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) — Available
Anthony Davis (Achilles) — Available
Stephen Curry (ankle) — Available
Desmond Bane (ankle) — In
Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) — Available
Rudy Gobert (rib) — Out
Anfernee Simons (knee) — Available
Jerami Grant (hamstring) — Out
Coby White (hip) — Out
Tobias Harris (ankle) — Out
Lauri Markkanen (quad) — Out
Jordan Clarkson (groin) — Out
John Collins (rest) — Out
OG Anunoby (elbow) — In
Herb Jones (back, hip) — Out
Tyus Jones (back) — Out
Deni Avdija (knee) — Available
Draymond Green (back) — Available
Kevin Huerter (leg) — Available
Dean Wade (knee) — Out
Richaun Holmes (toe) — Available
Vince Williams (knee) — Out
Santi Aldama (elbow) — Available
Kyle Anderson (shoulder) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang, Jarrett Allen
Dean Wade (knee) — Out
Max Strus (knee) — Out
Evan Mobley (ankle) — Injured
Tristan Thompson — Available
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
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: Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton
Ben Simmons (back) — Out for season
Dariq Whitehead (shin) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner
Doug McDermott (calf) — Out
Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Vasilije Micic, Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Nick Richards
Bryce McGowens (knee) — Out
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Injured
Mark Williams (back) — Injured
Cody Martin (ankle) — Injured
Seth Curry (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre, Nicolas Batum, Mo Bamba
Tobias Harris (ankle) — Out
Joel Embiid (knee) — Injured
Robert Covington (knee) — Injured
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Injured
Despite playing through his injury in the previous game, Harris is listed questionable on the official injury report. He sprained his ankle and briefly went to the locker room but returned during the timeout.
Harris has been durable this season, playing in 60 games so far. However, his production has been inconsistent, leading to questions of whether coach Nurse should shift him to a bench role. Over the last 15 games, Harris is averaging just 14.5 points per contest. The Sixers have won just seven of the last 22 games with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined.
Confirmed Lineup: Anfernee Simons, Dalano Banton, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara, Deandre Ayton
Anfernee Simons (knee) — Available
Matisse Thybulle (ankle) — Out
Rayan Rupert (ankle) — Available
Jerami Grant (hamstring) — Out
Jabari Walker (hip) — Available
Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) — Injured
Shaedon Sharpe (core) — Injured
Robert Williams (knee) — Out for season
Simons is expected to return to the lineup after a one-game absence but Grant is on track to miss his third straight. The Blazers have conceded the season and are listing several players on the injury report each night. Deandre Ayton has seen his role increased in one of the best stretches of his career, averaging 25.1 points and 15.1 rebounds over seven consecutive double-doubles.
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Herb Jones (back, hip) — Out
Larry Nance Jr. (illness) — Out
Dyson Daniels (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Richaun Holmes
Tyus Jones (back) — Out
Deni Avdija (knee) — Out
Richaun Holmes (toe) — Available
Landry Shamet (calf) — Out
Marvin Bagley (back) — Injured
Isaiah Livers (hip) — Out for season
The Wizards will start a different lineup Saturday with Jones set to miss his first game of the season. Avdija suffered a knee injury towards the end of Thursday's loss and is questionable. With two regular starters potentially out of the mix, Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert would be in line for extra playing time. Kyle Kuzma should continue to lead the starting unit in usage with Poole also seeing an increased role.
Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, Torrey Craig, Nikola Vucevic
Coby White (hip) — Out
Julian Phillips (foot) — Injured
Zach LaVine (foot) — Out for season
Patrick Williams (foot) — Out for season
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Confirmed Lineup: Luke Kennard, Desmond Bane, GG Jackson, Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Desmond Bane (ankle) — In
Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) — Available
Santi Aldama (elbow) — Available
Lamar Stevens (adductor) — Out
Vince Williams (knee) — Out
Scotty Pippen Jr. (shin) — Out
Jordan Goodwin (G League) — Out
Trey Jemison (G League) — Out
Yuta Watanabe (personal) — Out
Marcus Smart (finger) — Injured
Ziaire Williams (hip, back) — Injured
Derrick Rose (back, groin) — Injured
Brandon Clarke (Achilles) — Injured
Ja Morant (shoulder) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green
Stephen Curry (ankle) — Available
Draymond Green (back) — Available
Coach Kerr expects Curry to return to the lineup after a three-game absence, as the narrative of star players suiting up against the Lakers continues. Chris Paul will return to a reserve role while Jonathan Kuminga should see reduced usage after averaging 25 points per game with Curry sidelined. Curry has scored a combined 78 points in two previous matchups against the Lakers this season.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (ankle) — Available
Anthony Davis (Achilles) — Available
Cam Reddish (ankle) — Out
Christian Wood (knee) — Injured
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) — Injured
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Injured
Colin Castleton (wrist) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Naz Reid
Rudy Gobert (rib) — Out
Kyle Anderson (shoulder) — Available
Monte Morris (hamstring) — Available
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) — Injured
Jaylen Clark (Achilles) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Keyonte George, Kris Dunn, Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks, Walker Kessler
Lauri Markkanen (quad) — Out
Jordan Clarkson (groin) — Out
John Collins (rest) — Out
Kris Dunn (rest) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein
OG Anunoby (injury management) — In
Julius Randle (shoulder) — Injured
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Kevin Huerter (leg) — Available
Trey Lyles (knee) — Injured
Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) — Injured