NBA Player News

Missi won't start Thursday's game against Portland.

With Trey Murphy (ankle) back in the lineup following a three-game absence, Missi will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 3.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 20.2 minutes per game in his last five appearances off the bench.

Goodwin exited Thursday's 127-107 loss to the Hornets in the third quarter and did not return, and head coach Jordan Ott said postgame that he's dealing with a left calf injury, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Goodwin finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 12 minutes.

Goodwin limped to the locker room late in the third quarter after diving for a loose ball and colliding with Ryan Kalkbrenner. The severity of the issue is unknown, so Goodwin can be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago for the time being.

Murphy (ankle) will play Thursday against Portland.

Murphy has missed his team's last three matchups while tending to a right ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to play Thursday. He'll presumably slot right back into the starting five in his return, which would likely bump Yves Missi back to the bench.

Wallace isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Wallace drew the start Monday with Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein sitting out the second half of a back-to-back, but Wallace will shift to a bench role with both of the usual starters returning to the hardwood Thursday. The 22-year-old has struggled as a reserve of late, as he's been held to single digits in the scoring column in his last five outings off the bench.

Mitchell won't start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

With Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein back in the lineup after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday, Cason Wallace and Mitchell will slide to the second unit. Over four appearances off the bench in March, Mitchell averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per contest.

Curry (thigh) won't play Thursday against the Cavaliers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Curry will be held out for the second half of Golden State's back-to-back due to left adductor injury management. He'll have an opportunity to return to the court Sunday against Houston.

Santos (pelvis) is available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Santos will shed his questionable tag and suit up Thursday after missing the front end of this back-to-back set due to a right pelvic contusion. The 23-year-old forward has started nine of his last 10 appearances, averaging 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.3 minutes per tilt during that span.

Melton (thumb) will play Thursday against Cleveland, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Melton's status was in question due to a left thumb strain after sitting out Wednesday, but he's been cleared to play with about one hour before tipoff. The 27-year-old is averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in his last five showings.

Goodwin (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Hornets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Goodwin collided with Ryan Kalkbrenner while the pair dove for a loose ball. It's unclear exactly why Goodwin limped to the locker room, though he can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

Jackson (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game in Sacramento with this news, as well as Tuesday's matchup against Dallas and Wednesday's against Oklahoma City. He'll still have a few more opportunities to return before the end of the regular season, either April 10 against Portland or April 12 against Golden State.