NBA Player News

Richards (ankle) will be available to play Wednesday versus Detroit.

Richards is back after a three-game stint on the sidelines, and he should find himself back in the first unit. If you need some boards and blocks, Richards is a viable target with a favorable matchup against the Pistons.

Fernando (back) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Fernando will be watching from the sidelines Wednesday night, but since he's a negligible part of the rotation, his absence from the active roster won't significantly impact fantasy hoops. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Mavericks.

Porzingis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will return to action Thursday after missing Boston's previous contest with right knee inflammation. Porzingis should reclaim his starting spot from Al Horford.

Porzingis (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Porzingis missed Boston's last contest with right knee inflammation. However, the 28-year-old big man's participation in practice is a good sign toward his availability for Thursday's matchup with Miami.

Sarr (hip) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.

Sarr will miss his second straight game Wednesday due to a right hip flexor strain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.

Powell is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Suns due to corneal abrasion in his left eye.

Powell had already been dropped from the rotation in Monday's loss to the Celtics, so his absence Wednesday shouldn't have much of an effect on how the minutes are distributed in the Dallas frontcourt. His next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Atlanta.

Poeltl (ankle) did half-court work Wednesday and is now considered day-to-day, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Poeltl has missed the past eight games for Toronto, but he's getting closer to a return and was a partial participant at Wednesday's practice. He hasn't been cleared for full contact yet, but that's expected to happen soon. For now, Poeltl should be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Head coach Nick Nurse said Bamba (knee) was able to take part in individual work during Wednesday's practice, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.

While Bamba's ability to perform some on-court activity is a step in the right direction, the 76ers aren't likely to clear him to play until he's a full participant in practice. The 76ers haven't made an official ruling on Bamba's status for Thursday's game in Indiana, but the veteran center would seem to be on track to miss a sixth straight game due to right knee inflammation.

Richards (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.

Richards has missed three straight games due to an ankle issue, but he's on track to return Wednesday. With Mark Williams (back) out, Richards has started 19 of his last 20 appearances, averaging 9.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 28.8 minutes during that stretch.

Claxton posted eight points (4-9 FG), 17 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 108-103 loss to the Knicks.

The 17 boards were a career high for Claxton, topping the 16 he recorded twice earlier this season, including a New Year's Eve contest against the Thunder. The fifth-year center has pulled down double-digit rebounds in eight of 10 games in January, averaging 13.9 points, 11.3 boards, 1.6 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 67.4 percent from the floor during that stretch.