NBA Player News

Martin (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against Denver.

After missing one game with left knee soreness, Martin looks to be good to go for Thursday and could see a notable role for the injury-plagued Nets. Martin has averaged 8.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 17.4 minutes per tilt in his last six games.

Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

The Pacers are rolling out a smaller lineup Wednesday, which is being countered by a small-ball group by the Bulls that has Josh Giddey back in the first unit. Over his last six appearances off the bench, Smith has averaged 10.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks in 23.1 minutes per game.

Mann is questionable to play Thursday in Denver due to back soreness, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Mann could skip the first leg of this back-to-back set due to back pain, which would open up minutes for Ben Saraf and Tyrese Martin. Check back closer to Thursday's tip for official word on Mann's status.

Clowney (back) is out for Thursday's game in Denver, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Thursday will mark Clowney's third consecutive game on the inactive list, but perhaps he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's game in Utah. Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson wil likely help pick up the slack while Clowney is out.

Hunter (knee) is available to play Wednesday versus the Lakers.

Hunter has missed the past two games for the Cavaliers with a sore knee, but he'll return to the floor Wednesday evening, and he could see some more minutes coming his way with Evan Mobley (calf) out. Hunter is averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 triples per contest this season.

Merrill (hand) is available and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Merrill will return from a six-game absence with a sprained right hand Wednesday, and he will fill the void in the first unit left behind by the injured Evan Mobley (calf). Across his last seven starts, Merrill has averaged 16.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.

Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Minnesota.

Mitchell is set to sit out his fourth straight game Thursday, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Denver. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will likely continue to divvy up Mitchell's minutes while he's sidelined.

Wallace is questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota with left hip soreness.

Wallace is trying to keep his absence to a one-game minimum. With Alex Caruso (adductor) already ruled out, plenty of minutes on the wing would remain open to Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins if Wallace is unable to suit up Thursday.

Hartenstein (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game in Minnesota.

Hartenstein is set to return from a month-long absence Thursday, though he may operate under a strict minutes restriction in his first game back. With the big man back in the mix, Chet Holmgren will likely shift back over to the four, which would likely send Jaylin Williams back to the bench. Branden Carlson could drop out of the rotation entirely with Hartenstein active.

Caruso is out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves with a right adductor strain.

Sunday's contest against the Nuggets marks Caruso's next chance to end a five-game absence. With Oklahoma City also set to be without Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) on Thursday, the likes of Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are each worthy of streaming consideration in fantasy leagues.