NBA Player News

The Lakers assigned Thiero (knee) to the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers on Wednesday, per Khobi Price of The California Post.

Thiero is practicing with the G League club amid his knee recovery. He appears to be close to being cleared for his season debut with the Lakers.

Bamba (ankle) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, per Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Bamba is trending in a positive direction ahead of Wednesday's game in New Orleans. He can be tentatively placed on the right side of his questionable designation.

Capela (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

The veteran big man is nursing a sprained right ankle, which is costing him a second consecutive contest. His next chance to return arrives Saturday, when the Rockets visit the Suns in Phoenix.

Murphy (knees) is now questionable for Wednesday against the Jazz.

Murphy was previously labeled as probable, so this is an ominous sign for his availability. If Murphy is unable to give it a go, Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones could become more involved for the Pelicans.

Shannon (hip) is out for Wednesday against the Rockets.

Shannon was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. He's having an excellent season off the bench for Minnesota, and his absence opens the door for players such as Bones Hyland, Isaiah Evans and Jaylen Clark.

Hart is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to right ankle soreness.

Hart is sitting out for the first time this season, though he doesn't seem to be battling a significant issue. With Hart sidelined, fantasy managers can expect either Landry Shamet or Miles McBride to step into the starting lineup for the Knicks on Wednesday.

Knueppel (hamstring) is available for Wednesday against the Nets.

The second-year star forward will shed his probable tag to make his long-awaited season debut. With this being his first game back, the Hornets may ease him back into action. Sion James will almost certainly move to the bench with this news.

Charlotte assigned Williams (hamstring) to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Williams will practice with the Swarm and will be recalled directly after. This is the next stage of his rehab as the veteran gets closer to a return for Charlotte.

Tatum will be rested Wednesday against the Bucks, Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

The writing was on the wall for this one with the Celtics looking to get Tatum some planned rest. There's been no report of an injury, to be clear. Paul George, who is coming off a maintenance day himself, is in line for a big bump in usage Wednesday.

Jones (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday against the Celtics.

Jones is dealing with a right ankle sprain and was a late addition to the injury report. His status doesn't hold much weight in fantasy hoops, as he's outside of the current rotation.