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
Luka Doncic (hamstring) — Out
Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) — Available
Kawhi Leonard (back) — In
Jaylen Brown (hip) — In
James Harden (shoulder) — Out
Anfernee Simons (knee) — Out
Coby White (hip) — Out
Jerami Grant (hamstring) — Out
Malik Beasley (back) — Out
Richaun Holmes (toe) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic
Nassir Little (knee) — Available
Eric Gordon (knee) — Out
Josh Okogie (abdomen) — Out
Damion Lee (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford
Al Horford (toe) — Not on injury report
Jaylen Brown (hip) — In
Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) — Out
With Brown's availability unclear, and Porzingis set to miss his fourth consecutive outing, the Celtics could be undermanned against the Suns. In the previous meeting between these two teams, Boston was without Porzingis and still won by 10 points. However, they had a healthy Brown who scored 27 points in 34 minutes in that game, and Phoenix was without Devin Booker. Tonight marks the second and final time the Celtics and Suns will face off this regular season.
Confirmed Lineup: Bones Hyland, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac
Kawhi Leonard (back) — In
James Harden (shoulder) — Out
Russell Westbrook (hand) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, Torrey Craig, Nikola Vucevic
Coby White (hip) — Out
Torrey Craig (ankle) — Available
Julian Phillips (foot) — Out
Zach LaVine (foot) — Out for season
Patrick Williams (foot) — Out for season
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Out for season
White was forced out of Thursday's contest right before overtime. The injury occurred when Pascal Siakam blocked White's shot and landed on him, sending White to the locker room with a noticeable limp. Although he was able to make it back under his own power, he appeared to be in serious pain. After the game, coach Donovan noted that White will undergo further testing in Chicago. White wasn't available to the media after the game, but according to reports, he was in good spirits in the locker room.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Corey Kispert, Bilal Coulibaly, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma
Richaun Holmes (toe) — Out
Landry Shamet (calf) — Out
Marvin Bagley (back) — Injured
Isaiah Livers (hip) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr.
Cam Whitmore (knee) — Injured
Alperen Sengun (ankle, knee) — Injured
Tari Eason (leg) — Out for season
Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre, Tobias Harris, Mo Bamba
Joel Embiid (knee) — Injured
Robert Covington (knee) — Injured
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Patrick Beverley, Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) — Available
Patrick Beverley (hip) — Available
Malik Beasley (back) — Out
MarJon Beauchamp (back) — Out
Khris Middleton (ankle) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
Luka Doncic (hamstring) — Out
Brandon Williams (wrist) — TBD
Doncic exited Wednesday's contest toward the middle of the fourth quarter and didn't return. At the postgame media availability, coach Kidd mentioned that he was uncertain whether Doncic would travel with the team to Oklahoma City for the second leg of a back-to-back set. "I'll have a better answer tomorrow," Kidd said. "We'll see. This is a fluid thing. This is being talked about now. We'll find out ... if he's going or not." If Doncic is sidelined, his next chance to play would be Sunday versus Denver.
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Jalen Williams (ankle) — Not on injury report
Jalen Williams appears ready to go after a one-game absence. The last outing was the first one he's missed since the beginning of February. On Tuesday, Oklahoma City lost to Indiana sans Williams, and his return will come against the Mavs, who are playing in the second leg of a back-to-back set and could be without Luka Doncic. The Thunder have continued their solid play recently, winning 10 of their last 15 games and posting the league's fourth-best Net Rating (+5.9) over that span.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein
Julius Randle (shoulder) — Injured
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Scoot Henderson, Dalano Banton, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara, Deandre Ayton
Anfernee Simons (knee) — Out
Rayan Rupert (ankle) — Available
Jerami Grant (hamstring) — Out
Jabari Walker (hip) — Out
Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) — Injured
Shaedon Sharpe (core) — Injured
Robert Williams (knee) — Out for season