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  • Luke Kennard SG | LAL

    Lakers' Luke Kennard: Starting Sunday

    Kennard is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

    Kennard will draw the start at point guard due to Luka Doncic (hamstring) being out, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jake LaRavia, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton. In Kennard's previous start this season, he finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes.

  • PJ Washington PF | DAL

    Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Taking on starting role in return

    Washington (illness) will start at power forward in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

    After missing the last three games while recovering from an illness, the 27-year-old big man will reclaim a spot in the starting lineup. In 52 starts throughout the 2025-26 campaign, Washington has averaged 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals across 31.5 minutes per contest.

  • Ryan Nembhard PG | DAL

    Mavericks' Ryan Nembhard: Headed to bench

    Nembhard will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.

    P.J. Washington (illness) will replace Nembhard in the first unit in his return from a three-game stint on the sidelines. As a reserve this season, Nembhard owns averages of 4.1 points and 3.9 assists per game.

  • Tyler Smith PF | DAL

    Mavericks' Tyler Smith: Available to play

    Smith (back) is available to play Sunday against the Lakers.

    Smith could have a tough time getting into the rotation with Marvin Bagley active. Smith is averaging 2.6 points and 2.8 points per game this season.

  • Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Available to play

    Williams (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

    Williams was a late addition to the injury report with the probable tag, but now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Over the past three games, Williams has delivered averages of 18.7 points, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest.

  • John Konchar SG | UTA

    Jazz's John Konchar: Won't start versus Thunder

    Konchar won't start in Sunday's game against Oklahoma City.

    Konchar got the start in Friday's 140-106 loss to the Rockets, finishing with three points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes. However, Oscar Tshiebwe will re-enter the starting lineup Sunday, sending Konchar back to the bench.

  • Oscar Tshiebwe PF | UTA

    Jazz's Oscar Tshiebwe: Starting Sunday

    Tshiebwe is listed as a starter for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

    Tshiebwe will replace John Konchar in the first unit for Sunday's game, and it'll be Ace Bailey, Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski joining him in the starting lineup. As a starter this season, Tshiebwe has averaged 7.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.

  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Not starting Sunday

    Kalkbrenner won't start in Sunday's game against Minnesota.

    Kalkbrenner started in place of Moussa Diabate in Friday's 129-108 win over the Pacers. However, with Diabate returning from his one-game absence caused by an ankle injury, Kalkbrenner will head back to the bench.

  • Mike Conley PG | MIN

    Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starting Sunday

    Conley will start in Sunday's game against Charlotte.

    Conley started in four consecutive contests before not seeing any action in Friday's 115-103 loss to Philadelphia. However, with Anthony Edwards (knee) and Jaden McDaniels (knee) both out, he will re-enter the starting lineup versus the Hornets. In 13 starts this season, Conley has averaged 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.0 steals across 24.5 minutes.

  • Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Starting Sunday

    Fears will start Sunday versus the Magic.

    Fears is getting a spot start with Trey Murphy (ankle) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson and Yves Missi. As a starter this season, Fears has averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.2 steals per contest.

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