NBA Player News

Murray-Boyles (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Murray-Boyles was initially listed as doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. It'll be the rookie big man's ninth straight absence due to a left thumb sprain. His next chance to play will come Friday at Denver.

Leonard (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports.

Leonard will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain he sustained in Saturday's loss to the Kings. With the superstar forward back in action, Kobe Sanders will likely see fewer minutes. Leonard has averaged 29.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.8 steals over 30.2 minutes per game in nine March appearances.

Porzingis will start Wednesday versus the Celtics, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Porzingis came off the bench in Monday's win over the Wizards, but he'll be back with the starters Wednesday, sending Will Richard to the bench. Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, Gui Santos and Draymond Green will join Porzingis in the first unit versus Boston.

Richard isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Boston, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Richard has started three of his last four appearances, but he'll be back with the reserves for Wednesday's contest. The rookie guard should still see significant run off the bench.

Vassell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Vassell missed Tuesday's win over the Kings -- the second leg of a back-to-back -- due to left ankle soreness. However, he's set to return to action Thursday, which will likely result in Harrison Barnes moving to the second unit. Over nine March appearances, Vassell has averaged 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 31.9 minutes per tilt.

Sexton (lower leg) will play in Wednesday's game against Toronto, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Sexton was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest, though he'll shed that tag and return from a four-game absence. His return may result in Rob Dillingham seeing fewer minutes, though Jaden Ivey (knee) and Anfernee Simons (wrist) are both still out. Over four March appearances (one start), Sexton has averaged 25.0 points, 3.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.0 minutes per contest.

Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Okoro will miss a fifth straight game due to a right knee issue, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Cleveland. With the 25-year-old wing unavailable, Leonard Miller will likely continue seeing increased minutes.

Allen (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game in San Antonio.

Allen is in danger of missing his second straight game, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Allen does need to spend another game on the sidelines, Ryan Dunn would have a chance to remain in the rotation.

O'Neale is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs due to left knee soreness.

The veteran forward is at risk of missing his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleming and Haywood Highsmith stand out as the most likely choices to join the starting lineup at power forward in the event that O'Neale is ruled out.

Head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Siakam (knee) is making good progress but remains without a timetable for a return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Carlisle believes that Siakam will play again at some point this season, though he's set to miss a sixth consecutive contest Wednesday due to a right knee sprain. The star forward can be considered week-to-week until the Pacers offer an update on his progress, and with the club holding a 15-54 record entering Wednesday's contest, Indiana may continue to exercise extreme caution with Siakam. With the 31-year-old sidelined, Kobe Brown, Jarace Walker and Jalen Slawson are candidates for increased playing time.