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
Paul George (illness) — In
Ben Simmons (back) — In
Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) — In
John Konchar (shoulder) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, JaVale McGee
Frank Ntilikina (ankle) — Out
Davis Bertans (knee) — Injured
Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) — In
With Hardaway Jr. out on Tuesday, Facundo Campazzo was the lone addition to the rotation in his team debut as he spelled Luka Doncic for 13 minutes. Josh Green didn't get increased time as the Mavs opted to play four of their starters, Christian Wood, and Maxi Kleber for extended minutes during a close game.
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
Ben Simmons (back) — In
Joe Harris (injury management) — Out
Day'Ron Sharpe is solidified as the backup center if Morris remains out. Kevin Durant has been limited to 22.3 points per game on 39.7% (25-of-63) shooting in three games against the Mavericks over the previous two seasons as Dorian Finney-Smith and the rest of their defense managed to keep him in check.
Confirmed Lineup: Reggie Jackson, Norman Powell, Paul George, Terance Mann, Ivica Zubac
Paul George (illness) — In
Kawhi Leonard (injury management) — Out
Marcus Morris (personal) — Out
Jason Preston (G-League assignment) — Out
George's return from a one-game absence will displace Nic Batum from the starting lineup and decrease his minutes along with Amir Coffey's and Luke Kennard's. The usage rates from the first Thunder matchup of John Wall (30.6%) and Kennard (21.9%) should decline in addition to both the usage and assist rates of Reggie Jackson (29.0%, 40.0%).
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Josh Giddey (ankle) — Out
Jalen Williams (eye) — Injured
Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted usage and assist rates of 27.5% and 33.3%, respectively, with Tre Mann also receiving 27.1% usage with Giddey out against the Clippers on Tuesday. Aaron Wiggins also started on the wing and took on 20.8% usage with a rebounding rate of 14.7% in 28 minutes of playing time during the Thunder's win.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Out
Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Out
Dewayne Dedmon (foot) — Questionable
The Heat rank 25th in the league in pace at 98.0 possessions per 48 minutes. The Warriors are leading the NBA in pace at a blistering 108.63 possessions/48, and Miami will attempt to control the pace in their matchup.
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) — Injured
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
The standout strength of the Heat has been their second-ranked paint defense, which has allowed only 40.0 points per game so far. The rate at which the Warriors score points in the paint is 26th league-wide, and they are better suited to play Miami than most teams as a result.
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams
Ziaire Williams (knee) — Injured
Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) — Injured
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
John Konchar (shoulder) — Out
Dillon Brooks played 24 minutes and received 25.9% usage despite shooting 15.4% from the field in his return to play on Monday. He could be pressed into more time with David Roddy, Jake LaRavia, and potentially Xavier Tillman receiving more minutes with Konchar out.
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Coach Brown said that Keegan Murray will be moved into the starting lineup, displacing KZ Okpala. Murray has recorded usage and rebounding rates of 16.7% and 6.8% in 35.5 minutes per game through two career games with a standout 70.3% true shooting clip.