NBA Player News

Knueppel exited Wednesday's game against the Nets after experiencing soreness in his left leg, and he will not return, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

This is the same leg that delayed Knueppel's season debut, but for now the team is calling it a leg injury rather than specifically citing his hamstring. Still, it's concerning that he seemingly suffered a non-contact injury after just six minutes of play. For now, Knueppel should be considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Celtics.

White (eye) returned to Wednesday's game against the Nets, per the television broadcast.

White was injured midway through the second quarter after appearing to have been poked in the eye. After heading to the locker room to get checked out, he received the green light to return.

Allen (knee) is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Allen suffered a right knee injury late in the first quarter and is not expected to check back in. Thomas Bryant figures to see increased burn while Allen is sidelined.

Jackson (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Heat, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday, though he'll ditch his questionable tag and suit up. The big man posted 19 points, eight rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes off the bench in Monday's loss to Toronto, and he'll continue operating with the second unit Wednesday.

Antetokounmpo (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

As expected, Antetokounmpo will shed his probable tag due to a right wrist sprain, keeping his record of perfect attendance this season alive. The superstar forward has posted two double-doubles and two triple-doubles over the last four games, averaging 28.5 points, 15.5 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks over 33.8 minutes per game during that span.

Allen exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent right knee injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen went down and grabbed at his knee after setting a screen. The big man was able to walk off the floor under his own power and can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

White (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's game against the Nets, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.

While an official injury designation hasn't been released, it appears White was poked in the eye halfway through the second quarter. He immediately asked to be removed from the contest and made his way to the locker room, so he should be considered questionable to return. Without White, Dennis Schroder will be on the court more than initially anticipated.

Smith (hand) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Smith has been starting for Nic Claxton (hamstring), who hasn't played this season. However, the Bulls will be down another big, at least for the remainder of Wednesday's contest. As a result, Zach Collins should handle most of the minutes in the middle the rest of the way.

Poeltl (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Poeltl missed the Raptors' last two games due to left shoulder bursitis, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up for Wednesday's meeting. With the big man back in the mix, fewer minutes will be available for Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis.

Newell won't return to Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left great toe hyperextension, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and three assists across 10 minutes.

Newell won't return during the second half, opening up additional minutes for guys like Aaron Wiggins and Corey Kispert in Jalen Johnson's (ankle) absence. Newell's next chance to play will come in Friday's rematch against Washington.