NBA Player News

Turner has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a cervical strain, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Turner will be sidelined for just the fifth time all season after he departed Thursday's win over the Clippers early to be checked for a concussion. Though he appears to have avoided a brain injury, Turner hurt his neck and will need at least one game off to recover. Thomas Bryant and Obi Toppin will likely absorb most of the minutes at center Saturday.

Williams (trade pending) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Williams was dealt to the Lakers ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline in a deal involving Los Angeles sending Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish to the Hornets. However, the 23-year-old big man might not make his debut with his new team Saturday against the Pacers with the trade still pending. If he isn't cleared, Los Angeles will likely start Jaxson Hayes at the center position.

The Raptors signed Robinson to a two-way contract Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

After previously signing two 10-day deals with the Raptors, Robinson is now set to split time between Toronto and its G League affiliate for the remainder of the season. Robinson will likely compete for depth minutes in the Raptors' frontcourt when he's with the parent club.

Drummond (toe) is available for Friday's game against Detroit, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Drummond will snap an eight-game absence streak due to a left toe injury and suit up Friday. It wouldn't come as a surprise if the veteran big man operates under a minutes restriction, meaning Adem Bona could see extended run behind Drummond and Joel Embiid with Guerschon Yabusele (knee) on the shelf.

Powell (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Powell hasn't played a game for the Mavericks since Jan. 17, and that trend will continue Saturday against the visiting Rockets. The veteran big man hasn't made much of an impact on the floor for Dallas when he plays this season, so this doesn't have much consequence from a fantasy perspective.

Adams (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

After missing Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves, Adams will be available to return to the floor Saturday in Dallas. In 35 games this season, the veteran big man has averaged career-low numbers in points (3.8) and rebounds (5.2) but could be turning things around with two double-digit rebound performances in the last four games for Houston.

Holmes (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Holmes has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. With Alex Sarr (ankle) still out, Holmes should draw another start against Cleveland.

Lopez (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Hawks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Lopez will be on the floor Friday in Atlanta after finishing with 14 points and three rebounds in Wednesday's win against the Hornets. The veteran big man is currently averaging 12.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.5 percent from the floor and 37.1 percent from deep this season for Milwaukee.

Sims (recently traded) is available for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Sims has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday, as the trade that sent him from the Knicks to the Bucks has been finalized. However, the 26-year-old big man is unlikely to receive significant playing time in Milwaukee's frontcourt.

Drummond (toe) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Drummond could be inching closer to getting back on the floor for the 76ers after missing the last eight games with a toe injury. The 31-year-old was initially listed as doubtful to face the Pistons but was surprisingly upgraded to questionable. He's been in and out of the lineup since Christmas Day, which has paved the way for more time for French import Guerschon Yabusele.