NBA Player News

Bona is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Joel Embiid (knee) is out Wednesday, and 76ers head coach Nick Nurse is opting to start Adem Bona in his place. It'll be Bona's first start since Nov. 5, as Nurse has frequently turned to Andre Drummond when Embiid has been sidelined. Bona has played 23 or more minutes nine times this season, averaging 9.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in those games.

Watford won't start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Dominick Barlow is back in action following a one-game absence due to an illness, pushing Watford to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 25-year-old power forward has averaged 7.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 19.6 minutes per contest.

Garza will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Garza started the past three games for the Celtics, but head coach Joe Mazzulla will switch things up for Wednesday's match. As a reserve this season, Garza owns averages of 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest.

Williams will start Wednesday's game against Boston.

The sixth-year forward will enter the starting five due to Isaac Okoro (knee) being unavailable. As a starter this season (two games), Williams has averaged 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.

Reed is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart are suspended for this one, leaving starting center duties for Reed. In six starts this season, Reed is averaging 11.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocks across 26.7 minutes.

Wiggins (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Wiggins will be held out of Miami's final game before the All-Star break due to left toe inflammation. His next opportunity to suit up will come Feb. 20 against Atlanta. With Wiggins sidelined, Kasparas Jakucionis, Myron Gardner and Simone Fontecchio are candidates for increased playing time.

Edwards (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Edwards was added to the Timberwolves' injury report Wednesday morning due to illness, but the star guard is feeling well enough to suit up and face Portland. In his last six games, Edwards is averaging 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 37.8 minutes.

McCollum will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

McCollum received a spot start in Monday's loss to Minnesota with Dyson Daniels (ankle) unavailable, but Daniels is back and starting Wednesday, so McCollum will return to his reserve role. In 13 games off the bench this season, McCollum has posted averages of 17.9 points, 3.2 assists and 2.3 triples per contest.

Newell won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Jalen Johnson will return from a one-game absence due to knee inflammation, pushing Newell back to the second unit. Over three appearances off the bench so far this month, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 13.7 minutes per game.

Potter (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.

Potter was considered questionable due to a sprained left ankle, but he'll be in uniform for Wednesday's contest. Potter started and played 29 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Knicks.