NBA Player News

Hayes (hand) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes was initially listed as questionable for this contest, but the big man has been upgraded to available and should start at center. Since the All-Star break, he has averaged 8.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 blocks per game and should handle his regular workload in this matchup.

Poeltl (hand) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl has been dealing with a right hand contusion, and given that the Raptors don't have anything to play for in the final days of the regular season, they won't risk the big man. His next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Friday. In the meantime, Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo are expected to handle most of the minutes at center.

Davis (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Davis has played in six of the Mavericks' last eight games while managing a left groin strain, and he's been cleared to play against his old team Wednesday. Since returning from injury, Davis has averaged 19.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 blocks over 28.5 minutes per game while shooting 43.7 percent from the field (including 19.0 percent from three on 3.5 3PA/G).

Sengun (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Sengun is one of many notable Rockets players who will be out for Wednesday's game in Los Angeles. The rising star joins Amen Thompson (rest), Fred VanVleet (ankle), Dillon Brooks (rest) and Jabari Smith (groin) on the sideline, which paves the way for Steven Adams to get the start, with Jock Landale and Jeff Green coming off the bench for Houston.

Holmes (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Holmes will miss a fourth straight game for the 76ers, and it's unclear if the veteran will suit up again for Washington before the end of the regular season. His next chance to feature will come Friday against the Bulls.

Sharpe (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Sharpe will miss an eighth straight game due to a right knee sprain. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for any of the Nets' final two games of the season: on Friday against Minnesota and Sunday versus New York.

Robinson is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to left ankle injury management.

The big man won't be an option off the bench for the Knicks in this game, meaning Precious Achuiwa is slated to have a bigger role off the bench as Karl-Anthony Towns' primary backup. Robinson's next chance to play will come against the Cavaliers on Friday in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Robinson is averaging 5.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game over his previous 10 games.

Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Richards won't be available for the Suns on Wednesday against Oklahoma City due to an elbow issue. Phoenix will likely turn to Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Hartenstein (Achilles) won't play Wednesday against the Suns.

After logging 29 minutes against the Lakers on Tuesday with eight points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal, Hartenstein will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams (ankle) is no longer on the injury report, however, and could see an uptick in minutes Wednesday.

Missi is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to left ankle soreness.

Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set. Presumably, Missi could be held out for maintenance in one of these games. Kelly Olynyk is resting Thursday, so it's more likely that a maintenance day for Missi would occur Friday.