Holmgren exited Tuesday's 130-110 loss to the Spurs with 7:08 remaining in the fourth quarter due to an apparent facial injury and did not return, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Holmgren took a shot to the face from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and did not check back in after exiting the game. While it's unclear if Holmgren was available to return, the Thunder could have been taking a cautious approach considering the Spurs had a double-digit lead. The star big man's next opportunity to play will come in Thursday's rematch against San Antonio, and the Thunder are expected to provide an update on his status by Wednesday night.

Towns logged 40 points (14-24 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes during the Knicks' 115-104 loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

It was Towns' second game in Minnesota since being traded by the Timberwolves to the Knicks in October 2024. The superstar big man put on a show in his return to Target Center, carrying the Knicks' offense in the absence of Jalen Brunson (ankle). Towns finished with a season-high 40 points, though it wasn't enough for New York to come away with the road win. It was his 19th double-double of the season, which ranks third most in the NBA behind Nikola Jokic (26) and Jalen Johnson (20). Towns has averaged 23.6 points on 54.6 percent shooting along with 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.7 minutes per game since Dec. 2.

Lopez is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Rockets on Tuesday, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Lopez will enter the Clippers' starting lineup for the first time this season Tuesday in the absence of Ivica Zubac, who will be sidelined for at least three weeks due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain. Lopez started in all 80 regular-season games for the Bucks during the 2024-25 campaign and averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game. Lopez has struggled from the field this season (his 40.5 percent field-goal clip is a career worst), but perhaps more consistent playing time will help with his shooting woes.

Embiid (knee) returned to Tuesday's game against the Nets with 6:49 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Embiid sustained an apparent right knee injury earlier in the quarter and briefly exited to the locker room. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter with wrapping on both knees, and it's a positive sign he was able to check back in after a short stint on the sidelines. He appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.

Landale won't start against the Jazz on Tuesday.

Landale got the starting nod in Monday's loss to the Thunder but will come off the bench in favor of Santi Aldama on Tuesday. Landale has averaged 11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.8 minutes per game in his last five outings off the bench.

Embiid exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Nets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Embiid hit the floor hard and grabbed at his right knee before eventually heading back to the locker room. If the star big man is unable to return, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.

Bitadze (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Bitadze will sit for the second leg of the Magic's back-to-back set Tuesday due to a left knee strain, and his next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Hornets. Orlando Robinson and Jett Howard are in line for more minutes due to Bitadze, Franz Wagner (ankle) and Tristan da Silva (shoulder) all being sidelined.

Carlson won't start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With the Thunder's regular starting five back at full strength, Carlson will move back to the second unit. While he could see the floor due to Jaylin Williams (heel) remaining sidelined, Carlson is not guaranteed significant playing time.

Wembanyama (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Wembanyama was initially listed as questionable as the Spurs continue to limit his workload following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain, but the third-year center has officially been cleared to play. He made his return from the extended absence against the Thunder in the semifinals of the NBA Cup on Dec. 13, when he finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 21 minutes. Wembanyama has come off the bench in each of the four regular-season games since his return, and he'll continue to have his playing time monitored to reduce the risk of injury aggravation.

Filipowski will start against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

With Jusuf Nurkic (rest) unavailable, Filipowski will rejoin the starting five. In five starts during December, the second-year center has averaged 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes per game.