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
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LeBron James (illness) — In
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Anthony Davis (ankle) — In
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Anfernee Simons (illness) — Available
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Chris Middleton (knee, wrist) — Available
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Coby White (ankle) — Available
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Bruce Brown (knee) — Available
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Andrew Nembhard (back) — Out
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Patrick Williams (ankle) — In
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Cole Anthony (quad) — Out
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Dante Exum (heel) — Out
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Caleb Martin (ankle) — Out
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Washington Wizards News
Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford
Cleveland Cavaliers News
Confirmed Lineup: Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, Jarrett Allen
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Evan Mobley (knee) — Injured
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Darius Garland (jaw) — Injured
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You Jerome (ankle) — Injured
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Ricky Rubio — NWT
Milwaukee Bucks News
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
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Chris Middleton (knee, wrist) — Available
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Pat Connaughton (illness) — Available
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AJ Green (nose) — Out
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Jae Crowder (adductor) — Injured
Middleton has consistently sat out of one leg of back-to-back sets this season, and he’s uncertain to play on Wednesday against the Pacers. The Bucks haven’t struggled sans Middleton, as they’ve won four of the five games he’s missed. After starting the season a bit slow, Middleton has stepped up his game recently, scoring 20 or more points in four of his last five appearances. If he sits, Lillard will likely be more involved in the offense, as he’s seen a +4.9% usage rate increase in games without Middleton available.
Indiana Pacers News
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown, Aaron Nesmith, Jalen Smith, Myles Turner
Brown has missed the previous five outings but could return from his extended absence. His final status is critical as the Pacers will need his defensive prowess against the Bucks, whose 126.1 Offensive Rating in December was the league’s best. The Pacers’ season-long Offensive Rating of 122.2 is the best of any team, but they also give up 124.4 points per contest, the second-most league-wide. Indiana won four of the last five outings sans Brown.
Oklahoma City Thunder News
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Atlanta Hawks News
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela
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Seth Lundy (ankle) — Available
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De'Andre Hunter (knee) — Injured
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Mohamed Gueye (back) — Injured
Brooklyn Nets News
Confirmed Lineup: Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton
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Dennis Smith Jr. (back) — Out
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Lonnie Walker (hamstring) — Injured
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Ben Simmons (back) — Injured
Houston Rockets News
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Jae'Sean Tate, Jabari Smith Jr., Saint Alperen
Toronto Raptors News
Confirmed Lineup: Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jacob Poeltl
Memphis Grizzlies News
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tilman
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Vince Williams (foot) — Out
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Derrick Rose (hamstring) — Injured
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Brandon Clarke (Achilles) — Injured
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Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season
New Orleans Pelicans News
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Minnesota Timberwolves News
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Chicago Bulls News
Confirmed Lineup: Coby White, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Andre Drummond
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Patrick Williams (ankle) — In
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Coby White (ankle) — Available
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Onuralp Bitim (nose) — Out
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Torrey Craig (foot) — Injured
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Nikola Vucevic (groin) — Injured
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Zach LaVine (foot) — Injured
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Lonzo Ball (knee) — Out for season
New York Knicks News
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, OG Anunoby, Julius Randle, Isaiah Hartenstein
Portland Trail Blazers News
Confirmed Lineup: Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant
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Anfernee Simons (illness) — Available
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Toumani Camara (knee) — Available
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Duop Reath (back) — Available
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Moses Brown (wrist) — Out
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Deandre Ayton (knee) — Out
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Robert Williams (knee) — Out for season
The Blazers have had lengthy injury reports recently, but some key players are starting to get healthier. Simons is scoring a career-high 27.1 points per game, and if he can return, he’ll have a tough matchup against the Mavericks. Dallas is giving up the fifth-fewest points per contest to point guards this season, which could result in Grant being relied upon a bit more. However, Simons did play well in the Blazers’ most recent game against the Mavericks, as he and Grant combined for 60 points.
Dallas Mavericks News
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr., Dereck Lively II
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Dante Exum (heel) — Out
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Richaun Holmes (personal) — Out
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Maxi glue (toe) — Injured
Los Angeles Clippers News
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac
Phoenix Suns News
Confirmed Lineup: Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Chimezie Metu, Jusuf Nurkic
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Kevin Durant (hamstring) — Out
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Nassir Little (knee) — Out
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Damion Lee (knee) — Injured
Detroit Pistons News
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Livers, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren
Utah Jazz News
Confirmed Lineup: Kris Dunn, Collin Sexton, Simone Fontecchio, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins
Miami Heat News
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
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Josh Richardson (back) — Available
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Caleb Martin (ankle) — Out
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Jimmy Butler (foot) — Out
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Haywood Highsmith (concussion) — Out
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Dru Smith (knee) — Out for season
Los Angeles Lakers News
Confirmed Lineup: Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
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LeBron James (illness) — In
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Anthony Davis (ankle) — In
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Cam Reddish (groin) — In
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D’Angelo Russell (tailbone) — Out
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Rui Hachimura (calf) — Out
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Gabe Vincent (knee) — Injured
Before the most recent game, coach Ham noted that James, Prince, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, and Davis would be the starting unit for the “foreseeable future.” Hachimura went on to get injured in that game, which resulted in Austin Reaves starting the second half as Reddish was sidelined. The Lakers likely want to keep Reaves in his reserve role, which should mean that Reddish will be reinserted into the starting unit. Reddish has averaged 8.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 20 games as a starter this season. He and the Lakers will face a Heat team that is without Jimmy Butler and could be missing multiple other players.
Orlando Magic News
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze
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Cole Anthony (quad) — Out
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Markelle Fultz (knee) — Out
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Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) — Out
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Joe Ingles (ankle) — Out
Sacramento Kings News
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Chris Duarte, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
