NBA Player News

Diop (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Diop will miss a third straight outing with a left knee injury. The big man's next opportunity to make his NBA debut will come Wednesday against the Wizards.

Williams (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston.

Williams is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to right groin/adductor soreness. However, his potential absence wouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

Essengue (head) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston.

Essengue was held out of Saturday's loss to the Wizards as a precaution due to a head contusion, though he's now in danger of missing a second straight game. His absence would leave additional minutes available for guys like Leonard Miller and Zach Collins.

Payton ended Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in 17 minutes.

Payton logged double-digit minutes for a third straight game to open the regular season, though he didn't make much of an impact. The veteran guard is averaging 6.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per tilt so far this season.

Niang notched four points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns.

Niang saw a slight bump in playing time due to the Warriors being shorthanded Saturday. The veteran forward struggled with efficiency and is shooting just 31.8 percent from the field through three regular-season games.

Capela totaled two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 victory over Atlanta.

With Steven Adams (ankle) sidelined in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Capela saw increased burn. The veteran big man remains off the fantasy radar.

Hield had nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 loss to the Wizards.

After scoring 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting in Friday's win over Milwaukee, Hield once again provided a spark off the bench Saturday. The veteran shooting guard is averaging 7.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest across three regular-season games.

Bilodeau (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Bilodeau will miss a third straight game to begin the regular season due to a right shoulder sprain. The two-way player's absence shouldn't affect the rotation.

Fall (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Fall will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a left quadriceps strain. However, the big man's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation.

Walker has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons due to left knee soreness.

It was reported after Saturday's win over the Bucks that Walker exited the contest early due to a right knee injury, though he's now listed on the injury report with left knee soreness. With the 24-year-old sidelined, Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope may see increased minutes, while Justin Edwards could enter the rotation.