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
Joel Embiid (knee) — Available
Nikola Jokic (hip, wrist) — Available
Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) — Available
LeBron James (ankle) — Available
Anthony Davis (knee) — Available
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) — Out
Donovan Mitchell (injury management) — Out
Kawhi Leonard (knee) — Out
Tyrese Maxey (hip) — Out
Jamal Murray (knee) — Out
Aaron Gordon (foot) — Available
Jalen Williams (ankle) — Out
RJ Barrett (conditioning) — In
Immanuel Quickley (conditioning) — In
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) — Out
Klay Thompson (knee) — In
Terry Rozier (knee) — Available
Khris Middleton (ankle) — Available
Patrick Beverley (wrist) — Available
Richaun Holmes (toe) — Out
Duncan Robinson (back) — Available
Nikola Jovic (knee) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (ankle) — Available
Anthony Davis (knee) — Available
Jaxson Hayes (calf) — Available
Gabe Vincent (injury recovery) — Out
Cam Reddish (personal) — Out
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) — Injured
Christian Wood (knee) — Injured
Jalen Hood-Schifino (back) — Injured
These are the to-be-expected listings for James and Davis. Both players have appeared fully healthy since their last absences, with James dropping 40 points on nine-for-10 three-point shooting on Sunday, and Davis recording at least 24 points and 14 rebounds in two straight games. However, these questionable tags should perhaps be taken more seriously than usual because the Lakers are on a back-to-back Tuesday and Wednesday, against two struggling teams in the Raptors and Wizards, respectively. It shouldn't be a surprise if the team finds a rest spot for one or both of them during this set.
Confirmed Lineup: Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk
RJ Barrett (conditioning) — In
Immanuel Quickley (conditioning) — In
Gary Trent Jr. (rest) — Out
Ochai Agbaji (hip) — Out
DJ Carton (ankle) — Out
Jontay Porter (personal) — Out
Scottie Barnes (hand) — Injured
Jakob Poeltl (finger) — Injured
Chris Boucher (knee) — Injured
Quickley and Barrett are set to return to the lineup after missing six and nine straight games, respectively. Although they may have their minutes monitored, it would make sense if they both start the game as the Raptors continue to be decimated with injuries. Trent Jr. sitting for rest purposes should allow plenty of opportunity for Dick, Brown, and Jordan Nwora.
Confirmed Lineup: Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) — Available
Khris Middleton (ankle) — Available
Patrick Beverley (wrist) — Available
MarJon Beauchamp (back) — Available
Damian Lillard (groin) — Out
Jaylin Galloway (ankle) — Out
Lillard missed the Bucks' last game on Saturday at Atlanta, but that was listed as for personal reasons, so the switch to a groin strain is noteworthy. Beverley started in Lillard's place in that game, playing 36 minutes while recording 18 points, five assists, and five rebounds. Expect Beverley to remain in the starting lineup against the Wizards as long as he can continue playing through his wrist injury.
Meanwhile, both Antetokounmpo and Middleton continue to be listed probable with these injuries even though each has played at least four straight. Giannis has averaged 30.2 points, 15.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 38.4 minutes in five games since his last absence. However, Milwaukee is starting a back-to-back set Tuesday at Washington before returning home to play Memphis on Wednesday. It can't be discounted that the team might look to give Antetokounmpo or Middleton a night off during one of those contests.
Confirmed Lineup: Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill, Marvin Bagley
Richaun Holmes (toe) — Out
Jared Butler (ankle) — Available
Eugene Omoruyi (ankle) — Not on injury report
Kyle Kuzma (heel) — Out
Tyus Jones (back) — Out
Landry Shamet (calf) — Out
Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) — Out for season
Isaiah Livers (hip) — Out for season
Kuzma will miss his second straight game. Patrick Baldwin Jr. started on his place on Sunday, but he's currently listed as on assignment in the G League for Tuesday, as is Jules Bernard, who also saw playing time against the Heat last time out. Johnny Davis could be in line for another start, which would push Corey Kispert to the three and Deni Avdija to the four. If Holmes is able to suit up and start, sliding Marvin Bagley to the four is another option.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) — Available
Julius Randle (shoulder) — Injured
OG Anunoby (elbow) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
Terry Rozier (knee) — Available
Duncan Robinson (back) — Available
Nikola Jovic (knee) — Available
Caleb Martin (ankle) — Available
Tyler Herro (foot) — Injured
Josh Richardson (shoulder) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Josh Giddey, Aaron Wiggins, Lu Dort, Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) — Out
Jalen Williams (ankle) — Out
Gilgeous-Alexander returned after a two-game absence on Sunday, playing 35 minutes in a win over the Knicks. While he hit a late game-winner to give the Thunder the victory, he struggled overall, recording just 19 points on 16 shots and adding only three assists and two rebounds. It's possible he's still playing through discomfort in the quad. Notably, the Thunder are beginning a back-to-back set on Tuesday as well. The team might look to get SGA or Williams an additional night off in one of these two outings.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Cam Payne, Kelly Oubre, Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey (hip) — Out
Joel Embiid (knee) — Available
Mo Bamba (illness) — Out
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Out
Robert Covington (knee) — Out
Although Embiid is listed out, he is reportedly close to a return from a left knee meniscus procedure and is expected to return to the lineup sometime this week. Embiid has recently gone through multiple five-on-five contact practices. He suffered a meniscus injury on January 30, and it's been eight weeks since he underwent surgery. The Sixers have gone 11-18 without Embiid and have slid down to the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. The team has seven games remaining in the regular season and might also be without Maxey for the second consecutive game on Monday. Cam Payne started in his place on Sunday against Toronto.
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun (ankle, knee) — Injured
Tari Eason (leg) — Out for season
Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, Rudy Gobert
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) — Injured
Jaylen Clark (Achilles) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Donovan Mitchell (injury management) — Out
Isaac Okoro (toe) — Out
Craig Porter Jr. (illness) — Out
Dean Wade (knee) — Injured
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Keyonte George, Collin Sexton, Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks, Walker Kessler
John Collins (back) — Out
Jordan Clarkson (back) — Out
Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, Cedi Osman, Victor Wembanyama
Keldon Johnson (foot) — Out
Dominick Barlow (knee) — Out
Devin Vassell (foot) — Out for season
Jeremy Sochan (ankle) — Out for season
Charles Bassey (knee) — Out for season
Both Vassell and Sochan were ruled out for the rest of the season Monday evening. Vassell underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed a stress reaction in his right foot. Meanwhile, Sochan will be undergoing arthroscopic surgery to correct a left ankle impingement.
This season, Vassell built upon the expanded game he showed in limited action during the 2022-23 season. He'll finish the campaign with career-best averages of 19.5 points and 4.1 assists in 68 appearances (62 starts). Before the season, he signed a five-year, $146 million extension that kicks in next year.
Sochan had started each of San Antonio's first 74 games to open the season before suffering the injury and missing his first game on Sunday. He improved across the board from his rookie to his sophomore campaign, and he'll finish the year with per-game averages of 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. The Spurs picked up his $5.6 million team option for next season already.
Confirmed Lineup: Reggie Jackson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray (knee) — Out
Nikola Jokic (hip, wrist) — Available
Aaron Gordon (foot) — Available
Zeke Nnaji (adductor) — Out
Vlatko Cancar (knee) — Injured
While multiple Nuggets have been on the injury report in recent days, Murray's injury appears to be the only one of any real concern, as he's missed five straight games. Reggie Jackson has been effective in his absence, averaging 16.0 points and 5.8 assists in 28.4 minutes over the span. Expect Jackson to continue in the first five if Murray remains out against San Antonio.
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
Dereck Lively II (knee) — Injured
Greg Brown III (personal) — Out
Josh Green (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Trayce Jackson-Davis
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) — Out
Klay Thompson (knee) — In
Dario Saric (knee) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Norman Powell, Paul George, Ivica Zubac
Kawhi Leonard (knee) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Keon Ellis, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Malik Monk (knee) — Injured
Kevin Huerter (shoulder) — Out for season