NBA Player News

Robinson (back) won't play Monday against the Kings.

Robinson was initially added to the team's injury report as questionable due to back spasms, and he's now in line to miss his second straight game.

Gobert (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.

Gobert is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain, but he practiced Monday and appears to be trending in the right direction. Nonetheless, his status will need to be monitored in advance of Tuesday's showdown against his French compatriot Victor Wembanyama.

Len (illness) isn't listed on Sacramento's injury report ahead of Monday's game versus the Heat.

Len missed Sunday's game against the Clippers due to an illness but appears to have cleared the aliment. Before his absence, Len had appeared in five straight games, averaging 3.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 9.0 minutes during that stretch.

Kleber (nose) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Kleber, Luka Doncic (nose), Dereck Lively (nose) and Josh Green (elbow) are all probable, so while the Mavericks' injury report is long, they'll likely be close to full strength versus Cleveland. Kleber's operated off the bench in his last three appearances and hasn't produced much, averaging 5.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game.

Lively (nose) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Lively has appeared in three straight games since returning from his nasal fracture. He's played an average of 15.8 minutes in that stretch, posting 5.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals.

Coach Chris Finch said Gobert (ankle) practiced Monday and is "feeling good," Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Gobert sprained his ankle during Friday's loss to the Bucks and didn't play during Saturday's win over the Nets. His return to practice is a good sign, but it sounds like he'll still wind up on Minnesota's initial injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus the Spurs, which should drop Monday afternoon.

Ayton posted 26 points (11-16 FG, 4-4 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 93-80 loss to the Hornets.

The Trail Blazers struggled badly in this game and scored only 80 points, but Ayton was impressive down low and carried the team, scoring nearly 33.3 percent of the team's total points and grabbing his second-highest rebounding tally of the season. There's no question the team's struggles play a part in a player's upside, but Ayton has been posting solid numbers when available this season. He's averaging 14.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per contest, averaging a double-double for a sixth consecutive campaign.

Richards logged 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 93-80 victory over Portland.

Richards was efficient from the field, but the big man also made his presence felt on the defensive end as well, grabbing double-digit boards and operating as a disruptive presence. Richards has now either scored double-digit points or grabbed double-digit rebounds in his last seven appearances, a span in which he's averaging 13.4 points and 9.6 boards per contest. He's also swatting 1.4 shots per game in that stretch.

Valanciunas contributed 14 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 17 rebounds and one block over 28 minutes during Sunday's 114-106 loss to the Bulls.

Valanciunas is one of the most consistent centers in The Association and can record a double-double every time he steps on the court, as has been the case in each of his last three appearances. Even though the veteran can also produce on offense, he has a secondary role in the Pelicans' scheme, and that limits his fantasy upside a bit. Still, he's having another solid year and is just 0.4 rebounds per game shy of averaging a double-double for the fifth campaign in a row.

Collins finished Sunday's 128-109 loss to Utah with 17 points (7-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes.

Collins has scored in double figures in back-to-back games for the first time since December. However, his fantasy value remains limited in his current role, as he's averaged just 18.4 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances.