NBA Player News

Zubac (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Zubac has yet to make his Pacers debut due to a sprained left ankle and remains without a definitive timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until Indiana offers an update on his progress.

McNeeley (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland.

McNeeley, who was recalled from the G League on Monday, will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Sacramento in the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back, though playing time isn't guaranteed even when he's healthy.

Nembhard is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to lower back and neck soreness.

Nembhard was cleared to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Blazers, but he's on track to get a rest day Tuesday evening. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be in line for a start at point guard, assuming Nembhard is downgraded to out closer to tipoff.

DeRozan (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

DeRozan was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's win over Chicago due to an illness, though he's set to return to action Tuesday. With the veteran forward returning to the lineup, Daeqwon Plowden will likely revert to a bench role. DeRozan has averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

James (hip/foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

James suffered a left elbow injury down the stretch of Thursday's matchup with the Nuggets, and he's missed two games since. However, he's now listed as questionable due to a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. The team will likely re-evaluate the star forward Tuesday morning and monitor him throughout the day before providing another update on his availability.

Salaun (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Salaun will miss a fourth straight game while tending to a left calf strain. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Sacramento in the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back.

Siakam is out for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a right knee sprain.

Siakam looked sharp in Sunday's matchup against Portland, but he'll take a seat Tuesday after suffering a knee injury. Kobe Brown and Micah Potter should be in line for more chances in the frontcourt with Siakam sidelined.

Small is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets.

With Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen (toe) and Cedric Coward (knee) all inactive, Small will enter the starting lineup for the fourth time this season. In his first three starts, the West Virginia product averaged 12.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 29.0 minutes per contest. Small figures to see a heavy dose of minutes Monday for a banged-up Grizzlies squad.

Updating a previous report, Clayton will not start Monday's game against the Nets.

The Grizzlies have only eight players available Monday, though Clayton will remain in a bench role. However, the rookie first-rounder should still see significant playing time. Over four March appearances (one start), he has averaged 7.5 points, 9.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.8 minutes per contest.

George (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Warriors, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

George was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day after it was announced that he was dealing with an illness, but he'll ultimately be able to fight through the issue to take the court Monday. He's coming off a solid 22-point showing Saturday against Milwaukee.