NBA Player News

Thiero (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Thiero is among several Lakers players who have been ruled out, though the team hasn't specified the reason for his absence. Coach JJ Redick indicated that the young forward remains day-to-day, leaving open the possibility of a return for Friday's preseason finale against Denver.

Williams (foot) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Williams continues to deal with a foot contusion that has kept him out of recent preseason action. Coach JJ Redick indicated that the forward remains day-to-day, suggesting the injury isn't considered a long-term concern. Williams' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against Denver in the Lakers' preseason finale.

Doncic will be rested for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

There is no injury to report and this is reported to be a planned night off for Doncic. He will have one more chance to get some exhibition reps in Friday against Denver.

Kessler (finger) will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Kessler jammed his finger during training camp but has been cleared to make his 2026 preseason debut Tuesday. The big man appeared in just five regular-season games with Utah in 2025-26 due to a shoulder injury and will look to bounce back in his first year with the Lakers.

McConnell (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Oklahoma City, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files reports.

McConnell has yet to appear in a preseason contest and has also missed practice time, though Indiana hasn't disclosed the reason for his absence. The veteran guard will sit out alongside Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker, potentially opening additional opportunities for the Pacers' younger players. McConnell's final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against Milwaukee.

Walker (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

It's unclear why Walker will be held out of the Pacers' penultimate preseason game. His final chance to play before the regular season will come against the Bucks on Friday.

Nesmith will be rested for Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Nesmith has already seen a healthy amount of reps in the preseason. The Pacers will have one more exhibition left on the schedule following this contest.

Nembhard (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

It's unclear if Nembhard is dealing with an injury, though it's possible he's just receiving a rest day. His final chance to play before the regular season will come Friday against Milwaukee.

Nembhard won't start Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Ben Sheppard and Kelly Oubre will start in place of Nesmith and Nembhard, who may both be receiving a rest day in Indiana's penultimate preseason game. Nembhard is expected to open the regular season as Indiana's starting shooting guard.

Nesmith is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.

Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into this. The Pacers may be experimenting with different combinations, and it's also possible Nesmith could get an unannounced night off for this exhibition.