this season. Coby White will most likely be given increased time if Caruso is ruled out, potentially exceeding 24 minutes in a sixth-man role.
Confirmed Lineup: Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy, Jonas Valanciunas
CJ McCollum (ankle) — Out
Josh Richardson (acquired) — Available
Dyson Daniels (ankle) — Injured
Zion Williamson (hamstring) — Injured
Jose Alvarado would likely start and play a boosted offensive role along with Ingram if McCollum is ruled out. Richardson's ball handling and facilitating could also factor more in that event, though it isn't clear how much he could be utilized in his team debut. Ingram's +11.1% assist rate differential with McCollum and Williamson off the floor leads the team.
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams
Dario Saric (acquired) — Available
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) — Available
Ousmane Dieng (G League) — Out
Tre Mann (G League) — Out
Eugene Omoruyi (ankle) — Out
Aleksej Pokusevski (leg) — Injured
Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Dort played 20.0 minutes as he came off the bench in his return from a hamstring injury Friday, but he looked sharp, finishing with 18 points on six-for-six shooting from the field and three-for-five from the line. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe could continue to play additional time if Dort remains restricted.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Taurean Prince, Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert (groin) — In
Kyle Anderson (back) — Available
Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) — Injured
Conley was deferential in his team debut Friday, shooting three-for-seven from the field and finishing third on the team with three assists in 25.7 minutes. However, he could increasingly take charge of the offense as he practices and becomes familiar with his new teammates.
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Josh Green, Reggie Bullock, Dwight Powell
Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) — Out
Davis Bertans (calf) — Injured
Maxi Kleber (hamstring) — Injured
Doncic (30.4%) and Irving (25.0%) both logged decreased usage rates, while Doncic also posted a diminished 19.2% assist rate in the first game they played together Saturday. Hardaway Jr. didn't play after halftime during that match, which led to increased minutes for Green, Reggie Bullock, and reserve wings.
Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Bradley Beal, Corey Kispert, Kristaps Porzingis, Daniel Gafford
Kyle Kuzma (ankle) — Out
Will Barton (not with team) — Out
The Wizards are facing a back-to-back set, potentially positioning Kuzma to return Tuesday instead of testing his ankle for both matches. The starters would continue to see increased opportunities if Kuzma remains sidelined, and it isn't clear if Corey Kispert or Deni Avdija would start in that event.
Confirmed Lineup: Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) — Available
Anthony Lamb (G League) — Available
Andre Iguodala (hip) — Out
Stephen Curry (leg) — Injured
Gary Payton II (core) — Injured
Ryan Rollins (foot) — Injured
The Warriors have been attempting to preserve the games remaining on Lamb's two-way contract, but they might not have that luxury if Wiggins is ruled out. Lamb and Jonathan Kuminga would likely absorb most of Wiggins' minutes in that event, though Looney and Donte DiVincenzo could also play additional time.
Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, D'Angelo Russell, Troy Brown Jr., Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (ankle) — Out
Anthony Davis (foot) — Available
Mo Bamba (suspension) — Out
Russell led the Lakers with six assists with James sidelined Friday, and Schroder led the team with 26 points on increased 26.1% usage. Davis shot five-for-19 from the field in that match but has led the Lakers with a +5.4% usage differential in games James has missed this season. If available, James could face a more favorable matchup if Jerami Grant (concussion) is sidelined for Portland.
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Matisse Thybulle, Cam Reddish, Drew Eubanks
Jerami Grant (concussion) — Out
Matisse Thybulle (acquired) — In
Trendon Watford (ankle) — Available
Keon Johnson (ankle) — Available
Kevin Knox (trade pending) — Available
Ibou Badji (knee) — Out
Jusuf Nurkic (calf) — Injured
Justise Winslow (ankle) — Injured
Simons (+9.2%) and Lillard (+7.8%) have logged significant usage differentials with Grant and Nurkic off the court this season. Coach Billups could utilize Trendon Watford less than he typically would if Grant is ruled out to sufficiently match up with the Lakers, deploying Reddish, Little, and Thybulle at forward for defensive purposes instead.