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Key NBA News to Watch
Luka Doncic (ankle) — In
Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) — In
Jaylen Brown (knee) — In
Jalen Brunson (knee) — Out
Kristaps Porzingis (quad) — In
Tyrese Maxey (concussion evaluation) — Out
Jusuf Nurkic (calf) — Available
Ben Simmons (back) — Out
Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) — Out
Aaron Nesmith (quad) — Available
Nick Richards (foot) — Available
Isaac Okoro (elbow) — Available
Julian Champagnie (ankle) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
Markelle Fultz (injury maintenance) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Vasilije Micic, Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Nick Richards
Nick Richards (foot) — Available
Seth Curry (ankle) — Injured
Cody Martin (ankle) — Injured
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Injured
Mark Williams (back) — Injured
Curry and Martin are both set to miss at least two weeks, further hampering the Hornets' depth. Due to the team's injuries, Micic has had an increased role, starting in the previous outing and averaging 31.8 minutes per game over the last two contests. He'll likely have similar responsibilities against the Magic, who have won eight of their last 10 games.
In regards to Ball and an update on his injury, coach Clifford was asked about it on Tuesday but didn't provide anything too informative. "Melo's doing more and more," Clifford said. "He had a good workout today, and did some live. I feel like he's getting closer but not quite there yet."
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis (quad) — In
Jaylen Brown (knee) — In
Neemias Queta (knee) — Injured
After winning by 52 points against the Warriors sans Porzingis last game, the Celtics added another player to their injury report. Boston has won all five contests played without Brown this season and has gone 13-3 without Porzingis available. However, if both players were to be ruled out against Cleveland, the Celtics could be in store for a more competitive outing, despite the Cavs being without Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Max Strus (knee).
Boston has won each of the first two games of the regular season series against Cleveland, and Tuesday's nationally televised meeting is the final one of the 2023-2024 campaign.
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Caris LeVert (elbow) — Available
Isaac Okoro (elbow) — Available
Max Strus (knee) — Out
Donovan Mitchell (knee) — Injured
Tristan Thompson — Suspended
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Cam Payne, Buddy Hield, Tobias Harris, Mo Bamba
Cam Payne (illness) — In
KJ Martin (ankle) — Available
Tyrese Maxey (concussion evaluation) — Out
Joel Embiid (knee) — Injured
Robert Covington (knee) — Injured
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton
Lonnie Walker (ankle) — Available
Ben Simmons (back) — Out
Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) — Out
Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) — Out
Dariq Whitehead (shin) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren
Quentin Grimes (knee) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
Caleb Martin (mouth) — Available
Tyler Herro (foot) — Out
Kevin Love (heel) — Out
Josh Richardson (shoulder) — Injured
Dru Smith (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Dejounte Murray, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela
Kobe Bufkin (toe) — Out
Trae Young (finger) — Injured
Onyeka Okongwu (toe) — Injured
Mouhamed Gueye (back) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, Isaiah Hartenstein
Jalen Brunson (knee) — Out
Julius Randle (shoulder) — Injured
OG Anunoby (elbow) — Injured
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) — Injured
Brunson appeared to have suffered a non-contact injury in the first quarter of the previous outing, but after some clarity was provided, it's apparent that he banged knees with Hartenstein, causing him to be helped off the court. His X-rays after that contest came back negative, and his teammates were positive and lighthearted about the injury after the game, which provided some sense of relief. “I asked him if he was OK. And he said he’ll be fine. And that’s everything to me,” DiVincenzo said. Hart also got in on the commentary, joking that Brunson just wanted to sit out. "Jalen decided he didn’t want to play," said Hart.
In that last game, Miles McBride played 47 consecutive minutes and never went to the bench after Brunson went down. If Brunson is sidelined, expect McBride to play extended minutes again.
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Dyson Daniels (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Immanuel Quickley, Gary Trent Jr., Ochai Agbaji, RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk
Bruce Brown (knee) — Out
Jakob Poeltl (finger) — Out
Scottie Barnes (hand) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) — In
Julian Champagnie (ankle) — Available
Charles Bassey (knee) — Out for season
Wembanyama was fouled by Myles Turner toward the end of the fourth quarter in the previous outing which led to an appearance on the injury report. He has played in 20 consecutive games, averaging 22.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.9 blocks per contest over that span. If he's sidelined, the Spurs will likely start Zach Collins at center against Houston. If Wembanyama is available, he'll look to build off his last game against the Rockets, in which he posted 15 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocks in a loss.
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Tari Eason (leg) — Injured
Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner
Aaron Nesmith (quad) — Available
Bennedict Mathurin (foot) — Available
Ben Sheppard (illness) — Available
Doug McDermott (calf) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Josh Green, PJ Washington, Dereck Lively II
Luka Doncic (ankle) — In
Maxi Kleber (knee) — Available
Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic
Jusuf Nurkic (calf) — Available
Josh Okogie (abdomen) — Out
Nassir Little (knee) — Out
Devin Booker (ankle) — Injured
Damion Lee (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) — Not on injury report
Braxton Key (personal) — Not on injury report
Vlatko Cancar (knee) — Injured