NBA Player News

Reath (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Reath will sit out Friday due to right foot soreness. The 29-year-old hasn't held a steady rotation role this season, averaging 8.1 minutes per game across 32 regular-season appearances, though his absence is more notable with Robert Williams (knee) also ruled out. With both sidelined, Yang Hansen may be asked to handle reserve center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.

Turner (ankle) will play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Turner sat out Wednesday with a left ankle sprain but is set to return Friday. Through seven January appearances, the big man is averaging 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.3 minutes per contest.

Ware returned to Miami for treatment on his strained right hamstring Thursday, and he won't play in the Heat's back-to-back set against the Jazz on Saturday and the Suns on Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Ware is set to miss his fourth consecutive contest Sunday, and his next opportunity to play will come at home against the Magic on Wednesday. With the second-year big man sidelined, Nikola Jovic will likely see increased playing time behind Bam Adebayo.

Landale will start against the Pelicans on Friday.

The Australian big man will get the starting nod against New Orleans, pushing John Konchar to the second unit. As a starter this month (six games), Landale has averaged 11.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.7 minutes per contest.

Huff is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Huff will retreat to the bench in favor of Jarace Walker, giving the Pacers a smaller opening lineup. The big man has started 26 of 49 games this season and had been entrenched as a starter over the past six contests, averaging 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.8 minutes per game during that span. Even without a starting role, Huff should still see plenty of action off the bench.

Nurkic (illness) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Miami.

Nurkic is unlikely to play Saturday while battling an undisclosed illness. The big man started the previous three games and posted massive production, averaging 17.7 points, 12.7 rebounds and 9.7 assists in 30.7 minutes per contest, including two triple-doubles. With Nurkic doubtful and Kevin Love (knee) already ruled out, Utah's thin frontcourt may have to lean on Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson for extended minutes at center.

Queta (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Nets.

Queta is feeling well enough to move past an illness and give it a go Friday. The big man hasn't missed a game since Nov. 30. For the month of January, Queta has averaged 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals in 25.2 minutes per game while shooting 64.5 percent from the field over 11 appearances.

Landale (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Landale will shed his questionable tag due to personal reasons and suit up Friday. The big man has logged 20-plus minutes in each of his nine January appearances (six starts), during which he has averaged 12.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 25.7 minutes per tilt.

Gafford (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Gafford is on the injury report with a right ankle sprain, but Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reported earlier Friday that the big man is expected to play Saturday. The 27-year-old has started 20 of 29 games this season and is averaging 7.7 points and 7.5 rebounds in 20.1 minutes over his past 10 appearances. Gafford's anticipated return to action may cut into Dwight Powell's fantasy appeal.

Cisse (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Cisse is still under the weather, though he was cleared to play in Thursday's win over Golden State. However, he logged just six minutes in that contest, and with Daniel Gafford (ankle) expected to return from a four-game absence, Cisse isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.