NBA Player News

Melton (thumb) will play Thursday against Cleveland, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Melton's status was in question due to a left thumb strain after sitting out Wednesday, but he's been cleared to play with about one hour before tipoff. The 27-year-old is averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in his last five showings.

Goodwin (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Hornets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Goodwin collided with Ryan Kalkbrenner while the pair dove for a loose ball. It's unclear exactly why Goodwin limped to the locker room, though he can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

Jackson (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game in Sacramento with this news, as well as Tuesday's matchup against Dallas and Wednesday's against Oklahoma City. He'll still have a few more opportunities to return before the end of the regular season, either April 10 against Portland or April 12 against Golden State.

Monk (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Monk was held out of Sunday's loss to Brooklyn due to a right shoulder contusion and is in jeopardy of missing Friday's game with soreness in that same shoulder. If the 28-year-old guard isn't cleared to face the Pelicans, Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter would be candidates to see an uptick in playing time.

Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Murray will miss an 18th consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain, though he was recently cleared to take contact in practice. He should be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Westbrook (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Westbrook is on track for his seventh consecutive absence due to a right toe injury. Devin Carter has taken over starting point guard duties in Westbrook's place, and he'll have a good chance to make another start Friday night.

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

Caruso was hopeful to be able to suit up Thursday, but he'll miss his first game since March 9 due to an illness. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe could pick up additional minutes in Caruso's absence.

Curry (knee) took part in a scrimmage Thursday and is being considered day-to-day leading up to Sunday's game against the Rockets, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

When asked how the sharpshooter looked during Thursday's scrimmage, head coach Steve Kerr said, "He looked good... he looks like Steph Curry," per Friedell. Kerr added that the team expects to make a final call Friday on whether Curry will be cleared to play Sunday, as the training staff will presumably want to ensure he's feeling healthy after his second scrimmage this week.

Head coach JJ Redick said Smart (ankle) participated in an on-court workout Thursday and could return to game action as soon as Sunday against the Mavericks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Smart will miss a sixth consecutive game Thursday due to a right ankle contusion, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. For now, the veteran guard can be considered questionable to face Dallas.

Harris won't return to Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left knee contusion. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG) and one assist in six minutes.

The veteran forward collided with Rudy Gobert and limped to the locker room in the opening quarter. Harris was initially deemed questionable to return but was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Philadelphia. Ronald Holland and Javonte Green will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way Thursday.