NBA Player News

Booker (hip) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Kings.

Booker is ready to make his return to the hardwood after missing Phoenix's last four matchups while tending to a right hip strain. The star guard has had some tough injury luck lately, as he also dealt with an ankle issue before the All-Star break; therefore, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Suns monitor Booker's minutes closely in his first game back.

Rollins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Rollins will shift to the bench with the Bucks rolling out a starting five of Kevin Porter, AJ Green, Ousmane Dieng, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner. Rollins has come off the bench in just five games this season, most recently Dec. 26, averaging 16.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 27.2 minutes per contest as a reserve.

Gonzalez is starting Monday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Gonzalez will enter the starting lineup with Jaylen Brown (illness) downgraded to out Monday. This marks Gonzalez's third start of the season. He failed to contribute much in his last start Jan. 10 against the Spurs, finishing the game with four rebounds and three assists in 13 minutes.

Kuzma is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Boston.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the lineup, Kuzma will shift to a reserve role after starting his previous 17 appearances. In 24 games off the bench this season, the 30-year-old is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 23.7 minutes per contest.

Williamson (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Williamson is in danger of missing a second consecutive matchup while nursing a right ankle sprain. He'll presumably need to prove his health during shootaround and pregame warmups to gain clearance to play Tuesday evening.

Dieng is starting Monday's game against the Celtics.

Dieng will start Monday as the the Bucks have elected to shake up the first five with Giannis Antetokounmpo back on the floor. Dieng's last start dates back to Feb. 12 against the Thunder, when he finished with 11 points, six rebounds, one steal and four blocks in 36 minutes.

Vucevic is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Neemias Queta resting, Vucevic will make his first start as a member of the Celtics. Through nine games with Boston, the big man is averaging 12.0 points and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from beyond the arc in 23.8 minutes per contest. Luka Garza and Amari Williams will provide center depth behind Vucevic for Monday's contest.

Gill (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Gill will be inactive Monday while battling an illness, paving the way for Julian Reese to join the starting five for his team debut. Gill's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Magic.

Reese is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Reese inked a two-way contract with the Wizards on Saturday, and he's now gearing up for a start at center in what will be the first NBA action of his career. There should be plenty of minutes available for Reese, as Washington will be without Tristan Vukcevic (thigh), Anthony Gill (illness) and Alex Sarr (hamstring).

Carlson (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Carlson will miss a third consecutive game due to a lower-back strain that flared up and forced him to exit early against the Pistons on Feb. 25. The Utah product is averaging 10.7 minutes per contest across 35 appearances with the Thunder this season, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact the rotation. The center's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Knicks.