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) — Available
Anthony Davis (back) — Available
Zion Williamson (hip, back) — In
Stephen Curry (rest) — In
Draymond Green (rest) — In
Klay Thompson (rest) — Out
Jordan Poole (ankle) — In
Jabari Smith (ankle) — In
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) — On track to play
Herb Jones (knee) — Out
Malcolm Brogdon (back) — In
Josh Richardson (back) — Out
Jeremy Sochan (illness) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Naji Marshall, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Zion Williamson (hip, back) — In
Brandon Ingram (concussion) — Out
Herb Jones (knee) — Out
Dyson Daniels (ankle) — Out
Kira Lewis (ACL) — Injured
Trey Murphy started the second half for Brandon Ingram when he got hurt and should be considered a likely starter if Williamson and Jones are able to return. McCollum's 35.7% assist rate can remain stable if is the lone guard in the starting lineup, but his 28.6% usage and Jonas Valanciunas' 23.8% usage with Williamson out figure to decline if he returns.
Confirmed Lineup: Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann, Paul George, Marcus Morris, Ivica Zubac
Kawhi Leonard (injury management) — Out
Marcus Morris (personal) — In
Robert Covington (health protocols) — Out
Brandon Boston Jr. (G-League assignment) — Active
Jason Preston (G-League assignment) — Out
Terance Mann and Amir Coffey should stick in the rotation with Norman Powell and Luke Kennard likely to continue receiving greater minutes with Leonard remaining out. Morris' return is offset somewhat by Covington likely to be out, and Ivica Zubac can continue receiving some extra minutes as a result.
Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Bradley Beal, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis
Corey Kispert (ankle) — Injured
Delon Wright (hamstring) — Injured
The Wizards' 113.6 defensive rating ranked 25th in the league last season. Their improved 109.1 points allowed per 100 possessions ranks eighth league-wide so far this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford
Malcolm Brogdon (back) — In
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
Robert Williams (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
Quentin Grimes (foot) — Out
The Knicks are allowing opponents to shoot just 42.3% from the floor, second-best in the league. The Cavs have shot 48.1% from the floor, good for the eighth-best mark in the league.
Confirmed Lineup: Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland (eye) — Out
Dylan Windler (ankle) — Out
Ricky Rubio (ACL) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Stephen Curry (rest) — In
Draymond Green (rest) — In
Klay Thompson (rest) — Out
Jordan Poole (ankle) — In
Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) — Injured
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
Poole has been confirmed in the starting lineup and stands to see increased usage along with Stephen Curry. Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, Ty Jerome, and potentially Patrick Baldwin can help assume Thompson's 24.9 minutes per game.
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart
Alec Burks (foot) — Injured
Marvin Bagley (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Kyle Anderson (back) — In
Jordan McLaughlin (heel) — Out
Wendell Moore Jr. (G-League assignment) — Out
Josh Minott (G-League assignment) — Out
Austin Rivers would likely be removed from the rotation with Jaylen Nowell receiving fewer facilitating opportunities if McLaughlin is able to return. Nowell also stands to lose time on the wing along with Jaden McDaniels, Taurean Prince, and Bryn Forbes if Anderson returns.
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Romeo Langford, Keldon Johnson, Keita Bates-Diop, Jakob Poeltl
Devin Vassell (knee) — Out
Josh Richardson (back) — Out
Jeremy Sochan (illness) — Out
Isaiah Roby (illness) — Out
With Blake Wesley considered a backup point guard option, the Spurs are limited on the wing if Richardson is ruled out. Look for Keita Bates-Diop, Doug McDermott, Romeo Langford, and Malaki Branham to be in line for minutes in that event.
Confirmed Lineup: Franz Wagner, Terrence Ross, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Bol Bol
Cole Anthony (oblique) — Injured
Jalen Suggs (ankle) — Injured
Moe Wagner (ankle) — Injured
Markelle Fultz (toe) — Injured
Gary Harris (knee) — Injured
Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
Paolo Banchero recorded a 43.8% assist rate with Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. both recording 23.5% distributing rates in the first game Orlando opted for a zero traditional point guard lineup.
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, JaVale McGee
Frank Ntilikina (ankle) — Out
JaVale McGee (rest) — Available
Davis Bertans (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Jae'Sean Tate, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Jabari Smith (ankle) — In
Eric Gordon (injury maintenance) — Out
Bruno Fernando (knee) — Injured
TyTy Washington (knee) — Injured
Jae'Sean Tate, KJ Martin, Tari Eason, and Garrison Mathews can see greater minutes on the wing with Gordon resting. If Smith is out, then Tate, Martin, and Eason stand to further benefit, with Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba also likely for greater minutes.
Confirmed Lineup: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Bismack Biyombo
Deandre Ayton (ankle) — Injured
Jock Landale had been averaging 16.0 minutes per game in his backup center role and recorded just 17 minutes on Friday despite Ayton getting hurt in the first quarter. Bismack Biyombo re-entered the rotation upon Ayton's injury and recorded 23 minutes, including a second-half start.
Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) — On track to play
Davon Reed (personal) — Questionable
The Nuggets won with ease sans Caldwell-Pope on Friday, with Bruce Brown recording 30 minutes in a start. Christian Braun played 32 minutes and Jeff Green 25, and the highest usage any of the three players posted was Brown's 11.8%.
Confirmed Lineup: LeBron James, Patrick Beverley, Troy Brown Jr., Lonnie Walker, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (foot) — Available
Anthony Davis (back) — Available
Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) — Out
Dennis Schroder (thumb) — Injured
Thomas Bryant (thumb) — Injured
On injury report before playing:
LeBron: 6-for-6 AD: 5-for-6
Davis and Toscano-Anderson sitting out on Friday caused Damian Jones to play 24 minutes and Wenyen Gabriel 21 to man the center position. It also helped Russell Westbrook record 30.7% usage in 33 minutes while Troy Brown reached 27 minutes and Austin Reaves 27 in lower-usage roles.