NBA Player News

Grimes won't start Saturday's game against the Hornets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

With Tyrese Maxey (finger) back in the lineup following a 10-game absence, Grimes will retreat to the second unit. Over six appearances off the bench since the All-Star break, the 25-year-old guard has averaged 12.2 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds across 26.3 minutes per tilt.

Oubre (elbow) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Oubre will officially be back in action for the first time since March 10 after recovering from a sprained left elbow. He started each of his 23 outings prior to his prolonged absence but will come off the bench in his return. The Sixers will roll with a starting five of Tyrese Maxey (finger), VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, Dominick Barlow and Joel Embiid.

Newell has been recalled from the G League and will be available for the Hawks' game against Sacramento on Saturday.

Newell rejoins the Hawks after a brief G League stint. With Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Onyeka Okongwu (finger) out, and with Jock Landale (shoulder) questionable, Newell could be part of the rotation Saturday night. The rookie big man hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Feb. 26.

Nesmith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Miami.

Nesmith has been battling lower-back soreness, although it didn't stop him from suiting up for Friday's loss to the Clippers. If he doesn't play Sunday, there are several directions head coach Rick Carlisle can go regarding the starting lineup, considering the Pacers' lengthy injury report. However, his absence could directly result in more action for Ben Sheppard and Quenton Jackson.

Maxey (finger) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Maxey will shed his questionable tag and return from a 10-game absence due to a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger. The star point guard's return will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Cameron Payne, Justin Edwards and Quentin Grimes. Over nine appearances since the All-Star break, Maxey has averaged 29.3 points, 6.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 36.2 minutes per game, though it's unclear if he'll see a full workload during his return.

Toppin is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to lower-back soreness and right foot injury management.

Toppin was initially deemed questionable due to the back issue ahead of Friday's loss to the Clippers, though he was cleared to play for a fourth straight game. If the 28-year-old power forward is held out of Sunday's contest, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Micah Potter would be candidates to see increased burn, especially if Pascal Siakam (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.

McConnell is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami due to right hamstring soreness.

McConnell is at risk of missing Sunday's contest due to hamstring soreness, and he's one of six Pacers players to be given a questionable designation. If the veteran point guard can't play, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would likely see an uptick in playing time.

Walker (back) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against Miami.

Walker exited Friday's game versus the Clippers to be evaluated for a concussion and didn't return. Fortunately, it appears the 22-year-old avoided a head injury, although he's still in danger of missing Sunday's contest because of a lower-back bruise. If Walker doesn't play Sunday, Kobe Brown will likely replace him in the starting lineup.

Huerter is not in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Huerter made his first start of the season for the Pistons in Thursday's 129-108 win over the Pelicans, when he played 34 minutes and finished with 22 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers. He'll retreat to a bench role for Saturday's contest due to the return of Duncan Robinson (hip).

Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Nembhard has appeared in four straight games but could be held out of Sunday's contest due to lower-back injury management. If he's ultimately ruled out, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for expanded roles, especially if T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is also downgraded from questionable to out.