NBA Player News

Shead will come off the bench Tuesday against the Pistons.

Shead drew a spot start Sunday against the Magic and delivered a double-double, but he'll move to a bench role Tuesday with Brandon Ingram returning to action. Shead has struggled as a reserve recently and has been held to single figures in 12 straight bench appearances.

Jackson won't start Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Jackson got the spot start in Sunday's loss to the Clippers but will return to the second unit Tuesday. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 24-year-old has averaged 4.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 12.2 minutes per contest.

Kornet (knee) is listed as out ahead of Wednesday's game against Golden State, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

The veteran center won't suit up for the front end of this back-to-back set, though he'll likely return for Thursday's meeting with the Clippers. Without Kornet in the equation, Mason Plumlee and Kelly Olynyk are the favorites to see minutes behind Victor Wembanyama.

Harkless (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

The two-way player is in jeopardy of joining Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) on the inactive list for a second consecutive contest due to left hamstring soreness. If Harkless is unable to suit up Wednesday, Bez Mbeng would likely see a significant uptick in playing time.

Collier (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Collier continues to miss game action while rehabbing from a left hamstring injury. The Jazz have yet to provide an update on his recovery, so it's unclear if he'll return to play this season. The second-year point guard can be considered doubtful for Friday's game in Houston.

George (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

George hasn't played since March 11 due to a right hamstring strain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. The 22-year-old point guard should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Jazz provide an update on his progress. With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) out and Elijah Harkless (hamstring) questionable, Bez Mbeng could see a significant bump in minutes against Denver.

Ingram (heel) will play in Tuesday's game against Detroit.

Ingram initially carried a questionable tag heading into this contest after missing Sunday's 139-87 win over the Magic. However, he was upgraded to probable and now has the green light to suit up. With Ingram back in the lineup, Jamal Shead or Ja'Kobe Walter will presumably head back to the bench.

Murray-Boyles (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Detroit.

Murray-Boyles was upgraded to probable shortly before tipoff, so that fact that he's now been cleared to play isn't much of a shock. The rookie has made just three appearances since Feb. 28 due to a thumb injury and more recently a back issue, and he's averaging 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks over this brief three-game stretch.

Sasser (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto.

Sasser was listed as questionable heading into this meeting because of a hip injury, though he will suit up for a fourth consecutive contest. Over 12 games in March, the 25-year-old has averaged 6.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 35.9 percent from the field and 43.5 percent from deep in 18.0 minutes per contest.

Williams will start Tuesday's game against the Hornets, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

After going unused off the bench in Sunday's win over Sacramento, Williams will return to the first unit Tuesday. As a starter this season (12 games), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.1 assists in 24.3 minutes per tilt.