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

• Joel Embiid (illness) – Out

• Kevin Durant (foot) — In

• Nikola Jokic (back) — Available

• LeBron James (calf) — Available

• Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — Available

• Jamal Murray (hamstring) — In

• Aaron Gordon (heel) — Out

• Fred VanVleet (thumb) — Out

• Jordan Clarkson (thigh) — Available

• Cam Reddish (groin) — Available

• Keegan Murray (back) — Out

• Grayson Allen (illness) — Out

• Trey Murphy (knee) — Out

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Los Angeles Lakers News

Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Max Christie, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis

• LeBron James (calf) — Available

• Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — Available

• Cam Reddish (groin) — Available

• Rui Hachimura (nose) — Injured

• Gabe Vincent (knee) — Injured

• Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) — Injured

James and Davis continue to be listed on each injury report despite missing a combined two games this season, and there shouldn't be much concern regarding their availability for the upcoming contest. Los Angeles should be able to find success regardless, as Detroit has been unimpressive. The Pistons have lost 15 of their 17 games, and their 109.6 points per game are the fourth-fewest league-wide. They allow the ninth-most points in the paint per contest (52.0), while the Lakers score the fifth-most (55.7).

Detroit Pistons News

Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren

• Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) — Out

• Joe Harris (shoulder) — Injured

• Monte Morris (quad) — Injured

Washington Wizards News

Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford

• Ryan Rollins (knee) — Injured

• Delon Wright (knee) — Injured

Orlando Magic News

Confirmed Lineup: Anthony Black, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze

• Markelle Fultz (knee) — Out

• Jonathan Isaac (ankle) — Out

• Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) — Injured

Phoenix Suns News

Confirmed Lineup: Devin Booker, Eric Gordon, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic

• Kevin Durant (foot) — In

• Grayson Allen (illness) — Out

• Nassir Little (personal) — Out

• Bradley Beal (back) — Injured

• Damion Lee (knee) — Injured

The Suns were without Durant in the previous contest which contributed to Booker posting a team-high 33.3% usage rate and 28 points. Booker also recorded 11 assists in that game, continuing his uptick in that category. He's averaging a career-high 8.9 assists per game, the most he's recorded since the 2018-2019 season when he averaged 6.8 per contest.

Durant participated in Tuesday's practice, while Allen was not. However, Allen did mention that he feels better than when he missed the previous game.

Toronto Raptors News

Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl

• Christian Koloko (respiratory issues) — Injured

Utah Jazz News

Confirmed Lineup: Keyonte George, Jordan Clarkson, Simone Fontecchio, John Collins, Omer Yurtseven

• Jordan Clarkson (thigh) — Available

• Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) — Available

• Kris Dunn (personal) — Out

• Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) — Injured

Markkanen didn't travel with the team for its current road trip, and he will miss at least the next two games before being reevaluated. Utah will play a back-to-back set on Wednesday and Thursday. They won the last two games despite missing Clarkson in one of those outings and Markkanen in both. Keyonte George led the team in usage rate (27.7%) over that span, and he could retain that increased rate depending on Clarkson's availability.

Memphis Grizzlies News

Confirmed Lineup: Derrick Rose, Desmond Bane, David Roddy, Jaren Jackson Jr., Bismack Biyombo

• Ja Morant (suspension) — Out

• Luke Kennard (knee) — Injured

• Marcus Smart (foot) — Injured

• Brandon Clarke (Achilles) — Injured

• Xavier Tillman (injury recovery) — Injured

• Jake LaRavia (eye) — Injured

• Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season

Philadelphia 76ers News

Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris

• Joel Embiid (illness) – Out

• Danuel House Jr. (quad) — Out

• Jaden Springer (illness) — Out

• Kelly Oubre Jr. (rib) — Injured

New Orleans Pelicans News

Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas

• CJ McCollum (lung) — In

• Trey Murphy (knee) — Out

• Matt Ryan (calf) — Out

• Larry Nance Jr. (illness) — Out

McCollum said on his podcast, The CJ McCollum Show, that he'll return to the lineup Wednesday. He was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung on November 5 and was cleared to practice last week. He missed the past 12 outings. Over that span, the Pelicans' 114.7 Offensive Rating was surprisingly better than their 107.3 Offensive Rating in games with McCollum available. Ingram will likely receive less usage once McCollum returns after leading all Pelicans rotation players with a rate of 31.8% in his absence. He has a 27.5% usage rate with McCollum active.

Houston Rockets News

Confirmed Lineup: Aaron Holiday, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun

• Fred VanVleet (thumb) — Out

• Tari Eason (leg) — Available

• Jae'Sean Tate (knee) — Out

• Amen Thompson (ankle) — Injured

• Victor Oladipo (knee) — Injured

Denver Nuggets News

Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justin Holiday, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic

• Nikola Jokic (back) — Available

• Jamal Murray (hamstring) — In

• Aaron Gordon (heel) — Out

• Peyton Watson (illness) — Available

• Hunter Tyson (illness) — Available

• Vlatko Cancar (knee) — Injured

Murray could return to the lineup after missing the last 11 games. Over that span, Jokic has had a team-high 35.3% usage rate. Comparatively, he had a 30.4% usage rate when Murray was available. The Nuggets have multiple players dealing with ailments, and their final statuses will be critical against a Rockets team that has been impressive through 15 games. Despite losing four of their last six, Houston has a top-ten Net Rating (+4.3) and a top-five defensive rebound percentage (73.1%). They've beaten the Nuggets twice over the last three weeks, including a 19-point victory two games ago.

Los Angeles Clippers News

Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac

• Mason Plumlee (knee) — Injured

• Brandon Boston Jr. (quad) — Injured

Sacramento Kings News

Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Chris Duarte, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Domantas Sabonis

• Keegan Murray (back) — Out

• Alex Len (ankle) — Injured