NBA Player News

Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Aldama is still waiting to make his Mavericks debut. His next chance to return from knee surgery comes Friday versus Houston.

Alvarado (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Alvarado will miss a third straight game for New York. With the veteran guard out, Tyler Kolek will likely continue to pick up some backup point guard minutes.

Caruso is expected to miss time due to an ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With Caruso already ruled out for Wednesday's game in Dallas, it sounds like the veteran forward could remain sidelined beyond a one-game absence. That would leave Oklahoma City without one of its key rotation wings for at least the near term, which could force Jared McCain into a big role for the banged-up Thunder.

Hansen was assigned to the Rip City Remix on Wednesday, the Trail Blazers announced.

With Portland sending him to the G League, Hansen is set for additional developmental reps away from the NBA roster. The move suggests the center won't be part of the Trail Blazers' immediate rotation while he's with the Remix.

Haliburton (hamstring) will miss time, though his timetable has yet to be announced, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Haliburton's official diagnosis is a left hamstring strain. Team doctors will continue to evaluate him, so fantasy managers will have to patiently wait for more clarity. In the meantime, the Pacers will need to lean more on Andrew Nembhard (neck), Quenton Jackson and Kelly Oubre.

Poole (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Poole is cleared to play through an illness Wednesday. He's handling the backup point guard role behind Jeremiah Fears, averaging 7.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per game over three appearances so far.

Smart (forearm) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Although he remains day-to-day, Smart will be sidelined for a third straight contest. Look for Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason to continue seeing hefty roles off the Houston bench in the meantime.

Carr (oblique) was assigned Wednesday to the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports

With the Lakers unlikely to hold much practice time over their current back-to-back set, this assignment gives Carr a chance to continue his recovery work with an oblique injury. The rookie guard was recalled Tuesday and could be brought back to the parent club at some point soon.

Lendeborg (foot) went through Wednesday's morning shootaround, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic.

The standout rookie remains officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt versus Minnesota. However, he appears to be trending in the right direction.

Joe (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Joe will end up missing both legs of this back-to-back set. In his absence, the Pistons will likely lean on Ronald Holland, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green.