NBA Player News

Tshiebwe will start against the Bucks on Saturday.

Tshiebwe will make his first start of the season and just the second of his career Saturday. The two-way player has appeared in five games since the All-Star break, averaging 4.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per showing over that stretch.

Konchar will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

The Jazz will move Oscar Tshiebwe into the first unit for this contest. With so many injuries in Utah, Konchar is likely to maintain a decent role with the second unit.

Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Murray is in danger of missing a third straight game due to an illness. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko, Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle could see an uptick in minutes, especially if Deni Avdija (back) is also downgraded from questionable to out.

Avdija (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

After missing the past seven games for Portland, Avdija is trending in the right direction and is officially day-to-day. If he does get the green light to return from his lingering back injury, it's possible he faces restrictions in his first game back.

Kuzma will start Saturday's game against Utah.

The Bucks will deploy a larger starting five Saturday with Kuzma replacing AJ Green in the first unit. As a starter this season (32 games), Kuzma has averaged 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 28.8 minutes per contest.

Green will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

With the Bucks struggling, the team will insert Kyle Kuzma into the first unit. Despite this move, Green figures to maintain a sizable role for the Bucks as their top perimeter shooter.

Small won't start against the Clippers on Saturday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Small got the spot start in Wednesday's loss to Portland but will retreat to the second unit Saturday. Over his last four outings off the bench, the two-way player has averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest. However, he'll likely see a dip in minutes with several key contributors back in action.

Sasser (lower leg) started the second half of Saturday's game against the Nets, per the broadcast.

Sasser headed back to the locker room late in the second quarter after grabbing at his lower left leg. However, he has been cleared to check back in and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the game.

Richard (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Richard will miss his third straight contest Saturday, but he remains day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Jazz.

Sanders will come off the bench Saturday against the Grizzlies, according to Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal.

The Clippers will start Darius Garland for the first time Saturday. Sanders is likely to maintain a decent role with the second unit for Los Angeles.