NBA Player News

Plowden (lower body) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Plowden left Tuesday's game against San Antonio in the fourth quarter after sustaining a lower body injury, but the 27-year-old win has been given the green light to play Thursday night. He's scored in double figures in six straight games, averaging 13.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals across 31.0 minutes during that span.

Clifford is questionable to play Thursday against the 76ers due to soreness in his left hamstring.

We'll have a better idea on Clifford's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, there would be more minutes available for Daeqwon Plowden and Doug McDermott. Check back for official word on Clifford's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.

Monk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Monk is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the 28-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Killian Hayes and Daeqwon Plowden would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Carter (calf) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Carter will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a bruised right calf. The second-year guard's next chance to play will come Sunday against Brooklyn.

Walker (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Sacramento.

Walker will return from a three-game absence due to illness. Walker is averaging 12.5 minutes per game this season, but with Kelly Oubre (elbow) out and Joel Embiid (oblique) doubtful, more minutes could be available for Walker on Thursday.

Embiid (oblique) is doubtful for Thursday's game in Sacramento.

While Embiid is unlikely to play, this is the first time he's been hit with the doubtful tag since going down with the oblique injury, which indicates progress. Check back for official confirmation on Embiid's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.

Harkless won't start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

With Ace Bailey (concussion) back in the lineup, Harkless will move to the second unit. The two-way player has averaged 7.2 points, 2.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

Garcia will come off the bench in Wednesday's game in Minnesota.

Kyle Filipowski is back from his rest day and starting, so Garcia will shift back to the second unit. John Konchar is also set to return Wednesday, so Garcia's playing time figures to take a hit, making him a risky target in daily fantasy leagues.

Mashack (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Mashack has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's contest. The rookie guard's absence leaves Javon Small, Walter Clayton and Cam Spencer as the Grizzlies' top bench guards. Mashack's next chance to play will come Friday against Boston in what will be the opening leg of a back-to-back set.

The Grizzlies have ruled out Rupert (two-way) ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Rupert is with the team in Memphis, but he's eligible to play in just six of the Grizzlies' remaining 15 contests while he's signed to a two-way contract. Memphis will choose to hold Rupert out Wednesday, and his availability for the team's final 14 games will also be somewhat in flux from game to game. Rupert should be in line for meaningful playing time whenever he plays, however; he's averaging 28.8 minutes per game in 10 appearances since joining Memphis over the All-Star break.