NBA Player News

Holmgren (knee) is out for Monday's game versus the Suns.

The star big man is sitting out the second part of this back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams should help pick up the slack at power forward for the Thunder on Monday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander likely soaking up all the usage he can handle.

Nesmith (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Nesmith is expected to suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He was limited to 19 minutes Sunday against the Nets, finishing with 13 points, two assists and one rebound.

Zubac (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.

No surprises here after coach Rick Carlisle hinted at Zubac's absence following his injury Sunday night. The center is dealing with some swelling, but it's currently unclear how long this will sideline him for. Look for Jay Huff and possibly Larry Nance to pick up some minutes in the meantime.

Sanders finished with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 loss to the Thunder.

Sanders was one of three Clippers to tally double figures in scoring off the bench in what was his most productive game so far in 2026-27. With Rui Hachimura struggling with his shot early in the season (26.3/31.6/55.6 shooting splits), Sanders could earn more opportunities going forward.

Hartenstein supplied 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 victory over the Clippers.

Hartenstein secured his first double-double of 2026-27 while playing his most minutes through three contests so far. Oklahoma City's starting center is averaging 7.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.7 steals in 22.3 minutes, and his playing time could increase slightly with Jaylin Williams (wrist) leaving Sunday's win in the first half.

Wolf had six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Sunday's 136-109 loss to the Pacers.

After not receiving any playing time in the Nets' first two games of the season, Wolf got some run with Brooklyn trailing by double digits for nearly the entire second half. With Noah Clowney, Chaney Johnson and Moritz Wagner occupying most of the frontcourt minutes in the second unit, it seems like Wolf will be the odd man out on most nights.

Toppin posted 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Sunday's 136-109 victory over the Nets.

The 20 minutes were his lowest of 2026-27 through three contests, but Toppin still finished third on the team in scoring as a reserve. Following an injury-plagued 2025-26, he's been stellar so far with averages of 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.7 three-pointers on 58.1/44.4/83.3 shooting splits in 23.2 minutes a night. Toppin looks poised for a big year as a key piece of Indiana's bench and could see an expanded role in the short term if Ivica Zubac (ankle) misses extended time.

Carter chipped in nine points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 victory over the Knicks.

Carter cooled off a bit Sunday after dropping at least 20 points in two prior appearances, but he came down with a season-high 10 boards. The big man should continue to play a key role at center for the Magic, but fantasy managers should anticipate some regression coming at some point for Carter.

Da Silva closed Sunday's 111-102 victory over the Knicks with 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 27 minutes.

Anthony Black made his season debut Sunday, but Paolo Banchero is facing an extended absence with a high-ankle sprain and Jalen Suggs left Sunday's game early with a knee injury. Da Silva should remain worth streaming in most fantasy leagues as Orlando's sixth man for the foreseeable future.

Nance amassed six points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 136-109 win over the Nets.

After totaling just six minutes through his first two outings in 2026-27, Nance played the most of any Pacers reserve on Sunday. The game script was likely the cause of the eruption in playing time. Indiana led by double digits for nearly the entire second half in its 27-point victory over Brooklyn, and Ivica Zubac (ankle) left the game early. If Zubac misses time, Nance could see a more consistent role moving forward.