NBA Player News

Lively (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

The questionable tag is a positive sign for Lively, who has missed the Mavericks' last eight games due to a right knee sprain. If the 21-year-old center is ultimately ruled out for Wednesday's contest, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are candidates for an uptick in minutes, especially if Anthony Davis (calf) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Davis is looking to bring a six-game absence due to a calf strain to an end against Phoenix. The Mavericks are likely to determine his status following pregame warmups Wednesday. If Davis remains out yet again, Dallas would likely need Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington to handle the lion's share of the minutes at power forward.

Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Memphis, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.

The Knicks continue to limit Robinson's time on the court due to left ankle injury management, and he'll miss the front end of the team's back-to-back set. With the big man sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele and Landry Shamet are candidates for increased minutes, while Ariel Hukporti could crack the rotation. Robinson's next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Magic.

Duren is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a right ankle sprain.

Duren has been on a tear of late with four straight double-doubles, averaging 23.0 points, 15.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game in that stretch. The probable tag suggests the big man should be able to play and handle his regular workload Wednesday, though in the event he's not able to do so, Paul Reed and Isaiah Stewart (ankle) would be next in line to handle minutes at center.

Charlotte recalled Plumlee from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.

Plumlee is back with Charlotte after spending the afternoon with the Swarm to get some practice reps alongside LaMelo Ball (ankle). Plumlee has been unable to crack the rotation in Charlotte outside of a few brief appearances.

Sabonis (ribs) is good to go for Tuesday's game against Denver, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Sabonis was able to shake off a questionable tag for this contest. The Kings are off to a shaky start, but Sabonis' production has been solid with 15.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists through seven regular-season appearances.

Horford (toe) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Horford is out for the first half of this back-to-back set. The veteran big man should return Wednesday in San Antonio. Quinten Post should play a larger role Tuesday.

Wagner (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Knicks and doesn't have a return timetable.

Wagner is still recovering from his ACL injury and doesn't appear close to making his season debut. He can be considered week-to-week until Orlando releases an official update.

Embiid (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Celtics, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Embiid wasn't initially on the injury report, but the 76ers will hold him out for knee soreness. His next chance to play comes Friday against Detroit. In the meantime, the 76ers will likely lean on Andre Drummond and Adem Bona.

Adebayo (toe) won't play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Adebayo will miss a fourth straight game Wednesday, though he is considered day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Knicks. In the meantime, Kel'el Ware will likely continue to hold down the fort at center.