NBA Player News

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said Sunday that Queta (knee) will be sidelined for "a week or two," Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta logged just 18 minutes of G League action in the Maine Celtics' victory over the Wisconsin Herd on Friday, exiting early due to a right knee hyperextension. Mazzulla noted that the injury is "nothing serious," but the 7-foot, 245-pound big appears set for a multi-game absence nonetheless.

Katie George of ESPN reported during Philadelphia's matchup against the Mavericks on Sunday that Embiid (knee) has started on-court workouts and is back to 100 percent in the weight room.

Embiid underwent a procedure on his left meniscus Feb. 6 and is slated to be evaluated soon. Despite the positive update, the reigning MVP is presumably still limited to solo shooting drills and would likely need time to regain his conditioning after being cleared for full contact, so his potential return is probably still at least a few weeks away. However, more clarity on Embiid's return timetable should be available when the team releases an official update in the next week.

Jokic ended with 35 points (16-25 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 victory over the Lakers.

Jokic once again did it all for Denver in Saturday's victory, leading all players in scoring while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and coming up three assists shy of a triple-double performance. Jokic has surpassed the 30-point mark in two of his last four contests, posting at least 10 boards and seven dimes in six straight appearances.

Porzingis (quadricep) won't play Sunday versus the Warriors.

A left quad contusion will sideline Porzingis for the first time since Feb. 13. Al Horford will likely slot into the starting lineup in Porzingis' stead, with Xavier Tillman and Luke Kornet both potentially taking on expanded roles off the bench.

Davis registered 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 39 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to the Nuggets.

Davis continues to battle soreness in both heels but took the court Saturday while leading all players in rebounds, tallying a team-high trio of threes and finishing as one of two Lakers with a double-double in a losing effort. Davis has recorded a double-double in eight straight games, tallying 17 or more points in all those outings.

Richards is questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto due to right foot discomfort.

Richards is dealing with plantar fascia discomfort in his right foot, which can carry a risk of lingering flare-ups, so his status will need to be monitored. He has suited up in 19 consecutive games for the Hornets, although he's averaging just 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 25.7 minutes across his last three contests.

Sengun finished Saturday's 118-109 win over the Suns with 21 points (9-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.

Jalen Green led the Rockets in scoring and Fred VanVleet posted one of his best games in recent weeks, so Sengun took somewhat of a back seat in this one. However, the fact he still posted a double-double while contributing defensively without being the focal point of the team shows how much he can impact the box score regularly. Sengun has been Houston's top fantasy performer by a wide margin this season, and the numbers should continue to back that assessment up.

Porter supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block across 36 minutes in Raptors 905's 135-125 win over Rip City on Tuesday.

Porter turned in the second-highest scoring and rebounding totals on Raptors 905 for the night while checking in third in assists. The five made threes were also a season high for Porter, who's proven capable of contributing across the stat sheet.

Nurkic won't return to Saturday's game versus Houston due to neck spasms. He finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 17 minutes.

Nurkic left the game before halftime and was ruled out shortly thereafter. Drew Eubanks started the second half in his place, and he would likely be a big beneficiary if Nurkic misses Sunday's game versus the Thunder. Bol Bol could also be a candidate to see a boost in playing time.

Nurkic headed to the locker room with 1:40 left in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Rockets due to an apparent collision and a potential head/face injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Nurkic was involved in a collision in the second quarter and was forced to leave to the locker room, and further tests will determine whether he'll be able to return or not. The Suns are being cautious with their starting center, and if he can't return to the hardwood, then Drew Eubanks would probably absorb most of the minutes at center, with Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol also being options.