NBA Player News

James (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

James may be held out of the Lakers' regular-season finale due to left foot injury management. If the superstar forward is sidelined, Maxi Kleber, Drew Timme and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates for increased playing time.

Olbrich (foot) is probable to play Sunday versus the Mavs.

Olbrich is dealing with bilateral plantar fasciitis, but it appears he plans to continue to push through the pain. The 22-year-old big man started in Friday's loss to the Magic and finished with six points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two turnovers across 32 minutes.

Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Leonard is dealing with a left ankle sprain and could miss the Clippers' regular-season finale. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out, Bennedict Mathurin, Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum would be candidates to see increased playing time.

Okoro (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game in Dallas.

Okoro will miss his third straight game as the Bulls' season comes to an end. The 25-year-old will end his 2025-26 season with averages of 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 triples per contest.

Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Nembhard will miss Indiana's season finale, marking a seventh straight absence to end the campaign. The 26-year-old guard took a significant step forward in Tyrese Haliburton's (Achilles) absence this season, and Nembhard will finish the campaign averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 31.3 minutes per showing in 57 regular-season outings.

Buzelis (ankle) won't play Sunday in Dallas.

With the Bulls playing for Ping Pong balls, Buzelis will hit the sidelines for their regular-season finale. His absence should open up minutes for Patrick Williams and Leonard Miller.

Nesmith (neck) won't play Sunday against the Pistons.

Ethan Thompson should get another start Sunday with Nesmith unavailable. Kam Jones and Taelon Peter should also see some extended minutes sans Nesmith.

Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Thompson will sit out the Rockets' regular-season finale but should be able to return for the start of the postseason. The 23-year-old guard will end the regular season averaging career highs in points (18.3), assists (5.3), steals (1.5) and minutes (37.4), along with 7.8 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game across a career-high 79 outings.

Siakam (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Siakam will miss his fifth consecutive game Sunday, and it'll be Micah Potter, Obi Toppin and Jalen Slawson helping pick up the slack in his absence. Siakam made it through 62 games in his age-31 season, posting averages of 24.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.1 steals per contest.

Smith (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Memphis.

Smith will take a seat for Houston's regular-season finale but should be good to go for the start of the postseason. The fourth-year forward has taken a step forward on the offensive end in the 2025-26 campaign and will finish the regular season with averages of 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 blocks in 35.1 minutes per contest across 77 games.