NBA Player News

Kalkbrenner notched 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 123-107 loss to the Magic.

Kalkbrenner set a new career-high in points in this one, and this was his third game of the season in which he only missed one shot. He currently leads the league in field goal percentage, draining 90 percent of his shot attempts to go with averages of 11.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 1.4 swats per contest, which has him hovering inside the top-60 on the year.

Williams (knee) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Williams has yet to play a game this season, as the team has been cautious with his knee issue. If he's unable to play, Duop Reath and Yang Hansen will continue to receive more time on the floor.

Towns (quadriceps) has been listed as probable to play in Friday's game against the Bulls.

Towns has been nursing a quadriceps injury, but that likely won't keep him off the floor. However, he is coming off his worst offensive performance of the 2025-26 campaign, scoring a season-low eight points in Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Looney (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Clippers.

The doubtful designation is actually an upgrade for Looney, who has been out for the start of the campaign with a sprained knee. Although he's inching closer to a season debut, Looney's likely absence should allow Yves Missi, Derik Queen and DeAndre Jordan to share the center minutes.

Allen (finger) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Allen has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his left finger, jeopardizing his status for Friday. If the star big man cannot play, Larry Nance or Dean Wade would likely be the direct beneficiaries from a fantasy perspective.

Bagley (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Bagley will play through a sprained ankle Thursday. With Alex Sarr healthy, however, Bagley's fantasy value is limited while in a backup role at center.

Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Robinson fully practiced Thursday, and he's set to be a game-time decision for Friday. The veteran big man is looking to make his season debut after missing New York's first four games of the year due to ankle injury management. Robinson appeared penciled in as the Knicks' top center early in the preseason, so he could start in his potential return to the floor.

Wagner (knee) won't play Thursday against the Hornets.

Wagner has yet to debut this season and remains without a timetable for a return. He can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Poeltl (back) will not play Friday against Cleveland, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Poeltl won't travel with the team and will stay behind to rehab his back injury. His next chance to play comes Nov. 2 against the Grizzlies. Collin Murray-Boyles drew the start at center Wednesday against the Rockets and put up 13 points (5-8 FG), one rebound, two assists and three three-pointers.

Sabonis registered 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 loss to the Bulls.

This was the best assist total through four showings for Sabonis, who is typically a nightly triple-double threat. It was also his best scoring night thus far, as he finished with 18 points. Carving out shots will be difficult beside Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, but Sabonis is capable of producing well-rounded box scores like this on any given night.