NBA Player News

Williams (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

The Nets used just seven players Thursday for the front end of the back-to-back set, and they will again be extremely shorthanded Friday. Williams is not a lock to return for the season finale Sunday.

Claxton (finger) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Claxton will miss a fourth straight game, and it's unlikely he'll suit up during Sunday's regular-season finale in Toronto. E.J. Liddell should draw another start at center in Claxton's absence.

Mann (knee) will miss Friday's game against the Bucks.

The Nets, who used only seven players Thursday, will again be very shorthanded against the Bucks on Friday. With the Nets playing for lottery odds, Mann will likely be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale.

Hardy (back) will be available for Friday's game against the Heat.

Hardy missed the Wizards' past two games but will be available for the penultimate game of the season. In 22 appearances with the Wizards, he's averaging 12.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 20.6 minutes.

Gill (back) will play Friday against the Heat.

Gill will play through his injury for the second leg of this back-to-back set. On Thursday against the Bulls, he produced 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes.

Coulibaly (heel) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.

The second-year forward is set to return for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Coulibaly may see a modest workload, with the Wizards erring on the side of caution with their key players.

Johnson (foot) will be sidelined for Friday's tilt against the Heat.

Friday will mark a fourth straight absence for the rookie, who has just one more chance to take the floor Sunday before the season ends for Washington. If he's already played his final game of the campaign, he'll conclude with averages of 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.1 minutes.

Champagnie (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Heat.

Champagnie was initially listed as questionable but won't end up seeing the floor. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Leaky Black, Anthony Gill, Jamir Watkins and others.

Williamson signed a second 10-day contract with Memphis on Friday.

This transaction will allow Williamson to suit up for the final two games of the regular season. Over his last five games, he averaged 9.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 0.8 steals in 28.2 minutes.

Sexton (finger) is probable for Friday's game against the Magic.

Sexton racked up 27 points (12-21 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 victory over Washington and will likely be available for the second half of Chicago's back-to-back set. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) still sidelined, Sexton should continue to start and see elevated usage.