NBA Player News

Love (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Orlando.

The writing was on the wall for Love to play Saturday, as the veteran big man was upgraded from questionable to probable Saturday morning. He had missed Utah's last two games due to illness. With Jaren Jackson now in the fold, Love is likely to see his playing time decline. He's averaging 6.8 points and 5.8 rebounds across 17.5 minutes per game this season.

Middleton (recently traded) is hoping to make his Mavericks debut Tuesday against the Suns, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

The Mavericks are in San Antonio on Saturday as part of a lengthy road trip, and Middleton has finally joined the team after being traded from Washington on Wednesday. The veteran forward is aiming to make his team debut Tuesday. Middleton averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 24.3 minutes per game with the Wizards this season, and he figures to play a sizable role for a Mavericks team that had been in dire need of frontcourt depth.

Hart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Hart exited Friday's loss to the Pistons in the third quarter and didn't return due to a right ankle issue, and he's now being included on the injury report with right ankle soreness. If he isn't cleared to play Sunday, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek and Landry Shamet would be candidates for increased playing time.

Anunoby (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Anunoby missed Friday's loss to Detroit due to toe soreness in his right foot, and his availability is up in the air for Sunday's matchup with Boston. Mohamed Diawara drew the start Friday in place of Anunoby, and Diawara would likely remain in the first unit if Anunoby can't play Sunday.

Potter (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Potter continues to work through a left hip contusion, though he was able to play in Friday's loss to the Bucks, when he finished with eight points, five rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes. Jarace Walker and Jay Huff would likely see an uptick in playing time if Potter is unable to play Sunday.

Fox (back) is available for Saturday's game against Dallas, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Fox will shed his questionable tag due to back soreness and suit up Saturday. Over three February appearances, the star point guard has averaged 15.3 points, 9.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 47.5 percent from the field across 31.7 minutes per contest.

Kornet (ankle/adductor) is available for Saturday's game against Dallas, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Previous reports indicated Kornet would be able to return from a one-game absence to face the Mavericks, and his availability has now been confirmed. The 30-year-old center is averaging 5.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks across 19.9 minutes per game in his last 11 appearances -- all off the bench.

Sochan (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Sochan has progressed enough in his recovery from a left quad strain to make his return Saturday. He is averaging 13.1 minutes per game off the bench this season, though he's seen his playing time diminish since the new year.

Nesmith is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto due to a left elbow sprain.

It's a new injury for Nesmith, who played 27 minutes in Friday's loss to the Bucks. If Nesmith isn't cleared to play Sunday, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard could see an uptick in playing time. Nesmith is averaging 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this season.

Alvarado (recently traded) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Alvarado was acquired by the Knicks from the Pelicans on Thursday in exchange for Dalen Terry and two second-round picks. With the trade being finalized, Alvarado is on track to make his debut with New York on Sunday, and he could see a sizable role right out of the gate if Josh Hart (ankle) is unable to play. Alvarado averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 threes and 0.9 steals over 21.9 minutes per game with the Pelicans prior to Thursday's trade.