NBA Player News

Kalkbrenner (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, per the FanDuel Sports Network broadcast.

Kalkbrenner was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday evening before being cleared to play. However, the rookie center will wind up being unavailable for the contest due to illness. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Spurs. Moussa Diabate and Xavier Tillman will likely handle most of the center duties Wednesday.

Towns (undisclosed) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Towns left Wednesday's contest in the first quarter for unknown reasons, but he's been cleared to retake the floor to start the second period. The star big man shouldn't be under any restrictions the rest of the way.

Towns went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against Utah for undisclosed reasons, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Towns checked out at the 6:16 mark of the first quarter and was escorted to the locker room by trainers. While Towns is sidelined, look for Mitchell Robinson and Mohamed Diawara to see more action.

Kalkbrenner (illness) is listed as available for Wednesday's game against Sacramento.

Kalkbrenner was added to the injury report Wednesday evening due to an illness, but the rookie center has been upgraded to available for the contest. In his last eight appearances, Kalkbrenner is averaging 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks over 16.1 minutes.

Kalkbrenner (illness) is now probable for Wednesday's game against Sacramento.

Kalkbrenner is a late add to the injury report Wednesday, as the rookie big man is feeling under the weather. While he's still likely to play, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to the 10:00pm ET tipoff.

Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Kleber has been tending to a lumbar back strain recently and has been unavailable in four of the Lakers' last five games. If he can't suit up Thursday, Jaxson Hayes would serve as the top backup to Deandre Ayton.

Hayes (back) is probable for Thursday's game against Chicago, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes was downgraded to out shortly before tipoff Tuesday because of back soreness, but he's on track to return Thursday. Hayes is averaging 7.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 17.7 minutes per game this season.

Jackson-Davis (finger) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Jackson-Davis is ending a two-game absence caused by a dislocated finger. With Jakob Poeltl now healthy following an illness, Jackson-Davis isn't in position to play a meaningful role.

Poeltl (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Poeltl missed Tuesday's contest due to illness, but he'll be back in action Wednesday. Expect Poeltl to reclaim the starting center spot from Sandro Mamukelashvili. In his last five appearances, Poeltl is averaging 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals over 28.6 minutes.

Carlson (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

Carlson has been ruled out for a seventh straight game due to a back strain. With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) also out, look for Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams to aid Chet Holmgren at the center position. Carlson's next chance to play will come Sunday against Minnesota.