NBA Player News

Jakucionis will start Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

The rookie first-rounder will get the starting nod due to Davion Mitchell (illness) being sidelined. As a starter this season (eight games), Jakucionis has averaged 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 21.8 minutes per contest.

Murray is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring tightness.

Murray was questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he finished with 25 points (6-12 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 25 minutes. The questionable tag for this contest suggests a decision on Murray will be made closer to Sunday's 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Murray is averaging 24.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game since the beginning of February.

Pickett (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Pickett has been dealing with some lingering right knee soreness and will be held out of Sunday's contest. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against Boston.

Clayton (calf) is available for Saturday's game against Miami.

Clayton will shed his questionable tag and return to action following a three-game absence due to a right calf contusion. In two outings since being traded from Utah to Memphis, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game.

Anderson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Anderson will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right knee soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Kings. With the veteran forward sidelined, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson are candidates to see increased playing time.

Goodwin exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Magic due to an apparent left leg injury, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Goodwin hit the floor after appearing to tweak something in his leg. He limped off the court and ran down the tunnel into the locker room. The 27-year-old guard should be considered highly questionable to return in the final minutes of this game until more information comes to light.

Sharpe (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Sharpe hasn't played since Feb. 6, when he logged 14 minutes in a win over the Grizzlies, and the team will hold him out for a sixth consecutive contest Sunday. His next chance to suit up will come against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, but given the cautious approach the Trail Blazers are employing, it wouldn't be surprising if he stays out longer for even more time. With Sharpe out, Vit Krejci and Caleb Love should continue to see more minutes in the backcourt.

Avdija is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Phoenix due to lower-back injury management.

Avdija has been dealing with a lingering back injury since mid-January and could be held out of Sunday's contest. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray would be candidates for increased playing time. Avdija has appeared in just three outings this month, during which he has averaged 17.3 points, 8.0 assists and 7.7 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per tilt.

Mitchell (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Mitchell played through a head illness in Friday's win over the Hawks, but he won't be able to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. His absence could lead to a spot start for rookie first-rounder Kasparas Jakucionis, while Dru Smith could see more minutes off the bench as well. Mitchell will aim to return to the hardwood when the Heat take on the Bucks on Tuesday. Feb. 24.

Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

As expected, Smith has been upgraded to available after he was listed as probable earlier today. The fourth-year floor general should see minutes off the bench, but overall, his fantasy upside shouldn't be very high.