Santos ended the night tied for the team lead in scoring with Brandin Podziemski. Santos impressed with his efficiency on the offensive end, knocking down 64.3 percent of his attempts from the field after struggling to a 3-for-9 clip Sunday in Denver. The 23-year-old has put up 20 or more points in three of his last four appearances.
Strus had his shot working from beyond the arc Thursday, which where he tacked on 18 of his 24 points. He's been highly effective from downtown of late, drilling six or more treys in two of his last three appearances. Strus has started back-to-back games for the Cavs and will have a chance to run with the first unit for at least one additional matchup while Dean Wade recovers from an ankle injury.
Gilgeous-Alexander did all of his damage without stepping on the court for the final period, as Oklahoma City closed the third quarter with a 45-point lead. The 27-year-old was a big reason why OKC was able to build such a commanding lead. Gilgeous-Alexander led his team in points and finished second in rebounds and assists. He's averaging 32.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five appearances.
Dort suffered an undisclosed injury during the third quarter, and the team neglected to provide an update after he was seen walking to the locker room. He can be considered day-to-day until Oklahoma City has more news to share on the nature of his injury.
Jenkins continues to roll on the offensive end, as he led the Pistons in scoring on the way to a hard-fought victory. He's posted 20-plus points in back-to-back games and continues to put up strong numbers across the board while running with the first unit, which is where he'll remain until Cade Cunningham (chest) is cleared to return.
This news isn't unexpected given the amount of pain Doncic appeared to be in after suffering the injury, and the game was also out reach shortly after he departed for the locker room. The Lakers should have more information to share on the extent of the star guard's injury after running additional tests. Doncic is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
The team has brought in Okani and Dariq Whitehead on 10-day contracts to provide frontcourt depth for the last few games of the regular season. Okani spent the 2025-26 campaign with the G League's Westchester Knicks, averaging 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 47 games.
Dort was fouled on an attempt near the rim and was shaken up the play. He was spotted walking to the locker room to get evaluated during the next timeout. Dort can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
Doncic looked to suffer the injury while pulling up for a shot attempt, and he was down on the baseline for a few minutes after the play before eventually getting up and limping to the locker room under his own power. The exact details of his injury are unclear at this time.
Whitehead will provide Memphis with depth down the stretch of the regular season as the club limps to the finish line. The 21-year-old appeared in 34 games this season with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue, and he averaged 11.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 23.4 minutes per contest.
Green bounced back from a sluggish eight-point showing Tuesday against the Magic by draining 52.6 percent of his field-goal attempts Thursday night. He led the Suns in scoring and was active as a playmaker, as he tied his season high in assists. Green has also been a force on the defensive end of late, recording two steals in three straight matchups.
Duren struggled from the charity stripe but turned in a fairly efficient performance from the field and finished as Detroit's second-leading scorer. The star big man also grabbed a game-high mark in rebounds, securing his fifth double-double over his last six outings. Additionally, the 22-year-old recorded at least one block for a fifth straight game, logging two swats in three of them.
Reaves exited to the locker room late in the opening quarter due to an apparent lower-back issue. He returned to the court shortly thereafter but was still seen grabbing at the left side of his lower back, so the issue is worth monitoring.
Reaves was seen grabbing at the left side of his lower back for several minutes before checking out and heading back to the locker room with 2:25 remaining in the opening quarter. He can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
Kornet will enter the starting lineup in place of Victor Wembanyama (ankle). Kornet's last start dates back to March 12, when he was held scoreless but recorded three rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes.
Williams found success Wednesday in a rare start, ending the night with 18 points in 47 minutes, but he'll return to the bench Thursday. The 27-year-old is averaging 6.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11 appearances as a reserve this season.
Richard got the starting nod in the front end of this back-to-back set but will retreat to the second unit Thursday. The rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
Cryer was shuffled into the starting lineup for his first career start Wednesday, but he'll return to his usual bench role now that Golden State has managed to get a bit more healthy. He's averaging 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his last six matchups as a reserve.
With Trey Murphy (ankle) back in the lineup following a three-game absence, Missi will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 3.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 20.2 minutes per game in his last five appearances off the bench.
Goodwin limped to the locker room late in the third quarter after diving for a loose ball and colliding with Ryan Kalkbrenner. The severity of the issue is unknown, so Goodwin can be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago for the time being.
Murphy has missed his team's last three matchups while tending to a right ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to play Thursday. He'll presumably slot right back into the starting five in his return, which would likely bump Yves Missi back to the bench.
Wallace drew the start Monday with Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein sitting out the second half of a back-to-back, but Wallace will shift to a bench role with both of the usual starters returning to the hardwood Thursday. The 22-year-old has struggled as a reserve of late, as he's been held to single digits in the scoring column in his last five outings off the bench.
With Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein back in the lineup after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday, Cason Wallace and Mitchell will slide to the second unit. Over four appearances off the bench in March, Mitchell averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per contest.
Curry will be held out for the second half of Golden State's back-to-back due to left adductor injury management. He'll have an opportunity to return to the court Sunday against Houston.
Santos will shed his questionable tag and suit up Thursday after missing the front end of this back-to-back set due to a right pelvic contusion. The 23-year-old forward has started nine of his last 10 appearances, averaging 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.3 minutes per tilt during that span.
Melton's status was in question due to a left thumb strain after sitting out Wednesday, but he's been cleared to play with about one hour before tipoff. The 27-year-old is averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in his last five showings.
Goodwin collided with Ryan Kalkbrenner while the pair dove for a loose ball. It's unclear exactly why Goodwin limped to the locker room, though he can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
Jackson has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game in Sacramento with this news, as well as Tuesday's matchup against Dallas and Wednesday's against Oklahoma City. He'll still have a few more opportunities to return before the end of the regular season, either April 10 against Portland or April 12 against Golden State.
Monk was held out of Sunday's loss to Brooklyn due to a right shoulder contusion and is in jeopardy of missing Friday's game with soreness in that same shoulder. If the 28-year-old guard isn't cleared to face the Pelicans, Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter would be candidates to see an uptick in playing time.
Murray will miss an 18th consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain, though he was recently cleared to take contact in practice. He should be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Westbrook is on track for his seventh consecutive absence due to a right toe injury. Devin Carter has taken over starting point guard duties in Westbrook's place, and he'll have a good chance to make another start Friday night.
Caruso was hopeful to be able to suit up Thursday, but he'll miss his first game since March 9 due to an illness. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe could pick up additional minutes in Caruso's absence.
When asked how the sharpshooter looked during Thursday's scrimmage, head coach Steve Kerr said, "He looked good... he looks like Steph Curry," per Friedell. Kerr added that the team expects to make a final call Friday on whether Curry will be cleared to play Sunday, as the training staff will presumably want to ensure he's feeling healthy after his second scrimmage this week.
Smart will miss a sixth consecutive game Thursday due to a right ankle contusion, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. For now, the veteran guard can be considered questionable to face Dallas.
The veteran forward collided with Rudy Gobert and limped to the locker room in the opening quarter. Harris was initially deemed questionable to return but was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Philadelphia. Ronald Holland and Javonte Green will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way Thursday.
After colliding with Rudy Gobert in the first quarter, Harris limped to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Ronald Holland and Javonte Green will likely help pick up the slack.
Harris looked to bump knees with an opposing player on a drive to the basket and was in obvious pain before the Pistons called a timeout. The veteran forward was spotted walking to the locker room to be examined immediately after the collision. Harris can be considered questionable to return until the team has an update on the extent of his injury.
Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, so he'll come off the bench in this contest. As a result, Oso Ighodaro will remain in the starting lineup, although it's unknown if this arrangement will continue Sunday in Chicago.
The two-way player has seen limited action at the NBA level this season, but he's been able to crack head coach Darko Rajakovic's rotation in each of the last four games, playing double-digit minutes in the last three contests. The Raptors will be getting Brandon Ingram (heel) back from a one-game absence for Friday's game in Memphis, but Lawson may still be able to maintain a spot in the second unit while Immanuel Quickley (foot) remains without a clear timeline for a return.
Brandon Ingram (heel) joined Immanuel Quickley (foot) and Jamison Battle (illness) in street clothes for Wednesday's contest, but those absences weren't enough for Dick to maintain a spot in the rotation. Rather than Dick, head coach Darko Rajakovic turned to two-way players A.J. Lawson (16 minutes) and Alijah Martin (four minutes) to handle backup roles on the wing. Ingram has been cleared to play in Friday's game in Memphis, which further dims Dick's chances of reclaiming a rotation spot after he had appeared in each of Toronto's six contests prior to Wednesday.
Gibson is expected to miss a fourth straight game due to a right foot injury. If the veteran center is ruled out, Taylor Hendricks would likely see a slight bump in minutes.
Jerome has missed the last five games because of a sprained left ankle. With Memphis not going anywhere near the playoffs, it's unknown if he will be back on the floor again this season. With Cam Spencer (back) also out Friday, Javon Small, Walter Clayton and Jahmai Mashack should absorb most of the minutes in the backcourt.
Spencer has put together two straight solid performances, but he'll be forced to the sidelines Friday after picking up a back injury. Jahmai Mashack and Walter Clayton could pick up increased minutes as a result of Spencer's absence.
Prosper is likely to miss Friday's contest due to lower-back soreness, which would mark his second absence in a three-game span. Taylor Hendricks and Rayan Rupert would be candidates to see increased playing time if Prosper is unable to suit up.
Following a one-game absence with a finger injury during Wednesday's loss to New York, Hendricks is available for Friday's action. Over his last 10 appearances, the third-year forward has averaged 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks in 25.4 minutes per game.
Utah will hold Hinson out for a fifth consecutive game in an effort to manage his availability for the remainder of the season while he's signed to a two-way contract. After Friday, Hinson will be eligible to play in each of Utah's remaining four games.
George will miss a 12th consecutive contest due to a right hamstring strain and is without a clear timetable for a return. The third-year point guard should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Jazz offer an update on his progress. With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Elijah Harkless (hamstring) also sidelined, Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng should continue seeing significant minutes.
A left hamstring injury is costing Collier a ninth consecutive contest Friday. Fresh off inking a two-year contract with the Jazz, Bez Mbeng should see the bulk of the minutes at point guard.
Sims has started in the Bucks' last three contests, most recently finishing with six points, 20 rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. While the 27-year-old is expected to suit up versus the Celtics, it's unknown if he'll remain in the starting lineup, considering Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are off the injury report.
Harkless will miss a third straight game while dealing with a left hamstring strain. Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Keyonte George (hamstring) are also out, leaving Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng to shoulder the majority of the minutes in the backcourt.
Williams appeared to be trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since officially declared him available for Thursday's clash, which will mark the big man's first action since March 3. The Duke product has missed nearly a month while recovering from a stress reaction in his left foot, so it's not clear if he'll immediately return to the starting five or if Phoenix will elect to ease him back into live action.
Before missing the last four games for personal reasons, Harris was sidelined for the prior three due to a groin injury. He's off the injury report ahead of Friday's contest, but he isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time.
Antetokounmpo is nursing a left calf strain that has forced him to miss Milwaukee's last four games. Even if he's upgraded to available Friday, he's unlikely to make much of an impact in the game.
After sitting out Wednesday's loss to Houston, Prince is ready to roll for Friday. The veteran swingman has averaged 9.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 24.2 minutes per contest in his last nine games.
Trent suffered a left hip injury during Wednesday's matchup with Houston, and he's now in danger of missing additional game action. The Bucks will presumably keep a close eye on how he's moving in shootaround and leading up to game time before making a final ruling on his status for Friday evening.
Sasser will shake off his questionable tag due to a right hip strain and suit up for a fifth consecutive contest. He has averaged 6.8 points and 2.5 assists across 13.3 minutes per tilt over the last four games.
Portis is slated for his sixth consecutive absence while rehabbing from a left wrist sprain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Sunday against Memphis.
Kuzma is ready to return to the lineup Friday following a one-game absence with an Achilles issue. The veteran forward has averaged 14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.2 minutes per contest over his last 10 games.
Edwards returned from a six-game absence for Monday's win over Dallas, finishing with 17 points, two rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes off the bench. However, he won't play Thursday, meaning his next chance to suit up will be Friday in Philadelphia. Without Edwards, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu should all see more action, with two of those players expected to start now that Jaden McDaniels (knee) is out as well.
This is a promising development for Rollins, who was held out Wednesday against the Rockets due to a right hip injury. Assuming he doesn't suffer any type of setback leading up to tipoff, all indications point to the 23-year-old suiting up Friday.
Turner is set to return from a one-game absence with an ankle injury. The veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.5 minutes per tilt in his last 10 games.
Antetokounmpo will miss yet another contest while dealing with a bruised left knee. Milwaukee has yet to provide a timetable for return, so until that happens, he can be considered doubtful for Sunday against Memphis.
Williams appears to be on track to shed his questionable tag and return from a 15-game absence due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. The big man recently returned to 5-on-5 work, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction during his return to game action.
Bagley had 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in the win over the Trail Blazers on March 27. However, he missed the following two contests and appears to be heading toward another absence. If Bagley doesn't suit up, Dwight Powell will likely see increased playing time.
The rookie first-round pick is averaging just 14.8 minutes per game, but he had been a consistent part of head coach Joe Mazzulla's rotation throughout the season until he fell out of the mix Wednesday. Mazzulla ended up going with Baylor Scheierman (18 minutes) and Jordan Walsh (five minutes) as the team's reserve options on the wing and at forward, resulting in Gonzalez being handed his first DNP-CD since Nov. 29. Gonzalez could eventually re-emerge as an option in the second unit, but he's unlikely to be in line for extended playing time if he reclaims a rotation spot.
Martin is expected to miss a ninth consecutive contest Friday. Max Christie, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are the most likely candidates to handle more playing time for the Mavericks in Martin's expected absence.
Gafford exited Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee in the second quarter due to a right shoulder stinger, though he's set to play Friday. Over 11 appearances in March, the big man averaged 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.5 minutes per contest.
Thompson received a night off during Tuesday's loss to the Bucks but will be available for Friday's tilt. He's averaging 10.7 points and 1.5 assists in 21.3 minutes over his previous six appearances.
Following a two-game absence due to an illness, Marshall is ready to take the floor for the Mavericks on Friday. The forward has averaged 20.9 points, 5.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest in his last seven games.
Washington looks to be headed for his third straight absence while under the weather. Assuming he's downgraded to out before tipoff, Khris Middleton should be prepared to shoulder 20-plus minutes again Friday.
Nembhard will miss a second consecutive contest because of cervical and lumbar soreness. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also ruled out, Quenton Jackson may find himself back in the starting lineup.
Broome underwent surgery in late February to address a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, and he remains without a clear timetable for a return. The rookie second-rounder can be considered week-to-week until Philadelphia provides an update on his progress.
Walker will miss a third straight game due to a lower-back bruise, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Cleveland. With the third-year forward out, Kobe Brown and Ben Sheppard are candidates for increased playing time.
Although he's listed with right foot injury management, Toppin is expected to play Friday. Toppin has averaged 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 17.3 minutes per tilt over his last eight games.
Nesmith will miss a third straight game while dealing with a neck injury. The Vanderbilt product has been easing back into basketball activities and managed to participate in practice in a limited capacity Tuesday. Nesmith's next chance to take the court will arrive Sunday in Cleveland.
Embiid looks to be in line for his second consecutive absence while dealing with an illness. Adem Bona drew the start in his place Wednesday and is a candidate to do so again Friday, though the Sixers could also elect to give Andre Drummond an opportunity to start in Embiid's place.
The veteran floor general's next opportunity to return arrives Sunday in Cleveland. More playing time will be available for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson in the backcourt Friday.
Siakam has made six straight appearances for the Pacers, and while he has been added to the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup, it appears he'll be suiting up in Charlotte. Expect the team to clarify his availability closer to game time.
Landale sustained a right high-ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's win versus Orlando. Given the timetable for a return, the 29-year-old big man is likely to remain sidelined until the postseason. Onyeka Okongwu should take on all the minutes he can handle during the stretch run, while Mouhamed Gueye is set to operate as the primary backup center until Landale is cleared to play.
Claxton is dealing with an illness and right hand soreness, though he's still likely to suit up Friday. The big man has averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He's been seeing limited playing time of late and hasn't logged more than 23 minutes since March 7.
After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hornets with an Achilles issue, Mann is ready to return to the floor Friday. Over his last seven appearances, the swingman has averaged 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest.
Clowney is battling left ankle soreness, but the issue isn't likely to stop him from playing Friday. The Nets have been reducing Clowney's workload, as the third-year forward has averaged 7.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.5 minutes per tilt over his last eight games.
Wembanyama will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Denver. With the star big man sidelined, Luke Kornet will likely get the starting nod, while Mason Plumlee and Kelly Olynyk are candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.
Kornet is available after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, and it's plausible he'll draw a spot start in the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ankle) on Thursday. For the year, Kornet has averaged 7.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest through 23 starts.
Hepburn underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee Jan. 8 and was spotted without crutches in late February. However, the Raptors have to yet to offer an update on his progress, so he can be considered week-to-week for the time being.
Curry is at risk of sitting out the second part of this back-to-back set. His absence would free up a few extra minutes for Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton in the backcourt Thursday.
Thursday will mark a second consecutive absence for Post, who left Sunday's loss to Denver early. Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green should share the center minutes for the Warriors versus Cleveland.
A right pelvic contusion could cost Santos both legs of this back-to-back set. Gary Payton and LJ Cryer are both candidates for increased playing time if Santos is unable to suit up Thursday.
Curry was previously considered doubtful for this contest. Based on multiple reports, the superstar is targeting a return Sunday against the Rockets if his knee continues to respond well to workouts.
Payton will be back in action after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set for maintenance. With so many Warriors injured, Payton could see a sizable workload Thursday.
Melton is at risk of missing both ends of this back-to-back set. Will Richard and Pat Spencer would have a clearer pathway to playing in the backcourt if Melton is ultimately downgraded to out Thursday.
McBride was given a maintenance day Wednesday against Memphis, but he has the green light to reprise his role as the backup point guard behind Jalen Brunson.
The star big man is ready to play after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. Porzingis is heating up as of late, averaging 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes per game over his last four outings.
After missing the second leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday against Memphis, Robinson is all set to reprise his role as the backup center against Chicago.
Brunson is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Presumably, Wednesday was more of a maintenance day for the star guard.
The 2022 second-rounder is sitting out Thursday due to lower-back spasms, and a short turnaround awaits him Friday in Sacramento versus the Kings. Matkovic's absence could get DeAndre Jordan back into the center rotation, also opening up more playing time for Yves Missi and Derik Queen.
The Bulls continue to monitor Yabusele's nagging left ankle sprain. The big man has averaged 12.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.9 minutes per tilt across his last five games.
Olbrich is expected to play through bilateral plantar fasciitis Friday. If Nick Richards (elbow) can't play, Olbrich could see a larger role in the frontcourt against New York.
After four straight absences for the big man, he remains day-to-day on the injury report. If Richards continues to miss time, Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) will likely continue to benefit.
McClung is likely to play through right abdominal tightness Friday. The explosive guard could see an expanded role if one or both of Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (ankle) sit out versus New York.
Jones will join Josh Giddey (hamstring) on the official injury report. If either starter is unable to play, that could open up a lot of minutes for guys like Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton.
Giddey remains day-to-day after missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers. The Bulls may continue to err on the side of caution, however. Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton could take on larger roles if Giddey is unable to give it a go.
The combo guard has no timetable for a return due to a fractured left wrist. Simons can be tentatively considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Suns.
Timme tied for the team lead in scoring as South Bay advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, with the club's next game coming Friday at home versus the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Meanwhile, Los Angeles is set to play Thursday in Oklahoma City, but neither Timme nor the Lakers' other two-way players are likely to make the trip for that contest.
Baldwin wasn't available for Sacramento's 123-115 win over the Raptors on Wednesday, as he instead suited up for the Kings' G League affiliate. With Stockton coming away with the win, the two-way player is likely to remain out for Sacramento's next game Friday against the Pelicans, as Stockton is scheduled to play that same night against the Rip City Remix in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Currently signed to a 10-day deal with Sacramento, Jeffries wasn't available for the team's 123-115 win over the Raptors while he instead suited up for the Kings' G League affiliate. With Stockton coming away with the win, Jeffries is likely to remain out for Sacramento's next game Friday against the Pelicans, as Stockton is scheduled to play that same night against the Rip City Remix in the Western Conference Semifinals. Jeffries' 10-day contract will expire after Friday, so it's possible that he's played his last game with the parent club, unless Sacramento opts to re-sign him to a second 10-day pact or rest-of-season deal.
Zikarsky sat out Iowa's regular-season finale Saturday against the Oklahoma City Blue due to an unspecified issue, but he was cleared to play in advance of the affiliate's playoff run. With the Wolves having been eliminated with the loss, Zikarsky will link back up with the parent club, though he's not expected to be available for Thursday's game in Detroit. The Timberwolves are listing all three of their two-way players out for that contest.
Battle has been upgraded to day-to-day after missing the past three games for Toronto. He's usually an emergency depth piece for the Raptors.
Isaac has no timetable for a return to the floor due to his knee sprain. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Pelicans, but he can be considered doubtful for now.
Black continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games, and Friday will be his 15th straight absence. He remains without a return timetable and should be considered doubtful for future games until the team releases an update.
As expected, Ingram will return from a one-game absence related to injury management. He's been cold over his last five games with 15.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field.
Cunningham continues to make progress in his recovery from a collapsed lung, but that's the extent of the update. Based on previous reporting, the Pistons are hopeful Cunningham will be available for the playoffs, but a return at the very end of the regular season hasn't been ruled out yet.
George has been sidelined since March 2 due to a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow, and the Wizards had no incentive to rush him back to the court for the last couple of weeks. The forward appeared in 48 regular-season contests with averages of 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.1 three-pointers on 43.8 percent shooting from the field.
Melendez did a good job as he barely missed from the field after coming off the bench in his team's final game of the season. The 26 points and his 83.3 percent efficiency marked his highest outputs of the campaign over 45 appearances. Despite being in and out of the starting lineup, Melendez ranked fifth on the squad with an average of 12.3 points per game.
Bouknight emerged from a slight slump with one of his most impressive outings of the season, but it wasn't enough for his team to avoid defeat in the first round of the G League postseason. He stood out as the Capitanes' most consistent scorer for most of the season, leading the squad with an average of 20.0 points per game. Additionally, he averaged 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.6 steals per contest across 48 games.
After his pair of 10-day contracts ran out, the Jazz will quickly move to lock him up in Utah after some impressive stretches of play. The defensive specialist has averaged 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.7 steals in 29.9 minutes per contest across 11 outings.
Reese achieved game-high totals of rebounds and blocks while taking part in offensive play via three-point shooting in Wednesday's matchup. It was the best scoring performance in his last six starts, and he notched a double-double for the first time since March 11, giving him four overall.
Williams bounced back from a poor performance in the regular-season finale and played a vital role in both scoring and defensive stats during the initial playoff clash. The center tied his most made three-pointers and steals in a single game this season while recording his best efficiency from the field since March 17. However, he fell well below his average of 9.5 rebounds per contest.
With Wednesday's loss officially ending San Diego's season, Omier -- who is signed to a two-way contract with the Clippers -- will rejoin the parent club ahead of Thursday's game against the Spurs. Omier has thus far made three appearances at the NBA level, playing just 14 minutes in total.
Freeman stood out for his game-high figures in points and rebounds en route to a big double-double during the defeat. However, that was Iowa's final game of the campaign, and the two-way player might see his opportunities reduced for the remainder of the season, given that he's rarely involved in the parent team's rotation. He finished his G League participation with 17 double-doubles in 39 appearances and averages of 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
With Long Island's season coming to an end with a loss, Liddell and fellow two-way players Tyson Etienne and Chaney Johnson will rejoin Brooklyn for the remainder of the campaign. The 25-year-old big man has seen action in 11 of Brooklyn's last 13 games, averaging 3.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 blocks in 13.8 minutes per contest.
With Long Island's season coming to an end with a loss, Etienne and fellow two-way players E.J. Liddell and Chaney Johnson will rejoin Brooklyn for the remainder of the campaign. The 26-year-old guard has been part of Brooklyn's rotation for 11 of the team's last 13 games, averaging 9.3 points, 2.4 three-pointers, 2.0 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per contest.
With Long Island's season coming to an end with a loss, Johnson and fellow two-way players E.J. Liddell and Tyson Etienne will rejoin Brooklyn for the remainder of the campaign. The undrafted rookie out of Auburn has been part of Brooklyn's rotation for each of the last 13 games, averaging 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 19.8 minutes per game while shooting 53.8 percent from the field.
Smith joined Long Island for its first-round playoff matchup with the Osceola Magic, finishing with 29 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 39 minutes in a 119-117 loss. With the loss spelling an end to Long Island's playoff run, Smith and the Nets' three two-way players -- Chaney Johnson, Tyson Etienne and E.J. Liddell -- are all set to rejoin the parent club ahead of Friday's game against the Hawks. After signing a second 10-day deal with Brooklyn last Wednesday, Smith's contract will expire following Friday's contest.
Brown made an all-around impact, which was not enough for his squad to avoid elimination from the G League playoffs. The 25 points ended as a season-high count for him, and the double-double brought his total up to 17 in 47 appearances. Other than that, he averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game, with the latter two of those stats ranking as the highest figures on the team throughout the campaign.
With San Diego's playoff run having now ended with the loss, Christie will rejoin the parent club for the duration of the season. The second-year wing is off the injury report and will be available for Thursday's game against the Spurs, but he's not expected to be featured in head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation.
Shulga arrived in Miami in time for Wednesday's game, after he had suited up for the G League's Maine Celtics a night earlier in the affiliate's playoff loss to the Greensboro Swarm. With Maine having been eliminated from the postseason, Shulga will remain with Boston moving forward but is unlikely to see minutes outside of garbage-time scenarios or games in which the team is resting multiple rotation players.
After suiting up for the Maine Celtics in Tuesday's 112-90 loss to the Greensboro Swarm in a first-round matchup in the G League playoffs, Williams was able to arrive in Miami in time for the parent club's matchup with the Heat. However, after logging 13 minutes off the bench in the Celtics' previous game Monday against the Hawks, Williams dropped back out of the rotation with Neemias Queta (thumb) making his return from a one-game absence.
Livingston had a strong performance, helping his team on both ends of the floor during his 17th straight G League start. The forward boosted his season averages to 18.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals per contest. He's in great scoring form with six 25-plus-point performances across his last seven games played.
Despite starting and receiving extended run for Rip City, Hansen made a limited impact. The Remix were able to escape with a win nonetheless, so Hansen's stay in the G League will likely be extended. The Trail Blazers list Hansen as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, as the rookie first-round pick will likely stick around with the Remix in advance of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the Stockton Kings on Friday.
Smart led his team's second unit and ranked fifth in the game in scoring thanks to his shooting accuracy against Long Island. He recorded his second-most three-pointers over the last 17 games while reaching the 20-point threshold for the sixth time in that span.
Larsson was an obvious bright spot for Miami as the team dropped to 40-37 on the season. His value has been mostly limited to deeper formats over his last eight games with 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.2 minutes per contest.
This was Mitchell's best scoring line of the season, beating his previous mark of 18 points set against the Knicks on Nov. 17. With 66 games played, Mitchell is on pace to finish just outside the top-150 players in nine-category formats with 9.2 points, 6.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.
Adebayo continues to produce counting stats at a very high level for Miami. Over his last 10 outings, he's averaging 21.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.7 three-pointers. The bad news for his fantasy managers is that he's shooting just 39.3 percent from the field in that span.
Queta picked up his 15th double-double of the season as the Celtics improved to 51-25. The center has put together a solid campaign for Boston, posting averages of 10.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks across 71 appearances.
Hauser moved back into the starting lineup Wednesday and responded with one of his best games of the campaign. This was his third game with at least 23 points and his 11th game with at least five triples. This has the look of an outlier for fantasy hoops, however, as he's averaging 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.5 three-pointers across 73 appearances this season.
Castleton extended a streak of eight consecutive G League double-doubles while leading his side in both points and rebounds during the opening postseason round. The center has recorded only 10 minutes of NBA play this season, but his two-way status has allowed him to find consistent playing time with Osceola, where he has tallied a team-high 13 double-doubles so far.
Daniels racked up his 13th double-double of the season as the Hawks cruised past Orlando in this blowout win. Daniels has been hot over his last seven games, posting averages of 14.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.
For the 46th time this season, Johnson recorded another double-double and just missed out on what would've been his 14th triple-double. With 68 games under his belt, Johnson is on pace to finish as a second-round value in nine-category formats with 22.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.
For the fifth time this campaign, Alexander-Walker reached at least 32 points. He's had a tremendous season in Atlanta so far, posting averages of 20.6 points, 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.1 three-pointers on 45.3 percent shooting across 74 appearances.
Williams put in another great effort, scoring over 35 points for the third time in his last four G League starts. He also tied his season-high marks in steals and blocks and came one rebound short of his fifth double-double of the season. He has been a consistent all-around performer lately, and his average of 22.5 points per game is now the second-highest on the squad.
The Magic used a deep rotation in this blowout loss, but Carter was unable to make much of an impact in this one. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 7.3 points, 1.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per contest.
Returning from a 22-game absence, Wagner saw a limited workload with the starters Wednesday, pushing Tristan da Silva back to the bench. The Magic will likely continue to gradually build his minutes back up, and he's probably going to see some maintenance in the final couple of weeks as well.
Richmond saw plenty of minutes off the bench in his return following a one-game absence, helping his team to reach the next playoff round with a variety of contributions Wednesday. Having posted more than six rebounds and five assists in each of his last five G League games, Richmond should now remain a solid option in the rotation with current starter Nolan Hickman.
The contract will likely be finalized prior to Friday's game against the Rockets and will keep Mbeng in the fold through the rest of the season and possibly into the 2026-27 campaign, depending on the terms of the deal. An undrafted rookie out of Yale, Mbeng has impressed with his defensive acumen over the course of his two 10-day deals but hasn't offered much utility for fantasy purposes beyond being a streaming option for steals. Over his 11 appearances with Utah, Mbeng has shot just 42.9 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.7 steals in 29.9 minutes per contest.
The NBA's decision to grant the Nets a hardship exception in order to bring Scott aboard suggests that Danny Wolf (ankle) is unlikely to return to action anytime soon. Scott, 29, has been a key player for Brooklyn's G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, over the last two seasons. Over his 47 appearances for Long Island in 2025-26, Scott has averaged 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.1 steals in 28.1 minutes per game. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward's last NBA action came back in the 2021-22 season, when he made two appearances for the Cavaliers.
Over the course of his 10-day deal, Fultz appeared in five games for Toronto and averaged 0.8 points, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.2 rebounds in 7.2 minutes while shooting 2-for-11 from the field. Though Toronto has the option of re-signing Fultz to a second 10-day deal or rest-of-season pact, Grange suggests that the Raptors intend to go in a different direction with that roster spot, even though starting point guard Immanuel Quickley (foot) lacks a clear timeline for a return.
If Memphis is interested in retaining Jarreau, the team will need to re-sign him to a rest-of-season deal, which would likely be finalized ahead of its next game Friday versus the Raptors. Since signing his initial 10-day deal March 13, the 28-year-old guard has appeared in each of the Grizzlies' ensuing 11 games and has shot 39.8 percent from the field and 13.3 percent from downtown while averaging 8.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 21.0 minutes.
If Memphis is interested in retaining Burton, the team will need to re-sign him to a rest-of-season deal, which would likely be finalized ahead of its next game Friday versus the Raptors. Since signing his initial 10-day deal March 12, the 26-year-old forward has appeared in each of the Grizzlies' ensuing 12 games and has shot 37.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from downtown while averaging 10.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 25.5 minutes.
Getting his first career start, the rookie guard tied his season scoring high, a mark he first set March 10 against the Bulls. Cryer has scored in double digits in eight of his last 13 games while taking on a more significant role in the Warriors' shorthanded backcourt, averaging 9.4 points, 2.3 threes, 1.9 boards and 1.2 assists in 18.7 minutes.
Getting onto the court for the ninth time in the last 10 games for the injury-depleted Warriors, Yurtseven set season highs in minutes, points, boards and assists. The 27-year-old center will likely return to the end of the bench Thursday with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Quinten Post (foot) both expected back in the lineup for the second night of a back-to-back.
Making his first NBA start since he was a rookie with Portland in 2022-23, Williams led the Warriors in scoring while handling a massive workload on the front end of a back-to-back set. The 27-year-old wing hasn't had a consistent role in the rotation despite all of Golden State's injuries. He played just 11 minutes in the team's last game Sunday and has played 20-plus minutes just three times in 11 appearances since the beginning of March. A two-way player, Williams also has limited availability moving forward; he'll be eligible to suit up for just three of the Warriors' remaining six games. With that in mind, the Warriors could elect to make Williams inactive for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers if the team is able to get some players back from injury.
The second-year guard dished out double-digit assists for a third straight game en route to his 16th double-double of the season. Castle has emerged as the primary distributor for the Spurs over the last month, averaging 16.9 points, 9.1 assists, 6.1 boards and 1.6 threes in his last 14 games.
The 41 points and 18 boards led both teams on the night, as Wembanyama bolstered his MVP case by tying the season-high scoring mark he'd produced in the Spurs' last game Monday against the Bulls. The double-double was also his 40th of the season, the second time in three years he's reached that mark. Wembanyama has scored 30-plus points in six of his last 14 games, averaging 29.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, 3.4 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.2 steals over that span while shooting 53.0 percent from the floor.
With most of Milwaukee's regulars taking a night off, Ryan provided a huge spark off the bench for a second straight appearance, as he had 13 points across 20 minutes in the loss to the Clippers on March 29. Ryan can be a decent scoring weapon as a reserve, but if that role doesn't change, his fantasy appeal will remain limited to being a streaming, matchup-based alternative in deep leagues.
Nance is expected to play a bigger role in the final days of the regular season for a Milwaukee team that doesn't have anything to play for, and if he performs like he did Wednesday, he should be a solid fantasy option. He has started in four of Milwaukee's last five games, but he's averaging just 10.0 points and 4.2 boards per game in that stretch. There's a chance this 23-point output was just an outlier and not a sign of things to come.
The injury-ravaged Jazz used a short rotation once again Wednesday, and Chandler continues to draw a heavy workload as he begins his second 10-day contract with Utah. In seven games (one start) for the club, the 23-year-old guard is averaging 14.4 points, 6.7 assists, 3.4 boards, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals in 32.1 minutes.
Green remains a reliable outside threat, and while he doesn't score enough to lead the Bucks offensively on a game-to-game basis, it's worth noting that he's outstanding in category-based leagues due to his three-point shooting numbers. Green has drained multiple threes in nine of his last 11 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 9.9 points per game but shooting an impressive 41.2 percent from beyond the arc.
It was the first double-double of the season for Konchar, and his first since 2023-24 with Memphis. The veteran forward has seen a significant workload the last couple of weeks due to Lauri Markkanen (hip), Jaren Jackson (knee) and other members of the Utah frontcourt being on the shelf. Over the last seven games (two starts), Konchar is averaging 10.4 points, 6.7 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.1 blocks, 1.0 threes and 0.9 steals in 28.1 minutes while shooting 58.7 percent from the floor and 41.2 percent (7-for-17) from long range.
Sheppard got the start Wednesday after coming off the bench against the Knicks on Tuesday during the first leg of a back-to-back set. Tari Eason moved to the bench to make room for Sheppard, who carried the Rockets offensively alongside Alperen Sengun. This 27-point output was Sheppard's second straight game with at least 20 points, and he's hit this line in three of the Rockets' last seven contests. Since the All-Star break, Sheppard has been alternating between the first unit and the bench, averaging 16.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
It was Filipowski's second straight double-double, and his 12th of the season, one short of the mark he set as a rookie in 2024-25. The second-round pick out of Duke has scored 20-plus points in four straight games, averaging 24.0 points, 9.8 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.3 steals during that surge while shooting 63.8 percent from the floor and 43.5 percent (10-for-23) from long distance.
Durant ended just one assist away from recording what would've been his second double-double over the last four games, but it's worth noting the veteran forward seems to be embracing a bigger role as a playmaker. Durant has dished out at least eight assists in four of his last five games, averaging 24.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.2 dimes per game over that stretch. An uptick in assists would be huge for Durant, as he's already a productive, proven scorer who shoots at a high clip.
The 28 points led the Jazz on the night. Sensabaugh has scored more than 20 points in eight of 10 games since moving back into the starting five March 9, averaging 25.3 points, 3.8 boards, 3.6 threes, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals over that span while shooting 53.7 percent from the floor and 47.4 percent from beyond the arc.
The four steals tied his season high, while the five combined stocks established a new high-water mark in 2025-26 for Brown. The 29-year-old guard has been a useful part of the second unit in his second tour with the Nuggets, scoring in double digits in six of the last 10 games while averaging 9.8 points, 3.2 boards, 1.5 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.8 steals over 21.6 minutes.
Sengun briefly left Wednesday's game in the fourth quarter but returned quickly and was remarkably efficient. He delivered one of his best performances of the season in terms of his shooting numbers, but he also ended just one board shy of a double-double while filling the stat sheet. Sengun has been putting up excellent numbers since returning from a two-game absence in mid-March due to a back injury, averaging 23.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game over his last nine appearances.
It was Braun's best scoring effort since March 18, when he dropped 26 points on the Grizzlies. The fourth-year wing has also seen his defensive contributions evaporate of late. He hasn't produced a steal since that contest, averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 boards, 1.9 assists and 0.9 threes over the last seven games.
The veteran forward fell one board short of his second double-double of the season, with the first coming way back on Dec. 18 against the Magic. Johnson has scored in double digits in 10 of the last 12 games, averaging 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.8 threes, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals over that span while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor and 48.6 percent from downtown.
It was the 32nd triple-double of the season for Jokic, two short of the career high he established in 2024-25, and his fifth in the last six games. During that surge, the veteran center has averaged 23.5 points, 16.5 boards, 13.7 assists, 1.5 threes and 0.8 steals while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor.
The 37 points led all scorers on the night, and his 10 three-pointers represented Murray's best performance from beyond the arc since he went 10-for-11 against the Pacers on Dec. 3. The 29-year-old guard has scored at least 20 points in seven straight games, averaging 30.7 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 threes, 4.4 boards and 1.3 combined steals and blocks over that stretch while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor and 51.5 percent from long range.
DeRozan, who was returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring problem, had an excellent performance against his former team, and he was particularly active at the charity stripe after draining all 12 of his attempts. The Kings don't have anything to play for in the final days of the regular season, but it's worth noting that DeRozan remains a reliable scoring option for Sacramento. He's averaging 19.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game since the start of March.
Shead got the start Wednesday, his fourth start over the Raptors' last six games, and he was active both as a scorer and playmaker. Considering that Immanuel Quickley is dealing with a foot injury, it wouldn't be shocking if Shead remains in the starting lineup, thus bolstering his fantasy upside. Shead is averaging 12.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game when deployed in a starting role this season.
Barrett didn't have his best shooting performance, but fantasy managers will gladly overlook the lack of efficiency if he continues to produce counting stats. Barrett has scored at least 20 points in three straight games and four of the last five, a stretch in which he's averaging a solid line of 20.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 48.4 percent from the floor.
Monk returned from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury and made his presence felt off the bench. This was the 27th time Monk scored at least 15 points as a reserve in 2025-26. That said, he's ending the season on a bit of a down note. Monk is shooting 32 percent from three since the All-Star break, compared to 42.6 percent from deep before the break.
Achiuwa surpassed his previous season high in rebounds (15) by a sizable margin and came just one point shy of matching his season-high scoring mark. The veteran big man seems comfortable playing heavy minutes for the injury-ravaged Kings, and he's gunning to end the season on a strong note. Achiuwa is averaging 16.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of March (15 appearances).
Murray-Boyles had established a previous career-high scoring mark of 19 points in a loss to the Spurs on Oct. 27, and while he surpassed that Wednesday, his efforts didn't carry the Raptors to a victory. Even though Murray-Boyles is known for his defensive contributions, he can embrace a bigger role on offense if needed. This was the sixth time he scored at least 15 points this season, although this was the first time he reached that plateau since the All-Star break.
