NBA Player News

Bagley is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Suns on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's contest, so Bagley will make his 11th start of the season (and first since March 13). Bagley played 26 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers and finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal.

Maluach will start Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

With Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, Maluach will get the starting nod for the first time in his NBA career. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 4.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 11.0 minutes per game across his last 10 appearances, though he'll likely see increased minutes Wednesday.

Jackson (ankle) could return as soon as Sunday, which will be the regular-season finale against the Thunder, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.

Jackson has been out of action since March 27 due to a right ankle sprain. If he's unable to return Sunday, then the next time that he would be available would be for the Clippers' opening game in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Jackson averaged 18.3 minutes per game off the bench across his 14 outings prior to his injury, and his return would bolster the Clippers' depth at center behind starter Brook Lopez.

Kornet is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Kornet will make his 25th start of the season Wednesday due to the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ribs). Kornet's last start took place this past Thursday against the Clippers, when he played 25 minutes and finished with eight points, six rebounds and five assists in a 118-99 win.

Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Gafford will end up missing both halves of this back-to-back set due to a right shoulder impingement. Marvin Bagley and Dwight Powell are likely to handle the majority of the center minutes in Gafford's absence. His next chance to play will come Friday in San Antonio.

Hayes (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Hayes will miss a second consecutive game due to left foot soreness, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against the Suns. Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme should both operate in expanded roles for as long as Hayes is sidelined.

Reed won't start Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Reed got the start in Monday's 123-107 loss to Orlando, finishing with nine points, six rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes. However, with Tobias Harris (knee) available, Reed will come off the bench.

Reid will start in Wednesday's game against Orlando.

With Julius Randle (hand) and Rudy Gobert (rest) unavailable, Reid will make his first start since the 126-123 loss to San Antonio on Jan. 17. In two starts this season, the 26-year-old has averaged 9.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 16.5 minutes.

Sarr (toe) is listed as out for Thursday's game versus Chicago.

Sarr hasn't played since the 131-126 loss to the Warriors on March 27. At this point, it appears there's a chance he won't be back on the floor again this season. With Tristan Vukcevic (knee) also out, Julian Reese and Anthony Gill (neck/back) are candidates for increased roles.

Claxton (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana.

Claxton will miss a third consecutive contest due to a sprained finger, and his penultimate chance to suit up this season will come Friday in Milwaukee. The Nets will be shorthanded in the frontcourt Thursday, leaving plenty of minutes available for the likes of E.J. Liddell, Trevon Scott and Chaney Johnson.