NBA Player News

Adams is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Tanner Nichols of IE Sports Radio reports.

The veteran big man will move to the first unit due to the absence of Alperen Sengun (calf). Adams doesn't bring the same skill set as Sengun, but he's an excellent rim protector and rebounder. Adams is averaging 5.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.6 blocks per game across 23 appearances (five starts) this season.

Sengun (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Tanner Nichols of IE Sports Radio reports.

Sengun will miss Saturday's contest due to left calf tightness, meaning Steven Adams will jump into the starting lineup while playing alongside Jabari Smith in the frontcourt. Sengun will aim to return to the hardwood when the Rockets take on the Pacers on Monday.

Wembanyama will start against the Jazz on Saturday, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

After coming off the bench in six straight regular-season outings following a 12-game absence due to a calf strain, Wembanyama will return to the starting five. With the star big man back in the starting lineup, Luke Kornet is expected to slide to the second unit. It's unclear if Wembanyama will remain on a minutes restriction, though he was able to play 26 minutes in Thursday's win over the Thunder, during which he posted 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal off the bench.

Ware (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Ware was added to the injury report due to a right quadriceps contusion but will shed his probable tag and suit up in the second leg of Miami's back-to-back set. The second-year center has started five consecutive contests, racking up four double-doubles over that stretch.

Embiid is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to a right ankle sprain.

Embiid registered 31 points (10-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Bulls. However, the big man won't suit up to face the reigning NBA champions on Sunday, as the 76ers will once again be depleted in the frontcourt. The absence of Embiid means Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will likely handle most of the minutes at center, with Dominick Barlow also seeing sizable playing time.

Williams (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Williams posted 24 points (9-13 FG, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes in Friday's win over New Orleans. Even though injury management initially made him questionable for this contest, the big man should suit up and handle his regular workload. He's averaging 12.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game since the beginning of December.

Landale (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Landale is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to right calf soreness. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Christian Koloko could see significant playing time once again. Over his last five outings (one start), Landale has averaged 12.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes per contest.

Bitadze (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Bitadze will miss a third straight game while dealing with a strained left knee, meaning Jonathan Isaac will continue to see more minutes in the frontcourt. Bitadze's next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Monday.

Gafford will start against the Kings on Saturday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

With Anthony Davis (adductor) sidelined, Gafford will step back into a starting role. In 13 starts so far this season, the big man has averaged 9.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per tilt.

Davis (adductor) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

After exiting Thursday's loss to Golden State and not returning, Davis will miss Saturday's contest due to right adductor soreness. The star big man can be considered questionable ahead of Monday's game against Portland. With Davis unavailable, Daniel Gafford will get the starting nod at center, while Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are candidates to enter the rotation.