NBA Player News

Missi won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

With Dejounte Murray (illness) back in the lineup, Missi will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 3.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

Dunn will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in New Orleans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is back and starting, so Dunn will shift to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Dunn owns averages of 7.3 points and 1.7 steals per game.

Hinson (two-way) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Hinson had played 16 minutes off the bench in the Jazz's most recent game Sunday in a 116-111 loss to the Kings, but Utah will opt to hold him out Wednesday with the team getting Ace Bailey (concussion) and John Konchar (calf) back in action. Due to the terms of his two-way contract, Hinson will be eligible to suit up in seven of the Jazz's remaining 13 games after Wednesday.

Huntley recorded 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 32 minutes Tuesday in the G League Valley Suns' 117-108 win over the Stockton Kings.

Huntley has yet to make his NBA debut since signing a two-way deal with Phoenix earlier this month, but he continues to thrive in the G League. Through 41 appearances with Valley, the undrafted rookie out of Appalachian State is averaging 15.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals in 26.7 minutes and is shooting 63.2 percent from the field.

Wiggins is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Joining Wiggins in the first unit for Wednesday's game will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren. As a starter this season, Wiggins has posted averages of 14.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.3 triples and 1.6 steals per contest on 43/39/79 shooting splits.

Slawson is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against Portland, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Slawson will make his second career start after making his starting debut Sunday. In his last three appearances, Slawson is averaging 7.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.7 blocks across 27 minutes.

Wallace will start Wednesday's game against the Nets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

With Luguentz Dort (rest) sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back, Wallace will rejoin the first unit. As a starter this season (54 games), the 22-year-old guard has averaged 9.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.1 steals in 27.8 minutes per contest.

Eubanks underwent successful surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Eubanks will end his 2025-26 campaign with averages of 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. The 28-year-old big man should be healthy by training camp next season, but he'll be looking for a new contract as a free agent this summer.

Brown isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Portland, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Brown had started in three of Indiana's past four games, but he'll take a seat Wednesday evening. Instead, Jalen Slawson will draw the start. Despite his reserve status, expect Brown to see plenty of run.

Williams will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Williams will come off the bench after making back-to-back starts. He played 21 and 20 minutes in those starts, respectively. Brooklyn will trot out a first unit of Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Danny Wolf, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton.