NBA Player News

Nurkic (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Despite managing back tightness, Nurkic is good to go Wednesday. The veteran big man should operate as Mark Williams' top backup at center against the Timberwolves. Nurkic has averaged 7.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 18.9 minutes over five games following the All-Star break.

Gibson (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

After missing Monday's loss to Golden State due to an illness, the veteran big man will be available off the bench Wednesday. With Mark Williams, Jusuf Nurkic (back) and Moussa Diabate all active against the Timberwolves, however, Gibson is not guaranteed to see the court.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will miss a third straight game for the Celtics due to an illness. The veteran big man is one of a few notable players that won't play for Boston on Wednesday, as Jayson Tatum (shoulder) and Jrue Holiday (finger) will also sit out this game against Portland. Al Horford and Luke Kornet will likely get more minutes due to Porzingis' absence.

Holmes (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Jazz.

Holmes was originally deemed questionable, so he could be back in the mix for Saturday's game against the Raptors. Alex Sarr could offer a higher floor in fantasy with Holmes sidelined, and Tristan Vukcevic could be more involved off the bench.

Vucevic (calf) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Vucevic is trending toward missing a sixth straight game for the Bulls while nursing a strained left calf. With the veteran big man probably missing this game in Orlando, Chicago will likely continue to lean on Zach Collins and Jalen Smith to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Jones is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to a left quadricep strain, Kevin Gray Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Jones is coming off an impressive team debut in a loss to the Kings on Monday, when he finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and one block. If Jones can't play Wednesday, the Mavericks will be shorthanded in the frontcourt once again, as the team will be left with Dwight Powell, Kessler Edwards and Olivier-Maxence Prosper as its primary big men.

Holmgren will not play Wednesday against the Grizzlies with a right lower leg contusion.

A contusion is generally a day-to-day issue, but it's not a surprise to see the Thunder exercise caution. For now, Holmgren can be considered questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers. Isaiah Hartenstein is likely to start Wednesday and could offer a bit more upside than usual in fantasy.

Gobert (back) will not play Wednesday against Charlotte.

Gobert will miss his eighth consecutive game and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play comes Friday against Miami, but at this point, he should be considered questionable at best.

Hayes supplied 19 points (8-8 FG, 3-3 FT) and 10 rebounds across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 136-115 win over the Pelicans.

Hayes recorded his second double-double of the season and continues to trend in the right direction in fantasy. Over his last eight games, Hayes has produced 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in 24.7 minutes, making him worth a look in deeper formats.

Reid accumulated 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 126-112 victory over the 76ers.

The 25-year-old led the Timberwolves in scoring as he made his 15th straight start while Rudy Gobert (back) remains sidelined. Reid has been very productive while in the starting five, scoring more than 20 points in 10 of those contests and delivering seven double-doubles while averaging 18.9 points, 9.3 boards, 3.3 assists, 2.8 threes, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals.