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. Recent News will display the last 10 news items of the day. Scrolling to the bottom allows you to view Looking Ahead, where you’ll see news for the following day.

Key NBA News to Watch

• Joel Embiid (orbital) — In

• Kyle Lowry (hamstring) — In

• Tyler Herro (ankle) — In

• PJ Tucker (calf) — In

• Max Strus (hamstring) — In

• Gabe Vincent (knee) — In

Recent NBA News

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Miami Heat News

Heat will start Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker, and Bam Adebayo on Friday.

• Kyle Lowry (hamstring) — In

• Tyler Herro (ankle) — In

• PJ Tucker (calf) — In

• Max Strus (hamstring) — In

• Gabe Vincent (knee) — In

• Caleb Martin (ankle) — Available

Philadelphia 76ers News

Sixers will start James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green, Tobias Harris, and Joel Embiid on Friday.

• Joel Embiid (orbital) — In

Phoenix Suns News

Suns will start Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, and Deandre Ayton on Friday.

• Torrey Craig (elbow) — Out

• Dario Saric (knee) — Injured

Dallas Mavericks News

Mavs will start Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell on Friday.

• Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) — Injured

Looking Ahead

Killian Tillie (back) remains out for 5/7. Santi Aldama (knee) remains out for 5/7. George Hill (abdominal) listed probable for 5/7. Steven Adams (health protocols) active for 5/7. Draymond Green (eye) not listed on injury report for 5/7. Marcus Smart (quad) to be listed probable for 5/7.