NBA Player News

Carr (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Golden State.

Carr has yet to make his NBA debut while tending to a right oblique strain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Sunday against Toronto.

Santos (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Santos is expected to miss a second straight game while dealing with left knee tendinitis. If the 24-year-old forward remains sidelined, Georges Niang would likely continue seeing increased playing time.

Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Thiero has yet to appear in a regular-season game due to a left knee injury that he picked up during preseason action in early October. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Raptors, but it's unclear when the second-year pro will be cleared to make his 2026-27 debut.

Doncic (back) will play in Friday's game against the Warriors.

Doncic was held out of Wednesday's game against the Clippers after logging 37 minutes in the first half of the back-to-back Tuesday. However, he'll be a full go for Friday's clash. The star guard has been on a tear to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 36.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals in four appearances.

Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Golden State.

Williams started in each of the first four games of the regular season but was unable to play in Wednesday's 103-87 win over the Clippers due to a foot injury. Jake LaRavia would likely remain in the Lakers' starting five if Williams is not cleared to play Friday.

Diallo (personal) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Suns.

Diallo was held out of Wednesday's win over the Pelicans due to personal reasons, and he missed each of the two prior games while nursing a wrist injury. Bryce Hopkins and DeMar DeRozan would continue to see more playing time if Diallo is held out of Friday's contest.

Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix.

The fact that Johnson has been upgraded to questionable is a sign he's nearing a return, as he was added to the injury report as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's clash before being downgraded to out ahead of tipoff. He hasn't been able to take the floor since suffering a right ankle sprain Oct. 22 against the Thunder.

Matkovic is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Matkovic will make his first start of the 2026-27 campaign. DeAndre Jordan has drawn starts at center in each of the Pelicans' last two games for the injured Yves Missi (knee), but it'll be Matkovic who gets a look Thursday. He's had a limited impact off the bench through three games, averaging 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.7 minutes.

Jordan won't start Thursday's game against the Kings.

After starting the last two games, the veteran big man will slide to the second unit in favor of Karlo Matkovic. Jordan has yet to make an appearance off the bench this season, as he didn't see the floor in New Orleans' first two games.

Tyson (neck) has been cleared to play Thursday night against Atlanta.

Tyson was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to a neck strain, but the issue won't prevent him from taking the court Thursday evening. He's averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 21.5 minutes in his first four appearances of the 2026-27 campaign.