NBA Player News

Huerter (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Huerter is in jeopardy of missing his second straight contest for Chicago. If he is able to get the green light, he'd likely see more usage than normal with Josh Giddey (hamstring) still on the shelf.

Smith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to right calf cramping.

Smith is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest with the issue. If the big man remains out, Lachlan Olbrich should step into the backup center role behind Nikola Vucevic, but the former wouldn't carry much fantasy appeal in that spot.

James (leg) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

James remains day-to-day for the Lakers, but he's not a consistent rotation player and his status is mostly irrelevant in fantasy hoops.

Gill is questionable for Tuesday's game against New York with a right hand contusion.

With Washington shorthanded, Gill saw extended run Sunday against the Kings, but he finished scoreless in 27 minutes. He remains miles off the fantasy radar.

Johnson (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Knicks.

Johnson will be sidelined for a third straight game and continues to be ruled out a day in advance, suggesting he's not quite day-to-day yet. In the meantime, the Wizards will likely continue to lean on Bub Carrington as their floor general.

Giddey is out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks with a left hamstring strain.

Giddey will be sidelined for a fourth contest in a row with the injury. The star guard's next chance to play comes Thursday in Toronto. Ayo Dosunmu should handle a more pronounced role in the Chicago backcourt until Giddey is cleared to return to action.

Vukcevic (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Knicks.

Vukcevic will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. Meanwhile, Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley are both healthy up front for the Wizards.

Sarr (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Sarr is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Sunday's game against the Kings. With this news, Marvin Bagley will likely retreat to the second unit after a productive 19-minute stint Sunday.

Reaves (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Brooklyn.

Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 after straining his left calf, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick said after Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Knicks that he was hopeful to have the guard back in the lineup soon. It sounds like the guard could ultimately be a game-time call for this contest, and if he's cleared, Reaves will likely face restrictions.

Williams (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Williams appears likely to return from a three-game absence Tuesday. He was playing well before the injury setback, posting averages of 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.1 minutes over his last four appearances.