NBA Player News

Embiid (oblique) is out for Monday's game against Oklahoma City.

At this point, it remains a mystery regarding how long Embiid will stay on the shelf. While he is out of commission, Adem Bona is the favorite to stay in the starting lineup. Andre Drummond will also continue to be in line for more work.

Nembhard (calf) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Magic.

Nembhard returned from the calf issue in Saturday's loss to the Spurs, but he might return to the sidelines Monday, with that game being the first in a four-game week. If Nembhard is ruled out, T.J. McConnell and Kam Jones would see a boost in fantasy appeal.

Siakam (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.

Siakam returned from a six-game absence due to a right knee sprain in Saturday's loss to the Spurs, during which he tallied 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes. However, the star forward may be held out of Monday's contest. If Siakam is ultimately ruled out, Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Williams (hamstring) has been removed from the Thunder injury report and will be available to play Monday against the 76ers.

Williams has missed the Thunder's past 16 games after aggravating a right hamstring strain in Oklahoma City's penultimate contest before the All-Star break, but after an extended period of rest and recovery, he's ready to return to action. Given the length of his absence, Williams will likely be eased in with a relatively light workload, and he'll presumably operate with a minute restriction for multiple games. His return Monday -- even in a limited capacity -- will likely lower the minutes ceilings of nearly all of the Thunder's wing and forward options. Before his latest shutdown, Williams had appeared in 26 games for Oklahoma City and averaged 17.5 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 29.1 minutes while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from downtown.

The Nuggets recalled Holmes from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Sunday.

Holmes will provide Denver with additional depth in the frontcourt for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he's unlikely to see any minutes outside of a garbage-time scenario. The 2024 first-round pick has appeared in just four games for Denver since the All-Star break, averaging 4.8 minutes per contest.

Jaquez (hip) is expected to play in Monday's game against San Antonio.

Jaquez missed the last two games because of left hip tightness. While the 25-year-old already holds a stable role in the rotation, he may see more action if Andrew Wiggins (toe) and Norman Powell (calf) aren't cleared to suit up, though Wiggins is also listed as probable.

Cissoko will start in Sunday's game against Denver.

Jerami Grant (foot) is unavailable, so Cissoko will occupy a spot in the starting lineup. The 21-year-old has averaged 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24 starts this season.

Powell (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against San Antonio.

Powell wasn't available for Saturday's loss to the Rockets. Fortunately, Jaime Jaquez (hip) and Andrew Wiggins (toe) are both listed as probable. If Powell can't get on the floor Monday, then Pelle Larsson may remain in the starting lineup, though that could change if one or both of Wiggins and Jaquez are officially cleared to play.

Wiggins (toe) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Wiggins has missed the Heat's last eight games due to left big toe inflammation. The probable tag indicates that Wiggins will be available for Monday's game, though he would likely operate under a minutes restriction if cleared to play. His return would mean less minutes for Simone Fontecchio, Pelle Larsson and Myron Gardner.

Sasser (hip) is out for Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

This will be Sasser's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Wednesday's game versus the Hawks being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be surprising to see Sasser spend at least one more game beyond Monday sidelined. Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter will have a chance for some extra minutes with Sasser unavailable.