NBA Player News

Jordan is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Pistons.

Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson will join Jordan in the first unit for Thursday's game. In six starts this season, Jordan has posted averages of 3.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest.

Cain isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Cain drew a spot start Tuesday against the Cavs and took full advantage, as he put up 17 points in 32 minutes. However, he'll retreat to his usual bench role Thursday with Jalen Suggs back from an illness.

Thompson (ankle) is available for Thursday's meeting with the Pelicans.

Thompson is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back set, so make sure you've got him active. The 23-year-old swingman has racked up 12 steals over his past three games.

Sasser (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Sasser is overcoming a probable designation due to a hip injury that cost him the past three contests. Sasser has averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 20.5 minutes per contest in his last eight games.

Harris (hip) is available for Thursday's game against New Orleans.

Harris carried a questionable tag throughout the day Thursday, but he was evidently able to prove his health during warmups and will be a full go. He's averaging 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in his last six appearances.

Duren (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pelicans.

Duren was initially listed as probable for Thursday's game, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be available. The 22-year-old All-Star is averaging 19.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game this season.

The Pistons downgraded Robinson to questionable for Thursday's game against New Orleans due to right wrist injury management and right hip soreness.

Detroit previously tagged Robinson as probable and listed him only with the wrist injury, so the sore hip might be something that cropped up during his 32-minute appearance in Wednesday's 130-129 overtime loss to the Hawks. A decision on Robinson's status looks like it may come closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, so fantasy managers planning on streaming him into lineups will likely want to keep close tabs on the situation.

Green (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

The veteran guard is available for the second part of this back-to-back set, shedding a probable tag. Over his last six appearances, Green has averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 12.5 minutes per game.

Bufkin was assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Bufkin will report to the G League and figures to be available to get some work Thursday night against Sioux Falls. He could also be recalled in time to join the Lakers for Friday's matchup with the Nets.

Mashack (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against Houston.

Mashack appears headed for another absence while on the mend from a left ankle sprain. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to game time.