NBA Player News

Walker (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Sacramento.

Walker will return from a three-game absence due to illness. Walker is averaging 12.5 minutes per game this season, but with Kelly Oubre (elbow) out and Joel Embiid (oblique) doubtful, more minutes could be available for Walker on Thursday.

Embiid (oblique) is doubtful for Thursday's game in Sacramento.

While Embiid is unlikely to play, this is the first time he's been hit with the doubtful tag since going down with the oblique injury, which indicates progress. Check back for official confirmation on Embiid's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.

Harkless won't start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

With Ace Bailey (concussion) back in the lineup, Harkless will move to the second unit. The two-way player has averaged 7.2 points, 2.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

Garcia will come off the bench in Wednesday's game in Minnesota.

Kyle Filipowski is back from his rest day and starting, so Garcia will shift back to the second unit. John Konchar is also set to return Wednesday, so Garcia's playing time figures to take a hit, making him a risky target in daily fantasy leagues.

Mashack (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Mashack has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's contest. The rookie guard's absence leaves Javon Small, Walter Clayton and Cam Spencer as the Grizzlies' top bench guards. Mashack's next chance to play will come Friday against Boston in what will be the opening leg of a back-to-back set.

The Grizzlies have ruled out Rupert (two-way) ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Rupert is with the team in Memphis, but he's eligible to play in just six of the Grizzlies' remaining 15 contests while he's signed to a two-way contract. Memphis will choose to hold Rupert out Wednesday, and his availability for the team's final 14 games will also be somewhat in flux from game to game. Rupert should be in line for meaningful playing time whenever he plays, however; he's averaging 28.8 minutes per game in 10 appearances since joining Memphis over the All-Star break.

Missi won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

With Dejounte Murray (illness) back in the lineup, Missi will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 3.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

Dunn will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in New Orleans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is back and starting, so Dunn will shift to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Dunn owns averages of 7.3 points and 1.7 steals per game.

Hinson (two-way) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Hinson had played 16 minutes off the bench in the Jazz's most recent game Sunday in a 116-111 loss to the Kings, but Utah will opt to hold him out Wednesday with the team getting Ace Bailey (concussion) and John Konchar (calf) back in action. Due to the terms of his two-way contract, Hinson will be eligible to suit up in seven of the Jazz's remaining 13 games after Wednesday.

Huntley recorded 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 32 minutes Tuesday in the G League Valley Suns' 117-108 win over the Stockton Kings.

Huntley has yet to make his NBA debut since signing a two-way deal with Phoenix earlier this month, but he continues to thrive in the G League. Through 41 appearances with Valley, the undrafted rookie out of Appalachian State is averaging 15.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals in 26.7 minutes and is shooting 63.2 percent from the field.