NBA Player News

Carrington is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Trae Young (knee/quadriceps) is taking over the top spot at point guard in his Wizards debut. Carrington has averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.3 minutes per contest over his last six games off the bench, shooting 34.5 percent from the floor during that stretch.

Da Silva is not in the Magic's starting lineup against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Da Silva has started in the Magic's last six games and has averaged 11.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 threes over 33.2 minutes per game over that span. He will revert to a bench role for Thursday's contest due to the return of Anthony Black, the latter of whom will start alongside Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter.

Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Murray was limited to just four minutes of playing time during Sunday's loss against the Hawks due to an illness, which prevented him from playing in Wednesday's win against the Grizzlies. Scoot Henderson figures to remain in Portland's starting lineup if Murray is unable to play Friday.

Avdija is doubtful for Friday's game against the Rockets due to lower-back injury management.

Avdija is expected to miss a sixth consecutive contest Friday. The star forward's likely absence Friday should allow Scoot Henderson to claim a more sizable role, whether it be as a starter or a reserve.

Edwards (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Edwards was carrying a questionable tag earlier in the day due to foot injury maintenance as Minnesota appeared to be weighing giving him a night off, but the team has since cleared him to play Thursday. The star guard is fresh off a 41-point showing Tuesday against Memphis and has put up 20 or more points in six straight outings.

Cryer (hamstring) will be available off the bench Thursday against Houston, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

The two-way player hasn't seen action at the NBA level or in the G League since Jan. 25 due to a left hamstring injury, but he'll be ready to play Thursday and is expected to be included in the rotation while the Warriors are down several key contributors. The rookie has appeared in only three games for Golden State this season, scoring six points in eight total minutes.

Garland is out for Friday's game against the Spurs due to left toe injury management.

Garland will take a seat for the first half of the team's back-to-back after logging 24 minutes Wednesday night against the Pacers. Look for Kris Dunn and Kobe Sanders to continue to benefit in terms of minutes with Garland sidelined Friday.

Gill (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Utah.

Gill missed the Wizards' last two games while battling through an illness, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to return for Thursday's contest. He has averaged 9.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 blocks over 28.0 minutes per game in six outings (one start) since the All-Star break.

Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

The veteran forward is sitting out the front end of Houston's back-to-back for injury management, and the expectation is that Finney-Smith will be able to play in Friday's tilt versus Portland. His absence Thursday should lead to a bump in minutes for Josh Okogie and Clint Capela off the bench.

Sengun (illness) will play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sengun hasn't missed a contest since Jan. 9, and an illness won't change that Thursday. Over his last seven outings following the All-Star break, the star big man has averaged 18.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals in 33.5 minutes per game.