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
LeBron James (foot) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Jaden Ivey (illness) — Out
Terry Rozier (ankle) — Out
Scottie Barnes (ankle) — Available
Russell Westbrook (hamstring) — Out
Michael Porter Jr. (injury management) — Out
Myles Turner (ankle) — Available
Devin Vassell (knee) — Out
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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
Orlando's 46.2% assist rate ranks at the bottom league-wide.
Confirmed Lineup: Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland (eye) — Out
Dylan Windler (ankle) — Out
Ricky Rubio (ACL) — Injured
The Cavs' 20.7 points per game off of turnovers ranks fifth in the league. The Magic rank 23rd in allowing points off turnovers at 20.5 per night.
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, Clint Capela
Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) — Injured
Justin Holiday (illness) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Cory Joseph, Saddiq Bey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart
Jaden Ivey (illness) — Out
Alec Burks (foot) — Injured
Marvin Bagley (knee) — Injured
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. started at point guard for Rozier on Sunday and recorded a usage rate of 22.7% in 34 minutes of play. Mason Plumlee also recorded an assist rate of 25.1% and Kelly Oubre had a usage rate of 28.4%.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
Quentin Grimes (foot) — Out
The Knicks rank sixth in the league in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.3%. Charlotte ranks third to last in defensive rebounding percentage at 65.7%.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
De'Anthony Melton (adductor) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam
Scottie Barnes (ankle) — Available
Otto Porter (hamstring) — Out
In the first full game with Barnes out on Monday, Precious Achiuwa grabbed 22 rebounds while reaching 34 minutes for the second consecutive game. Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and Gary Trent Jr. posted usage rates of 32.8%, 25.2%, and 21.3%, respectively.
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
The Nets' defensive rebounding rate of 61.3% ranks as the worst league-wide.
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Khris Middleton (wrist) — Injured
Pat Connaughton (calf) — Injured
Joe Ingles (ACL) — Injured
The Bucks' defensive rating of 99.5 leads the league through their two games. The Nets will test their improved defensive effort.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith, Jalen Smith, Myles Turner
Daniel Theis (knee) — Out
Myles Turner (ankle) — Available
Turner has been cleared to make his season debut. Jalen Smith has posted a usage rate of 24.4% with a rebounding rate of 17.4% to open this season, and his stats should decline with Turner available.
Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Josh Richardson, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Jakob Poeltl
Devin Vassell (knee) — Out
Josh Primo (back) — Out
Vassell's 23.3% usage will need to be replaced. Jeremy Sochan, Doug McDermott, and Josh Richardson are likely for increased minutes with Vassell out.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Kyle Anderson (back) — Out
Austin Rivers (hip) — Available
The Timberwolves turned to a three-guard rotation last game and Jaylen Nowell is averaging 23.1 minutes per game while recording a usage rate of 28.3% with Anderson largely out. Bryn Forbes has received some of Anderson's minutes with Jaden McDaniels averaging 30.0 minutes and Taurean Prince receiving 16.8 minutes per night as well.
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jae'Sean Tate, Jabari Smith Jr.
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Available
Bruno Fernando (knee) — Injured
Alperen Sengun (illness) — Out
The Rockets started Jabari Smith Jr. at center on Monday and could turn to similar lineups against a Jazz team that has allowed the most points in the paint and the second-highest defensive rebound rate. KJ Martin started and received 34 minutes as well, but Tate's impending return figures to reduce the roles of him and Tari Eason.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Kelly Olynyk
Udoka Azubuike (ankle) — Out
The Jazz rank sixth league-wide in points in the paint, with the Rockets allowing the third most points in the paint.
Confirmed Lineup: Austin Reaves, Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (foot) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Russell Westbrook (hamstring) — Out
Dennis Schroder (thumb) — Injured
Thomas Bryant (thumb) — Injured
On injury report before playing:
LeBron: 3-for-3 AD: 3-for-3
Kendrick Nunn, Austin Reaves, and Troy Brown Jr. are the most likely candidates to claim Westbrook's minutes. The Lakers will also need to replace Westbrook's 22.3% usage.
Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Bruce Brown, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Michael Porter Jr. (injury management) — Out
Jeff Green (finger) — Available
Porter received 35 minutes in the opener and has already played both games in a back-to-back this season. If Porter is out, then Bruce Brown figures to start without matching his 22.7% usage with Jeff Green, Christian Braun, and Davon Reed also picking up minutes.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Out
Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic
Gary Payton II (core) — Injured
Justise Winslow (ankle)— Available
Winslow's absence caused Jusuf Nurkic to record 35 minutes against the Nuggets with Drew Eubanks receiving all backup center minutes. Keon Johnson also entered the rotation and Shaedon Sharpe and Nassir Little saw slightly increased playing time.