NBA Player News

Porter is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic with a left groin strain.

The Cavaliers announced last Monday that Porter could be sidelined for as many as three weeks with the strain. Given the timetable, the guard can reasonably be considered week-to-week.

Salaun (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Salaun will miss a 10th consecutive contest due to a left calf strain. His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Knicks, though the forward doesn't have a clear timetable for a return.

Shamet (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

Shamet will miss a second consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion he sustained in Friday's win over the Nets. With the 29-year-old wing sidelined, Jordan Clarkson and Mohamed Diawara are candidates to see increased playing time. Shamet's next chance to play will come Thursday in Charlotte.

McGowens (toe) is out for Tuesday's game against New York.

McGowens hasn't been able to suit up since March 8 due to a fractured toe. His next chance to suit up will arrive Thursday in Detroit.

Hayes is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to left foot soreness.

Hayes left Sunday's win over the Nets early with what was initially described as a left toe injury, though it has since been labeled as foot soreness. With Russell Westbrook (foot) already ruled out for Tuesday, the Kings may need to lean on Devin Carter at point guard.

Westbrook (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Westbrook is set for a second straight absence due to a right foot issue. Killian Hayes (foot) is questionable for the Kings, so there could be a significant opening for Devin Carter and Malik Monk in the backcourt if Hayes is ultimately downgraded to out. Westbrook's next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday in Orlando.

Clifford has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to left foot soreness.

Clifford exited Sunday's win over the Nets in the fourth quarter due to what the team initially labeled as a left ankle issue, but he's now being listed with a foot injury and will miss at least one contest. The rookie had started in each of his past 11 appearances and has been logging heavy minutes, so his absence will create a significant void on the wing. The Kings could turn to Malik Monk, Devin Carter and Daeqwon Plowden (foot) for increased action Tuesday.

Plowden is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets with right foot soreness.

After sitting out Sunday's win over the Nets, Plowden looks to be ready to take the floor Tuesday. Over his last seven appearances, the two-way player has averaged a respectable 14.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 assists in 31.0 minutes per contest.

Knueppel is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Sacramento due to lower-back soreness.

Knueppel has been a steady presence for the Hornets in March, but he's evidently dealing with a minor back issue. He's expected to be able to play through the injury, barring any type of setback leading up to game time.

Achiuwa is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to lower-back soreness.

Achiuwa hasn't missed a game since Feb. 4, but he's in danger of sitting Tuesday due to the back issue. The team should have more to share on his availability closer to tipoff.