Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is undergoing surgery for a fractured right hand and will miss four to six weeks, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/poSfxAWexJ

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (hamstring) is set to make his regular-season debut Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Williams has been sidelined with a right hamstring injury sustained during offseason on-court activity. He averaged 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 19.8 minutes across 36 games last season while shooting 38.8 percent from three-point […]

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (quadriceps) is available for Thursday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns after missing the last two games with right quadriceps tendinopathy. The 24-year-old is averaging 8.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 28.8 minutes through nine outings. Ryan Kalkbrenner took on a larger role during Diabate's absence but […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (back) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to low back/sciatica management. James will rest after appearing in 10 of the team's first 12 games, averaging 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest. With James sidelined and Joel Embiid (foot) […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (abdomen) has been diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Curry grabbed at his right side after landing on a first-quarter three-pointer and headed to the locker room just six minutes into Wednesday's game against Houston. The […]

Klay Thompson (ankle) and Pelle Larsson (illness) did not practice today. Thompson tweaked ankle on chase-down block vs. Jazz.

In Toronto news... Indications were that this would be the case, but the Raptors have also officially ruled Scottie Barnes out for tonight https://t.co/B32ODFA3qn

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns due to a right hip strain. Miller left Friday's loss to Boston in the second quarter and will now miss his second straight game. The 24-year-old is averaging 23.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals through 10 appearances, […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr. (shin) is probable for Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing Monday's win over Indiana with a left shin/tibia contusion. The No. 9 overall pick has averaged 7.6 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17.0 minutes across 10 appearances, all off the bench. Johnson has already flashed some upside […]

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (quadriceps) is probable for Thursday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns after missing the last two games with right quadriceps tendinopathy. The 24-year-old is averaging 8.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 28.8 minutes through nine appearances. Ryan Kalkbrenner handled a larger role while Diabate was sidelined and […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors as he continues to manage a right plantar fascia issue. Embiid has played five straight games, but his shot has been off during that stretch, averaging 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds while going 22-for-66 from the field. He's still getting […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (back) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors due to low back/sciatica management. According to Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY, Philadelphia is considering giving the 41-year-old the night off. James has appeared in 10 of the team's first 12 games, averaging 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.3 […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton (face) left Wednesday's 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks late in the fourth quarter after colliding heads with Ryan Rollins. Sexton finished with 10 points, three assists, one rebound, and one steal in 13 minutes while shooting 4-for-8 from the field. The Lakers have three days off before Sunday's […]

The Sacramento Kings have held talks this week with free-agent guard Gabe Vincent, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Sacramento also agreed to sign veteran center Mason Plumlee, bringing the roster to 14 standard contracts. Vincent split last season between the Lakers and Hawks, averaging 4.4 points and 1.4 assists in 16.6 minutes […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (ankle) left Wednesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks late in the fourth quarter after landing on Kyle Kuzma's foot. Doncic stayed in to complete the and-one free throw before heading to the locker room, and the Lakers have yet to announce a diagnosis. The NBA's leading scorer had already […]

The Sacramento Kings are signing veteran center Mason Plumlee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 36-year-old enters his 14th NBA season after averaging 1.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 8.6 minutes across 20 games with Charlotte and San Antonio last year. Sacramento needs frontcourt depth with Maxime Raynaud (knee) out and Precious Achiuwa […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is making progress, but a return is still at least 10 days away. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Haliburton's left hamstring is improving and told reporters to check back on his status in 10 days. The 26-year-old averaged 21.8 points, 9.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds through four […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (abdomen) was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets due to right abdominal soreness. Curry grabbed at his right side after landing on a first-quarter three-pointer and headed to the locker room just six minutes into the game. The 38-year-old entered Wednesday averaging 30.6 […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (heel) was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks due to a left heel injury. Reaves limped to the locker room after attacking the basket and did not return. The 28-year-old had just come back from a one-game absence caused by an illness after […]

Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (hand) was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs after injuring his right hand. Wilson went to the locker room in the third quarter and did not return, adding another concern after he broke his right thumb at North Carolina last season. The No. […]

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (knee) was ruled out of Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards due to right knee soreness. Nesmith exited after scoring two points on 1-for-6 shooting in 22 minutes. The 27-year-old entered the night averaging 12.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 25.6 minutes while shooting 32.1% from three. The issue is […]

Orlando Magic guard/forward Jamal Cain (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz due to a left shoulder contusion. Cain started Tuesday against Sacramento and finished with five points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 20 minutes. The 27-year-old is averaging 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19.6 minutes […]

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz due to a left calf strain, marking his second straight absence. The 25-year-old is averaging 15.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 threes in 30.6 minutes while shooting 40.0% from deep this season. With Paolo Banchero (ankle) also […]

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Will Richard (thumb) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Houston Rockets despite a torn UCL in his left thumb, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Richard opted to play through the injury rather than undergo surgery and will wear a splint after testing it during shootaround. The 23-year-old missed only […]

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) is available for Wednesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic after missing Tuesday's loss to Miami with a right ankle sprain. The 23-year-old is averaging 21.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists while shooting 44.9% through 10 games. With Lauri Markkanen (hand) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) sidelined, George should […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy. Murphy was initially listed as probable before being downgraded to doubtful and then out, marking his second straight absence and third since Nov. 4. The 26-year-old is averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 […]

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls, marking his second straight absence due to left adductor tightness. The 26-year-old is averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals through 10 games and has yet to receive a firm return date. Julian Champagnie stepped into […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets after missing the last two games with a right knee bone bruise. The 25-year-old is averaging 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 18.3 minutes during his first season with Memphis. With Quinten Post (concussion) sidelined, Stewart should slide […]

Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (hip) is available for Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs after being a late addition to the injury report with right hip soreness. The No. 4 overall pick has started all nine games, averaging 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 threes while shooting 40.6% from the field. Wilson has […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Tuesday's loss to New York with a right knee contusion. Milwaukee managed a season-low 85 points without him, and Herro returns as the team's leading scorer at 21.4 points per game while adding 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 […]