NBA Player News

Adams won't play in Friday's matchup against the Grizzlies due to a left calf strain and a lingering right knee injury, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Adams will miss his second consecutive game to open the regular season. The big man is expected to eventually serve as the primary backup center behind Alperen Sengun, and Jock Landale will likely pick up extra minutes until Adams can return to game action. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Spurs.

Valanciunas is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

The veteran big man will come off the bench in the Wizards' season opener, as the coaching staff has decided to go with Alex Sarr and Kyle Kuzma in the frontcourt. Still, Valanciunas should see considerable minutes off the bench against an experienced Boston team.

Jackson (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Jackson is dealing with a lingering right groin strain he sustained during training camp. The 22-year-old is expected to carry a significant role off the bench behind Myles Turner with James Wiseman out for the season due to a torn Achilles.

Zeller (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus Charlotte.

Zeller will miss his second straight game Friday while being away from the team. The veteran big man's next chance to return to action is Sunday's contest against the Thunder.

Williams (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Williams will miss his second straight contest to begin the regular season Friday while recovering from a strained tendon in his left foot. Nick Richards should receive another start in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Miami.

The Pacers announced Thursday that Wiseman has suffered a torn left Achilles, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Wiseman suffered a torn left Achilles just five minutes into his regular-season debut for the Pacers. The No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft will almost certainly miss the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. With Isaiah Jackson dealing with a groin injury, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker should receive extended minutes as bench options in Indiana's frontcourt rotation.

Williams (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Williams will miss his second straight contest to begin the regular season Friday while dealing with a left hamstring strain. However, Williams is ramping up toward a return, with his next chance to suit up being Sunday's rematch with the Pelicans.

Adams (knee) is considered day-to-day and a game-time decision for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Adams missed Houston's regular-season opener Wednesday due to a right knee injury and is in danger of missing his second straight contest. If Adams is unable to suit up against Memphis, Jock Landale should continue to function as the team's backup center.

Collins finished Wednesday's 126-124 loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes.

Despite starting 66 of his 68 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, Collins lost out on the starting center job to Walker Kessler on Opening Night. If Collins continues to play closer to the 18 minutes he logged Wednesday compared to his average of 28.0 last season, his fantasy value will diminish significantly.

Poeltl closed Wednesday's 136-106 loss to the Cavaliers with six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes.

Poeltl racked up five turnovers without recording a block or double-digit points during Wednesday's blowout loss. However, the 29-year-old big man should continue to receive plenty of opportunities to put up stats as Toronto's starting center.