NBA Player News

Lively left Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers and went to the locker room after sustaining a left ankle injury, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Lively missed four games in December after spraining his left ankle, making Wednesday's injury even more cause for concern if he's unable to return. While he's out, expect Dwight Powell and Markieff Morris to see more action.

Reath was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Mavericks after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. He'll finish with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist over six minutes.

Reath never really got into a rhythm Wednesday, picking up four fouls in six minutes, including the offensive foul that resulted in a Flagrant 2.. With Reath removed from the contest, Ibou Badji remains the Trail Blazers' lone traditional center, meaning Jabari Walker could be forced to see some action at the five Wednesday. Reath should be back in action for Friday's rematch with Dallas.

Allen amassed 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 140-101 win over the Wizards.

Allen led all players in Wednesday's contest in rebounds and assists while ending as one of six Cavaliers with a double-digit point total in a well-rounded double-double performance. Allen has recorded 10 or more rebounds in 11 games this season, hauling in 17 or more boards three times. Allen has tallied a double-double in five straight outings for Cleveland.

Gafford ended with 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 140-101 loss to the Cavaliers.

Gafford led all Wizards starters in rebounds while finishing as one of four players with a double-digit point total in limited time on the court due to the blowout nature of Wednesday's contest. Gafford has tallied at least 10 points and five rebounds in 18 games this season, including in four of his last five outings.

Biyombo won't start Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

After starting in all but one of his appearances this season, Biyombo will retreat to the bench in favor of Xavier Tillman. The change shouldn't come as too large of a surprise considering Biyombo has averaged 21.5 minutes per game in his last eight appearances while averaging a measly 4.3 points.

Badji will enter the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Badji will replace Moses Brown (wrist) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Badji is averaging 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 12.3 minutes across his four NBA appearances this season.

Reath (back) will play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

After missing three straight contests with lower back soreness, Reath will make his return to the hardwood Wednesday. He'll likely split center duties with Ibou Badji due to Deandre Ayton (knee) and Moses Brown (wrist) sidelined. However, Reath will be on a minutes restriction

Brown (wrist) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Brown has started in four straight games for the Trail Blazers in place of Deandre Ayton (knee), but he'll be held out of Wednesday's contest. Expect Duop Reath to claim Brown's starting role while Ibou Badji is likely to see more work off the bench. Brown's next chance to play will come Friday at Dallas.

Holmes (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Holmes hasn't been a part of the regular rotation over the past week, so his absence shouldn't impact fantasy. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in a rematch against the Trail Blazers.

Sanogo provided eight points (3-3 FG, 2-3 FT) and six rebounds over nine minutes during Tuesday's 110-97 loss to the 76ers.

Nikola Vucevic (groin) and Torrey Craig (heel) remain out, and Patrick Williams (ankle) left the contest early, allowing Sanogo, Terry Taylor, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips to see increased roles in the second half of a blowout loss. Making just his second NBA appearance, Sanogo flirted with a double-double in just nine minutes of action, but the rookie doesn't have fantasy value in his current role.