NBA Player News
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Available to return Tuesday
Reid (ankle) is available to return to Tuesday's game against the Suns, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Reid sustained a sprained right ankle in the second quarter and was initially considered questionable to return. However, he appears to have tested the ankle ahead of the second half and has been cleared to check back in.
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Returns Tuesday
Sims (lips) started the second half of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, per the broadcast.
Sims exited to the locker room in the first quarter after sustaining a lip laceration that required stitches. However, he was cleared to start the second half and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Considered questionable to return
Reid is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against Phoenix due to a right ankle sprain.
It's a promising sign that Reid hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the night after suffering an ankle sprain during the second quarter. He should have a chance to test out the injured ankle when the team warms up for the second half.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Good to go Tuesday
Kornet (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento.
Kornet was able to test out his knee during warmups and evidently felt strong enough to give it a go Tuesday evening after missing Monday's matchup against the Clippers. He's averaging 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists through eight March outings.
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Should return vs. Cavs
Sims (lips) is expected to return to Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Sims was spotted walking to the locker room during the first quarter due to a facial injury, and he was later diagnosed with a lip laceration that required a few stitches. The team has since stated that he should be able to check back in, which is a great sign considering both Myles Turner (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are sidelined.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Walks to locker room
Reid exited to the locker room during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Suns with an apparent right ankle injury, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Reid appeared to roll his ankle on an opposing player and was down on the court in pain after the play. He was eventually able to get up and walk off under his own power. Reid can be considered questionable to return until the team has an update to provide.
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Exits to locker room
Sims exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to an apparent facial injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Sims was hit in the face while contesting a shot and exited to the locker room with 2:47 remaining in the opening quarter. Pete Nance will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way if Sims is unable to return.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Good to go Tuesday
Zubac (ankle) has been cleared to play Tuesday against New York.
Zubac was added to the injury report as questionable due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll be good to go for Tuesday's clash. He's averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his first three games as a Pacer.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Bucks' Myles Turner: Unavailable Tuesday
Turner (calf) won't play Tuesday against Cleveland, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Turner was added to Milwaukee's injury report Monday with a right calf strain, and the team has since downgraded him to out. This will open up opportunities at center for Jericho Sims and Pete Nance.