NBA Player News

Koloko (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.

Koloko has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a respiratory issue. Until Toronto provides an update on his return timetable, Koloko should be considered week-to-week.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a right knee contusion. Al Horford will likely start in Porzingis' absence. Porzingis is expected to suit up for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set versus Milwaukee on Thursday, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

Horford (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Despite an illness, Horford will suit up for the first half of a back-to-back set, and he will draw another start, as Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see Hoford rested for Thursday's matchup in Milwaukee, especially if he plays an increased role Wednesday.

Plumlee (knee, conditioning) will play in the Ontario Clippers' G League game versus the Stockton Kings, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

After recovering from an MCL sprain, Plumlee was cleared from the injury report Jan. 1. However, he didn't see any action in back-to-back games before making a seven-minute appearance in last Friday's win over the Pelicans. While Plumlee is cleared for game action, it appears he's still working his way back to full strength. Daniel Theis continues to operate as the primary backup to Ivica Zubac, with Plumlee in limbo. It wouldn't be surprising to see Plumlee play in a few games with Ontario before returning to the NBA club.

Sarr is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to an illness.

Sarr isn't part of the Oklahoma City rotation and has made just eight appearances this season.

Sims played the final 7:24 of Tuesday's 112-84 win over the Trail Blazers, finishing with one rebound, one steal and one turnover.

Sims was sidelined for about a week and a half in December due to a right ankle sprain, but he's been active for each of the team's last six games. After a brief run as the Knicks' starting center before suffering the ankle injury, Sims now finds himself out of the rotation entirely, as Isaiah Hartenstein has graduated to the top unit, while the newly acquired Precious Achiuwa has been serving as Hartenstein's primary backup. Sims has appeared in each of the last four games, though all of those contests have been blowouts in which he didn't leave the bench until the outcome was already decided.

Gobert is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston due to left hip soreness.

Gobert posted 21 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 21-point win over the Magic, but he may take a seat for the second half of Minnesota's back-to-back set. If he's sidelined, Naz Reid, Kyle Anderson and Troy Brown would be candidates for increased minutes.

Duren logged 16 points (8-14 FG), 10 rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 131-110 loss to the Kings.

Duren registered his 17th double-double of the season in Tuesday's loss, and he is two off of tying his mark from 2022-23. He's registered a double-double in 10 of his last 11 games and is averaging 15.2 points on 70.6 percent shooting, 11.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 31.4 minutes per game over that span.

Sabonis logged 37 points (16-21 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 13 assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 131-110 victory over the Pistons.

Sabonis registered his ninth triple-double on the year, and he ranks second in the NBA in that category behind two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Sabonis has been on a tear recently and has recorded a triple-double in four of his last six appearances. The All-Star forward has averaged 24.0 points on 65.8 percent shooting, 14.1 rebounds and 9.2 assists over 36.3 minutes per game over his last 10 games.

Wagner accumulated 21 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 loss to the Timberwolves.

Wagner has scored in double digits in four of his last five games and has played 25 or more minutes in his last three appearances. He's had a strong start to the calendar year and has averaged 13.8 points on 55.6 percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals over his last five outings.