NBA Player News

Kessler is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic due to a right foot sprain.

Kessler hasn't missed a game since mid-December, but he's dealing with a foot injury after posting a double-double in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta. If he's unavailable against Orlando, John Collins, Taylor Hendricks and Omer Yurtseven could see additional playing time.

Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Nurkic is still dealing with a sore ankle but should be able to play Thursday versus Houston, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Nurkic has been dealing with the ankle injury for over a week, but it wasn't an issue during Sunday's win over the Lakers, as the big man posted 18 points, 22 rebounds and seven assists. The Suns haven't released their official injury report yet, but it sounds like Nurkic is trending toward being probable, at worst.

Zubac is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to an illness, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Zubac wasn't on the Clippers' initial injury report, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against the Lakers. He's been productive recently, averaging 11.6 points and 9.8 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances, and his potential absence would be a blow for a team that will already be without Paul George (knee) on Wednesday.

Gobert is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a left ankle sprain.

After being upgraded to available Tuesday, a left ankle sprain has Gobert in danger of missing the second half of Minnesota's back-to-back Wednesday. If the 31-year-old center is ruled out, Naz Reid will likely receive increased playing time in his absence.

Boucher (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Dallas.

Boucher has been a fringe rotation player for the Raptors, making just three brief appearances in February. His status doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

Lively (nose) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors.

Lively has appeared in four straight games since returning from his nasal fracture, and he's been carrying probable tags ever since. Fantasy managers should be expecting the rookie to suit up once again.

Kleber (toe, nose) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus Toronto.

Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and it appears the veteran will get the night off to rest his various injuries. Derrick Jones and P.J. Washington could see a slight uptick in minutes as a result.

The Hornets released Bolden on Wednesday.

Bolden signed a 10-day contract with the Hornets on Feb. 20, but he'll be let go before the deal expires after Charlotte signed Aleksej Pokusevski to fill the 15th and final spot on the roster. Bolden was held scoreless with one rebound in five minutes during his lone appearance with the Hornets.

Vucevic closed Tuesday's 105-95 loss to Detroit with 25 points (12-23 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes.

Vucevic has recorded three straight double-doubles, and the veteran big man has now reached that feat in eight of his last 10 appearances. Vucevic has embraced the uptick of offensive touches with Zach LaVine (foot) out, and the numbers back that up. He's averaging 21.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the beginning of February.

Duren amassed 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 105-95 victory over the Bulls.

Duren has recorded a double-double in each of Detroit's four games following the All-Star break, and even though the Pistons will ultimately go as far as Cade Cunningham can carry them, the solid two-way play of Duren has also been one of the team's brightest spots this season. Duren is averaging 14.0 points and 12.7 rebounds per game across 11 February appearances while posting eight double-doubles in that stretch.