NBA Player News

Spencer is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Spencer started Sunday's contest with De'Anthony Melton sidelined due to a knee injury but will return to a reserve role Monday. In 35 games off the bench this season, Spencer is averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per contest, though he has logged 20-plus minutes in 11 of his past 13 appearances.

Post will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

After going unused off the bench in Saturday's loss to Oklahoma City, Post will step into the starting five Monday for the first time since Jan. 26. As a starter this season (32 games), the big man has averaged 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per tilt.

Collins resumed taking part in on-court work Monday but is expected to miss the next week of action while he recovers from a neck strain, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Collins is trending in the right direction, but he doesn't look like he'll be ready to play at any point during the Clippers' upcoming four-game week. The veteran big man has been out since exiting a March 1 game against the Warriors due to lingering neck soreness, which has now been classified as a strain. Kobe Sanders could continue to remain a regular part of the LA rotation for the duration of Collins' absence.

McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

The veteran point guard exited Sunday's loss to Portland in the fourth quarter due to right hamstring soreness and will miss Tuesday's contest with the same issue. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Phoenix. With McConnell out and Andrew Nembhard (neck/back) doubtful to play, Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard are all in line to see increased playing time.

Walker is probable for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a right ankle sprain and mid-back soreness.

Walker tallied 14 points during Sunday's matchup against Portand but evidently emerged from the game a bit banged up. Even so, he appears on track to play Tuesday in Sacramento.

Zubac (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Zubac has yet to make his Pacers debut due to a sprained left ankle and remains without a definitive timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until Indiana offers an update on his progress.

McNeeley (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland.

McNeeley, who was recalled from the G League on Monday, will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Sacramento in the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back, though playing time isn't guaranteed even when he's healthy.

Nembhard is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to lower back and neck soreness.

Nembhard was cleared to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Blazers, but he's on track to get a rest day Tuesday evening. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be in line for a start at point guard, assuming Nembhard is downgraded to out closer to tipoff.

DeRozan (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

DeRozan was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's win over Chicago due to an illness, though he's set to return to action Tuesday. With the veteran forward returning to the lineup, Daeqwon Plowden will likely revert to a bench role. DeRozan has averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

James (hip/foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

James suffered a left elbow injury down the stretch of Thursday's matchup with the Nuggets, and he's missed two games since. However, he's now listed as questionable due to a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. The team will likely re-evaluate the star forward Tuesday morning and monitor him throughout the day before providing another update on his availability.