NBA Player News

Williams (foot) will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Charlotte.

Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, so he'll come off the bench in this contest. As a result, Oso Ighodaro will remain in the starting lineup, although it's unknown if this arrangement will continue Sunday in Chicago.

Gibson (foot) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Gibson is expected to miss a fourth straight game due to a right foot injury. If the veteran center is ruled out, Taylor Hendricks would likely see a slight bump in minutes.

Jerome (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game in Toronto.

Jerome has missed the last five games because of a sprained left ankle. With Memphis not going anywhere near the playoffs, it's unknown if he will be back on the floor again this season. With Cam Spencer (back) also out Friday, Javon Small, Walter Clayton and Jahmai Mashack should absorb most of the minutes in the backcourt.

Spencer is out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to low back soreness.

Spencer has put together two straight solid performances, but he'll be forced to the sidelines Friday after picking up a back injury. Jahmai Mashack and Walter Clayton could pick up increased minutes as a result of Spencer's absence.

Prosper (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Prosper is likely to miss Friday's contest due to lower-back soreness, which would mark his second absence in a three-game span. Taylor Hendricks and Rayan Rupert would be candidates to see increased playing time if Prosper is unable to suit up.

Hendricks (finger) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Toronto.

Following a one-game absence with a finger injury during Wednesday's loss to New York, Hendricks is available for Friday's action. Over his last 10 appearances, the third-year forward has averaged 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks in 25.4 minutes per game.

The Jazz list Hinson (two-way) as out for Friday's game in Houston.

Utah will hold Hinson out for a fifth consecutive game in an effort to manage his availability for the remainder of the season while he's signed to a two-way contract. After Friday, Hinson will be eligible to play in each of Utah's remaining four games.

George (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

George will miss a 12th consecutive contest due to a right hamstring strain and is without a clear timetable for a return. The third-year point guard should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Jazz offer an update on his progress. With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Elijah Harkless (hamstring) also sidelined, Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng should continue seeing significant minutes.

Collier (hamstring) is out for Friday's game versus Houston.

A left hamstring injury is costing Collier a ninth consecutive contest Friday. Fresh off inking a two-year contract with the Jazz, Bez Mbeng should see the bulk of the minutes at point guard.

Sims (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Boston.

Sims has started in the Bucks' last three contests, most recently finishing with six points, 20 rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. While the 27-year-old is expected to suit up versus the Celtics, it's unknown if he'll remain in the starting lineup, considering Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are off the injury report.