NBA Player News

Sharpe was ejected in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers after being assessed his second Flagrant 1 foul, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports. He'll finish with seven points (3-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes.

Sharpe picked up his second Flagrant 1 foul on a reckless closeout. The big man struggled with efficiency before being tossed but grabbed eight rebounds for a second straight game to begin the regular season.

Adebayo had 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets.

Adebayo's 20 points accounted for a season-high, but he wasn't particularly efficient and also coughed up four turnovers. The 29-year-old big man is going through some growing pains adjusting to his new superstar teammate, and the lack of spacing has been a problem for Miami, as they've opened the season 0-3. While the Heat rank in the top five in three-point attempts per game, they also rank in the bottom half in three-point percentage, which is a tough combination if you're trying to win games.

Bassey (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Bassey will return to action after missing the first two games of the regular season due to right patellar tendinopathy. The Warriors will be shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, so the big man will likely see significant minutes.

Jordan will start Saturday against the Nuggets.

Jordan has been out of the rotation through the first two games of the season, but with Yves Missi (knee) unavailable, he will draw the start against Denver's Nikola Jokic. Across seven starts last season, Jordan averaged 3.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.

Edey has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Sacramento due to left ankle injury management.

Edey will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set. With the big man unavailable, Isaiah Stewart and Quinten Post are candidates to see increased playing time.

Missi has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and will miss an extended period of time, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Missi currently has no official timetable for his return, but he appears likely to miss significant time. Derik Queen could be elevated into a starting role while Missi is sidelined, so make sure the former is not floating around on your waiver wire. Missi doesn't offer enough upside to warrant holding onto in redraft fantasy leagues.

Ighodaro (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

As expected, Ighodaro will miss Saturday's contest with an oblique strain. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Monday at Oklahoma City. With Ighodaro sidelined, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Duop Reath could see increased minutes at the five. Khaman Maluach is expected to remain in the first unit and could also see a bump in minutes.

Bassey (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.

If Bassey is cleared to play, he would likely see meaningful playing time for the shorthanded Warriors. However, if Bassey and Draymond Green (back/rest), who is listed as doubtful, join Al Horford (back) on the inactive list, Graham Ike and Georges Niang would likely see increased burn.

Horford (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns.

As expected, the veteran big man will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to lower-back injury management. With Draymond Green (back/rest) expected to join Horford on the inactive list, Graham Ike and Georges Niang are candidates for increased burn, especially if Charles Bassey (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Duren has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a right hamstring strain, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Duren exited Friday's win over Miami early and did not return, and he's since been diagnosed with a hamstring strain. With the star big man sidelined, Paul Reed is expected to start and figures to see a significant increase in minutes.