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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) — Out
LeBron James (foot) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Terry Rozier (ankle) — Out
Cam Johnson (hip) — In
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Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic
Gary Payton II (core) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (foot) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Troy Brown Jr. (back) — In
Dennis Schroder (thumb) — Injured
Thomas Bryant (thumb) — Injured
On injury report before playing:
LeBron: 3-for-3 AD: 3-for-3
Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Smith Jr., Kelly Oubre, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Mason Plumlee
Terry Rozier (ankle) — Out
Cody Martin (quad) — Out
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Out
Dennis Smith Jr. is expected to start at point guard with Theo Maledon backing him up. Gordon Hayward and Mason Plumlee should also receive expanded distributing roles, with everyone receiving greater usage to make up for the absences of Charlotte's projected top two scorers.
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, Clint Capela
Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Bradley Beal, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis
Corey Kispert (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland (eye) — Out
Dylan Windler (ankle) — Out
Ricky Rubio (ACL) — Injured
Garland's departure increased the distributing roles for Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert and both players recorded eight assists in Cleveland's blowout win over the Bulls on Saturday. Cedi Osman has also played at least 26 minutes in both of the Cavs' games, with Isaac Okoro starting against the Bulls.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Kelly Olynyk
Udoka Azubuike (ankle) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Jaxson Hayes (elbow) — In
Kira Lewis (ACL) — Injured
EJ Liddell (ACL) — Injured
Hayes will likely reclaim his backup center role when he returns. This would eliminate potential minutes for Willy Hernangomez and reduce time for other frontcourt reserves.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Kyle Anderson (back) — Out
Anderson leaving on Friday after only one minute of play prompted Jaden McDaniels to receive 39 minutes in Minnesota's overtime loss.
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Mann, Lu Dort, Josh Giddey, Kenrich Williams, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) — Out
Jalen Williams (eye) — Injured
Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Tre Mann will start with Gilgeous-Alexander out with Josh Giddey taking on an even more central playmaking role. The duo and Lu Dort should be pressed to generate a majority of the offense against the Timberwolves.
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, KZ Okpala, Domantas Sabonis
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (thumb) — Available
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Deandre Ayton
Cam Johnson (hip) — In
Landry Shamet (hip) — Available
The Suns will have their full rotation available to them for the first time with Johnson and Shamet both being set to play on Sunday.
Confirmed Lineup: Reggie Jackson, Norman Powell, Paul George, Marcus Morris, Ivica Zubac
Kawhi Leonard (injury maintenance) — In
John Wall (rest) — In
Paul George will be monitored without a hard minute restriction while Leonard is expected to have a similar minute limit to the 21 that he received on Thursday.