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
LeBron James (ankle) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Devin Booker (hamstring) — Out
De'Aaron Fox (foot) — Out
Zach LaVine (injury management) — In
OG Anunoby (hip) — Out
De'Andre Hunter (hip) — Available
Keegan Murray (thumb) — Available
Javonte Green (knee) — In
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Confirmed Lineup: Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig, Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton
Devin Booker (hamstring) — Out
Duane Washington Jr. (hip) — Out
Cam Johnson (knee) — Injured
Damion Lee, Cam Payne, Bridges, and Paul should generate a majority of the offense if Booker is ruled out. Lee would be most likely to start in Booker's stead, but Paul and Payne would likely log extended minutes together.
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Brandon Ingram (toe) — Out
Herb Jones (ankle) — Out
Williamson scored 35 points on 24.5% usage and Jonas Valanciunas scored 12 points with a team-leading 29.9% usage rate in their 128-117 home win against the Suns on Friday. Naji Marshall exceeded 30 minutes off the bench for the second straight game.
Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (ankle) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Wenyen Gabriel (shoulder) — Injured
Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) — Injured
Listed "Probable" or "Questionable" before playing:
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Davis scored 38 points and secured 16 rebounds with James out against the Pistons earlier in the season. He isn't certain to match his 35.7% usage from that game with James active, but Detroit's paint defense hasn't improved since Isaiah Stewart returned.
Confirmed Lineup: Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren
Isaiah Livers (shoulder) — Out
Cade Cunningham (shin) — Injured
Ivey has registered a 39.5 eFG% in the last five games following a three-game absence due to a sore knee. He logged a 47.5 eFG% pre-injury.
Confirmed Lineup: Davion Mitchell, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
De'Aaron Fox (foot) — Out
Keegan Murray (thumb) — Available
Terence Davis (back) — Available
Alex Len (illness) — Out
Sabonis (+5.0%), Huerter (+3.9%), and Barnes (+3.7%) have recorded positive usage differentials in the two games Fox has missed this season. Davion Mitchell has posted a +8.6% assist rate differential in those games.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
Ryan Arcidiacono (ankle) — Out
Obi Toppin (knee) — Injured
Randle has averaged 33.5 points and 12.0 rebounds on 30.5% usage in the last two games. He scored 46 points against the Kings last March, and Sacramento has allowed the seventh-most points in the paint per game (52.4) this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Christian Koloko
OG Anunoby (hip) — Out
Otto Porter (toe) — Injured
Juancho Hernangomez (ankle) — Injured
Precious Achiuwa (ankle) — Injured
Gary Trent Jr. would likely rejoin the starting lineup if Anunoby is ruled out. Chris Boucher and Thad Young could play more significant roles off of the bench in that event.
Confirmed Lineup: Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Moe Wagner, Bol Bol
Jalen Suggs (ankle) — Out
Gary Harris (hamstring) — Out
Chuma Okeke (knee) — Out
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) — Injured
Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre, Jalen McDaniels, PJ Washington, Mason Plumlee
Mark Williams (ankle) — Out
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Injured
Gordon Hayward (shoulder) — Injured
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) — Injured
Cody Martin (knee) — Injured
Orlando has allowed the fifth-fewest points in the paint per game (46.4) since coach Mosley moved Moe Wagner into the starting lineup. Opponents have shot the sixth most threes per game (37.4) against the Magic during that time.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
Georges Niang (foot) — In
Danuel House (foot) — Out
Tyrese Maxey (foot) — Injured
Embiid has logged a decreased 19.5% assist rate and Harris' usage has declined to 16.8% with Harden back for the last two games.
Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Zach LaVine (injury management) — In
Alex Caruso (back) — Out
Javonte Green (knee) — Questionable
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Trent Forrest, AJ Griffin, De'Andre Hunter, Clint Capela
De'Andre Hunter (hip) — Available
Okyeka Okongwu (foot) — Available
John Collins (ankle) — Injured
Dejounte Murray (ankle) — Injured
Young (38.7%), Bogdan Bogdanovic (26.0%), and AJ Griffin (25.7%) led the Hawks in usage during the first full game Murray missed Friday. Hunter could return to a heightened offensive role, reducing the offensive burden on those three players.
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Wesley Matthews (health protocols) — Out
Joe Ingles (ACL) — Injured
Antetokounmpo scored 44 points on 17-for-21 shooting in 28 minutes against the Rockets with Middleton out earlier in the season. He scored 41 points on 15-20 shooting with Middleton available the last time he played in Houston.
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Bruno Fernando (illness) — Not on injury report
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Injured
Porter Jr. scored a career-high 50 points the last time he played the Bucks at home back in April of 2021. He had 18 points on five-for-15 shooting in Milwaukee earlier this season.