NBA Player News

Carter (ribs) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Carter will shed a questionable tag to play in Saturday's contest. He had been dealing with a bruised left rib. Carter's return will likely push Goga Bitadze back to the second unit.

Shamet (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Shamet picked up a knee injury in the Knicks' most recent game, and the injury is officially being labeled as right knee soreness. The issue will prevent Shamet from suiting up Sunday, which will open up more minutes for Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado. Shamet's next chance to play will come Tuesday against New Orleans.

Hart (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Hart missed Friday's loss to the Nets due to a right knee issue, and his status for Sunday remains up in the air. The veteran wing has been in and out of the lineup lately due to knee soreness, though he was spectacular in his last appearance Tuesday, erupting for a season-high 33 points in just 26 minutes.

Champagnie will start Saturday's game against OKC.

Kyshawn George (elbow) and Trae Young (back/quadriceps) are both sidelined, so Champagnie will move into the starting lineup versus the champs. The 24-year-old has averaged 10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.6 steals in 16 starts throughout the campaign.

Cooper will come off the bench for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City.

Cooper made his first start of the season Thursday, but the 24-year-old guard will head back to the second unit for Saturday's contest. With Trae Young (quadriceps) and Tre Johnson (foot) sidelined, Cooper should have a role off the bench.

Brown is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left quad contusion, per Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com.

Brown likely picked up the bruise during Friday's 30-point performance against the Grizzlies, but the probable tag suggests it won't force him to the sidelines. The star wing has been on an absolute tear lately, averaging 34.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists over his last three outings while shooting 36-of-38 from the charity stripe. Assuming he's cleared following Sunday's shootaround, Brown will look to extend his streak of 30-point games to four against a tough Minnesota defense.

Wiggins isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Washington, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Wiggins made a spot start Thursday, but with Isaiah Hartenstein back in action Saturday, Wiggins will move back to the second unit. The 27-year-old logged 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's start.

Reese (two-way) is listed out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Reese will be inactive for a third straight game while the Wizards manage his availability as the season winds down. After Saturday, the two-way big man will be eligible to play in eight of the Wizards' remaining 12 contests.

O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

O'Neale will miss his second consecutive contest due to left knee soreness, marking the first time all season the veteran forward has been sidelined for multiple games. His absence should lead to another start for either Jordan Goodwin or Rasheer Fleming. Prior to the injury, O'Neale had been a vital floor-spacer for Phoenix, shooting 40.3 percent from deep on the season. His next opportunity to return to the lineup will come Sunday against the Raptors.

Allen (knee) is listed as out for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Allen will miss a third straight game due to soreness in his left knee. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Toronto. In the meantime, look for Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming to see more playing time.