NBA Player News

Wade (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Wade carried a questionable tag leading up to tipoff, and the team has since downgraded him to out. He'll miss his second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. Wade's next chance to run the floor will arrive Wednesday against the Wizards.

Tyson (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Tyson will shed his questionable tag and suit up Monday despite a left ankle sprain. The wing has started the Cavaliers' past 12 games, averaging 17.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 30.4 minutes per contest during the stretch.

Braun (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Braun will shed his probable tag and suit up for Monday's matchup. After missing 12 games due to a sprained left ankle, the Kansas product has averaged 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 33.7 minutes in three games since returning to the lineup.

Murray (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Murray was able to make it through his normal pre-game warmup without issue and has received the green light to suit up Monday. The Kentucky product has been scorching hot over his last three games, averaging 33.0 points, 8.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds across 38.7 minutes per contest.

Jokic (ankle) has been cleared to play Monday against Cleveland.

Jokic was initially added to the injury report as probable, so this was the expected outcome. He's averaging 24.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last five matchups.

Butler underwent successful surgery Monday to repair a torn right anterior cruciate ligament.

Butler suffered a season-ending ACL injury Jan. 19 against Miami, and he's since gone under the knife so that he can begin the recovery process. It's promising news that the procedure went as expected, though it's still too early to try to predict a timeline for Butler's return. The Warriors stated that an update on his progress will be disclosed early in the 2026-27 campaign.

Plowden is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pelicans, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Plowden turned in a solid effort in his first start of the season Saturday, scoring 16 points, though he'll revert to a reserve role for Monday's contest. The Bowling Green product has appeared in five NBA games this season, averaging 5.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 19.8 minutes per game.

Achiuwa is starting Monday's game against the Pelicans, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Achiuwa has fallen out of the rotation over Sacramento's last three games or so, but it appears he's earned himself an opportunity to prove he belongs Monday night. Daeqwon Plowden will move to the bench with Achiuwa sliding into the starting five.

Newell is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Jalen Johnson (knee) inactive, Newell will slide into the starting five Monday, marking the rookie's first career start. The Georgia product has appeared in three of the Hawks' past four games, averaging 6.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per contest.

McCollum is starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

McCollum will draw his second start since joining Atlanta due to the absence of Dyson Daniels (ankle). McCollum has offered a steady scoring presence for Atlanta, as he's averaging 17.6 points on 49.6 percent from the field over his last 10 matchups.