NBA Player News

Tatum (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Tatum just got back from last year's Achilles rupture last week, so the Celtics are monitoring his workload. If the teams opts to hold the superstar forward out of action, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez would each have an opportunity to step up for Boston.

Bona is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit due to back soreness.

Bona is at risk of missing his first game since Jan. 9 as he tends to a back issue. If Bona were to sit Thursday, Andre Drummond would assume starting center duties, while Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford could see some action at the five spot.

Jackson is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right calf soreness.

Jackson is expected to miss the opening end of a back-to-back set Thursday due to a calf issue. Jackson is one of several Pacers players on the injury report, so it's uncertain who'll pick up the slack if Jackson is inactive.

Nembhard is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to neck and lower-back soreness.

Thursday is the front half of Indiana's back-to-back, so Nembhard is likely to sit out one leg or the other. The bulk of the minutes at point guard could fall into the hands of Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones on Thursday.

McConnell (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.

McConnell missed Tuesday's loss to the Kings after tweaking his hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers, and with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be shocking to see the veteran spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Check back for another update on McConnell closer to Thursday's tipoff.

Nesmith is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right ankle injury management.

Nesmith's availability is up in the air for Thursday's contest, which is the opening leg of a back-to-back set. If he's given the night off, Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones could see an uptick in minutes.

Siakam (knee) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Suns.

Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, and it looks like Siakam will be hit with a maintenance day, which should mean more minutes for Kobe Brown and Micah Potter. Check back for official confirmation on Siakam's status closer to Thursday's tip.

Zubac (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Phoenix.

Zubac has a chance to make his Pacers debut Thursday, as he's listed as questionable on the injury report for the first time since Feb. 9. The center has been battling a sprained left ankle. If he's able to return, he'd likely have his minutes monitored. However, Zubac's availability would mean fewer opportunities for Jay Huff and Micah Potter.

Oubre is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a left elbow sprain, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Oubre missed nearly two months with a knee sprain earlier this season, and he's now set for his second extended absence of the year. Given the timeline for his return, the swingman could realistically be sidelined until April. With the 76ers riddled with injuries, Trendon Watford, Tyrese Martin and Justin Edwards could all compete for Oubre's vacated starting position.

Kuminga is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Nets due to a left knee bone bruise.

Kuminga has missed the past three games with what was initially termed left knee "inflammation," but now his injury has been upgraded to a "bone bruise," which is a bit more severe. We'll have a better idea on Kuminga's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he's forced to spend another game on the sidelines, Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher will continue to absorb his minutes.