NBA Player News

Okongwu (toe) won't play Monday against Boston, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will miss his second consecutive game due to a left toe sprain after he had recently returned from a 13-game absence on account of the same injury. Though Atlanta hasn't indicated that Okongwu aggravated the issue, it's noteworthy that his consecutive absences have both come in standalone games rather than as part of back-to-back sets. With Okongwu sidelined Monday, Bruno Fernando should see an enhanced role in the rotation as the backup center behind starter Clint Capela.

Tillman is questionable Monday against Atlanta due to left knee swelling, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Left knee issues have plagued Tillman throughout this season, so a resurfacing of the injury designation is notable. He logged just 11 minutes in Saturday's win over Chicago after averaging 18.5 minutes across six prior appearances, so his status for Monday's game is murky.

Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.

Robinson remains on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery on his left ankle Dec. 8. Steve Popper of Newsday reported last Wednesday that Robinson was able to complete his first full practice with the Knicks since his surgery, so the veteran center appears to be day-to-day rather than week-to-week at this stage of his recovery. If he's able to get in another workout with the team Tuesday, Robinson could be cleared to play as soon as Wednesday in Toronto.

Kleber is questionable for Monday's game against Utah due to right knee soreness, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Kleber's status will need to be monitored entering a back-to-back Monday and Tuesday against Utah and Sacramento, respectively. Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford would see slight upticks in roles if Kleber is unable to suit up.

Porter (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Porter will miss his second straight contest while tending to a personal matter. Mouhamadou Gueye, Jordan Nwora and Jalen McDaniels should continue to benefit as a result of Porter's absence.

Theis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Theis received medical attention after suffering what appeared to be a minor knee injury during Friday's win over Portland, but the issue won't force him to miss any additional time. Look for him to serve as the primary backup to Ivica Zubac on Sunday while he faces no competition for reserve minutes from P.J. Tucker (calf), who has been ruled out for the contest.

Duren (back) won't play Sunday against the Pelicans. Johnny Kane of Bally Sports Detroit reports.

Duren will miss a second straight game with back spasms, likely paving the way for James Wiseman to make another start at center. The Pistons still seem to be viewing Duren's injury as a day-to-day concern, so the second-year big man could be back in action Monday against the Knicks in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

Wembanyama notched 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 21 minutes during Saturday's 131-106 loss to Phoenix.

Wembanyama failed to record multiple blocks for the first time since the Feb. 10 loss to the Nets, and while his final stat line was subpar compared to what he'd been doing in recent weeks, the fact that he still stuffed the stat line in just 21 minutes is highly impressive. Wembanyama should be able to bounce back Monday in a back-to-back matchup against Phoenix.

Collins chipped in 25 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 147-119 loss to Houston.

Collins missed just two shots from the field and was a dependable asset for the Jazz on both ends of the court, but his contributions were not enough to lift Utah to victory in a game where the Jazz looked overmatched defensively. Collins has done a good job for Utah in terms of fantasy contributions, providing steady numbers as a scorer and rebounder who also shoots the ball efficiently. Over his last 10 games, Collins has averaged 17.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game while making 58.4 percent of his attempts from the field.

Fernando posted 25 points (11-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 132-91 victory over the Hornets.

Fernando reached a new career-high scoring mark in this one, and the big man is certainly making the most of the opportunity with Onyeka Okongwu (toe) sidelined. However, this was a one-game outlier, and he's not expected to hover around the 20-point plateau -- let alone the 10-point mark -- off the bench going forward, as he remains a backup with little shot at a starting role any time soon.