NBA Player News
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Kyle Kuzma PF | MIL
Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Iffy to face Portland
Kuzma (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Kuzma is in danger of missing a second straight game due to right Achilles soreness. If the veteran forward is unable to return Wednesday, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance would be candidates to see increased minutes.
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Kevin Porter PG | MIL
Bucks' Kevin Porter: Won't go vs. Portland
Porter (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Porter is slated for a fourth straight absence while on the mend from right knee inflammation. Taurean Prince has drawn two consecutive starts in Porter's absence and figures to be in line to do so again Wednesday evening.
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Terance Mann SG | BKN
Nets' Terance Mann: Off injury report
Mann (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Mann is set to return from a one-game absence for rest purposes. Over his last five outings (three starts), he has averaged 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 21.2 minutes per contest.
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Drake Powell SG | BKN
Nets' Drake Powell: Good to go for Wednesday
Powell (knee) isn't listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Golden State, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Powell took a seat for the second leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back Monday in Portland, but he'll be back in action for Wednesday's clash. He's made seven consecutive starts for the Nets and is averaging 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists over that stretch.
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Noah Clowney PF | BKN
Nets' Noah Clowney: Ruled out for Wednesday
Clowney (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Clowney will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a right wrist sprain, and it's not an encouraging sign that he continues to be ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. With Michael Porter (hamstring) and Danny Wolf (ankle) also out, Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott are candidates to see increased minutes.
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Danny Wolf PF | BKN
Nets' Danny Wolf: Out again Wednesday
Wolf (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Warriors, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Wolf picked up a left ankle injury during Sunday's matchup against Sacramento, and he hasn't been able to take the court since. His next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against the Lakers.
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Jamal Cain SF | ORL
Magic's Jamal Cain: Entering starting five
Cain is starting Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Cain will draw his first start of the season with both Jalen Suggs (illness) and Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined for Tuesday's matchup. Cain has appeared in nine games off the bench in March and is averaging 6.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes.
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Jevon Carter PG | ORL
Magic's Jevon Carter: Reverting to bench role
Carter won't start Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Carter got the starting nod in place of Jalen Suggs (illness) during Monday's loss to Indiana, but Jamal Cain will enter the starting five for Suggs in the second leg of this back-to-back. Carter has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 18.8 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.
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Tyrese Proctor PG | CLE
Cavaliers' Tyrese Proctor: Cleared to play
Proctor (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Proctor will be available off the bench for the first time since Feb. 27, though it remains to be seen if he'll be called upon given his current place in the rotation. He's averaging 4.8 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 10.4 minutes over 42 games so far this season.