NBA Player News

Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Aldama is in line for a fourth consecutive absence while dealing with a right knee injury. He'll have 10 days to recover between now and the Grizzlies' next game after the All-Star break Feb. 20 against Utah.

Walker (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Walker was added to the injury report as doubtful Tuesday afternoon because of an illness, and he'll wind up being unavailable for the contest. He'll have minimal time to recover, as the Pacers are slated to face the Nets on Wednesday. While Walker is sidelined, Ben Sheppard, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson could see an uptick in playing time.

Potter (hip) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Knicks.

Potter was added to the injury report due to a bruised hip, but the issue won't prevent him from taking the court Tuesday. The Wisconsin product is averaging 7.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his first three appearances of February.

Sheppard won't start Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Sheppard got the starting nod in Saturday's win over the Thunder due to Amen Thompson being under the weather, though the former will slide back to the second unit Tuesday. Over his last five outings off the bench, Sheppard has averaged 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 assists across 22.0 minutes per tilt.

Nesmith (hand) will play in Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Nesmith missed last Tuesday's loss to Utah -- the second half of a back-to-back set -- due to a left hand strain, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up in the front end of this back-to-back set. The 26-year-old swingman has appeared in five of Indiana's last six outings, averaging 14.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 30.2 minutes per game over that stretch.

McConnell (hamstring) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

McConnell has received the green light to suit up despite dealing with some hamstring soreness. He's averaging 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five games.

Thybulle (thumb/knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Thybulle hasn't played since Oct. 29 as he recovers from left thumb surgery, and he's also dealing with right knee tendinopathy. The 28-year-old forward should be considered week-to-week until Portland offers an update on his progress.

Murray (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Murray has been sidelined since Jan. 5 due to a back strain, and he'll remain out Wednesday. It's unclear when he'll be back in action or if he's nearing a return. His next chance to play will come Thursday at Utah.

Sharpe (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Sharpe will miss his third straight game while tending to a left calf injury. He'll have one more opportunity to suit up Thursday against Utah before the All-Star break.

Anunoby (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Indiana, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Anunoby will miss a third straight game due to toe soreness in his right foot, and his final opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break will come Wednesday against Philadelphia. With the 28-year-old forward sidelined, Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara are candidates to see a bump in minutes.