NBA Player News

Queta finished Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Timberwolves with 19 points (7-8 FG, 5-8 FT), 18 rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes.

Queta was upgraded to available shortly before the start of the game, and the big man delivered an impressive performance. He matched his previous career-best scoring mark while also setting a new career-high output in rebounds. This was Queta's fourth double-double of the season.

Powell will start Saturday against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

With Anthony Davis (calf), Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Dereck Lively (foot) all sidelined, Powell will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The veteran big man has averaged just 4.7 minutes per game in his last three appearances and will likely split time with Moussa Cisse at center.

Clingan is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to an illness.

Clingan could be on the verge of missing a game for the first time this season since he's dealing with an illness. The second-year big man has been a regular starter at center for the Blazers, averaging 10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per game through 19 contests. If he's unable to play, Robert Williams and Duop Reath would be the next in line to see minutes at center.

Richards will start Saturday against the Nuggets.

With Mark Williams (calf) sidelined, Richards will enter the starting five. In his previous two starts this season, the big man averaged 4.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per contest.

Hartenstein sustained a right soleus strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein was a late scratch ahead of Friday's win over Phoenix and will now miss an extended period due to the soleus strain. With the big man sidelined, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams are candidates for increased minutes. Across 19 regular-season appearances thus far, Hartenstein has averaged 12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.8 minutes per contest.

Jokic (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Jokic was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to a left wrist sprain, but the star big man will suit up and should handle his regular workload. He's been on a tear recently, averaging 32.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game over his last 10 contests.

Jackson-Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Jackson-Davis was a late addition to the injury report and won't play due to right knee soreness. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Thunder.

Williams (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Williams is dealing with right calf soreness and won't suit up against Denver. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Lakers. With the big man sidelined, Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro are candidates for increased roles.

Vucevic (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

The veteran big man will shed his probable tag and should handle his regular workload in the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. Vucevic is averaging 15.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.5 blocks per game in November. He's coming off a 13-point, 14-rebound double-double in Friday's loss to the Hornets.

Dante (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Dante was recently recalled from the College Park Skyhawks of the G League to the NBA roster. However, he's yet to appear in a game since Nov. 16 due to a left knee injury. That won't change here, and he doesn't have a timetable for a return.