NBA Player News

Thompson (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota, per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.

The veteran sharpshooter is sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set with left knee soreness. Head coach Jason Kidd is optimistic that Thompson will be able to suit up Thursday against the Hornets. The banged-up Mavericks should turn to Caleb Martin to soak up extra minutes Wednesday, and Jaden Hardy is an option to enter the rotation and handle decent run off the bench.

Williams won't play Thursday in Denver due to a left calf contusion, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Noah Clowney (back) will join Williams on the inactive list for Thursday's game, which should create plenty of opportunities for Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson. Williams' next chance to play will come Friday in Utah.

Demin won't suit up for Thursday's game versus the Nuggets due to left plantar fascia injury management, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Demin will hit the sidelines for the first leg of this back-to-back set, but he should return for Friday's game in Utah. With Demin unavailable, expect more minutes for Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Tyrese Martin.

Flagg (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Head coach Jason Kidd hopes that Flagg will be able to play Thursday against the Hornets. With the rookie standout sitting out Wednesday, Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard are candidates to see increased playing time.

Thomas has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Denver due to left hamstring injury management, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Thomas will take his standard maintenance day, but he should be back for Friday's game in Utah. Thomas' absence will open up minutes for Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Drake Powell.

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.