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
Zach LaVine (injury management) — In
Ben Simmons (knee) — Out
Josh Giddey (ankle) — In
Jalen Suggs (ankle) — In
Ayo Dosunmu (neck, back) — In
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Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Zach LaVine (injury management) — In
Ayo Dosunmu (neck, back) — In
Coby White (quad) — Out
Andre Drummond (shoulder) — Out
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
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
Acting head coach Jacque Vaughn could potentially opt for different rotations than the ones Steve Nash previously deployed.
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Klay Thompson (injury management) — In
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) — Injured
Klay Thompson (29.6%) and Stephen Curry (26.9%) led the Warriors in usage during their 123-110 win against the Heat last Thursday. Andrew Wiggins recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while Jordan Poole played just 21 minutes on 17.5% usage as well.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Dewayne Dedmon (illness) — Not on injury report
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Out
Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Out
Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo received respective usage rates of 19.8% and 24.4% as the duo combined for 48.2% of Miami's points in last Thursday's loss against the Warriors. Butler and Kyle Lowry also posted 34.8% assist rates as Tyler Herro shot 25.0% from the field on 18.4% usage.
Confirmed Lineup: Franz Wagner, Terrence Ross, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Bol Bol
Jalen Suggs (ankle) — In
Cole Anthony (oblique) — Injured
Moe Wagner (ankle) — Injured
Markelle Fultz (toe) — Injured
Gary Harris (knee) — Injured
Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
With Orlando going with zero point guard lineups in the last two games, Paolo Banchero has led the team in both usage (32.8%) and assist rates (29.7%). The potential return of Suggs could diminish on-ball roles across the lineup while reducing minutes for all non-starters.
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Josh Giddey (ankle) — In
Jaylin Williams (G-League) — Available
Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claimed 31.5% usage and a 30.7% assist rate during the three games Giddey had been out. Tre Mann, Jalen Williams, and Isaiah Joe should lose minutes with Giddey's return.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Kyle Anderson (back) — In
Jordan McLaughlin (heel) — In
Wendell Moore Jr. (G-League assignment) — Out
Josh Minott (G-League assignment) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Bismack Biyombo
Torrey Craig (heel) — Available
Deandre Ayton (ankle) — Injured
If Craig is ruled out, then Dario Saric could be in line for rotation minutes for the first time in 490 days.