NBA Player News
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Ruled out for Sunday
Claxton (hand) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Wizards.
Claxton's absence will open up minutes for Josh Minott and E.J. Liddell. Claxton should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
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Bobby Portis PF | MIL
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Remaining out Sunday
Portis (wrist) won't play in Sunday's game against Memphis.
Portis has missed the Bucks' last six games because of a sprained right wrist. At this point, it's possible he may have already played his final game of the 2025-26 campaign. While Portis remains on the shelf, Jericho Sims should continue to see more action.
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Gary Trent Jr. SF | MIL
Bucks' Gary Trent: Out for Sunday
Trent (hip) won't play Sunday against the Grizzlies.
This will be Trent's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Tuesday's contest in Brooklyn being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be shocking to see him miss at least one more game. AJ Green and Cormac Ryan should see heavy minutes Sunday as some of the last men standing in Milwaukee's backcourt.
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Ziaire Williams SF | BKN
Nets' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Sunday
Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Wizards due to left foot soreness.
With Williams unavailable Sunday, there will be more opportunities for Ochai Agbaji, Chaney Johnson and Josh Minott. Williams' next chance to play will come Tuesday versus the Bucks.
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Jabari Smith PF | HOU
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Not listed on injury report
Smith (face) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Warriors.
Smith was forced out of Friday's win over the Jazz after taking a shot to the face, but it doesn't appear he'll be spending any additional time on the sidelines. Smith is averaging 15.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.2 triples, 0.8 steals and 0.9 swats per game this season.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Remains out Sunday
Simons (wrist) remains out for Sunday's game against Phoenix.
Simons hasn't played since the 126-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 21. With only five games remaining before the Bulls wrap up the 2025-26 campaign, Simons may have already played his final game of the season. While the 26-year-old remains on the shelf, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham should continue to absorb most of the backcourt minutes from off the bench.
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Collin Sexton SG | CHI
Bulls' Collin Sexton: Probable for Sunday
Sexton is probable to play Sunday against the Suns due to a right finger injury.
Sexton is dealing with a minor injury to a finger on his shooting hand, but it's not expected to keep him out of Sunday's game. Josh Giddey (hamstring) is questionable to play, and if he gets ruled out, that would open up minutes and a potential starting role for Sexton.
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Lachlan Olbrich C | CHI
Bulls' Lachlan Olbrich: Probable for Sunday
Olbrich (foot) is probable for Sunday's game versus the Suns.
It appears Olbrich will continue to fight through the foot issue and make himself available for Sunday's game. The Australian big man is averaging 2.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game this season.
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Josh Giddey PG | CHI
Bulls' Josh Giddey: Questionable for Sunday
Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
If Giddey needs to hit the sidelines, Collin Sexton would have a chance to return to the first unit, and there would be more minutes available for Rob Dillingham. Check back closer to Sunday's tip for official word on Giddey's status.