NBA Player News

Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't start Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Kalkbrenner is available to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow, though he'll come off the bench for just the second time this season. Moussa Diabate will remain in the starting five. In his lone appearance off the bench during a loss to New York on Dec. 3, Kalkbrenner posted eight points, nine rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes.

Porzingis (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Porzingis missed Friday's blowout win over the Nuggets due to left Achilles tendinitis after playing two games in a row on Jan. 5 and Jan. 7. He'll likely be a game-time call for this matchup, but even if he's cleared, it wouldn't be surprising if he's available off the bench in a limited capacity. He's played off the bench in each of his five appearances since the beginning of December, averaging 13.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in that span.

Sengun (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Sengun would likely miss around two weeks due to a right ankle sprain, though he has a chance to return Sunday after missing Houston's past three games. If the star big man is cleared to play, he'll likely be on a minutes restriction. Still, fewer minutes would be available for the likes of Steven Adams and Clint Capela.

Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Hartenstein will miss his eighth straight game due to a right soleus strain, and it's not a positive sign that he continues to be ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Spurs.

Huff is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Huff has been a regular starter for the Pacers of late and has been part of the first unit in all but two of the Pacers' last 20 games, but that won't be the case Saturday. Huff should still see sizable minutes as a rim protector. He's averaging 6.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across 16.7 minutes per game in 18 outings off the bench this season.

Edey (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Edey hasn't played since Dec. 7, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the hardwood. The big man, who's averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game this season, should be considered doubtful for the Grizzlies' next game against the Magic on Thursday. He's expected to be re-evaluated soon.

Head coach Rick Carlisle said Saturday that Jackson has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol, though he'll need at least one more week to ramp up his conditioning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Jackson hasn't played since Dec. 22 but appears to be nearing a return to action now that he's no longer experiencing concussion symptoms. Even so, Jackson looks like he'll remain out through at least next Saturday's game against Detroit while he ramps back up. In the meantime, the Pacers are likely to make use of a three-man rotation at center that includes Jay Huff, Micah Potter and Tony Bradley.

Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Williams left during the second quarter of the Trail Blazers' 111-105 win over the Rockets on Friday after sustaining a right knee injury. If he's not cleared to play Sunday, then Yang Hansen would be in line for a more prominent role off the bench behind starting center Donovan Clingan.

Embiid is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left knee injury management, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

The 76ers and Raptors play in back-to-back games in Toronto on Sunday and Monday. Embiid will likely sit out of one of those games while managing a left knee injury, in which case Andre Drummond would be the top candidate to enter the 76ers' starting five. Embiid has played in each of the 76ers' last six games, and over that span he has averaged 27.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 blocks over 33.7 minutes per game.

Poeltl (back) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Poeltl is trending in the right direction but is still not ready to return. This means Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will continue to handle the minutes at center against Joel Embiid (knee) and the 76ers. Poeltl's next chance to return will come against Philadelphia on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.