NBA Player News

Sharpe (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus San Antonio.

Although Sharpe still isn't expected to play Wednesday, the doubtful tag is actually an upgrade on his status that suggests he's inching closer to returning from a long layoff with a left calf strain. Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle should continue to play significant minutes for Portland against the Spurs.

Castle (knee) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Castle had a triple-double in Monday's 115-102 win over the 76ers. However, he's in danger of missing Wednesday's game against Portland due to right knee soreness. If Castle does get ruled out, Dylan Harper may find himself in the starting lineup for the first time since the 123-98 win over Memphis on March 25.

Small (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Denver.

This will be Small's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. For now, he should be considered highly questionable for Friday's game in Utah.

Prosper (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Prosper is expected to miss Wednesday's contest due to right ankle soreness. If the 23-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Taylor Hendricks, Taj Gibson and Toby Okani would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Mashack (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's game in Denver.

Mashack has missed the past two games while in the league's concussion protocol, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. If Mashack is cleared for Wednesday's game, he could see increased playing time for the shorthanded Grizzlies.

Jerome (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus Denver.

A left ankle sprain will cost Jerome a ninth consecutive contest. With Memphis wrapping up the final stretch of a losing season, Walter Clayton and Rayan Rupert should see plenty of action at point guard Wednesday.

Olbrich (foot) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against Washington.

Olbrich is overcoming a probable tag due to a foot injury Tuesday. With Nick Richards (elbow) out, Olbrich should handle the backup role at center behind Guerschon Yabusele.

Sexton (finger) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Wizards.

Josh Giddey (hamstring) is out, so Sexton should see quality minutes against the Wizards. Over his past six games, Sexton has averaged 20.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.3 triples and 1.3 steals per contest.

Williams (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Williams is shedding a probable designation with a thumb injury. He's scored in single digits is six consecutive games, which makes him a mostly unappealing fantasy option Tuesday.

Wembanyama (ribs) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion during Monday's 115-102 win over the 76ers. It appears the 22-year-old will miss Wednesday's meeting with the Trail Blazers, though Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported Tuesday that his MRI came back clean, and he is considered day-to-day. If Wembanyama is indeed ruled out Wednesday, Luke Kornet is the favorite to enter the starting lineup.