NBA Player News

The Nuggets expect Murray (hip) to play Monday against Cleveland, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.

Murray is still listed as questionable on the team's injury report, but it seems he's trending in the right direction. He'll need to prove his health during pre-game warmups before being officially cleared to play.

Anthony (not with team) is out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Anthony has yet to join the Suns after being dealt from Milwaukee on Thursday, and he'll need to wait at least one more day before making his Phoenix debut. His next chance to take the court will arrive Wednesday against the Thunder.

Collier is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Heat.

Collier came off the bench in Saturday's contest but will return to the starting lineup Monday with Keyonte George (ankle) inactive. Collier has started four of the Jazz's past 10 games, averaging 15.6 points, 9.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 31.8 minutes per contest during that stretch.

Waters (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Waters is in line for his fourth consecutive absence while tending to a left knee issue. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against Golden State.

Wolf is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Wolf will step into the starting five for the eighth time this season, giving the Nets a bigger look alongside Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton in the frontcourt. In his first seven starts, Wolf averaged 10.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 28.4 minutes per contest.

Sims isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic.

Sims stepped into the starting lineup Friday with Kyle Kuzma (calf) ruled out, and he stepped up by grabbing 15 rebounds. However, Sims will return to his typical bench role Monday with Kuzma cleared for a return.

Mann is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Mann will return to the starting five after coming off the bench in Saturday's contest. The veteran has started in 40 of his 44 appearances this season, averaging 8.0 points, 3.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per contest as a starter.

Gardner isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Gardner drew a spot start Sunday against the Wizards, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Heat elect to roll with two bigs in the first five. He's scored in double figures in three of his previous five games, though he hasn't contributed much when deployed as a reserve.

Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Fontecchio will step into the starting lineup with Myron Gardner moving to the bench and Norman Powell (back) inactive. In three starts this season, Fontecchio is averaging 7.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 26.0 minutes per contest.

Ware is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Fresh off a double-double in Sunday's blowout win, Ware will make his first start since Jan. 6 on Monday. In 27 starts this season, the big man is averaging 13.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest.