NBA Player News

Brooks (hand) participated in 5-on-5 work Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Brooks is seemingly nearing a return to action after missing Phoenix's last 16 games due to a fractured left hand. The 30-year-old forward can be considered questionable for Monday's game in Memphis, and his eventual return will leave fewer minutes available for Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming.

Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Williams is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest due to lower-back soreness. If the backup big man is unable to play, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko are candidates for increased playing time, while Yang Hansen could enter the rotation.

Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Krejci will miss an eighth consecutive contest due to a left calf contusion. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Clippers. With Krejci sidelined, Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray and Scoot Henderson are candidates to see increased minutes.

Grant (calf) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Grant tweaked his right calf in Friday's loss to the Mavericks, and the Trail Blazers have since classified the injury as a strain. His absence Sunday could open up more minutes at forward for the likes of Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko and Matisse Thybulle. Grant's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Clippers, but calf strains often result in multi-game absences.

Young (quadriceps/back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Young will miss a seventh consecutive contest due to a right quadriceps contusion, and he's also dealing with lower-back pain. The star point guard should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Wizards offer an update on his progress.

Coulibaly is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right retrocalcaneal bursitis.

Coulibaly has been tending to a heel injury recently, and he's likely set to miss at least one end of the Wizards' upcoming back-to-back set. If he can't go Sunday, Leaky Black (hip), Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins would likely see more action.

Johnson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Johnson returned from a three-game absence due to a right foot sprain in Friday's loss to the Warriors, during which he posted 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and one rebound over 22 minutes. However, the rookie first-rounder will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set. Jamir Watkins, Jaden Hardy and Leaky Black (adductor) are candidates for increased minutes in Johnson's stead.

Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland due to right adductor soreness.

Black is at risk of missing the opening end of Washington's back-to-back set. He's started in each of the Wizards' last two games, averaging 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks across 41 minutes.

Sarr (toe) won't play in Sunday's game against Portland.

Sarr will miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to left big toe injury management. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the Lakers. With the second-year big man out, Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Julian Reese are candidates to see expanded roles.

Rupert is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Rupert will make his fifth start of the campaign Saturday for the shorthanded Grizzlies. In his first four starts, he averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals across 31.8 minutes.