NBA Player News

Adams (hip) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

After missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with a hip issue, Adams will get back on the floor. The veteran big man is currently averaging 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 66.7 percent from the field.

Embiid (rest) will be available to play Saturday against the Raptors, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Embiid missed the second leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday for load management, but he'll be back in action Saturday night, which should shift Adem Bona back to the second unit. After Saturday's game, the 76ers play again Sunday against the Pistons, so Embiid will likely be missing that one.

Kleber (oblique) is questionable for Saturday's game in Atlanta, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Kleber has yet to make his regular-season debut, but he'll have a chance to do so Saturday night. However, he's not expected to be a significant part of the rotation.

Sabonis (ribs) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Sabonis won't play for a second straight game with an injury to his ribs. The star big man's next chance to play comes Sunday against Minnesota. Drew Eubanks figures to draw a spot start Friday, with Precious Achiuwa and Dario Saric likely to help fill out the bench minutes at center.

The Grizzlies assigned Edey (ankle) to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Friday.

The Grizzlies plan on recalling Edey following the Hustle's practice session. The second-year big man won't play in Friday's game against Dallas but appears to be on the verge of making his season debut, perhaps as soon as Sunday's clash with the Thunder.

Horford (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Friday is neither the first nor second leg of a back-to-back for the Warriors, so Horford's addition to the injury report is not a great sign. Draymond Green (ribs), who's expected to play, would likely handle the bulk of the center minutes if Horford is out, while Quinten Post would figure to continue serving as the nominal starter in the middle.

Missi (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Missi is set to miss a third consecutive game with an illness. The second-year big man should remain day-to-day prior to Monday's matchup with the Suns. With another absence looming for Missi, Kevon Looney and Derik Queen should share the center minutes once again.

Williams contributed 13 points (4-8 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 115-102 victory over the Clippers.

Williams turned in yet another strong showing across the board, notching his second double-double in as many games. He's posted four double-doubles through eight appearances this season and should continue to be a consistent source of points and rebounds now that he's officially taken over the starting center role.

Collins logged 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 115-102 loss to Phoenix.

Collins was a definite bright spot off the bench for the Clippers, posting an efficient scoring line while also contributing on the defensive end. He's now scored in double figures in four straight matchups, knocking down 52.5 percent of his tries from the field during that stretch. Collins continues to be deployed as a reserve while Derrick Jones maintains hold of a spot in the starting lineup.

Zubac collected 23 points (8-14 FG, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 115-102 loss to the Suns.

Zubac was the clear bright spot among LA's starting five, leading the team in both points and rebounds on the way to his third double-double of the season. This was a nice bounce-back performance across the board from the 28-year-old, who had totaled 16 points in his previous two appearances to begin November.