NBA Player News

Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.

After getting a night off Friday against the Bucks related to maintenance, Valanciunas will likely reclaim his spot with the starters. He will be a popular streaming option until Nikola Jokic (knee) gets the green light to return.

Drummond will start Monday's game versus Charlotte.

Drummond will replace Joel Embiid, who is taking the day off for maintenance on the front end of this back-to-back set. As for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Drummond could be pushed completely out of the rotation once again.

Horford (rest) will not play Monday against the Timberwolves.

Horford does not play in back-to-back sets, so he will take a maintenance day after logging 23 minutes Sunday. With Draymond Green (back) questionable, the Warriors could lean more on Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Quinten Post.

Landale (personal) will not play Monday against Houston.

Landale has played a big role in recent outings, averaging 28.1 minutes per night over his last four games. Santi Aldama (knee) is questionable, so the Grizzlies could deploy some smaller lineup combinations with guys like GG Jackson and John Konchar picking up some extra minutes.

Aldama (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Aldama, who has missed the past three games for Memphis, remains day-to-day. If the big man is unable to suit up Monday, the Grizzlies will likely continue to lean on John Konchar, GG Jackson and Vince Williams.

Sharpe recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 20 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 loss to the Clippers.

This was another tremendous line for Sharpe as he continues to make a big impact off Brooklyn's bench. Sharpe's fantasy appeal could move in a big direction at the trade deadline, as both he and Nic Claxton are said to be drawing interest from contending teams.

Queen accumulated four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 win over San Antonio.

It was one of Queen's worst performances of his rookie season, and he was soundly outplayed by Yves Missi. Queen's starting role appears to be safe for now, but he certainly has some competition. Over his last appearances, Queen has averaged 8.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per contest.

Zubac recorded 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 win over the Nets.

Zubac notched his fifth straight double-double and 23rd of the season, which seems to be like clockwork for the big man as he anchors down the center position for the Clippers. Ever since returning to the starting lineup Jan. 5 after being sidelined for five games due to an ankle injury, Zubac is averaging 13.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks on an astounding 60.9 percent from the field.

Williams closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Heat.

After coming off a two-game stretch totaling just 10 points, Williams was able to drop 11 on good efficiency and finished just two rebounds shy of logging his 11th double-double of the season. With Phoenix in the midst of a two-game skid due to the loss of Devin Booker (ankle), who's out for at least a week, Williams will likely need to step up to fill in that scoring void in the meantime.

The Hawks announced Monday that Porzingis (Achilles) has resumed participating in basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

Porzingis will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game Monday versus the Pacers and looks poised to miss at least a few more contests beyond that, but if he continues to progress as anticipated in his recovery from left Achilles tendinitis, he could be ready to play by early February. In Porzingis' continued absence, the Hawks should have rotation spots available for both Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko as reserve big men behind starters Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson.