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 (hamstring) — In
Luka Doncic (illness) — In
Tyrese Haliburton (knee) — In
De'Aaron Fox (shoulder) — Available
Anthony Edwards (hip) — Available
LeBron James (calf) — Available
Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — Available
Clint Capela (knee) — Available
Jamal Murray (ankles) — Available
Myles Turner (hamstrings) — Out
D'Angelo Russell (illness) — Probable
John Collins (illness) — Available
De'Andre Hunter (knee) — Available
Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) — Out
Gordon Hayward (illness) — Out
Terry Rozier (thumb) — Available
Aaron Gordon (heel) — Available
Mark Williams (back) — Out
Miles Bridges (legal) — Out
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (concussion protocol) — Available
Alex Caruso (ankle) — Available
Jaden McDaniels (back) — Available
Bismack Biyombo (back) — Out
Killian Hayes (illness) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Amen Thompson (illness) — Out
Tari Eason (leg) — Available
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, Jarrett Allen
Evan Mobley (knee) — Injured
Darius Garland (jaw) — Injured
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
Ricky Rubio — NWT
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac
Bones Hyland (knee) — Out
Moussa Diabate (hip) — Out
Mason Plumlee (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown, Buddy Hield, Obi Toppin, Isaiah Jackson
Tyrese Haliburton (knee) — In
Myles Turner (hamstrings) — Out
Jalen Smith (knee, heel) — Injured
Andrew Nembhard (knee) — Injured
The Pacers have lost two of their three games sans Haliburton this season, including the previous outing. Their 128.6 points per game with Haliburton available lead the league, but that average drops to 119.0 points per contest when he's sidelined. His 12.0 assists per game are the league's highest, and if he can suit up, he'll have a tough matchup against a Clippers team that allows the fifth-fewest assists per contest to point guards (7.6) league-wide.
Confirmed Lineup: Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Alex Caruso (ankle) — Available
Torrey Craig (heel) — Out
Zach LaVine (foot) — Injured
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, Nicolas Batum, Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid (hamstring) — In
Marcus Morris (illness) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Bojan Bogdanovic, Marvin Bagley
Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) — Out
Killian Hayes (illness) — Out
Jalen Duren (ankle) — Injured
Monte Morris (quad) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, Saddiq Bey, Clint Capela
Clint Capela (knee) — Available
De'Andre Hunter (knee) — Available
Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) — Out
AJ Griffin (personal) — Out
Jalen Johnson (wrist) — Injured
Mouhamed Gueye (back) — Injured
Kobe Bufkin (thumb) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Anthony Edwards (hip) — Available
Jaden McDaniels (back) — Available
Josh Minott (illness) — Available
Jaylen Clark (Achilles) — Injured
Edwards scored 37 points on 23 field goal attempts and played 34 minutes in the previous outing, but he appeared on the injury report with the same ailment that forced him to miss a few games recently. McDaniels' status is also uncertain after he exited the last game early. With multiple starters' availability in question, Towns could be in line for an increased role and more usage, particularly if Edwards gets ruled out. Towns sees a +3.6% usage rate increase in games without Edwards this season and averages 25.7 points compared to the 21.9 points per contest he scored with Edwards available.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Bam Adebayo
Kyle Lowry (soreness) — Out
Bam Adebayo (hip) — Available
Tyler Herro (ankle) — Available
Dru Smith (knee) — Out for season
Adebayo and Herro have been cleared to return to the lineup Monday after extended absences. Herro has missed the last 18 games due to a sprained left ankle, and Adebayo has been sidelined seven straight. Duncan Robinson has primarily started in Herro's place, and Jimmy Butler has led the team with a 28.2% usage rate and 23.8% assist rate. Herro's absence has also allowed Jaime Jaquez Jr. to become a key cog in the second unit, but roles will likely change with Herro and Adebayo available. It's unclear what limitations the two players could face in their return to the lineup.
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Bryce McGowens, Brandon Miller, PJ Washington, Nick Richards
Gordon Hayward (illness) — Out
Terry Rozier (thumb) — Available
Mark Williams (back) — Out
Miles Bridges (legal) — Out
PJ Washington (shoulder) — Available
Nathan Mensah (personal) — Out
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Injured
Frank Ntilikina (leg) — Injured
Cody Martin (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl
Christian Koloko (respiratory) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jacob Gilyard, Desmond Bane, Vince Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tillman
Bismack Biyombo (back) — Out
Derrick Rose (hamstring) — Injured
Ja Morant — Suspended
Marcus Smart (foot) — Injured
Luke Kennard (knee) — Injured
Brandon Clarke (Achilles) — Injured
Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Dante Exum, Derrick Jones Jr., Grant Williams, Dwight Powell
Luka Doncic (illness) — In
Dereck Lively II (ankle) — Out
Richaun Holmes (illness) — In
Kyrie Irving (heel) — Injured
Josh Green (elbow) — Injured
Maxi Kleber (toe) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray (ankles) — Available
Aaron Gordon (heel) — Available
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (concussion protocol) — Available
Vlatko Cancar (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton
Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) — Available
Dennis Smith Jr. (back) — Injured
Lonnie Walker (hamstring) — Injured
Ben Simmons (back) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Collin Sexton, Talen Horton-Tucker, Lauri Markkanen, Simone Fontecchio, Walker Kessler
Omer Yurtseven (illness) — Out
John Collins (illness) — Available
Luka Samanic (illness) — Available
Keyonte George (foot) — Injured
Jordan Clarkson (thigh) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford
Landry Shamet (rib) — Out
Danilo Gallinari (rest) — Out
Johnny Davis (calf) — Injured
Delon Wright (knee) — Injured
Ryan Rollins (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
De'Aaron Fox (shoulder) — Available
Alex Len (ankle) — Injured
With Fox sidelined in the last game, Murray shot 12-of-15 from beyond the arc, setting the Kings' franchise record for three-pointers made in a game. His 47 points were a career-high, and he didn't even get his full run due to the lopsided score of the outing. If Fox can return for this contest, he'll have an inviting matchup against the Wizards, who have the second-worst Defensive Rating (120.9) league-wide and allow the seventh most points per game to point guards (25.6).
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Jericho Sims
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (calf) — Available
Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — Available
D'Angelo Russell (illness) — Available
Cam Reddish (knee) — Not on injury report
Jarred Vanderbilt (back) — Available
Christian Wood (illness) — Available
Jalen Hood-Schifino (back) — Out
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Injured
The Lakers' injury report is extensive again, as four of five regular starters have a listing. With so much uncertainty surrounding availability, it's unclear who will ultimately start and receive increased minutes and usage. However, based on his play style, it's safe to assume that Russell would likely absorb usage if James or Davis are sidelined. In one game without Davis this season, Russell had a +8.3% usage rate increase and scored 22 points in 28 minutes. It's a home game for the Lakers, which has benefited them so far, as they've won 10-of-12 at home and just five-of-14 on the road.