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
Ja Morant (ankle) — Out
Paul George (hamstring) — In
James Harden (foot) — In
Jimmy Butler (knee) — In
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) — In
Chris Paul (heel) — Out
Khris Middleton (conditioning) — In
Tyler Herro (ankle) — In
Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) — Out
Andrew Wiggins (adductor) — Out
Jordan Poole (ankle) — In
Christian Wood (illness) — Available
Brook Lopez (rest) — Out
Marcus Smart (hip) — In
Myles Turner (hamstring) — Out
Steven Adams (hip) — In
Max Strus (shoulder) — Available
Mo Bamba (back) — Out
Al Horford (back) — Out
Malcolm Brogdon (illness) — Out
John Konchar (toe) — Out
Torrey Craig (groin) — Out
TJ McConnell (illness) — Out
Grayson Allen (foot) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris, Ivica Zubac
Paul George (hamstring) — In
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) — In
Norman Powell (groin) — Out
Luke Kennard (calf) — In
Moussa Diabate (G-League) — Out
Jason Preston (G-League) — Out
John Wall (38.5%), Jackson (29.5%), and Morris (23.0%) recorded increased usage rates as Powell joined George and Leonard on the inactive list for the past two games.
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
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Jordan Nwora, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — In
Jrue Holiday (knee) — In
Brook Lopez (rest) — Out
Khris Middleton (conditioning) — In
Grayson Allen (foot) — Out
MarJon Beauchamp (illness) — Out
Serge Ibaka (illness) — Out
Joe Ingles (ACL) — Injured
Middleton recorded 20.3% usage and a 30.4% assist rate in 26.6 minutes during his season debut Friday. Antetokounmpo and Holiday's offensive roles declined slightly as Middleton joined them.
Confirmed Lineup: Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Moe Wagner, Bol Bol
Jalen Suggs (ankle) — Out
Mo Bamba (back) — Out
Gary Harris (hamstring) — Out
Chuma Okeke (knee) — Out
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) — Injured
Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Kenrich Williams (knee) — Out
Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, AJ Griffin, Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela
Trae Young (shoulder) — In
Justin Holiday (health protocols) — Available
Trent Forrest (concussion protocols) — Out
John Collins (ankle) — Injured
De'Andre Hunter (hip) — Injured
Bogdan Bogdanovic posted 27.7% usage in 22.3 minutes during his season debut Friday. He and Griffin figure to play higher-usage roles until Hunter and Collins return.
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin
Marcus Smart (hip) — In
Al Horford (back) — Out
Malcolm Brogdon (illness) — Out
Robert Williams (knee) — Injured
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
Malcolm Brogdon played a season-high 32.2 minutes and led the Celtics with a 36.4% assist rate with Smart sidelined Sunday. Brogdon previously played 18.3 minutes in the one game he was active without Smart.
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Christian Koloko
Juan Hernangomez (ankle) — Out
Otto Porter (toe) — Out
Precious Achiuwa (ankle) — Injured
Siakam has led Raptors starters with 27.3% usage and a 28.8% assist rate as he has returned for the last four games. The other starters have recorded usage rates below 22.0% in that time.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
James Harden (foot) — In
Georges Niang (foot) — Out
Jaden Springer (quad) — Available
Tyrese Maxey (foot) — Injured
Embiid has logged a 37.0% assist rate in his last four games. He likely would act as less of an offensive hub if Harden returns.
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Eric Gordon (injury management) — In
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Injured
During the last four games, coach Silas has opted for a three-center rotation of Sengun, Bruno Fernando, and Usman Garuba.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Jimmy Butler (knee) — In
Tyler Herro (ankle) — In
Max Strus (shoulder) — Available
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Available
Duncan Robinson (ankle) — Available
Haywood Highsmith (ankle) — Available
Dewayne Dedmon (foot) — Available
Dru Smith (G-League) — Available
Nikola Jovic (G-League) — Available
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Injured
Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Injured
Butler (28.2%), Adebayo (27.6%), and Herro (25.0%) led the Heat in usage during Butler's return Friday. None of the starters recorded an assist rate higher than 15.0% as the facilitating responsibilities were balanced.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Dillon Brooks, David Roddy, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams
Ja Morant (ankle) — Out
Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) — Out
Steven Adams (hip) — In
John Konchar (toe) — Out
Ziaire Williams (knee) — Out
Jake LaRavia (foot) — Doubtful
Desmond Bane (toe) — Injured
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
Brooks (+9.7%), Roddy (+5.1%), Adams (+5.0%), and Aldama (+3.8%) have the highest usage differentials with Morant, Jackson Jr., and Bane off of the floor this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Cam Payne, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Ish Wainright, Deandre Ayton
Chris Paul (heel) — Out
Torrey Craig (groin) — Out
Duane Washington Jr. (hip) — Out
Cam Johnson (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight Powell
Christian Wood (illness) — Available
Projected Lineup: Andrew Nembhard, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith, Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson
Myles Turner (hamstring) — Out
Tyrese Haliburton (groin) — Out
TJ McConnell (illness) — Out
James Johnson (elbow) — Out
Daniel Theis (knee) — Injured
Chris Duarte (ankle) — Injured
Nembhard recorded a 32.0% assist rate as he assumed a lead facilitating role with Haliburton and McConnell sidelined Sunday. Turner's 30.4% usage rate led the team.
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Andrew Wiggins (adductor) — Out
Klay Thompson (injury management) — Not on injury report
Jordan Poole (ankle) — In
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
Curry and Thompson would take on additional offensive responsibilities if Wiggins or Poole are ruled out. Donte DiVincenzo, Moses Moody, and Anthony Lamb could claim additional minutes in that event.