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
Jimmy Butler (ankle) — Available
Victor Wembanyama (hip) — Available
Anthony Edwards (hip) — Out
Zach LaVine (foot) — Out
DeMar DeRozan (ankle) — Out
LeBron James (calf) — In
Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — In
Bam Adebayo (hip) — Available
Andrew Wiggins (finger) — Out
Brandon Miller (ankle) — Out
Jordan Clarkson (thigh) — Out
Jeremy Sochan (knee) — Available
Cam Thomas (ankle) — Said he'll play
Alex Caruso (toe) — In
Duncan Robinson (thumb) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Malcolm Brogdon, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton
Ish Wainright (knee) — Injured
Anfernee Simons (thumb) — Injured
Robert Williams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Dean Wade (ankle) — Out
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
Ricky Rubio (personal) — NWT
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Bryce McGowens, Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, Mark Williams
Ball is set to miss extended time after suffering a sprained ankle -- the same ankle that he surgically repaired last season. His absence will allow Brandon Miller to hold on to a starting spot, but Miller is now questionable with a sprained ankle. Terry Rozier recently returned from a three-week absence and has immediately jumped back into a heavy role with a depleted backcourt. If Miller is unable to suit up, Theo Maledon should see additional minutes while PJ Washington could return to the starting lineup.
Brandon Miller (ankle) — Out
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Injured
Nick Richards (concussion) — Out
Frank Ntilikina (leg) — Injured
Cody Martin (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton
Cam Thomas (ankle) — Said he'll play
Noah Clowney (shoulder) — Out
Royce O'Neale (hip) — Out
Dennis Smith Jr. (back) — Out
Ben Simmons (back) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown, Buddy Hield, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner
TJ McConnell (hamstring) — Available
Isaiah Jackson (illness) — Available
Jalen Smith (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Bam Adebayo
The Heat continue to have a lengthy injury report with four players listed ahead of Thursday's contest. Butler has missed two consecutive games, and the team has utilized 12 different starting lineups in 18 games played this season. Kyle Lowry has led the team with a +4.11 usage rate differential with Butler off the court this season. Kevin Love drew his first start in November in the previous game and played 26 minutes -- his second-highest total since the first game of the season.
Jimmy Butler (ankle) — Available
Bam Adebayo (hip) — Available
Duncan Robinson (thumb) — Available
Haywood Highsmith (back) — Available
Tyler Herro (ankle) — Injured
RJ Hampton (knee) — Injured
Dru Smith (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Livers, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren
Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) — Out
Joe Harris (shoulder) — Injured
Monte Morris (quad) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
Ryan Arcidiacono (ankle) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Khris Middleton (Achilles) — In
Jae Crowder (adductor, abdomen) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
LaVine and DeRozan were both unable to return during Tuesday's blowout loss, but it remains to be seen if the injuries were the driving factor or the lopsided score. Caruso is once again on the injury report as the Bulls continue to list several players each game. Patrick Williams drew the start in the previous contest even with Caruso back in the mix. The starting unit would be severely depleted in offensive firepower if LaVine and DeRozan are ruled out. With both players off the court this season, Coby White has led the team with a +13.48% usage rate differential.
Zach LaVine (foot) — Out
DeMar DeRozan (ankle) — Out
Alex Caruso (toe) — In
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Keyonte George, Ochai Agbaji, Simone Fontecchio, John Collins, Omer Yurtseven
Jordan Clarkson (thigh) — Out
Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) — Available
Kris Dunn (personal) — Out
Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Troy Brown Jr., Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Edwards suffered a hip contusion after a dangerous fall in his previous game and is now expected to miss his first game of the season. He has been extremely durable overall, playing in at least 72 games in each of his first three seasons. The Wolves have been consistent with starting lineups, utilizing just two different variations thus far. Thursday's game will showcase a new starting five, with Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton, and Kyle Anderson all in line for more playing time. Karl-Anthony Towns will step into additional usage after producing inconsistent field goal attempts on a daily basis this season.
Anthony Edwards (hip) — Out
Jaden McDaniels (ankle) — Injured
Jordan McLaughlin (knee) — Injured
Jaylen Clark (Achilles) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Max Christie, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (calf) — In
Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — In
Cam Reddish (groin) — Out
Max Christie (calf) — Available
Jaxson Hayes (elbow) — Out
Rui Hachimura (nose) — Injured
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Injured
Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, Saddiq Bey, Clint Capela
Jalen Johnson (wrist) — Injured
Mouhamed Gueye (back) — Injured
Kobe Bufkin (thumb) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, Zach Collins
Despite injury concerns coming out of the draft, Wembanyama has played in all 17 games this season. There aren't many details on the severity of his hip injury that has led him to being listed questionable on the injury report. Sochan left the previous game after a knee injury but should be good to suit up with a probable tag. Wemby's potential absence could see Tre Jones draw a spot start. The defense could also take a hit, and the team already ranks 27th in Defensive Rating this season.
Victor Wembanyama (hip) — Available
Jeremy Sochan (knee) — Available
Doug McDermott (illness) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac
Norman Powell (knee) — Available
Mason Plumlee (knee) — Injured
Brandon Boston Jr. (quad) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Andrew Wiggins (finger) — Out
Chris Paul (leg) — Out
Gary Payton II (calf) — Injured
Usman Garuba (finger) — Out