NBA Player News

Holmes (illness) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's game against Cleveland.

Holmes was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies due to a non-COVID illness, though he appears to be good to go for Friday. The big man has averaged 6.7 minutes per game across only three regular-season appearances, so his presence shouldn't affect any fantasy decisions.

Sarr (back) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Sarr will return to action Friday without any restrictions after missing Washington's previous two contests with lower back soreness. The rookie big man is averaging 11.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks in 28.2 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Clingan (knee) fully participated in Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Clingan has missed Portland's last seven contests with a left knee injury but appears on track to return to action Friday. If Clingan is able to suit up, Deandre Ayton and Duop Reath will likely see a decrease in playing time.

Williams (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, aiming for a return to NBA action Friday against the Spurs, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

While Williams' status is still up in the air for Friday, he has not been ruled out yet and will likely be a true game time decision against San Antonio. Williams has missed the last six games. However, if he has to miss a seventh consecutive game, Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara will all likely see extended minutes.

Duren is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Celtics due to a right wrist sprain.

Duren is in danger of missing his first game since Nov. 10 due to a sprained right wrist. If Duren is ultimately ruled out, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Sengun chipped in 26 points (10-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 victory over the Warriors.

Sengun's team-high 11 rebounds and 26 points helped him record his 17th double-double of the season. Across his last 10 outings, Sengun is averaging 20.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 33.1 minutes.

Okongwu amassed 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 victory over the Knicks.

Okongwu's five offensive rebounds helped him record his fifth double-double of the season Wednesday. Across his last 10 outings, Okongwu is averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.2 minutes.

Theis (neck) isn't listed on the Pelicans' injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Theis has missed three straight games due to neck spasms, but he appears to be over the issue. His return will likely result in fewer minutes for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison. Theis is averaging 3.5 points and 3.4 rebounds across 14.3 minutes per game this season.

Adams (knee) will play Wednesday versus the Golden State, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Adams will suit up for a sixth consecutive contest, bringing Houston to full strength as Alperen Sengun (knee) has been cleared as well. Adams is averaging 2.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 10.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

Sengun (knee) will play in Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals game against Golden State, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Sengun was questionable to play due to soreness in his left knee, but he's been given the green light to suit up Wednesday. In two matchups with the Warriors this season, Sengun is averaging 15.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks across 25.0 minutes.