NBA Player News

Bitadze closed Monday's 124-112 loss to Atlanta with four points (2-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist over five minutes.

Bitadze continues to serve as the third-string center, having seen the court only six times in the past 12 games. During that time, he has averaged just 4.8 points and 3.7 rebounds, making him a non-factor in most fantasy formats.

Porzingis finished with 30 points (8-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 13-14 FT), five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 125-117 victory over Washington.

Porzingis led all scorers in a winning effort and did much of his damage from the charity stripe, as his 14 free-throw attempts marked a season high. In addition to racking up points, the big man tallied five stocks, his highest mark of the campaign. In what has been a challenging, injury-riddled season for the 30-year-old, Monday marked a bright spot as Porzingis recorded his second 30-point performance of the year.

Capela is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

With Alperen Sengun (back) inactive, Capela will slide into the starting five at center. The veteran big man's lone start this season came Dec. 6 against the Mavericks, when he totaled eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 30 minutes. Dorian Finney-Smith and Jeff Green figure to serve as small-ball backups to Capela at center Monday.

Sengun (back) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Sengun was added to the injury report as questionable after missing Friday's game with a back injury, and the team has since decided to hold him out of Monday's matchup. Clint Capela will draw the start at center in Sengun's place.

Richards (back) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Richards will be active despite previously being listed on the injury report with lower-back tightness, though he'll operate off the bench Monday after starting Friday's contest. The big man has come off the bench in 39 of his 42 appearances this season between the Suns and Bulls, averaging 5.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per contest as a reserve.

Missi is starting Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Missi will slide into the starting rotation with Dejounte Murray (illness) sitting out Monday. Missi's last start dates back to March 5 against the Kings, when he finished with seven points, two rebounds, one assist, two steals and four blocks in 16 minutes.

Embiid (oblique) won't play Tuesday against Denver, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

The Sixers noted over the weekend that Embiid has been progressing in his recovery, but he's not quite healthy enough to gain clearance for Tuesday's game. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday in Sacramento.

Richards (back) will play Monday against the Grizzlies.

Richards was added to the injury report due to lower-back tightness, but the issue won't prevent him from taking the floor Monday night. He'll presumably fall back to a bench role with Jalen Smith returning from a calf injury that held him out of Friday's game.

Olbrich (calf) is available for Monday's game against Memphis.

Olbrich was previously listed as probable due to right calf pain but has been cleared to play in Monday's contest. The rookie has averaged just 5.9 minutes across his past 10 appearances, so there's no guarantee he'll see game action despite being available.

Allen (knee) will miss Cleveland's upcoming three-game road trip.

Allen has already been downgraded to out for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, but the team has now ruled him out for two additional contests. He'll remain in Cleveland during the road trip to continue his treatment and rehabilitation.