NBA Player News

Harkless (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

After appearing in each of Utah's last 19 games following the All-Star break, Harkless will miss Monday's contest due to hamstring soreness. With the 26-year-old point guard joining Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) on the inactive list, Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng are candidates for increased roles.

Shannon will come off the bench Monday night against the Mavericks.

Shannon added eight points, three rebounds and three assists in a spot start Saturday against the Pistons. However, he'll retreat to his usual bench role Monday with Ayo Dosunmu and Anthony Edwards returning from injury.

Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson sprained his right ankle in Friday's 114-113 win over the Indiana Pacers and was subsequently ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee. Without him, the Clippers may continue to rely on John Collins and Nicolas Batum to back up Brook Lopez in the middle.

Conley won't start Monday's game against the Mavericks.

With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) returning from six- and two-game absences, respectively, Terrence Shannon and Conley will slide to the second unit. The veteran point guard isn't guaranteed to see the court Monday and has totaled 25 minutes over just three appearances off the bench since the All-Star break.

Powell isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Minnesota.

Powell started his squad's last two matchups but failed to do much with the opportunity. He'll return to a bench role Monday with Daniel Gafford set to return from a right shoulder sprain.

Grant won't play in Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Grant will miss a second consecutive contest, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Thursday versus the visiting Pelicans. With the veteran forward out again, Scoot Henderson may find himself back in the starting lineup.

Middleton will start Monday's game against Minnesota.

With P.J. Washington (illness) unavailable, Middleton will step into the starting five following a one-game absence due to an illness. As a starter for Dallas this season (10 games), the veteran forward has averaged 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 25.3 minutes per game.

Nembhard is starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Nembhard will enter the starting lineup due to Naji Marshall (illness) and P.J. Washington (illness) being out Monday. Nembhard averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 25.8 minutes over his previous four starts in March.

Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Krejci will miss a ninth straight game due to a left calf contusion and is without a clear timetable for a return. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Pelicans. With Krejci out, Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray and Blake Wesley are candidates for increased minutes.

Spencer will start Monday's game against Phoenix.

Spencer didn't play in Saturday's 125-124 win over the Bulls. However, he will suit up Monday and make his first start since March 13. In 17 starts this season, the 2024 No. 53 overall pick has averaged 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.7 steals across 29.1 minutes.