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.
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Joel Embiid (illness) — Out
Ja Morant (illness) — Available
Terry Rozier (ankle) — Out
Fred VanVleet (back) — Out
Desmond Bane (ankle) — Out
Ben Simmons (knee) — Out
Brook Lopez (illness) — In
John Wall (injury management) — Out
Seth Curry (injury management) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Chima Moneke (G-League assignment) — Out
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.'s 32.3% assist rate from his four starts has been on par with Rozier's, but his usage is 11.4% lower. Kelly Oubre's 27.0% usage and Gordon Hayward's 24.4% lead Charlotte with both starting guards out.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker
Joel Embiid (illness) — Out
When Embiid was out against the Raptors last Friday, PJ Tucker received 23 minutes at center with De'Anthony Melton starting and posting 22.9% usage in 31 minutes. Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 44 points on 29.4% usage with Tobias Harris also turning in 25.0% usage.
Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Bradley Beal, Anthony Gill, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis
Corey Kispert (ankle) — Injured
Delon Wright (hamstring) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte, Buddy Hield, Jalen Smith, Myles Turner
Myles Turner (injury management) — Not on injury report
Aaron Nesmith (foot) — Out
TJ McConnell (knee) — Available
Daniel Theis (knee) — Out
Bennedict Mathurin, Chris Duarte, and James Johnson could receive additional minutes again if Nesmith is out. Andrew Nembhard should fill the backup point guard role if McConnell remains out.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant, Nic Claxton
Ben Simmons (knee) — Out
Seth Curry (injury management) — Out
TJ Warren (foot) — Injured
Curry reduced Patty Mills' minutes and demoted Edmond Sumner from the rotation when he played 18 minutes in his return on Saturday.
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, Clint Capela
Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Christian Koloko
Fred VanVleet (back) — Out
Otto Porter (personal) — Out
The Raptors' 20.2 fast break points per game rank first league-wide. The 8.0 points per game that the Hawks have allowed in transition is a league-low mark.
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart
Jalen Duren (ankle) — Out
Alec Burks (foot) — Injured
Marvin Bagley (knee) — Injured
Duren was helped to the locker room during Sunday's game with an apparent ankle injury. Nerlens Noel has been available in case of emergency, but it isn't clear if he will play on Monday. Isaiah Stewart could be pressed into big minutes with Kevin Knox, Isaiah Livers, or Braxton Key trying their hand as a backup center as a result.
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez (illness) — In
Khris Middleton (wrist) — Injured
Pat Connaughton (calf) — Injured
Joe Ingles (ACL) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, John Konchar, Dillon Brooks, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams
Ja Morant (illness) — Available
Desmond Bane (ankle) — Out
Jake LaRavia (illness) — Out
Ziaire Williams (knee) — Injured
Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) — Injured
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
Tyus Jones submitted 21.5% usage and a 38.5% assist rate with Morant out. Desmond Bane led with 35.2% usage, with Dillon Brooks' 33.8% clip not far behind.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Kelly Olynyk
Mike Conley (rest) — Available
Walker Kessler (illness) — Out
Rudy Gay (health protocols) — Out
Simone Fontecchio (health protocols) — Out
Leandro Bolmaro (health protocols) — Out
Utah opted to play without a backup center against Memphis with Kessler unavailable on Saturday and could do so again if he remains out.
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Eric Gordon (injury maintenance) — Available
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Out
Bruno Fernando (knee) — Injured
TyTy Washington (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, Paul George, Marcus Morris, Ivica Zubac
Kawhi Leonard (injury management) — Out
John Wall (injury management) — Out
Robert Covington (health protocols) — Out
Brandon Boston Jr. (G-League assignment) — TBD
Jason Preston (G-League assignment) — TBD
Norman Powell moved into a sixth-man role on Sunday, with coach Lue commenting that they are attempting to build chemistry in what will be his normal role upon Kawhi Leonard's return.