NBA Player News

Beringer is in the Timberwolves' starting lineup against the Rockets on Friday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

With Rudy Gobert (rest) and Naz Reid (shoulder) both ruled out, Beringer will be in the Timberwolves' starting lineup for the second time this season. The rookie first-rounder made his first career start Feb. 22 against the 76ers, when he played 17 minutes and finished with seven points and three rebounds in a 135-108 loss.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Horford (calf) will be limited to around 15-to-20 minutes in Friday's game against Sacramento, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Horford will suit up after missing the Warriors' last 14 games due to a right soleus strain, but given the length of his absence along with the fact that Golden State is locked into the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, the club will use him with caution. The return of Horford could still cut into the workload of fellow center Charles Bassey (ankle), who logged 30 minutes in the Warriors' 119-103 loss to the Lakers on Thursday.

Valanciunas will start in Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Justin Martinez of The Oklahomanreports.

With Nikola Jokic (wrist) sitting out, Valanciunas will start for the first time since the 128-125 win over the Jazz on March 2. In five starts during the 2025-26 campaign, the 33-year-old has averaged 14.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.6 steals across 23.6 minutes.

Bagley is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Spurs due to left shoulder impingement, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Bagley was on the injury report prior to Friday's game due to a shoulder injury, though it's unclear whether he aggravated the injury. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse are in line for expanded roles if Bagley is unable to return.

Carlson will start in Friday's game against Denver, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

With Chet Holmgren (back), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Jaylin Williams (Achilles) ruled out, Carlson will enter the starting lineup. In two starts this season, the 26-year-old has averaged 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.5 steals across 20.5 minutes of work.

Porzingis (illness) will start Friday's game against the Kings, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Porzingis will shake off his probable tag and step into the starting five following a two-game absence. The veteran big man has averaged 16.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.4 minutes per game across nine starts for Golden State.

Bassey (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Sacramento.

Bassey was listed as probable, although he now officially has the green light to suit up. The 25-year-old has played well of late by posting consecutive double-doubles, most recently finishing with 12 points, 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 30 minutes in Thursday's 119-103 loss to the Lakers.

Sims won't start Friday's game against the Nets.

Myles Turner (ankle) will return to the starting five following a two-game absence. As a result, Sims will head back to the bench. The 27-year-old big man is fresh off dropping his first career triple-double in Wednesday's loss to Detroit. With the Bucks still shorthanded, Sims will likely continue to see significant playing time off the bench.

Olbrich is in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Magic on Friday.

The rookie second-rounder has operated in an expanded role of the bench as of late, averaging 15.4 minutes per game over his last seven outings. Olbrich will have the opportunity to serve in an even bigger role Friday as he makes his first NBA start. He'll join Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, Matas Buzelis and Leonard Miller in the Bulls' staring lineup.

Kornet won't start Friday's game against Dallas.

Victor Wembanyama (ribs) will return from a one-game absence, pushing Kornet to the second unit. The big man has averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds across 18.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.