NBA Player News

Hayes will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Anthony Davis is sidelined with a headache, so the Lakers will turn to Hayes as their starting center. In four starts this season, Hayes has averaged 11.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.3 steals.

Badji (back) is available to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Badji doesn't always see the floor for Portland and has been held to single-digit minutes in his last four appearances.

Drummond suffered a left ankle injury and won't return to Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Drummond played just five minutes before leaving the game for good, finishing with four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds and one steal. For now, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Thursday versus Detroit until the Bulls provide an update on his status.

Theis (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Theis has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing the Clippers' previous contest with a left thumb sprain. The veteran big man has averaged 4.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 14.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Reid was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Wizards with 3:36 remaining in the first quarter. He finished with three points, two rebounds, one steal and one block in eight minutes.

The officials determined that Reid made "unnecessary and excessive" contact to the head of Johnny Davis. With Reid hitting the locker room early, Kyle Anderson is likely to pick up a lot of minutes.

Eubanks will start Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Jusuf Nurkic is sidelined with a right ankle sprain, so Eubanks is expected to see the bulk of the center minutes. Coach Frank Vogel also mentioned the possibility of Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol getting a shot at some center minutes as well.

Davis is out for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to a headache and nausea, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Davis suffered an eye injury against Minnesota that appears to now be causing a headache and nausea, causing him to sit out against Golden State. Jaxson Hayes will likely start in his absence. Davis' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Memphis.

Nurkic (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Nurkic was initially listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain, and the Suns will not risk him with the playoffs right around the corner. However, his loss could be troublesome, as the Suns have gone 1-4 without Nurkic this season. Expect Drew Eubanks to start in his place.

Jokic (hip) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.

Jokic has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left hip inflammation. The superstar center has averaged 28.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 37.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Clarke is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Spurs.

Clarke will replace Maozinha Pereira (contract expired) in the starting five Tuesday. Clarke has made five appearances since returning from a torn Achilles and has averaged 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.4 minutes.