NBA Player News

The Thunder recalled Topic from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Topic will rejoin the parent club after suiting up earlier Saturday in the Blue's 123-117 loss to the Texas Legends, finishing with 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 28 minutes. While he'll be available for the Thunder for their matchup with the Warriors later Saturday, Topic isn't expected to see extended playing time off the bench after having already logged a heavy workload in the G League just hours earlier.

Kuminga (knee) will not play Saturday against the 76ers.

Kuminga was unable to shake his questionable tag and will be sidelined for a second straight contest. With this news, Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher could soak up some minutes at forward for Atlanta.

Black is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a lower-back strain.

Black exited to the locker room early in the first quarter and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Jett Howard will likely take on larger roles for as long as Black is sidelined.

Wiggins (knee/toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Wiggins didn't play against the Hornets on Friday due to bilateral knee tendinitis, but he has been tagged with left big toe inflammation in the most recent injury report. If he's unable to play Sunday, then Myron Gardner and Kel'el Ware would likely continue to operate in increased roles.

Jovic (back) will not play Sunday against the Pistons.

Jovic will be held out for an eighth straight game and remains without a clear timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Tuesday against the Wizards.

Powell (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Powell continues to work through a right groin strain that has prevented him from playing since he sustained the injury against the 76ers on Feb. 26. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Wizards, though Powell can be considered doubtful for that contest considering the Heat have yet to provide an update for the veteran wing. Pelle Larsson should remain in an elevated role for as long as Powell is sidelined.

Fontecchio (groin) will not play Sunday against Detroit.

Fontecchio will be sidelined for a third straight game Sunday and remains without a timetable to return. The Heat will likely continue to lean more on Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson in the meantime.

Black exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a back injury, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Black appeared to tweak his back while going for a steal and was replaced by Tristan da Silva at the 9:59 mark in the first quarter. While Black is in the locker room being evaluated by medical staff, da Silva, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter are all candidates to see more minutes off the bench.

Holmgren has an illness and will not suit up Saturday against the Warriors.

Holmgren is battling the flu and is a late scratch for this contest. With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out, the Thunder will need Jaylin Williams to soak up a hefty workload Saturday, making him a solid streaming option in fantasy.

Ingram (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Ingram is day-to-day based on this questionable tag. If Toronto's star forward is unable to push through this illness, the team may need guys like Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick to step into larger roles.