Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate.
Key NBA News to Watch
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Anthony Davis (back) — Available
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Cade Cunningham (shin) — Out
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Paolo Banchero (ankle) — Out
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Chris Paul (heel) — Out
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Lonnie Walker (illness) — Available
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Denver Nuggets News
Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Boston Celtics News
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Grant Williams, Al Horford
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Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) — Out
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Robert Williams (knee) — Injured
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Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
Payton Pritchard should claim most of Brogdon’s minutes, and Derrick White could also receive more time.
Phoenix Suns News
Confirmed Lineup: Cam Payne, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig, Deandre Ayton
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Chris Paul (heel) — Out
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Landry Shamet (concussion symptoms) — Out
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Cam Johnson (knee) — Injured
Cam Payne took on 20.9% usage and posted a 30.8% assist rate in 35.0 minutes with Paul out Wednesday. Booker also claimed a larger distributing role and led with a 38.5% assist rate.
Orlando Magic News
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., Bol Bol
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Paolo Banchero (ankle) — Out
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Kevon Harris (rib) — Available
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Cole Anthony (oblique) — Injured
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Moe Wagner (ankle) — Injured
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Markelle Fultz (toe) — Injured
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Gary Harris (knee) — Injured
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Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
Wagner led Orlando in usage (29.7%) and assist rate (37.7%) with Banchero out Wednesday. Suggs also received 25.5% usage and Chuma Okeke played 31.6 minutes in a start.
Detroit Pistons News
Confirmed Lineup: Cory Joseph, Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart
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Alec Burks (foot) — Available
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Cade Cunningham (shin) — Out
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Marvin Bagley (knee) — Out
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Hamidou Diallo (hip) — Available
Killian Hayes could start if Cunningham is ruled out. He is shooting 26.4% from the field and carries a 17.2% usage rate so Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey, and Bojan Bogdanovic should be expected to shoulder the load offensively in that event.
New York Knicks News
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Cam Reddish, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Isaiah Hartenstein
The Knicks beat the Pistons 130-104 at home in the second game of the season. Five rotation players recorded usage rates between 22.0 and 27.0% in a balanced offensive performance.
Toronto Raptors News
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Christian Koloko
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Khem Birch (knee) — Out
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Precious Achiuwa (ankle) — Injured
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Pascal Siakam (adductor) — Injured
Koloko, Thaddeus Young, and Chris Boucher should receive more time in the frontcourt. Coach Nurse will likely vary minutes for the trio on a game-to-game basis.
Oklahoma City Thunder News
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lou Dort, Josh Giddey, Aaron Wiggins, Alexey Pokusevski
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Darius Bazley (ankle) — Out
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Ousmane Dieng (G-League) — Out
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Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Hustle stats favor the Thunder: they rank first in the league in loose balls recovered and charges drawn while also placing in the top ten in deflections and contested shots.
Milwaukee Bucks News
Confirmed Lineup: Jevon Carter, Jordan Nwora, MarJon Beauchamp, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — Out
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Jrue Holiday (ankle) — Out
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Chris Middleton (wrist) — Injured
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Pat Connaughton (calf) — Injured
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Joe Ingles (ACL) — Injured
Carter posted 30.2% usage and a 48.0% assist rate with Holiday and Antetokounmpo out Wednesday. Lopez (23.1%) and Beauchamp (20.5%) both also recorded higher usage rates than Portis (18.8%).
San Antonio Spurs News
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Jakob Poeltl
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Malachi Branham (G-League) — Out
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Zach Collins (leg) — Injured
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Blake Wesley (knee) — Injured
Minnesota Timberwolves News
Confirmed Lineup: D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Memphis Grizzlies News
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams
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Zaire Williams (knee) — Injured
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Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) — Injured
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Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
The Grizzlies ran pick-and-rolls for 27.2 possessions per game, the highest amount in the league. The Timberwolves defend pick-and-rolls at the fourth-best percentile league-wide.
Cleveland Cavaliers News
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Garland shot one-for-nine from the field while his usage declined to 18.1% Wednesday. Mitchell said Garland was under the weather and not close to 100% postgame, but coach Bickerstaff said he was doing well after Thursday’s practice.
Golden State Warriors News
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Sacramento Kings News
Confirmed Lineup: De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Malik Monk has played 28.8 minutes per game in the last three matches after receiving just 18.0 minutes per game in the first six contests.
Los Angeles Lakers News
Confirmed Lineup: Patrick Beverley, Troy Brown Jr., Lonnie Walker, Wenyen Gabriel, Anthony Davis
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Anthony Davis (back) — Available
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Lonnie Walker (illness) — Available
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LeBron James (foot) — Out
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Dennis Schroder (thumb) — Injured
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Thomas Bryant (thumb) — Injured
On injury report before playing:
LeBron: 10-for-11 AD: 10-for-11
Davis (35.5%), Westbrook (33.3%), and Nunn (24.6%) led the Lakers in usage with James out with a sore foot Monday, although Walker was unavailable. Davis, Westbrook, Nunn, and potentially Walker can take advantage of a Sacramento defense that ranks 29th in points allowed in the paint and opponent three-point percentage.
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