NBA Player News

Eason will start Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

With Alperen Sengun (back) out, Jabari Smith will start at center while Eason enters the first unit for the first time this season. The 25-year-old forward has logged at least 27 minutes in three straight games, averaging 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks across 30.3 minutes per tilt during that span.

Ejiofor (G League assignment) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami.

Ejiofor was assigned to the Hawks' G League affiliate Tuesday, though he's back with the parent club for Wednesday's contest. The rookie center isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

Black will start Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

With Jalen Suggs (knee) on the shelf, Black will enter the starting five for the first time this season. He'll be joined in the first unit by Jase Richardson, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter.

Johnson (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Johnson will miss his third consecutive game, so his next opportunity to suit up will come Friday in Phoenix. Without Johnson on the floor, Bryce Hopkins is expected to remain in the starting lineup.

Santos has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee tendinitis.

Santos was a late addition to the injury report before being ruled out shortly thereafter. With the 24-year-old forward sidelined, Georges Niang and Graham Ike are candidates to see increased minutes. Santos' next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Lakers.

Dosunmu will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Warriors, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

With Anthony Edwards (knee) set to miss the next few months, Dosunmu will be starting in Minnesota until further notice. As a starter last season, Dosunmu averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.2 triples and 1.1 steals per game on 50/47/89 shooting splits.

Thompson (ankle) is active for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.

Thompson has been battling an ankle injury, though it won't keep him off the floor (or out of the starting lineup) for Wednesday's meeting with Charlotte. The 23-year-old has appeared in three regular-season games in 2026-27, averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals over 26.0 minutes per contest.

Santos (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game in Minnesota.

Santos is a late addition to the injury report with a knee issue. A spot start for Georges Niang could be in store if Santos is sidelined.

Wade will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Wade started the past two games with Joel Embiid and LeBron James alternating rest days on a back-to-back set, but with those two back in action Wednesday evening, Wade will return to a reserve role. Wade averaged 32.6 minutes as a starter, but he'll likely be working with minutes in the 20s as a member of the second unit.

Couliably won't start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

AJ Dybantsa is ready to make his NBA regular-season debut after missing Washington's first four games with a left ankle sprain, so Coulibaly will slide to the second unit. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 27.3 minutes per contest.