NBA Player News

Timme won't start Thursday's game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

With LeBron James (foot) back in the lineup following a one-game absence, Timme will retreat to the second unit. The big man isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time Thursday, and he has averaged 1.8 points across 7.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

Leons will come off the bench Thursday against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Leons drew a spot start Tuesday against the Kings, and while Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Gui Santos (pelvis) are out again Thursday, it'll be Nate Williams who gets a chance with the first unit. Leons figures to remain involved in the rotation with Golden State operating shorthanded in the frontcourt.

Williams will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Williams will get the starting nod for just the second time this season, pushing Malevy Leons to the bench. During his lone start of the season in a loss to the Spurs on April 1, Williams recorded 18 points, four rebounds, two steals and one assist in 47 minutes.

Yabusele won't return to Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a left shoulder sprain, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. He'll finish with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 16 minutes.

Yabusele sustained the shoulder injury early in the third quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest shortly after exiting to the locker room. The big man faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Friday's game against Orlando.

Horford (calf) took part in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Thursday, and the Warriors are hopeful he'll play Friday against the Kings, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Horford has already been ruled out for the first game of Golden State's back-to-back Thursday against the Lakers, but the team is optimistic about a Friday return. The veteran will presumably be re-evaluated Friday morning before another update is issued.

Yabusele exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to an apparent left shoulder injury, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Yabusele appeared to bump into another player and grabbed his left shoulder before heading to the locker room. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Highsmith (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Highsmith is slated for a 12th straight absence while dealing with a right knee injury. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive in the regular-season finale Sunday against Oklahoma City, though it's unclear at this time whether he's nearing a return.

Allen (quadriceps) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Allen missed Wednesday's win over Dallas due to a right quadriceps contusion, but he's set to return to action Friday. With Jordan Goodwin (ankle) and Devin Booker (ankle) out, Allen will likely see an uptick in playing time against the Lakers. He has averaged 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

Krejci (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Krejci is in danger of missing a 13th straight game, though the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable is a sign he's trending in the right direction. Portland should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.

Goodwin (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Goodwin exited Wednesday's win over the Mavericks early and will now miss Friday's contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come in Sunday's regular-season finale in Oklahoma City. With Goodwin out, Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Collin Gillespie are candidates for increased playing time.