NBA Player News

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

James joined South Bay for Tuesday's practice but will head back to the parent club ahead of its game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The second-year guard has totaled 11 minutes over two appearances since the All-Star break, so he isn't guaranteed to see the floor against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

McGowens is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors with a fractured right toe.

It's unclear when McGowens suffered the injury, but it looks like the Pelicans are going to evaluate him on a day-to-day basis for the time being. His absence should result in more playing time for Herbert Jones, while Jordan Poole and Micah Peavy are also candidates to move back into the New Orleans rotation.

Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Kuminga continues to work through a lingering left knee injury that caused him to miss time with the Warriors earlier in the year before being traded to the Hawks in early February. Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher are both candidates to see more minutes off the bench for as long as Kuminga is out of action. Kuminga's next chance to play is Thursday against the Nets.

Edgecombe (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Edgecombe will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game absence due to a lumbar contusion. The rookie first-rounder will likely operate in more of an on-ball role Tuesday with Tyrese Maxey (finger) sidelined. Over seven appearances since the All-Star break, Edgecombe has averaged 18.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.

Robinson (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Robinson sat out Monday's loss to the Clippers -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left ankle injury management. However, the big man is set to return Wednesday. Over four March appearances, he has averaged 5.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 16.5 minutes per contest.

Hart is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to left knee soreness.

Hart may have tweaked his knee during the Knicks' 126-118 loss to the Clippers on Monday, when he played 36 minutes and finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer. He's missed just one game since Feb. 1, but his absence would open up more playing time for Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado.

Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Strus is still recovering from left foot surgery he underwent in August, though he appears to be nearing a return to action after practicing with the Cavaliers' G League affiliate Monday. The 29-year-old wing's next opportunity to suit up will come Friday in Dallas.

Proctor is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic with a right quadriceps strain.

Proctor will be sidelined for a third consecutive contest with the strain. His next chance to return comes Friday, when the Cavaliers face the Mavericks in Dallas.

Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Allen is set to miss a third consecutive game while working through a right knee injury, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against the Mavericks. Evan Mobley should continue to start at center in Allen's absence, while Thomas Bryant and Jaylon Tyson should both see more minutes in the rotation.

Beringer has been recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves and is available for the Timberwolves' game against the Lakers on Tuesday.

Minnesota is halting Beringer's G League assignment, summoning the rookie first-rounder from Iowa. Beringer has averaged 3.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 6.8 minutes per contest through 30 NBA games this season, and he's unlikely to see meaningful playing time Tuesday on a healthy Timberwolves squad.