NBA Player News

Konchar isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Konchar drew a spot start Friday with Lauri Markkanen sidelined, but Markkanen has been cleared to return for Monday's clash. Konchar is averaging 3.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five appearances as a reserve.

Kornet (leg) has returned to Monday's game against the Pistons, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

Kornet went to the locker room during the first half after picking up a leg contusion, but the team has since given him the green light to return. He should be available as needed down the stretch.

Thiero was assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Thiero will head back to South Bay along with Bronny James. Thiero has appeared in only two games with the Lakers since Dec. 30 and should continue to see the majority of his playing time with South Bay.

James was assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

James continues to bounce between Los Angeles and South Bay. He logged 25 minutes Feb. 10 against the Spurs but has otherwise struggled to see playing time in the NBA, so he should have opportunities to stay sharp while in the G League.

Hayes (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Coach JJ Redick said earlier in the day that the team is considering Hayes day-to-day, but it doesn't appear as though he'll be cleared to suit up for Tuesday's clash. Maxi Kleber would slot in as the backup center if Hayes is downgraded to out.

Markkannen (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Markkanen will push through an illness and suit up Monday after missing the previous two contests. Across six February appearances, the power forward is averaging 22.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from beyond the arc.

George (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

George will miss yet another matchup while dealing with a right ankle sprain. Expect Isaiah Collier to make the start at point guard in George's place Monday night.

Sharpe (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Sharpe will miss a seventh straight game while nursing a left calf strain. Vit Krejci should continue to see steady minutes off the bench as a result of Sharpe's absence, while the latter's next opportunity to return will come Thursday against Chicago.

Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Avdija aggravated a nagging back injury in Sunday's contest, exiting less than a minute into the game, and he'll be sidelined Tuesday as a result. In his absence, Sidy Cissoko is a strong candidate to slide into the starting five. Avdija's next opportunity to return will come Thursday against Chicago.

Tate has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Tate picked up the knee injury during Saturday's matchup against the Knicks, and he's now looking at a multi-week absence. Coach Ime Udoka noted that the typical timeline for a return from this type of injury is 4-to-6 weeks, but the team will re-assess in two weeks. Josh Okogie and Dorian Finney-Smith will presumably be asked to pick up the slack while Tate is sidelined.