NBA Player News

Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Bamba has yet to make his regular-season debut due to left knee soreness. The big man has no timetable for a return, though his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

Bitadze (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Bitadze will miss his fourth consecutive matchup due to a strained left foot. The 25-year-old's absence is not expected to cause any waves in the club's rotation, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Thunder.

Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Embiid will have to wait at least one more game before making his season debut due to a left knee issue. The superstar has been able to participate fully in practice and 5-on-5 scrimmages, though the club seems to be taking its time with the 2023 MVP's recovery. Andre Drummond should continue slotting into the starting five in Embiid's absence. The NBA is also still investigating an altercation that occurred following Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies between Embiid and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. During the altercation, Embiid appeared to shove Hayes in response to a recent column that mentioned Embiid's late brother and son, as well as Hayes' opinion that the superstar has shown a lack of professionalism and drive to stay in shape.

Adams (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Rockets have taken it slow with fully incorporating Adams into the rotation as he recovers from a right knee surgery, though he has appeared in two regular-season games, during which he amassed six points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal across 24 total minutes.

Carter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Carter was a late scratch ahead of Friday's loss to the Cavaliers but will shake off a questionable tag and return to action Sunday. Over his first five appearances this season, Carter has averaged 8.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.8 minutes per game.

Richards (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Minnesota.

Richards is dealing with right shoulder soreness and will miss his second consecutive game Monday. The 26-year-old has been a mainstay in the starting lineup with Mark Williams (foot) out. However, with both Richards and Williams absent Monday, Grant Williams will likely step into the starting five at center once again.

Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Williams has a chance to make his season debut Monday, but if cleared, he'll presumably have a heavy minute restriction. The oft-injured big man has made only 41 regular-season appearances since the 2021-22 campaign, including six during his first season in Portland last year.

Gobert (ankle) is questionable for Monday's matchup versus the Hornets.

Gobert is dealing with a left ankle sprain and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the 2024-25 campaign. The 32-year-old is averaging a double-double with 10.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals-plus-blocks and 1.5 assists across 33.2 minutes per game in six regular-season appearances thus far. If the veteran big man is ruled out, Naz Reid will be expected to start.

Robinson (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.

Robinson has yet to suit up this season and remains without a return timeline due to a sprained left knee. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Toronto.

Okongwu (toe/rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu will take a seat for the first half of a back-to-back set due to left big toe injury management, but he should be available for Monday's matchup against Boston. In his absence, Larry Nance should see increased minutes behind Clint Capela.