NBA Player News

Johnson (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Johnson is in danger of missing a second straight game due to left hip flexor irritation. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out, Jonathan Kuminga would likely remain in the starting five, while Mouhamed Gueye could continue seeing increased burn off the bench.

Embiid will be sidelined for the 76ers' next three games due to a right oblique strain, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Embiid reported soreness on his right side following the 76ers' win over the Heat on Thursday, and further tests have revealed that the former MVP is dealing with an oblique strain. The injury is severe enough to sideline Embiid for at least the next three games, which makes March 7 against the Hawks his next opportunity to return. In Embiid's absence, Andre Drummond should serve as the Sixers' starting center while Adem Bona elevates to backup duties.

Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Mitchell will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. According to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, head coach Kenny Atkinson said Friday that the injury isn't expected to result in a long-term absence, so the star guard can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons until Cleveland offers an update. With Mitchell out, Sam Merrill, Craig Porter and Keon Ellis (finger) are candidates for increased playing time.

Scheierman is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a fractured left thumb, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

The second-year pro appeared to pick up the injury during the Celtics' 148-111 win over the Nets on Friday, when he finished with 10 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes. Scheierman has started each of the Celtics' last seven games, and with Payton Pritchard thriving in his sixth-man role, the former's absence would open the door for Hugo Gonzalez, Jordan Walsh or Ron Harper to enter the starting five.

Claxton is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right thumb sprain, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Claxton may have picked up the injury during the Nets' 148-111 loss to the Celtics on Friday, when he logged 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes. Day'Ron Sharpe would likely serve as the Nets' starting center if Claxton is not cleared to play Sunday.

Demin (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

This is a maintenance day for the rookie related to his left foot issue. With Demin sidelined, the Nets will likely lean more heavily on Nolan Traore, Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams.

Porzingis (illness) will not play Saturday against the Lakers.

Porzingis practiced on Friday, suggesting he's getting closer to a return. He still wasn't able to shed his questionable tag for this contest, so his next chance to play comes Monday against the Clippers.

The Wizards signed Reese to a two-way contract Saturday.

Reese appeared in 24 regular-season games (two starts) with the G League's Raptors 905 before landing a two-way deal with the Wizards. He averaged 8.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 17.5 minutes per game with Raptors 905. The Maryland product has yet to see NBA-level action but could be available for the Wizards as soon as Tuesday against the Magic, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Antetokounmpo has been ramping up his activity of late while he works his way back from the right calf strain that he sustained Jan. 23. After Antetokounmpo to 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 work last weekend, head coach Doc Rivers told Eric Nehm of The Athletic that the two-time league MVP was scheduled to take part in more team work Saturday. Though Antetokounmpo will miss a 15th straight game Sunday, he might have a shot at making it back in action for the second leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set Monday versus the Celtics in Milwaukee.

Black (two-way) is listed out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

After signing a two-way deal with Washington last week, Black made his Wizards debut in the team's most recent game Thursday, logging four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks over 30 minutes in a 126-96 loss to the Hawks. Black is eligible to play in only 14 of Washington's remaining 24 contests, so the Wizards will opt to preserve some of his eligibility by holding him out Saturday. Most of his minutes will likely be absorbed by Kyshawn George (knee), who is set to return to action after missing Thursday's contest.