NBA Player News

Williams (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Indiana, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Williams will return from a one-game absence due to a lingering knee issue. The veteran big man will likely fill his typical bench role. In 47 appearances this season, Williams is averaging 6.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.6 blocks across 16.9 minutes. It's worth noting he's played 20 or more minutes in six of his last seven outings, though.

Turner is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to a right calf strain.

After missing Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers, Turner is in jeopardy of being out once again Thursday. Jericho Sims would likely start at center if Turner cannot play, while Pete Nance would likely find himself more involved in the frontcourt.

Post (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against Boston.

Post missed Monday's contest, but he'll be back in action for Wednesday's contest. With Al Horford (calf) sidelined, Post will look to mix in behind Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis in the frontcourt.

Sarr (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Sarr is nursing a left toe injury and is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest. If the second-year big man is unable to give it a go Thursday, the Wizards would likely divvy up the center minutes among Anthony Gill, Tristan Vukcevic and Julian Reese.

Reid is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a sprained right ankle.

Wednesday is set to be a rare absence for Reid, who is out for just the second time all year and last sat out Feb. 22 versus the 76ers. With Reid and Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined, Kyle Anderson and Bones Hyland are both worthy of streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.

Valanciunas posted eight points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 124-96 victory over Philadelphia.

The minutes and boards were both the veteran big man's most since the Feb. 3 loss in Detroit. As long as Nikola Jokic is healthy for the Nuggets, Valanciunas should remain stuck in the No. 2 center spot with limited fantasy upside. Valanciunas has averaged 4.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 8.2 minutes per contest in his last seven games, shooting 56.5 percent from the field.

Reid is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz with a right ankle sprain.

Reid picked up an ankle sprain Tuesday against the Suns, but he was able to return to the game. If he's unable to give it a go, the Timberwolves may rely more on Kyle Anderson in the frontcourt.

Carlson (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Carlson will miss a 10th consecutive contest due to a back strain. The second-year big man appears to have no timetable for a return, but his next chance to play comes Saturday in Washington against the Wizards.

Hartenstein has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to left soleus injury management.

Hartenstein will get a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set after playing 16 minutes and finishing with zero points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one block in Tuesday's 113-108 win over the Magic. Chet Holmgren (hip) is also listed as questionable, so the Thunder may need to rely heavily on Jaylin Williams if Holmgren joins Hartenstein in street clothes.

Zubac is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to low back soreness.

Zubac has appeared in four straight games since making his Pacers debut, including playing both halves of a back-to-back set and notably seeing 29 minutes during the second night. If Zubac is sidelined for the second half of Indiana's current back-to-back set, Jay Huff, Kobe Brown and Micah Potter (triceps) would be candidates for increased roles.