NBA Player News

Smith (back) is available to play Sunday against the Lakers.

Smith could have a tough time getting into the rotation with Marvin Bagley active. Smith is averaging 2.6 points and 2.8 points per game this season.

Williams (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Williams was a late addition to the injury report with the probable tag, but now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Over the past three games, Williams has delivered averages of 18.7 points, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest.

Konchar won't start in Sunday's game against Oklahoma City.

Konchar got the start in Friday's 140-106 loss to the Rockets, finishing with three points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes. However, Oscar Tshiebwe will re-enter the starting lineup Sunday, sending Konchar back to the bench.

Tshiebwe is listed as a starter for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Tshiebwe will replace John Konchar in the first unit for Sunday's game, and it'll be Ace Bailey, Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski joining him in the starting lineup. As a starter this season, Tshiebwe has averaged 7.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.

Kalkbrenner won't start in Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Kalkbrenner started in place of Moussa Diabate in Friday's 129-108 win over the Pacers. However, with Diabate returning from his one-game absence caused by an ankle injury, Kalkbrenner will head back to the bench.

Conley will start in Sunday's game against Charlotte.

Conley started in four consecutive contests before not seeing any action in Friday's 115-103 loss to Philadelphia. However, with Anthony Edwards (knee) and Jaden McDaniels (knee) both out, he will re-enter the starting lineup versus the Hornets. In 13 starts this season, Conley has averaged 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.0 steals across 24.5 minutes.

Fears will start Sunday versus the Magic.

Fears is getting a spot start with Trey Murphy (ankle) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson and Yves Missi. As a starter this season, Fears has averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.2 steals per contest.

Williams (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Williams recently popped up on the injury report because of an illness. However, the probable designation suggests he is expected to suit up versus Los Angeles. If the 26-year-old suffers a setback and can't play, Ryan Nembhard will likely see more minutes from off the bench.

Nnaji (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.

Nnaji missed the last two games because of a sprained left hamstring. However, the 25-year-old has averaged only 11.9 minutes per contest this season, so another absence won't significantly impact the rotation.

Bagley (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Lakers.

Bagley is set to return from a three-game absence Sunday, which will likely result in fewer minutes for Dwight Powell. Bagley is averaging 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game for the Mavericks this season.