NBA Player News

Coffey (ankle) won't play Saturday versus the Jazz.

This will be Coffey's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and with Monday's meeting with Memphis being the first of a back-to-back set, he should be considered doubtful for that one. Coffey isn't a large enough part of the rotation in Phoenix for his playing status to impact fantasy leagues.

Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Williams will miss a 13th straight game due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. The big man has yet to advance to 5-on-5 work, so he can be considered doubtful for Monday's game against the Grizzlies until Phoenix offers an update on his progress.

Middleton (illness) won't play in Friday's game against Portland.

Middleton wasn't listed on the injury report throughout the day. However, he popped up due to an illness, subsequently ruling him out. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Timberwolves. While Middleton is out, Klay Thompson should receive all the minutes he can handle off the bench.

Brooks (hand) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game versus the Jazz.

Brooks hasn't played since Feb. 21, and he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff, suggesting he's still not close. Until the Suns provide an update on Brooks' rehab progress, he should be considered doubtful for future contests.

Garland exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Pacers due to an apparent left lower-leg injury, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.

Garland appeared to step on a camera operator's foot late in the second quarter. He briefly played through the issue before exiting to the locker room, and he can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Walter will start Friday's game against New Orleans, according to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic.

With Immanuel Quickley (foot) out, Jamal Shead most recently got the start in Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers. However, Shead will head to the bench for this one, with Walter entering the starting lineup. The 21-year-old has started 12 times this season, averaging 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.9 steals in those appearances.

Jordan won't start Friday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Jordan got the starting nod in Thursday's loss to Detroit but will slide to the second unit in favor of Yves Missi on Friday. Jordan recorded six straight DNP-CDs before Thursday's contest, so the veteran big man isn't guaranteed to see the court Friday.

Missi is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Missi will replace DeAndre Jordan in the starting lineup, and it'll be Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson joining him in the first unit for Friday's game. Across 10 starts this season, Missi has posted averages of 6.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 swats per contest.

Fears will start Friday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) and Trey Murphy (ankle) unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Fears will get the starting nod for the first time since Jan. 21. As a starter this season (44 games), the rookie first-rounder has averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.5 minutes per tilt.

Shead will come off the bench for Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Ja'Kobe Walter will replace Shead in the first unit for Friday's game. As a reserve this season, Shead has posted averages of 5.8 points, 4.8 assists and 1.3 turnovers per game.