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
Scottie Barnes (ankle) — Out
Alex Caruso (hamstring) — Active
Dillon Brooks (thigh) — In
Alperen Sengun (illness) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith, Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson
Daniel Theis (knee) — Out
Myles Turner (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Christian Koloko
Scottie Barnes (ankle) — Out
Chris Boucher (hamstring) — In
Otto Porter (hamstring) — Out
The return of Boucher offsets the potential absence of Barnes to some degree, but he isn't likely for extended minutes in what would be an early return. Christian Koloko started the second half for Barnes before being ejected on Saturday and Precious Achiuwa played 34 minutes in that game.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Out
Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Out
Caleb Martin (suspension) — Out
Martin was ejected during the third quarter of the previous Raptors-Heat matchup on Saturday. This helped Max Strus reach 37 minutes after averaging 27.0 minutes per game during their first two games. He was able to reach 20 points for the second time in three games as a result.
Confirmed Lineup: Cole Anthony, Terrence Ross, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
Jalen Suggs (ankle) — Injured
Moe Wagner (ankle) — Injured
Markelle Fultz (toe) — Injured
Gary Harris (knee) — Injured
Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
Cole Anthony played 32 minutes and recorded 14 points, nine rebounds, and six assists as he reclaimed his starting role in the first full game Suggs missed on Friday.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
Quentin Grimes (foot) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
Robert Williams (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Alex Caruso (hamstring) — Active
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
Caruso averaged 30.5 minutes per game in two starts with LaVine out before playing just 17 minutes in the Bulls' blowout loss on Saturday. He stated that the reduced minutes were related to game flow in addition to LaVine's return.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Kelly Olynyk
Udoka Azubuike (ankle) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, KJ Martin, Jabari Smith Jr.
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Out
Bruno Fernando (knee) — Out
Alperen Sengun (illness) — Out
Fernando played 25 minutes in his opening-day start. Usman Garuba started for the Rockets on Saturday and played 25 minutes, effectively claiming his role in a one-for-one swap. Jabari Smith Jr. would likely play greater center minutes if Sengun is ruled out, creating more opportunities for KJ Martin and Tari Eason in the frontcourt.
Confirmed Lineup: Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant, Nic Claxton
Seth Curry (ankle) — Out
TJ Warren (foot) — Injured
Markieff Morris (personal) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams
Dillon Brooks (thigh) — In
Ziaire Williams (knee) — Injured
Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) — Injured
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
Ja Morant posted a +4.4% usage differential when he played without Brooks for full games last season. John Konchar should return to the bench and figures to see the sharpest minute reduction upon Brooks' return.
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Jakob Poeltl
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Kyle Anderson (back) — Out
Austin Rivers (hip) — Out
Jaden McDaniels has averaged 33.0 minutes per game in the two games that Anderson has largely been out for, with an additional five minutes coming during Friday's overtime loss. Taurean Prince has averaged 20.5 minutes per game and Jaylen Nowell has exceeded 20 minutes in both games with a robust usage rate of 29.2%.
Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic
Gary Payton II (core) — Injured
Justise Winslow (ankle)— Out
Drew Eubanks would likely receive all backup center minutes with Winslow out. Nassir Little and Shaedon Sharpe could also receive more time, with Greg Brown III and Keon Johnson also becoming candidates for rotation minutes.