NBA Player News

Brunson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.

The Knicks are opting to give their star point guard a maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set against a weak Memphis team while he manages right ankle soreness. With Miles McBride (pelvis) also sidelined Wednesday, New York's backcourt rotation will be extremely shorthanded. Look for Jose Alvarado, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet to absorb the bulk of the available minutes against Memphis.

Black (two-way) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Due to the timing of his signing a two-way deal with the Wizards, Black is eligible to suit up for 15 games at the NBA level. The Wizards are choosing to hold Black out against the 76ers in an effort to manage his availability, but because he's been active on nine occasions, he'll be eligible to play in each of the team's final six games of the season after Wednesday.

Quickley (foot) had his first workout without a boot Wednesday but remains without a timetable for a return to game action, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Quickley will miss a sixth straight game Wednesday due to right foot plantar fasciitis, though he's progressing in his recovery. The 26-year-old point guard can be considered doubtful for Friday's game in Memphis. With Quickley sidelined, Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter are candidates for increased roles, while A.J. Lawson could remain in the rotation.

Richards (elbow) won't play in Wednesday's game against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

It will be a fourth consecutive absence for Richards, who remains on the shelf because of a sprained right elbow. Fortunately, Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) is available, meaning he will likely remain in the starting lineup.

Yabusele (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.

Yabusele will power through his lingering left ankle sprain to suit up for Wednesday's contest. With Nick Richards (elbow) officially ruled out, Yabusele is fully expected to draw the start at center and should take on a heavy workload for Chicago's depleted frontcourt.

Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Giddey was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday and will miss his first game since March 5 due to left hamstring tightness. However, head coach Billy Donovan said he can be considered day-to-day, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. With the 23-year-old point guard sidelined, Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton are candidates for expanded roles. Giddey's next opportunity to play will come Friday in New York.

Smart (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Oklahoma City, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

This will mark Smart's sixth consecutive absence because of a right ankle contusion. As a result, Jake LaRavia is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup.

Caruso (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Caruso logged 27 minutes in Monday's 114-110 overtime win over the Pistons, finishing with three points, one rebound, four assists and one steal. He's now in danger of missing Thursday's game versus the Lakers because of an illness. If that happens, Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe could be in line for more minutes off the bench.

Williams (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

After sitting out Monday's matchup against Detroit for injury management on the second night of a back-to-back, Williams has been cleared to return to action. The 24-year-old forward had played in four straight games prior to Monday after returning from a 16-game absence due to a right hamstring strain, most recently posting an efficient 22 points across 29 minutes against the Knicks on Sunday. With a few days of rest under his belt, fantasy managers can expect Williams to take on his usual workload as a primary scoring option alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against Los Angeles.

Hartenstein (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Hartenstein sat out Monday's overtime win over Detroit -- the second half of a back-to-back set -- due to soleus injury management. However, he's set to return to action Thursday. Over his last five outings, the big man has averaged 7.4 points, 13.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.8 steals in 23.4 minutes per contest.