NBA Player News

Drummond won't start Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

The veteran big man will slide to the second unit in favor of Adem Bona with Joel Embiid (oblique) sidelined. Over his last five outings off the bench, Drummond has averaged 3.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per contest.

Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game in Denver.

Kleber isn't a consistent part of the rotation for the Lakers, so his status for Thursday's game won't impact fantasy leagues. Kleber is averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game on the season.

Vucevic won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Neemias Queta (rest) back in the lineup, Vucevic will slide to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the veteran big man has averaged 11.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.8 minutes per contest.

Plumlee (reconditioning) is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Plumlee's next chance to make his Spurs debut comes Friday against the Clippers. Luke Kornet should have the No. 2 center gig all to himself behind Victor Wembanyama on Thursday.

Sengun is questionable to play Thursday versus the Warriors due to an illness.

Sengun isn't feeling 100 percent, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at Thursday's shootaround. If the star big man is forced to the sidelines, Clint Capela would have a chance to start, while Jeff Green could see meaningful playing time in the Houston rotation.

Sarr (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Sarr hasn't taken the court since Feb. 8 due to a right hamstring strain, and the last report Feb. 26 was that he was considered week-to-week. For now, consider him doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Williams produced 10 points (3-6 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 114-103 win over the Kings.

Williams' role is beginning to dwindle a bit, and Oso Ighodaro soundly outproduced Williams on Tuesday. Williams has averaged just 7.0 rebounds, 6.9 points and 0.4 blocks in 19.5 minutes per tilt over his last seven outings, shooting only 40.8 percent from the field. His playing time will remain worth monitoring going forward.

Bagley is out for Thursday's game against Orlando.

Bagley is sidelined for a fourth straight contest with a neck sprain. Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell should split the center minutes evenly in Bagley's absence.

Ayton finished Tuesday's 110-101 victory over New Orleans with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 25 minutes.

Ayton's recent struggles have become well-documented, but he put together a solid stat line Tuesday. The veteran big man has averaged 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 21.3 minutes per game over his past four outings, though he remains locked into a starting role at center for the Lakers.

Carter is questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas with a sore left ankle.

Carter is in danger of missing consecutive outings with the ailment. Goga Bitadze would likely start at center if Carter is out again, with Moritz Wagner filling out the backup minutes in this case.