NBA Player News

Zubac is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a head contusion.

Zubac was hit in the face and promptly went back to the locker room with just under 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Pacers should provide an update on Zubac before the contest concludes, but it's possible that his night is over. Zubac was listed as questionable heading into Wednesday's game due to low back soreness before he was ultimately cleared to play.

Capela will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Capela made a spot start last time out, but with Alperen Sengun back in the fold Wednesday, Capela will shift to a reserve role. In his last 26 appearances off the bench, Capela is averaging 4.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 13.8 minutes.

Clayton won't start Wednesday's game against Denver.

With Ty Jerome (shoulder) back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Clayton will retreat to the second unit. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.4 points, 6.4 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.

Clowney won't return to Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a right wrist sprain. He'll finish with three points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across eight minutes.

Clowney logged just under eight minutes in the first quarter and won't play in the final three due to the wrist injury. Danny Wolf and Chaney Johnson are candidates to see increased burn while Clowney is sidelined. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Knicks.

Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Jones will draw the start Wednesday due to the absences of Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring). In 35 starts this season, Jones is averaging 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 28.0 minutes.

Gafford is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

Gafford will come off the bench in his return from a three-game absence, so Marvin Bagley's minutes figure to take a dip and Dwight Powell could drop from the rotation entirely. As a reserve this season, Gafford owns averages of 4.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest.

Plowden (lower body) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Plowden left Tuesday's game against San Antonio in the fourth quarter after sustaining a lower body injury, but the 27-year-old win has been given the green light to play Thursday night. He's scored in double figures in six straight games, averaging 13.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals across 31.0 minutes during that span.

Clifford is questionable to play Thursday against the 76ers due to soreness in his left hamstring.

We'll have a better idea on Clifford's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, there would be more minutes available for Daeqwon Plowden and Doug McDermott. Check back for official word on Clifford's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.

Monk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Monk is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the 28-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Killian Hayes and Daeqwon Plowden would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Carter (calf) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Carter will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a bruised right calf. The second-year guard's next chance to play will come Sunday against Brooklyn.