NBA Player News

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.

Dort is starting Monday's game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Jalen Johnson (aknle) is out Monday, opening up a spot for Dort in the starting five. This marks the first start of the 2026-27 campaign for Dort, who is averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists over seven appearances off the bench this season.

Wade won't start Monday's game against Chicago, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

LeBron James (back) is back in the starting five, pushing Wade to the second unit. Over five regular-season appearances (four starts), he's averaging 3.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 27.8 minutes per tilt.

Ayton will start in Monday's game against the Magic.

With Alex Sarr (knee) sidelined, Ayton will slide into the starting center role. Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton could see a bump in minutes off the Wizards' bench.