NBA Player News

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Clippers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Nesmith may have his minutes monitored in his first game back from a five-game absence, but his return will likely result in Ben Sheppard or Kam Jones heading back to the bench. Nesmith is averaging 13.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.3 triples per game this season.

Nembhard (back/neck) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Nembhard will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to neck and back soreness. Over four outings since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 17.5 points, 6.3 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game.

Siakam (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Siakam is back after a three-game absence, which will likely result in Obi Toppin heading to the second unit, while Kobe Brown should see a sizable reduction in minutes. Siakam is averaging 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.1 steals per game this season.

Rollins will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

With Kevin Porter (knee) sidelined, Rollins will rejoin the first unit after coming off the bench in Monday's loss to Boston. Over six starts since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.

Hart (back) started the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Thunder, per the broadcast.

Hart checked out of Wednesday's contest just over a minute into the third quarter and immediately exited to the locker room with a trainer. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and was ultimately cleared to check back in. The veteran swingman appears to be good to go for the remainder of the game.

Caruso exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Knicks after appearing to tweak something in his left leg/hip, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Caruso got hit in the hip battling for a rebound and walked very gingerly to the locker room after checking out of the game. He should be considered questionable to return.

Brunson (leg) returned to Wednesday's game against the Thunder with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Brunson limped to the locker room with 7:22 left in the third. However, the star point guard returned to the bench shortly thereafter and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.

Collins (neck) won't travel with the Clippers for their upcoming two-game road trip, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

This news means that Collins will miss Friday's game in San Antonio and Saturday's game in Memphis, and while he'll be re-evaluated when the team returns to Los Angeles, his timetable remains unclear. Managers currently fighting through the playoffs may need to consider dropping Collins, who will miss all four of the Clippers' games during Week 19.

Brunson limped back to the locker room during Wednesday's game with an apparent leg injury, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Brunson may have taken some damage attempting to draw a charge, and for now, he should be considered questionable to return. If Brunson needs to miss time, that would open up minutes for Jose Alvarado.

Hart exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent back issue, Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Hart fell in the second quarter but was able to return for the third. However, the veteran swingman later grabbed at his back and headed back to the locker room with a trainer. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.