NBA Player News

Kleber (oblique) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.

Kleber has yet to play a game this season as he continues to deal with an oblique injury. The next opportunity for him to make his season debut will be Saturday against the Hawks.

Hayes (ankle) has been listed as probable to play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.

Hayes is dealing with an ankle sprain but is trending in the right direction to be available. The veteran big man has embraced a bench role this season, averaging 5.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 19.0 minutes per game.

Looney (knee) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

With Yves Missi ruled out due to an illness, Looney will get the nod in the first five. He'll be joined by Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones.

Dante was recalled from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.

Dante will rejoin the parent club after being sent to College Park on Monday. The 24-year-old center has averaged just 4.7 minutes per game in three regular-season appearances for the Hawks thus far, so his presence shouldn't impact the team's rotation unless injuries arise.

Poeltl (back) will play on an unspecified minutes restriction in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl will return from a three-game absence due to a back issue, though the team will monitor his playing time. Collin Murray-Boyles will likely see a dip in minutes with Poeltl returning. Over four regular-season appearances, the big man has averaged 6.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23.0 minutes per contest.

Adams (hip) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Adams is dealing with a hip issue, which could keep him sidelined. If the veteran big man is unable to play, the team will likely turn to Clint Capela and Jeff Green to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Lively (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Lively is slated to miss a fifth straight game and will be joined on the sidelines by Anthony Davis (calf) once again. That leaves Daniel Gafford as the Mavericks' starting center, with Dwight Powell as his primary backup. Lively's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Memphis, but at this point, he can be considered doubtful for that contest.

Allen (finger) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Allen is looking to end a two-game absence with a fractured finger. If the star big man cannot give it a go, the Cavaliers would likely turn to Larry Nance and Dean Wade to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt.

Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Davis will miss a third straight game due to a low-grade left calf strain that he suffered last Wednesday against the Pacers. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Memphis, but given his injury history, Dallas may opt to keep Davis sidelined through its upcoming two-game road trip. He can be considered doubtful for those contests, barring another update from the team.

Missi (illness) will not play Tuesday against Charlotte.

Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it will be interesting to see if he's able to return Wednesday against the Mavericks. With Missi sidelined Tuesday, the Pelicans could turn to Kevon Looney, DeAndre Jordan and Derik Queen, but there are a lot of question marks in New Orleans right now after their slow start.