Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate.

Key NBA News to Watch

• Jamal Murray (injury management) — Out

• Nikola Jokic (finger) — In

• Cole Anthony (illness) — Available

• Joe Harris (foot) — In

• Jalen Smith (knee) — Available

• Dillon Brooks (thigh) — Out

• Deni Avdija (ankle) — Active

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New Orleans Pelicans News

Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas

• Jaxson Hayes (elbow) — Out

• Kira Lewis (ACL) — Injured

Larry Nance Jr. received the backup center minutes with Hayes out on Wednesday, receiving additional time along with Trey Murphy and Naji Marshall.

Charlotte Hornets News

Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Mason Plumlee

• Cody Martin (quad) — Out

• LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Out

Martin played just one minute in Charlotte's season debut. This resulted in more secure playing time for the starters in addition to greater bench roles for Jalen McDaniels, Dennis Smith Jr., and James Bouknight.

San Antonio Spurs News

Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Jakob Poeltl

Indiana Pacers News

Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte, Buddy Hield, Terry Taylor, Jalen Smith

• Jalen Smith (knee) — Available

• Aaron Nesmith (foot) — Available

• Chris Duarte (face) — Available

• Myles Turner (ankle) — Injured

• Daniel Theis (knee) — Out

Turner is set to miss at least a week with a sprained ankle. His absence created a three-man center rotation with Jalen Smith receiving 22 minutes ahead of Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze. Terry Taylor received 24 minutes in the power forward start.

Chicago Bulls News

Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic

• Zach LaVine (injury management) — Out

• Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured

LaVine's absence created increased offensive opportunities for DeMar DeRozan and Ayo Dosunmu on Wednesday. DeRozan scored 37 points on 30.9% usage while Dosunmu submitted a 17-6-4 line on 17.7% usage.

Washington Wizards News

Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Bradley Beal, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis

• Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) — Available

• Deni Avdija (ankle) — Active

• Corey Kispert (ankle) — Injured

Avdija left his opening game start after just eight minutes on Wednesday. After previously being ruled out on Friday, he is now active. Anthony Gill started the second half on Wednesday and he, Will Barton, and Rui Hachimura should see decreased time if Avdija is confirmed to start.

Orlando Magic News

Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Suggs, Terrence Ross, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.

• Cole Anthony (illness) — Available

• Moe Wagner (foot) — Out

• Markelle Fultz (toe) — Injured

• Gary Harris (knee) — Injured

• Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured

Anthony was scratched on Wednesday and subsequently missed practice yesterday. Jalen Suggs was elevated into the starting lineup as a result, and he, Franz Wagner, and Paolo Banchero should see role reductions when Anthony returns.

Atlanta Hawks News

Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, Clint Capela

• Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) — Injured

Toronto Raptors News

Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam

• Chris Boucher (hamstring) — Out

• Khem Birch (knee) — Available

• Otto Porter (hamstring) — Out

The absences of Boucher and Birch in Toronto's frontcourt created additional opportunities for Precious Achiuwa, Thaddeus Young, and Christian Koloko on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets News

Confirmed Lineup: Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant, Nic Claxton

• Joe Harris (foot) — In

• Seth Curry (ankle) — Out

• TJ Warren (foot) — Injured

Although Harris stated that he should still be limited when he returns, he should claim wing minutes from Edmond Sumner, Patty Mills, Cam Thomas, and to a lesser extent, Royce O'Neale.

Boston Celtics News

Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford

• Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured

• Robert Williams (knee) — Injured

Miami Heat News

Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo

• Victor Oladipo (knee) — Out

• Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Out

Max Strus benefitted from Oladipo's absence most on Wednesday, playing 31 minutes and scoring 22 points on nine shots in their loss.

Detroit Pistons News

Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart

• Nerlens Noel (foot, conditioning) — TBD

• Isaiah Livers (hip) — Out

• Alec Burks (foot) — Injured

• Marvin Bagley (knee) — Injured

New York Knicks News

Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson

• Quentin Grimes (foot) — Out

Grimes remaining out for another game keeps opportunities available for Cam Reddish, who submitted 22 points on 25.6% usage in 28 minutes on Wednesday.

Memphis Grizzlies News

Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, John Konchar, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams

• Dillon Brooks (thigh) — Out

• Ziaire Williams (knee) — Out

• Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) — Injured

• Danny Green (ACL) — Injured

With their depth tested, John Konchar and Santi Aldama each cleared 33 minutes in Wednesday's overtime win. Tyus Jones also played 25 minutes, as he played more alongside Ja Morant.

Houston Rockets News

Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Bruno Fernando

• Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Out

Utah Jazz News

Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Kelly Olynyk

• Udoka Azubuike (ankle) — Out

Minnesota Timberwolves News

Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert

Denver Nuggets News

Confirmed Lineup: Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic

• Jamal Murray (injury management) — Out

• Nikola Jokic (finger) — In

Murray will sit on the front end of Denver's back-to-back. Bones Hyland projects as the starting point guard if that is the case, with Ish Smith backing him up.

Golden State Warriors News

Confirmed Lineup: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney

• Patrick Baldwin Jr. (thumb) — Out

• Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out

Phoenix Suns News

Confirmed Lineup: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Deandre Ayton

• Cam Johnson (cramping) — Available

• Landry Shamet (hip) — Out

• Jae Crowder — Out

Shamet's absence and Johnson leaving early on Wednesday prompted Damion Lee to receive more playing time. He responded with eight points in the final four minutes to secure the win and he should remain in the rotation as a reserve on Friday.

Portland Trail Blazers News

Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic

• Gary Payton II (core) — Injured