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
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) — In
Paul George (knee) — Out
Zion Williamson (foot) — In
Bam Adebayo (knee) — Available
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) — Out
Andrew Wiggins (foot) — Out
Tyler Herro (ankle) — Out
Klay Thompson (injury management) — Out
De'Andre Hunter (illness) — Out
Caris LeVert (ankle) — Out
Kevon Looney (hand) — In
Cam Reddish (groin) — Out
Kevin Love (thumb) — In
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Out
Andrew Nembhard (knee) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, AJ Griffin, John Collins, Clint Capela
De'Andre Hunter (illness) — Out
Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) — Injured
The Hawks are scoring the third-most points in the paint per game (55.0) league-wide. The Cavs are allowing the sixth least (45.4).
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Lamar Stevens, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Kevin Love (thumb) — In
Dean Wade (knee) — Out
Caris LeVert (ankle) — Out
Dylan Windler (ankle) — Injured
Ricky Rubio (ACL) — Injured
Cedi Osman and Raul Neto should distribute more on the second unit if LeVert misses additional time. Coach Bickerstaff could stagger minutes for Mitchell and Garland as well.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Chuma Okeke, Bol Bol, Mo Bamba
Gary Harris (injury management) — Not on injury report
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) — Out
Paolo Banchero (ankle) — Injured
Cole Anthony (oblique) — Injured
Moe Wagner (ankle) — Injured
Markelle Fultz (toe) — Injured
Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
Bol recorded 26.3% usage in the two games Carter Jr. sat last week. Mo Bamba started both games and played 31.3 minutes while recording 21.3% usage.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Buddy Hield, Jalen Smith, Myles Turner
Andrew Nembhard (knee) — Out
Daniel Theis (knee) — Injured
Chris Duarte (ankle) — Injured
Opponents are shooting the third-most threes per game (38.0) against the Magic this season and the Pacers shot 46 of them in their first matchup Saturday. The additional catch-and-shoot looks helped Haliburton record 14 assists.
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Grant Williams, Al Horford
Marcus Smart (ankle) — Not on injury report
Robert Williams (knee) — Injured
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic
Keon Johnson (hip) — Out
Damian Lillard (calf) — Injured
Gary Payton II (core) — Injured
Simons led Portland in usage (28.4%) and assist rate (31.3%) in the two games he has played without Lillard. Justise Winslow recorded a 29.7% assist rate in 23.8 minutes in those two games.
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) — In
Pat Connaughton (calf) — Not on injury report
Wesley Matthews (hamstring) — Out
Khris Middleton (wrist) — Injured
Joe Ingles (ACL) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Caleb Martin, Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo (knee) — Available
Dewayne Dedmon (foot) — Available
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Out
Duncan Robinson (ankle) — Out
Udonis Haslem (personal) — Out
Tyler Herro (ankle) — Out
Jimmy Butler (knee) — Out
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Injured
Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Injured
Adebayo claimed 32.8% usage and had a 33.3% assist rate on his return Sunday. He could remain the offensive hub if Herro is ruled out.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Kyle Anderson (back) — Out
Towns is logging a five-season-low in usage and a career-low rebounding rate. Miami limited him to averages of 13.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in two games last season and could have success against him again if Bam Adebayo primarily defends Towns.
Confirmed Lineup: Jordan Poole, Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Lamb, Jonathan Kuminga, Kevon Looney
Andrew Wiggins (foot) — Out
Kevon Looney (hand) — In
Stephen Curry (elbow) — Out
Draymond Green (injury management) — Out
Klay Thompson (injury management) — Out
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
Poole has led the team with a 31.8% usage rate in the three games Thompson has sat this season.
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Zion Williamson (foot) — In
Trey Murphy (foot) — Out
McCollum and Valanciunas should return to their normal roles with Williamson expected back. Williamson has averaged 27.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in two career games against Draymond Green.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
Cam Reddish (groin) — Out
Derrick Rose (toe) — Out
Quentin Grimes started and posted 16.4% usage, a 13.9% defensive rebounding rate, and a 34.8% assist rate in 32.2 minutes with Reddish out Sunday.
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Josh Giddey, Kenrich Williams, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Tre Mann (back) — Available
Darius Bazley (ankle) — Available
Isaiah Joe (knee) — Available
Eugene Omoruyi (G-League) — Available
Jaylin Williams (G-League) — Out
Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle) — Out
Ousmane Dieng (G-League) — Out
Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Robinson-Earl registered his season high for points (17) and minutes (31) in the first matchup against the Knicks. Giddey has recorded a triple-double in both of his career games against New York.
Confirmed Lineup: Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Kelly Olynyk
Ochai Agbaji (G-League) — Out
Mike Conley (knee) — Injured
Rudy Gay (hand) — Injured
Sexton started and recorded 20.5% usage and a 14.3% assist rate in 31.9 minutes in the one game that Conley has missed this season. Vanderbilt led in assist rate (41.2%) as all five starters had between four and seven assists.
Confirmed Lineup: Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris, Ivica Zubac
Paul George (knee) — Out
Luke Kennard (calf) — Out