NBA Player News

Herro (ribs) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Herro's absence with an injury to his ribs appears to have no end in sight. His last chance to return before the All-Star break comes Wednesday in New Orleans, but Herro should be deemed doubtful for that contest.

Adebayo is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz with right hip tightness.

Adebayo is likely to play the second half of Miami's back-to-back set. The star big man has averaged 21.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest in his last 10 games.

Powell (back) is questionable for Monday's game against Utah.

Powell left Sunday's game against the Wizards early with lower back tightness, but he's considered day-to-day. However, the Heat may opt for caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Powell is unable to go, Jaime Jaquez and Myron Gardner could potentially see expanded roles.

Larsson (elbow) is doubtful for Monday's game against Utah.

Larsson is expected to remain on the shelf while nursing an elbow bruise. With this news, the Heat could rely more on Myron Gardner and Simone Fontecchio.

McNeeley has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.

McNeeley was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday, but he's still nursing an ankle injury and isn't ready to play. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hawks, but he's not expected to be included in the rotation if he's available.

Love will be rested Monday against the Heat.

Maintenance days have been par for the course for Love this season. With this news, Kyle Filipowski and John Konchar could see a slight uptick in minutes.

Wagner (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Wagner, who has missed the past nine games for Orlando, officially has the green light to return after shaking off his questionable tag. After such a lengthy stint on the sidelines, he may face major restrictions in his first game back. However, Wagner has never come off the bench in his career, so with this news, Anthony Black is likely to retreat to the second unit.

The Timberwolves announced Monday that Shannon (foot) has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and will be assigned to the G League's Iowa Wolves this week.

Shannon hasn't made an appearance for the Timberwolves since Dec. 25 due to a left foot abductor hallucis strain, but he's been steadily progressing and appears to be nearing the finish line in his recovery. He's scheduled to play in a game for Iowa on Tuesday against the Austin Spurs, and if all goes well, he'll rejoin the Timberwolves and return to action following the All-Star break.

Phillips (wrist) played the final 4:13 of Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers, finishing with two points (1-1 FG).

Before the Timberwolves acquired him from the Bulls on Thursday, Phillips had missed a game due to a right wrist sprain, but he made enough progress in his recovery from his injury over the weekend to get the green light to make his Minnesota debut Sunday. Phillips didn't see the court until the Clippers had the win well in hand, and the 22-year-old forward seems likely to find himself outside of the rotation while Minnesota has all of its key contributors available.

McDaniels notched two points (1-4 FG), two rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers.

McDaniels has been remarkably quiet in two straight appearances, as he's totaled eight points, three rebounds and two assists in 50 minutes in back-to-back losses for Minnesota. Sunday also marked just the second time the sharpshooter has failed to attempt a shot from beyond the arc. McDaniels has been one of the league's hottest shooters from distance so far this season, so it seems only a matter of time before he gets back on track.