NBA Player News

Allen is probable to return to Friday's game against the Timberwolves despite a right hand laceration, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen didn't start the second half, but he's expected to return to Friday's action at some point. He came out of the locker room shortly after the third quarter began and reported to the bench, per Fedor.

Reath is expected to start at center Friday against Los Angeles, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Deandre Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out with elbow tendinitis, so it'll be Reath who's in line for the spot start Friday night. His last start dates back to March 8 against the Rockets, when he finished with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes.

Ayton (elbow) won't play Friday against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Ayton will be held out of Friday's contest after being added to the injury report just a few hours before tipoff. Duop Reath is expected to start at center in Ayton's place.

Bryant will come off the bench Friday night against the Pelicans.

Bryant will shift back to a bench role now that Bam Adebayo has been cleared to return from his one-game suspension. Bryant is averaging 7.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in his last five appearances off the bench.

Gobert (ribs) has been cleared to play Friday against Cleveland, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Gobert missed Minnesota's last three games while dealing with a left rib sprain, but he's healthy enough to suit up Friday evening. The big man is averaging 14.3 points, 15.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 blocks through six March appearances.

Wiseman will start Friday's game against the Celtics.

Minutes after the Pistons released their starting lineup, they downgraded Jalen Duren (back) to out and submitted a new first five with Wiseman joining Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Tosan Evbuomwan and Troy Brown. It'll be Wiseman's first start as a Piston, but when he's played at least 25 minutes (five games) this season, the 2020 No. 2 overall pick has averaged 15.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 27.0 minutes.

Duren has been ruled out for Friday's game against Boston due to back spasms.

Duren was initially listed in Detroit's starting lineup, but the team announced only a few minutes before tipoff that the big man would be held out. James Wiseman draws the start at center in Duren's place.

Jokic is questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to lower back pain/left hip inflammation.

Jokic is dealing with two separate injuries leading up to Saturday's clash after posting an impressive triple-double Thursday night against the Knicks. The team should know more about his availability following morning shootaround and pregame warmups.

Tillman is starting Friday's game against the Pistons, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Tillman is set to make his first start as a member of the Celtics due to the absence of Al Horford (toe) and Jayson Tatum (ankle). The Michigan State product has logged double-digit minutes off the bench in five straight matchups, averaging 3.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists over that stretch.

Nurkic is probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs despite an orbital contusion.

The injury sounds more serious than it apparently is, as the big man will likely suit up and go toe-to-toe with Victor Wembanyama. Over his last 13 appearances, Nurkic has averaged 10.4 points, 14.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 28.5 minutes per game.