NBA Player News

The Nuggets recalled Holmes from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Sunday.

Holmes will provide Denver with additional depth in the frontcourt for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he's unlikely to see any minutes outside of a garbage-time scenario. The 2024 first-round pick has appeared in just four games for Denver since the All-Star break, averaging 4.8 minutes per contest.

Jaquez (hip) is expected to play in Monday's game against San Antonio.

Jaquez missed the last two games because of left hip tightness. While the 25-year-old already holds a stable role in the rotation, he may see more action if Andrew Wiggins (toe) and Norman Powell (calf) aren't cleared to suit up, though Wiggins is also listed as probable.

Cissoko will start in Sunday's game against Denver.

Jerami Grant (foot) is unavailable, so Cissoko will occupy a spot in the starting lineup. The 21-year-old has averaged 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in 24 starts this season.

Powell (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against San Antonio.

Powell wasn't available for Saturday's loss to the Rockets. Fortunately, Jaime Jaquez (hip) and Andrew Wiggins (toe) are both listed as probable. If Powell can't get on the floor Monday, then Pelle Larsson may remain in the starting lineup, though that could change if one or both of Wiggins and Jaquez are officially cleared to play.

Wiggins (toe) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Wiggins has missed the Heat's last eight games due to left big toe inflammation. The probable tag indicates that Wiggins will be available for Monday's game, though he would likely operate under a minutes restriction if cleared to play. His return would mean less minutes for Simone Fontecchio, Pelle Larsson and Myron Gardner.

Sasser (hip) is out for Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

This will be Sasser's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Wednesday's game versus the Hawks being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be surprising to see Sasser spend at least one more game beyond Monday sidelined. Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter will have a chance for some extra minutes with Sasser unavailable.

O'Neale (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto.

O'Neale missed the last two contests because of left knee soreness. If he's out again, Jordan Goodwin, who posted 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in Saturday's loss to Milwaukee, is expected to remain in the starting lineup.

Huerter (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Lakers.

Huerter will be back in action Monday following a one-game stint on the sidelines, and he should be a bit more involved in the rotation with Cade Cunningham (lung) and Marcus Sasser (hip) out. Huerter can be viewed as a low-end streamer in deep leagues if you need some triples, dimes and steals.

Coffey (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Toronto.

Coffey will end up missing a second consecutive game after spraining his left ankle against the Spurs on Thursday, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Nuggets. While he hasn't played as much in March as he had in February, his absence means Jamaree Bouyea and Isaiah Livers will have elevated roles off the bench.

Highsmith (knee) remains out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.

Highsmith will be sidelined for a third straight game due to right knee injury maintenance. With the Suns also holding out Grayson Allen (knee) and Amir Coffey (knee), Ryan Dunn should be able to maintain a spot in the rotation, and Jordan Goodwin could be tasked with handling an elevated role once again.