NBA Player News

Booker (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker is reported to be closing in on a return to the hardwood after suffering a right ankle sprain Jan. 23, but he won't be ready to do so Tuesday night. His next chance to suit up will arrive Thursday against Golden State.

Murray (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Murray is set to miss his 14th straight game due to a lumbar strain. In his absence, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert should continue to see elevated opportunities against the Suns. The Iowa product's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Grizzlies, though a clear timetable for Murray's return remains absent.

Krejci (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against Phoenix.

Krejci suffered a left ankle sprain shortly before being dealt from the Hawks to the Blazers, but he's evidently put the injury behind him. He'll presumably see playing time off the bench behind Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara, though it remains to be seen how involved Krejci will be in his first appearance with Portland.

Holiday (personal) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Holiday sat out Sunday's contest and could remain unavailable Tuesday due to personal reasons. If the veteran guard is unable to suit up, Caleb Love, Rayan Rupert and Blake Wesley are candidates to see increased opportunities against the Suns.

Henderson (hamstring) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

This marks the first time Henderson has been upgraded to doubtful so far this season, so he's taking steps in the right direction. He was also cleared to practice with contact recently, meaning he's presumably in the final phases of his rehab progression.

Avdija (back) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Avdija was held out of Sunday's matchup due to a lower-back strain, and he doesn't appear on track to return Tuesday. Sidy Cissoko, Jerami Grant and Robert Williams would be in line for opportunities if Avdija is ultimately downgraded to out.

Bridges notched nine points (3-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Monday's 102-95 win over the Pelicans.

Bridges underwhelmed once again, continuing what has been a rough month for fantasy managers. In 17 games during that time, he has averaged 14.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes per game. With the roster largely healthy, it has been Bridges who has taken the biggest hit in terms of production. He remains a viable asset across most formats, albeit one with less upside than expected.

Williams produced 16 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Monday's 102-95 victory over the Pelicans.

Williams had easily his best game of the season, falling one rebound short of a double-double. Since returning from a knee injury, Williams has slotted into a reliable, yet underwhelming bench role. In 10 appearances since getting back on the court, he has averaged 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game. We would need to see more efforts like this one before considering him a viable fantasy asset.

Williams will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Williams drew a rare start Saturday with Memphis missing several key starters, but he'll return to the bench for Monday's matchup. He's averaging 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in his last seven appearances as a reserve.

Sexton had five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Monday's 102-95 victory over New Orleans.

Sexton logged just 12 minutes, the fewest he has played in his past 21 games. Coming off an impressive 21-point performance in a win over the Spurs, Sexton saw his production regress once again, a trend that has been building for the past two weeks. In eight games during that time, he has averaged just 11.1 points, 1.3 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 17.4 minutes per game. As long as Charlotte remains healthy, expect to see Sexton playing limited minutes off the bench.