NBA Player News

Clowney (wrist) won't play Sunday in Sacramento, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

Clowney suffered a sprained right wrist in Wednesday's loss to OKC, and he was subsequently ruled out for Friday's game against New York. His next chance to suit up will be Monday in Portland. Without Clowney in the rotation, Ziaire Williams, averaging 11.4 points, 2.6 boards, 0.6 assists and 2.0 steals in eight starts this year, will presumably remain with the first five.

Harris (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Harris will be unavailable for the Bucks on Saturday, but his absence won't have much impact, as he's been a fringe rotation piece. With Kevin Porter (knee) also sidelined, Gary Trent and Cam Thomas could see more minutes off the bench. Harris' next chance to play will come Monday against the Clippers.

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

Porter had been listed as questionable heading into the day but will end up missing a second straight game due to right knee synovitis. With Porter sidelined, AJ Green could be in line for another start, and Cam Thomas could maintain a spot in the rotation.

Claxton (rest) won't play in Sunday's game in Sacramento, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

Claxton won't suit up for the first of back-to-back contests to rest. He'll likely be back Monday in Portland. With Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) done for the remainder of the campaign, the Nets will need to go small Sunday, and Danny Wolf should absorb most of the minutes underneath the basket.

Mann (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against Sacramento, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Mann is on track to return from a one-game absence due to illness. The 29-year-old should play a decent role off the bench Sunday, if available. He's played between 16 and 18 minutes in each of his last three appearances.

Hartenstein put up nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 FT), 20 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 25 minutes of Saturday's 132-111 win over the Wizards.

Hartenstein continues to log a modest workload for the Thunder with the big man nursing a couple nagging injuries, but that didn't prevent him from putting up a huge stat line Saturday. He remains on pace for a 10th-round finish in nine-category fantasy formats on a per-game basis.

Gilgeous-Alexander generated 40 points (17-27 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes of Saturday's 132-111 win over the Wizards.

Gilgeous-Alexander hit the 40-point milestone for the second time in three games, and his 17 made field goals tied his season high. In nine games this month, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.3 points, 7.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 steals across 34.2 minutes.

Miller isn't starting in Saturday's game in Dallas, per NBA writer Justin Russo.

Miller made his first career start in Thursday's loss to New Orleans. While he struggled shooting the ball, he still finished the contest by amassing 11 points, eight boards, five assists and one steal. However, with Kawhi Leonard (ankle) available, Miller will head back to the bench.

Gafford will start Saturday's game against the Clippers.

After putting up 24 points (9-10 FG, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 loss to the Hawks, Gafford is being thrown back into the first unit.

Nembhard will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Nembhard's streak of four consecutive starts will come to an end Saturday night. Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford make up the Mavericks' first unit. Nembhard averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists across 25.8 minutes during his four-game start streak.