NBA Player News

The Bucks exercised their fourth-year team option on Ware's contract Monday.

Ware is now officially under contract for the 2027-28 campaign after being traded to Milwaukee this past offseason. The big man has played a relatively steady role off the Bucks' bench to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 13.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks and 0.8 assists in 19.7 minutes per game across six appearances.

Jackson will start in Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Jackson will earn his first start of the season with Indiana dressing just eight players. He's scored a combined 36 points over his last two outings, so head coach Rick Carlisle may rely on him heavily to help the Pacers try and snap a four-game losing streak.

Slawson will start in Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Slawson will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season with Indiana dressing just eight players.

Bona won't start Monday's game against the Bulls, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

With Joel Embiid (foot) back in the lineup, Bona will slide to the second unit. In six appearances off the bench this season, the big man has averaged 1.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 12.8 minutes per contest.

Walker will start Monday's game against Atlanta, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

The Pacers have just eight players dressing for Monday's home tilt with the Hawks, pushing Walker into the starting lineup. With that in mind, he should see a massive boost in minutes and usage.

Schroder will come off the bench for Monday's game against Detroit.

Schroder will retreat to the bench due to Coby White returning and set to start Monday. White will be on a minutes restriction, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Schroder receive a good chunk of playing time as the backup point guard.

White will start Monday's game against the Pistons.

White is ready to make his season debut after battling a calf strain, and he will step into the starting five immediately. However, the 26-year-old guard is expected to operate under a minutes restriction. With White back in action, Dennis Schroder will come off the bench.

Pippen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Pippen will miss a second consecutive contest due to lower-back soreness, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday against Indiana. Cam Spencer will likely see increased playing time off the bench with the 25-year-old sidelined.

Oubre will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Oubre will revert to a reserve role after most recently starting in Sunday's 98-90 loss to Brooklyn. The Pacers will have just eight players active, so he should still see ample playing time off the bench.

Post (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Post is set for a second consecutive absence while tending to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Pacers.