NBA Player News

Drummond is in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Warriors on Tuesday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Drummond was a healthy DNP in the 76ers' 128-113 win over the Clippers on Monday, but he will be in the starting lineup for the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday in the absence of Joel Embiid (ankle/knee). Drummond's last start was Jan. 26 against the Hornets, when he logged four points, seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 19 minutes.

Hart (undisclosed) didn't return to Tuesday's 132-101 win over the Wizards after exiting with 6:48 remaining in the third quarter. He finished with four points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.

The Knicks didn't provide an explanation behind Hart's early exit, though he was spotted limping to the locker room midway through the third quarter. New York held a 31-point lead at the time of Hart's departure, so it's possible that he was held out for the rest of the game as a precaution. In any case, Hart's status will need to be monitored ahead of the Knicks' next game Wednesday versus the Nuggets.

Green (hip/hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Green has been working through a right hamstring injury for most of the season, but he's also recovering from a left hip contusion that he suffered while taking a hard fall to the court during Saturday's win over the Cavaliers. Jordan Goodwin and Jamaree Bouyea should continue to see an uptick in minutes off the bench for as long as Green is sidelined. Green's next chance to play is Thursday against the Warriors.

Holiday (personal) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Holiday sat out Sunday's loss to Cleveland due to personal reasons, though he'll shed his questionable tag and return to action Tuesday. The veteran point guard has averaged 12.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds across 22.4 minutes per game in his last five outings. His return will leave fewer minutes available for Caleb Love, Rayan Rupert and Blake Wesley.

Moody (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Moody popped up on Monday's injury report due to left knee soreness, but the fifth-year pro has been given the green light to play in Tuesday's contest against Philadelphia. He has scored in double digits in 10 consecutive games, and over that span he has averaged 14.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 3.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 25.3 minutes per game.

Gafford exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to an apparent right ankle injury, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Gafford appeared to turn his ankle and stayed down for an extended period before limping to the locker room. It's worth noting that the big man recently missed time due to a right ankle sprain. If he's unable to return, Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell are expected to handle the center minutes the rest of the way.

Hart (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Hart limped to the locker room with 6:48 remaining in the third quarter, though it's unclear why. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Conley (recently traded) is not expected to stay in Chicago after being acquired by the Bulls from the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Conley was part of a three-team deal between the Timberwolves, Bulls and Pistons on Wednesday that saw Jaden Ivey join Conley in Chicago while Dario Saric and Kevin Huerter (back) were sent to Detroit. It appears Conley will not stick around with his new team, and Haynes relays that the veteran point guard and the Bulls "will work on a proper path to move forward." That could mean that Conley is sent to another team before Thursday's trade deadline or is cut by the Bulls, which would allow him to sign with a team in need of backcourt help. Prior to the trade, Conley was averaging 4.4 points, 2.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 threes over 18.5 minutes per game with the Timberwolves.

Diawara (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against Washington. He'll finish the night with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in four minutes.

Diawara suffered the injury during the first quarter, and while he was spotted on the court trying to warm up ahead of the second half, he's since been shut down for the rest of the night. He can be considered questionable for the second half of his team's back-to-back Wednesday against Denver until further notice.

Jones (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Jones has been cleared for a return after missing the last month with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee. He was recalled to the NBA club Friday after finishing a rehab stint in the G League and figures to be available off the bench for Wednesday's matchup. Jones is averaging 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 17 games so far this season.