NBA Player News

Nance (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.

Nance is the latest injury setback for the shorthanded Bucks. His absence could open things up even more for Ousmane Dieng and Jericho Sims in the frontcourt.

Buzelis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.

Buzelis has a chance to snap a three-game absence due to an illness, but given the Bulls aren't competing for a playoff spot, it's unlikely he sees a major role even if cleared to suit up. Leonard Miller has taken advantage of increased playing time in Buzelis' absence, and that should continue Friday if the latter remains in street clothes.

Bufkin was waived by the Lakers on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Lakers will open up a roster spot by cutting ties with Bufkin. He made a total of 16 appearances at the NBA level for an average of 7.4 minutes per contest.

Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.

Giddey will be sidelined for the fifth time over Chicago's past six games, and his final chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in Dallas. Collin Sexton (finger) and Tre Jones have been thriving in expanded roles, and that should continue as long as Giddey remains sidelined.

Smith (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Smith is not a rotation player for Miami, with Kasparas Jakucionis recently taking his spot in the backcourt. After appearing in 67 of Miami's first 71 regular-season games while averaging 16.8 minutes a night, Smith has played double-digit minutes only once since March 19.

Powell (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Powell may be rested for the second leg of this back-to-back set with soreness. On Thursday against Toronto, he played a mere 17 minutes off the bench with seven points to show for it.

Mitchell (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Mitchell may be held out for maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Mitchell ends up sitting, the Heat could turn to rookie Kasparas Jakucionis.

Herro (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

The Heat are contemplating a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Herro had 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes against the Raptors on Thursday.

White (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

White is expected to play through his knee issue for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Jayson Tatum resting against New Orleans, White may see a bump in usage.

White (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.

As expected, White has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after resting Tuesday. He's scored in double figures in 12 straight games, averaging 17.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 20.3 minutes a night over that stretch.