NBA Player News
-
Ajay Mitchell PG | OKC
Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Retreating to bench Wednesday
Mitchell won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Mitchell got the spot start in Tuesday's win over the Lakers but will slide back to the second unit with Jalen Williams (hamstring) back in the lineup. Mitchell has averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 21.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
-
John Collins PF | LAC
Clippers' John Collins: Back in starting five
Collins is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Thunder on Wednesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Collins has come off the bench in each of the Clippers' last two games, but he'll return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest due to the absence of Darius Garland (toe). Collins started nine consecutive outings from March 16 to April 2, and over that span, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.9 steals over 26.7 minutes per contest.
-
Isaiah Jackson C | LAC
Clippers' Isaiah Jackson: Could return Sunday
Jackson (ankle) could return as soon as Sunday, which will be the regular-season finale against the Thunder, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.
Jackson has been out of action since March 27 due to a right ankle sprain. If he's unable to return Sunday, then the next time that he would be available would be for the Clippers' opening game in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Jackson averaged 18.3 minutes per game off the bench across his 14 outings prior to his injury, and his return would bolster the Clippers' depth at center behind starter Brook Lopez.
-
Dylan Harper PG | SA
Spurs' Dylan Harper: Starting sans Castle
Harper will start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
With Stephon Castle (knee) sidelined, Harper will get the starting nod. The rookie guard has averaged 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 triples in 25.5 minutes per contest through two starts this season.
-
Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Starting Wednesday
Kornet is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Kornet will make his 25th start of the season Wednesday due to the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ribs). Kornet's last start took place this past Thursday against the Clippers, when he played 25 minutes and finished with eight points, six rebounds and five assists in a 118-99 win.
-
Franz Wagner PF | ORL
Magic's Franz Wagner: Returns to Wednesday's game
Wagner (knee) returned in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Wagner briefly exited to the locker room early in the third quarter after appearing to injure his left knee. However, he was cleared to return later in the same frame and checked back in at the 2:44 mark.
-
Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Won't play Wednesday
Allen (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Allen will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a right quadriceps contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Lakers. With the veteran wing out, Jordan Goodwin, Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming are candidates to see increased minutes.
-
PJ Washington PF | DAL
Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Not playing Wednesday
Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.
Washington will miss a second consecutive game due to a left elbow sprain, and his next chance to play is Friday against San Antonio. Khris Middleton, Tyler Smith and Dwight Powell should all see a bump in minutes due to Washington's absence.
-
Brandon Williams PG | DAL
Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Ruled out Wednesday
Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Williams will miss both halves of this back-to-back set due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Friday in San Antonio. With the 26-year-old point guard out, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.
-
Klay Thompson SG | DAL
Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Resting Wednesday
Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Thompson will get a maintenance day for the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set, so AJ Johnson and John Poulakidas are both poised to see more minutes in Wednesday's contest. Thompson should return for Friday's contest against the Spurs.