NBA Player News

Pippen (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Pippen has yet to make his 2025-26 regular-season debut while recovering from left big toe surgery that he underwent in October. The good news for the fourth-year pro was that he was initially listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game, rather than being outright ruled out, indicating that he is getting closer to a return. Pippen's next chance to play is Friday against the Trail Blazers.

Olynyk (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio reports.

Olynyk has been a healthy DNP in each of the Spurs' last four games but will be held out of Wednesday's contest due to left foot soreness. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Mavericks, though Olynyk's return wouldn't impact the Spurs' rotation all that much.

Castle (thigh) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder, Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio reports.

Castle is back after a one-game absence, which could result in Julian Champagnie or Devin Vassell heading back to the second unit. Castle is averaging 16.6 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 triples and 1.3 steals per game this season.

Towns (forehead) has returned to Wednesday's game against Denver, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Towns and Spencer Jones collided earlier in the game, which resulted in Towns sustaining a gash above his right eye. He briefly went back to the locker room after the collision, but he's been given the green light to return. It's unclear if the injury required stitches or if he was simply being checked for a concussion.

Jones (head) is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Jones went to the locker room after colliding with Karl-Anthony Towns in the first quarter, and the former is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Wednesday's game. Julian Strawther and Bruce Brown should see more minutes off the bench for as long as Jones is sidelined.

Thiero (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Thiero remains out with a sprained right MCL, and a timeline for return has yet to be established. He's been sidelined since Dec. 30.

Embiid is listed questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers due to right knee injury management.

Embiid missed Tuesday's win over the Warriors, with that game coming as the second in a back-to-back set, and now he's being listed as questionable for Thursday's game. The 76ers should have a better idea regarding Embiid's status following shootaround Thursday morning, but if the veteran center is cleared to play ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff, he should be in line for a normal 30-plus-minute workload.

Castle (thigh) will play if he gets through his pregame routine without issue Wednesday versus the Thunder, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Castle is on track to return from a one-game absence Wednesday evening, which could result in fewer minutes for Jordan McLaughlin and Keldon Johnson. Check back closer to tipoff for official word on Castle's status.

Harper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Harper was added to the injury report Wednesday morning with a sore right ankle, and the rookie guard will wind up taking a seat for the contest. His absence could mean more playing time for Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and Jordan McLaughlin. Harper's next chance to play will come Thursday at Dallas.

Towns went back to the locker room after sustaining a cut above his right eye during a collision with Spencer Jones in Wednesday's game against Denver, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Towns and Jones were both bleeding after the collision, but it seems Towns got the worst of the exchange. The center remained in the game with a bandage over the cut to shoot a pair of free throws, but he then exited the game and went back to the locker room. While Towns is on the sidelines, look for Mitchell Robinson to see most of the center minutes.