NBA Player News

Embiid (knee) is probable to play Thursday against the Kings.

Embiid is on track to play Thursday, and we should get official confirmation on his status closer to Thursday's tip. The former MVP is averaging 25.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.1 blocks per game this season.

Bagley is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a thoracic strain.

Bagley will be out for a fourth consecutive game, and a short turnaround looms Friday against the Lakers. With Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) also sidelined, Anthony Gill should handle the No. 2 center job behind Alex Sarr (illness), but he wouldn't hold much fantasy utility in that role.

Sarr (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Sarr was unable to practice Wednesday and may end up being a game-time decision. Marvin Bagley (back) remains out for the Wizards, so the team could give Skal Labissiere a look after he signed a 10-day contract Wednesday.

The Rockets announced Wednesday that Adams has undergone season-ending left ankle surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Adams was already viewed as out indefinitely with a Grade 3 sprain, but he officially won't be able to return during the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran big man averaged 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.8 minutes per contest through 32 games before going down, and he's under contract with Houston through the 2027-28 season. With Adams' year now over, Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith are set to split the backup center duties behind Alperen Sengun.

Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Nurkic remains day-to-day after missing the front end of this back-to-back set Tuesday against the Clippers. The center has been red hot with three straight triple-doubles to his name. However, he's appeared in only seven of Utah's past 15 games.

Valanciunas ended with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and one block over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 109-107 loss to Detroit.

Valanciunas had one of his best games of the season in just his second game back from a calf injury that sidelined him for three weeks. His 16 rebounds were a season-best, while his 16 points were just one shy of his best scoring performance this year. He played 31 minutes, which is a good indicator of his recovery from that calf injury.

Robinson won't play Wednesday against the Raptors due to left ankle injury management.

Robinson hasn't been cleared to play in both ends of back-to-back sets as the Knicks continue to exercise caution with the center after he required a second surgery on his left ankle in May 2024. He had a terrific showing in Tuesday's 103-87 win over the Kings even closed the game over Karl-Anthony Towns, finishing with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes.

Sarr (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Robbins notes that a bug is going around the locker room. At least for now, Sarr can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks, which just happens to be the front end of a back-to-back set. The Wizards could rely on small-ball lineups if Sarr can't play, as Marvin Bagley (back) and Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) have been banged up.

Cisse (G League - two-way) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Cisse is no longer listed on the Mavericks' injury report with an illness, but he's not a lock to suit up Wednesday. He's on a two-way contract and has already been active for 38 games this season, so Cisse can suit up just 12 more times for the NBA club before Dallas would need to convert him to a standard deal in order for him to be eligible to play. Even if Cisse gets the green light to play, Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell are still expected to see the bulk of the minutes at center.

Queta (illness) will not play Wednesday against Atlanta, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

No surprise here, as Queta was previously marked as doubtful. Luka Garza, who is also battling an illness, was able to shed his questionable tag for this contest.