NBA Player News

Holiday (personal) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Holiday sat out Sunday's loss to Cleveland due to personal reasons, though he'll shed his questionable tag and return to action Tuesday. The veteran point guard has averaged 12.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds across 22.4 minutes per game in his last five outings. His return will leave fewer minutes available for Caleb Love, Rayan Rupert and Blake Wesley.

Moody (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Moody popped up on Monday's injury report due to left knee soreness, but the fifth-year pro has been given the green light to play in Tuesday's contest against Philadelphia. He has scored in double digits in 10 consecutive games, and over that span he has averaged 14.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 3.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 25.3 minutes per game.

Gafford exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to an apparent right ankle injury, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Gafford appeared to turn his ankle and stayed down for an extended period before limping to the locker room. It's worth noting that the big man recently missed time due to a right ankle sprain. If he's unable to return, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are expected to handle the center minutes the rest of the way.

Hart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Hart limped to the locker room with 6:48 remaining in the third quarter, though it's unclear why. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Conley (recently traded) is not expected to stay in Chicago after being acquired by the Bulls from the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Conley was part of a three-team deal between the Timberwolves, Bulls and Pistons on Wednesday that saw Jaden Ivey join Conley in Chicago while Dario Saric and Kevin Huerter (back) were sent to Detroit. It appears Conley will not stick around with his new team, and Haynes relays that the veteran point guard and the Bulls "will work on a proper path to move forward." That could mean that Conley is sent to another team before Thursday's trade deadline or is cut by the Bulls, which would allow him to sign with a team in need of backcourt help. Prior to the trade, Conley was averaging 4.4 points, 2.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 threes over 18.5 minutes per game with the Timberwolves.

Diawara (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against Washington. He'll finish the night with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in four minutes.

Diawara suffered the injury during the first quarter, and while he was spotted on the court trying to warm up ahead of the second half, he's since been shut down for the rest of the night. He can be considered questionable for the second half of his team's back-to-back Wednesday against Denver until further notice.

Jones (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Jones has been cleared for a return after missing the last month with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee. He was recalled to the NBA club Friday after finishing a rehab stint in the G League and figures to be available off the bench for Wednesday's matchup. Jones is averaging 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 17 games so far this season.

Hendricks (recently traded) is out for Wednesday's game against Sacramento.

Hendricks was dealt from the Jazz to the Grizzlies on Tuesday, so he won't join his new team in time to suit up for Wednesday's game. However, there's a reasonable chance that he'll be ready for his team debut Friday in Portland.

Clayton (recently traded) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Clayton was involved in the trade that sent Jaren Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the former will have to wait to make his Grizzlies debut. Clayton's next opportunity to suit up for Memphis will come Friday against the Trail Blazers. The rookie first-rounder averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 18.0 minutes per game in 45 regular-season appearances with Utah. He could be in line for an increased workload in Memphis, especially if the club ends up trading Ja Morant (elbow).

Anderson (illness/recently traded) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Anderson was traded by the Jazz on Tuesday to the Grizzlies for a return that centered around Jaren Jackson. Anderson spent four years of his NBA career in Memphis, and assuming he isn't shipped again ahead of Thursday's deadline, his next chance to play for the Grizzlies would be Friday against the Trail Blazers.