NBA Player News

Lively (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

Lively was one of several Dallas players who were deemed probable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and the upgrade to available shouldn't be surprising. The Mavericks won't have Daniel Gafford (knee), so Lively should see heavy minutes in the frontcourt regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. Lively has made just one appearance since the All-Star break, notching four points, five rebounds and an assist across 16 minutes in a win over the Hawks on April 2.

Davis (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

Davis was deemed probable, so the upgrade to available isn't entirely surprising. The star big man has been limited to only six games with the Mavericks, averaging 19.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game, and he should handle his regular workload at center in his return from a one-game absence. He didn't play in the first leg of this back-to-back set due to a left groin strain.

Gafford (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Gafford will sit this game out after playing in each of the Mavericks' last three contests. The team is being cautious with Gafford's workload, as he missed 21 consecutive games between Feb. 12 and March 29. His next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Wednesday.

Reath (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Reath has been dealing with right knee soreness, and the big man could be in danger of missing a second straight contest due to the injury. Even if available, Reath isn't expected to see enough minutes to be relevant in most fantasy formats.

Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Ayton will miss a 25th straight game for the Trail Blazers while dealing with a calf issue. The next opportunity for the veteran big man to return to the floor will be Wednesday against the Jazz.

Duren (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

After an impressive performance against the Raptors on Friday, Duren will not be available for the second game of back-to-back Saturday against Memphis due to a contusion to his right leg. The Pistons will likely have to lean on Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed to shoulder the load in the paint against the Grizzlies.

Duren is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right peroneal contusion.

Duren hadn't appeared on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest due to a lower leg injury. If Duren is downgraded to out, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Kessler (nose/concussion) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks.

Kessler will miss his second straight contest Sunday due to a nasal fracture and being in concussion protocol. Kessler's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Portland.

Williams (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

After missing Friday's game against the Kings, Williams is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a back issue. If he cannot play against Chicago, the Hornets will likely turn to Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Claxton is out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors due to rest purposes, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Claxton will sit out Sunday's contest after suiting up in Brooklyn's previous two outings. With Day'Ron (knee) also out, Drew Timme and Trendon Watford are candidates to receive increased playing time. Claxton's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with New Orleans.