NBA Player News

Caldwell-Pope is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Caldwell-Pope made a spot start Saturday and finished with 11 points, but he'll revert to a reserve role Monday. The veteran has primarily worked off the bench this season, averaging 8.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest across 35 reserve appearances.

Mashack will be deployed off the bench Monday night against Golden State, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Mashack drew his first start of the season Saturday while the Grizzlies were severely shorthanded, but he'll bump back to a bench role Monday. The Tennessee product hasn't had much involvement when Memphis is healthy, as he's averaging 2.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 9.8 minutes per game across 10 outings this season.

Hayes isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Oklahoma City, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Hayes drew a rare start Saturday with Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined, but Ayton is back in with the first unit Monday evening. Hayes is averaging 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 15 bench appearances since Jan. 1.

Wiggins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Lakers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Wiggins will take a seat with the Thunder set to roll out a starting lineup of Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Wiggins has come off the bench in 23 of 38 appearances this season, averaging 9.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest as a reserve.

Cissoko isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Cissoko will retreat to the bench with Deni Avdija (back) cleared to play Monday evening. Cissoko has managed to provide a decent scoring boost in his previous three appearances as a reserve, averaging 12.0 points in 24.3 minutes per game.

Drummond is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Portland.

With Joel Embiid (knee) inactive, Drummond will step into the starting lineup for Monday's road contest. The veteran big man has started 18 games this season, averaging 8.8 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 26.0 minutes per contest as a starter.

Watford is starting Monday's game against Portland.

Watford will presumably be asked to shoulder a sizable workload Monday with both Dominick Barlow (illness) and Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined. This marks Watford's first start since Nov. 14 against the Pistons.

Barlow (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Barlow was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately sit out Monday due to an undisclosed illness. With both he and Joel Embiid (knee) inactive, Philadelphia will be without its usual frontcourt starting duo, leaving Trendon Watford, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond as candidates to step into the starting five. Barlow's next chance to play will come Wednesday against New York.

Embiid (knee) won't play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Embiid will be held out due to right knee injury management, likely in an effort to ensure he goes into the All-Star break healthy with only one additional game remaining. Dominick Barlow (illness) is also out, opening up minutes for Trendon Watford, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond in the frontcourt.

Avdija (back) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Avdija will return to action after missing the past four games due to a lower-back strain. Injuries have impacted the wing's availability as of late, but his production has remained strong when available -- the 25-year-old is averaging 26.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists over his past 10 appearances. With Avdija back in the lineup, Sidy Cissoko is likely to revert to a bench role Monday.