NBA Player News

Powell is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Portland, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Powell is set to return from a one-game absence due to left knee injury management and will jump back into the starting five. The rookie had started the previous three games before being inactive Sunday and has made 12 starts this season, averaging 7.9 points, 1.7 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per contest.

Richards (back) will play Monday against the Grizzlies.

Richards was added to the injury report due to lower-back tightness, but the issue won't prevent him from taking the floor Monday night. He'll presumably fall back to a bench role with Jalen Smith returning from a calf injury that held him out of Friday's game.

Olbrich (calf) is available for Monday's game against Memphis.

Olbrich was previously listed as probable due to right calf pain but has been cleared to play in Monday's contest. The rookie has averaged just 5.9 minutes across his past 10 appearances, so there's no guarantee he'll see game action despite being available.

Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Watson will miss a 17th consecutive game due to a right hamstring strain, but he's closing in on a return. According to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, Watson was able to take part in 3-on-3 work after Monday's practice, and head coach David Adelman suggested afterward that he's optimistic that the fourth-year forward will be back in action by the end of the week. With that in mind, Watson will likely remain out for the second leg of the Nuggets' back-to-back set Wednesday in Memphis, but Friday's game against the Raptors may be a more realistic target for his return.

Monk (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Monk has missed three games since picking up a right ankle injury March 10 against the Pacers, but it's a positive sign that he's been upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday's matchup. The team should have another update on his availability closer to game time.

Proctor (quadriceps) will miss Cleveland's upcoming three-game road trip.

Proctor had already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, but his right quadriceps strain will now keep him sidelined for the next two contests as well. The guard has been used sparingly, averaging 8.8 minutes per contest across his previous five appearances. Having been ruled out for the entirety of Cleveland's road trip, Proctor's next chance to play will come March 24 against Orlando.

Westbrook (foot) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against San Antonio.

Westbrook didn't play Sunday against the Jazz due to right foot soreness, but he'll be back in action for Tuesday's tilt. The veteran guard is averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.8 steals in six March appearances.

Carter (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Carter is sidelined for a fourth straight game with a calf contusion. His next chance to play comes Thursday against the 76ers.

Leons is coming off the bench Monday against the Wizards, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The Warriors are healthier Monday, pushing Leons to the bench. Leons has averaged 2.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 7.8 minutes per tilt over 13 games off the bench this season.

Porter (groin) will remain out for the next 1-to-3 weeks.

The Cavs noted Monday that Porter was sent for an MRI, which confirmed a left groin strain. He's started the treatment phase of his recovery and will miss at least his team's three-game road trip while on the mend.