NBA Player News

Melton (knee) won't play in Friday's game against Washington.

Melton nearly had a double-double in Wednesday's 109-106 win over Brooklyn. However, he is now getting the night off to rest before presumably returning Sunday versus Denver. While Melton is sidelined, Gary Payton, Will Richard and Pat Spencer should see more work, with one of them likely moving into the starting lineup.

Kornet (knee) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Milwaukee, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

After sitting out Wednesday's win over Memphis due to right knee injury management, Kornet is ready to return to the court for the Spurs to handle his usual duties as the No. 2 center behind Victor Wembanyama. Over his last five games, Kornet has averaged 5.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.0 minutes per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor.

Fox (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Milwaukee, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Fox is set to return after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which will likely shift Dylan Harper back to the second unit. Julian Champagnie's usage rate should also dip with Fox back in the mix.

Jaquez (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Jaquez has made several appearances on the injury report of late for various reasons. However, he is available for his third consecutive contest. The 25-year-old has had the best season of his career, averaging 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 28.3 minutes per tilt across 66 regular-season games.

Portis (wrist) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Portis is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to a left wrist sprain. With Myles Turner (calf) also listed as questionable, there could be plenty of additional minutes available for Jericho Sims and Pete Nance.

Turner (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Turner is in danger of missing a second straight game due to right calf soreness. With Bobby Portis (wrist) also listed as questionable, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance could both see a sizable bump in minutes Saturday. Over 12 appearances in March, Turner has averaged 8.3 points and 3.8 rebounds across 22.5 minutes per tilt.

Porter (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Porter will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive contest with a right knee issue, and he doesn't appear to have a clear timetable for a return to the floor. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) also out, Ryan Rollins should continue to operate as the top point guard for the Bucks on Saturday and handle the lion's share of the playmaking responsibilities.

Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Antetokounmpo will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Bucks have approached the superstar about shutting him down for the remainder of the campaign, though he wants to keep playing. Antetokounmpo should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Bucks offer an update on his status.

Kuzma (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Spurs.

Kuzma has missed the past two games for the Bucks, which has resulted in more minutes for Jericho Sims and Pete Nance. It'll be more of the same if he's ruled out again Saturday.

Landale (shoulder) won't play in Friday's game against Boston, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Landale was listed as questionable heading into this one, though he won't be able to suit up. Now that he has been ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye is the favorite to see minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu. Landale's next chance to play will be Saturday versus the visiting Sacramento Kings.