NBA Player News

Bamba is starting Monday's game against the Bulls, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Bamba will get a look as the starting center after news broke earlier in the day that Ivica Zubac (eye) would be held out Monday. Bamba has been held to single-digit minutes in two of his last four appearances but should be in line for a longer look versus Chicago.

Williams accumulated 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 110-105 victory over the Mavericks.

Williams was a strong presence in the paint for Charlotte in Monday's contest, leading all Hornets in rebounds and blocks while finishing as the lone player with a double-double in a winning effort. Williams has recorded a double-double in six games this season, doing so now in four straight outings.

Gafford recorded 31 points (12-15 FG, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets.

Gafford dominated Monday's contest, putting forth his best outing of the season while leading all players in rebounds and blocks and finishing as one of two Mavericks with 30 or more points in a double-double performance. Gafford set season-high marks in scoring, rebounds and blocks while surpassing the 30-point mark for the first time. He has now recorded a double-double on four occasions, doing so in two of his last three contests.

Filipowski isn't starting Monday's game against the Pelicans, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Filipowski was initially reported to be starting at power forward, but it was Cody Williams who took the court to open the matchup. Filipowski will be deployed off the bench after an apparent miscommunication by the club.

Davis is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to right calf soreness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Davis has frequented the injury report throughout the season and recently missed a game Friday against the Nets due to the foot injury. He's now dealing with a calf issue, an injury he'll test out in shootaround or pregame warmups to determine if he feels healthy enough to go Tuesday.

Filipowski will start for the Jazz in Monday's game against the Pelicans.

With Lauri Markkanen (back) and John Collins (hip) out, Filipowski will have another chance to take advantage of starting minutes. In the eight games he did start this season, Filipowski has averaged 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals across 22.5 minutes.

Eubanks won't start in Monday's game against the Pelicans.

After scoring a season-high 17 points in Friday's spot start against the Pelicans, Eubanks will revert to Utah's second unit in the return of Walker Kessler (rest) on Monday. As a result, Eubanks will carry minimal streaming value against New Orleans.

Drummond (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Drummond is iffy to play Tuesday due to left toe injury recovery, so it doesn't sound like a serious issue. Guerschon Yabusele (knee) would see extended run at center if he's active for the 76ers and if Drummond sits out against Denver, considering Joel Embiid (foot) won't be available.

Bitadze (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.

Bitadze is set to miss his fourth straight matchup while working his way through the league's concussion protocol. His next opportunity to return will arrive Thursday against the Trail Blazers.

Landale (personal) recorded six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 10 minutes off the bench in Monday's 107-96 loss to the Pistons.

The Rockets ruled out Steven Adams (migraine) for Monday's contest, but Landale stepped in to serve as Alperen Sengun's primary backup after missing the previous three games while tending to a personal matter. Assuming Adams is back in action for the Rockets' next game Wednesday versus the Cavaliers, Landale will likely find himself back outside of the rotation.