NBA Player News

McConnell is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to right hamstring soreness.

The veteran floor general's next opportunity to return arrives Sunday in Cleveland. More playing time will be available for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson in the backcourt Friday.

Siakam is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right knee injury management.

Siakam has made six straight appearances for the Pacers, and while he has been added to the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup, it appears he'll be suiting up in Charlotte. Expect the team to clarify his availability closer to game time.

Landale (ankle) is expected to miss at least two weeks, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Landale sustained a right high-ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's win versus Orlando. Given the timetable for a return, the 29-year-old big man is likely to remain sidelined until the postseason. Onyeka Okongwu should take on all the minutes he can handle during the stretch run, while Mouhamed Gueye is set to operate as the primary backup center until Landale is cleared to play.

Claxton (hand/illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Claxton is dealing with an illness and right hand soreness, though he's still likely to suit up Friday. The big man has averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He's been seeing limited playing time of late and hasn't logged more than 23 minutes since March 7.

Mann (Achilles) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Hawks.

After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hornets with an Achilles issue, Mann is ready to return to the floor Friday. Over his last seven appearances, the swingman has averaged 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest.

Clowney (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Clowney is battling left ankle soreness, but the issue isn't likely to stop him from playing Friday. The Nets have been reducing Clowney's workload, as the third-year forward has averaged 7.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.5 minutes per tilt over his last eight games.

Wembanyama (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Wembanyama will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Denver. With the star big man sidelined, Luke Kornet will likely get the starting nod, while Mason Plumlee and Kelly Olynyk are candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.

Kornet (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Clippers, per Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com.

Kornet is available after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, and it's plausible he'll draw a spot start in the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ankle) on Thursday. For the year, Kornet has averaged 7.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest through 23 starts.

Hepburn (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Hepburn underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee Jan. 8 and was spotted without crutches in late February. However, the Raptors have to yet to offer an update on his progress, so he can be considered week-to-week for the time being.

Curry (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Cleveland.

Curry is at risk of sitting out the second part of this back-to-back set. His absence would free up a few extra minutes for Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton in the backcourt Thursday.