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
Zion Williamson (foot) — In
Tyrese Maxey (illness) — Available
Dejounte Murray (back) — Out
Cade Cunningham (injury management) — Out
Jrue Holiday (elbow) — Out
Draymond Green (knee) — Available
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) — Available
Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) — Out
Gordon Hayward (calf) — Out
Gary Trent Jr. (back) — In
Cody Martin (knee) — Available
Caleb Martin (quad) — Available
Danuel House (foot) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Immanuel Quickley, Gary Trent Jr., RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl
RJ Barrett (injury management) — Not on injury report
Gary Trent Jr. (back) — In
Jontay Porter (back) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Cody Martin, Brandon Miller, Leaky Black, Miles Bridges, Nick Richards
Gordon Hayward (calf) — Out
Cody Martin (knee) — Available
Frank Ntilikina (hip) — Out
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Out
Kyle Lowry (acquired) — Out
Mark Williams (back) — Injured
Hayward hasn't played since the end of December but could return in what would likely be a limited role. Even if Hayward can play, the Hornets are still dealing with other lingering injuries, including the one that's sidelined Ball for the last six contests. Charlotte has won just three of 27 outings sans Ball this season. In his continued absence, Bridges could look to build off of his 41-point outing last game. Since Ball has been out, Bridges' 20.7 field goal attempts per game trail only Miller's 21.2 per game.
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
Tristan Thompson — Suspended
Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford
Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) — Not on injury report
Marvin Bagley (back) — Out
Isaiah Livers (hip) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) — Available
Draymond Green (knee) — Available
Gary Payton II (hamstring) — Out
Chris Paul (hand) — Injured
Thompson watched the last seven minutes of the previous contest from the bench as coach Kerr opted to close the game with Gui Santos. Afterward, Kerr spoke about the closing unit, saying, "If the group’s playing well, you just stay with that group." He also noted that once the team gets healthier, Thompson could sit out more games in back-to-back sets. Thompson will look to get back on track against the 76ers, who have lost two of their last three outings since Joel Embiid (knee) has been out.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Jaden Springer, Kelly Oubre, Tobias Harris, Paul Reed
Kenneth Lofton Jr. (personal) — Not on injury report
Tyrese Maxey (illness) — Available
Danuel House (foot) — Out
Marcus Morris (foot) — Out
Nicolas Batum (hamstring) — Out
Joel Embiid (knee) — Injured
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Injured
Robert Covington (knee) — Injured
With Embiid likely to miss six to eight weeks, Reed could see a consistent role as the 76ers' starting center for the foreseeable future. In 13 starts this season, he's averaged 10.5 points and 6.7 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game. Embiid's absence will also result in an even higher usage role for Maxey, who has taken 23 or more shots in two of the three games he's played since Embiid went down. Philadelphia will match up against Golden State, who will be playing in the first leg of a back-to-back set. The Warriors have won three of their last four games, including one against the 76ers.
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu
De'Andre Hunter (injury management) — Available
Dejounte Murray (back) — Out
Clint Capela (adductor) — Injured
Vit Krejci (shoulder) — Injured
Mouhamed Gueye (back) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis
Jaylen Brown (back) — Not on injury report
Jrue Holiday (elbow) — Out
Lamar Stevens (traded) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama
Charles Bassey (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Caleb Martin (quad) — Available
Haywood Highsmith (personal) — Out
Dru Smith (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Zion Williamson (foot) — In
Naji Marshall (back) — Out
Last game, Ingram went eight-of-12 from beyond the arc, scoring a season-high 41 points. He attempted 21 shots in that outing, and he could have another high-volume night if Williamson sits. In eight contests sans Williamson this season, Ingram has seen a +4.8% usage rate increase. However, the Pelicans will face the Clippers, who held Ingram to 12 points on nine shot attempts in the last game against New Orleans, while Williamson took just nine himself.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac
Ivica Zubac (calf) — Not on injury report
Moussa Diabate (hand) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Mike Muscala, Jalen Duren
Cade Cunningham (injury management) — Out
Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) — Out
Kevin Knox (traded) — Out
Monte Morris (traded) — Out
Isaiah Stewart (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) — Available