NBA Player News

Embiid (oblique) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Embiid continues to recover from a right oblique strain. Saturday's tilt in Utah marks his next chance to play. The center minutes should be divvied up among Andre Drummond and Adem Bona on Thursday.

Gueye (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Hawks' 135-120 win over the Mavericks.

Gueye had played at least four minutes in each of the Hawks' last 14 games, but with Atlanta having all of its key players available Wednesday, the third-year big man ended up dropping out of the rotation. He'll likely need at least one of Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga or Jock Landale to miss time before recapturing a meaningful role off the bench.

Markkanen is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with a right hip impingement.

The All-Star forward hasn't appeared since the Feb. 23 loss to Houston, and the Jazz haven't provided an update on his health since Feb. 26. Until he's re-evaluated, Markkanen can be labeled as week-to-week moving forward.

Konchar is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Bucks with right quadriceps contusion.

After missing three straight games due to a left calf injury, Konchar returned to action for Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves. Despite playing only 13 minutes in that contest, Konchar is now nursing a new injury that will put him in danger of missing the second leg of the Jazz's back-to-back set.

Collier is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with left hamstring soreness.

Collier is sitting out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back and can be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with the 76ers. Elijah Harkless and Bez Mbeng will likely form a timeshare for minutes at point guard Thursday.

Sensabaugh (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Sensabaugh will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set after erupting for 41 points (17-31 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 147-111 loss to Minnesota. Ace Bailey and Elijah Harkless could see larger roles due to Sensabaugh's absence.

Highsmith (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs.

After not including him on the original injury report, the Suns are now considering holding Highsmith out for right knee injury management. Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin could pick up a few extra minutes if Highsmith cannot play, as Royce O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out.

O'Neale (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

O'Neale will miss his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleming is a candidate to start and could get an extended look after some positive moments in recent outings.

McGowens is out for Thursday's game against the Clippers.

McGowens is sidelined for a fifth straight contest due to a right toe fracture. The guard is without a definitive timeline for a return, but his next chance to play will come in Saturday's tilt against the Cavaliers.

Batum (rest) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Following a one-game absence, Batum is ready to return for Thursday's rematch with New Orleans. The veteran forward hasn't touched the 20-minute marker since the March 1 win over the Pelicans, limiting his fantasy appeal.