NBA Player News

Embiid (knee) is available and starting Sunday's game against the Lakers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid will return to the lineup after missing Friday's game due to left knee injury management. Embiid has made just two appearances since Nov. 9, averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 27.5 minutes per contest in those games.

Drummond will return to the second unit for Sunday's game versus the Lakers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Joel Embiid is back in the starting lineup, so Drummond's role and minutes will be reduced Sunday evening. As a reserve this season, Drummond has compiled averages of 4.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in 15.5 minutes a night.

Collins (wrist) is available for Sunday's game versus the Warriors.

Collins was listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. With Collins active, Lachlan Olbrich could have a tough time finding minutes in the rotation.

Filipowski will start Sunday's game against the Thunder, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Filipowski will enter the starting five due to Lauri Markkanen (illness) being ruled out. This will be Filipowski's second start over the last three games. In his previous start, he logged 15 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes.

Hansen is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game in Memphis.

Hansen will draw the first start of his career with both Donovan Clingan (leg) and Robert Williams (illness) unavailable, so at the very least, he should be working with minutes in the mid-20s Sunday evening. Joining him in the first unit will be Sidy Cissoko, Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara.

Kornet (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Kornet was held out of Friday's loss to Cleveland due to a left ankle issue and is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest. If the big man joins Victor Wembanyama (calf) on the sidelines again, Jeremy Sochan, Bismack Biyombo and Kelly Olynyk are candidates for increased playing time.

Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Memphis.

Williams will be joined on the sidelines by Donovan Clingan (leg) Sunday, so Duop Reath could be headed for a start and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. Portland doesn't play again until Thursday in New Orleans, giving Williams plenty of time to get over his current illness.

Clingan (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Clingan will miss a second consecutive game due to a lower-leg contusion, which means Robert Williams and Duop Reath are slated for increased roles during Sunday's road game. Clingan's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Pelicans.

Wembanyama (calf) was a full participant during Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain but appears to be nearing a return to game action. McDonald previously relayed that Wembanyama appeared unlikely to play at all during the NBA Cup consolation schedule, which would've ruled the superstar out for Monday's game in New Orleans and Wednesday's road matchup against the Lakers. However, after Wembanyama participated in Sunday's practice, McDonald is reporting that the third-year phenom can be considered "iffy" for Wednesday's contest, while still being unlikely to play Monday. While the update is encouraging for Wembanyama, it's still far from clear when he'll suit up again. Following the two NBA Cup games, the Spurs return to action at home against the Wizards on Dec. 17.

Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Horford will miss both halves of Golden State's back-to-back set and has made only two appearances since Nov. 18. With Draymond Green (foot) also sidelined, Quinten Post, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Gui Santos are all candidates for increased roles in the Warriors' frontcourt.