NBA Player News

James (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

The 76ers are considering giving James the night off Saturday for the first leg of a back-to-back set. If James sits out, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands out as the most likely candidate to step into the starting lineup.

Kennard (knee) practiced Friday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Kennard is trending positively ahead of Saturday's game against the Warriors. The veteran sharpshooter can be tentatively deemed questionable before the Suns release an official injury report later Friday.

Ighodaro has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to an oblique strain, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Ighodaro exited Wednesday's season-opening loss to Portland due to a hip injury and has since been diagnosed with an oblique strain. With the big man sidelined, Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Duop Reath are all candidates for increased playing time.

LaRavia (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

LaRavia will miss Friday's contest with a right ankle sprain he sustained in Wednesday's season-opening win over the Warriors. With the 24-year-old forward sidelined, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle and Sandro Mamukelashvili could all see a bump in minutes. LaRavia's next chance to play will come Sunday at Utah.

Bassey (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.

The big man is nursing right patellar tendinopathy and can be considered day-to-day. Even with Kristaps Porzingis out of action, Bassey is unlikely to play a significant role once healthy.

Podziemski (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

The veteran guard was previously listed as questionable, so he's trending in the right direction after missing Opening Night. If Podziemski is cleared to play, De'Anthony Melton would likely see his minutes take a hit.

Monk (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Portland.

Monk is ready to make his season debut Friday. The veteran guard figures to cut into Emanuel Sharp's playing time off the bench in the Sacramento backcourt.

The Thunder plan to waive Oweh (Achilles) on Friday.

Oweh, a rookie second-round pick, was set to be a two-way player for Oklahoma City but suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon in a preseason game, which will sideline him for the entire 2026-27 campaign. Following a long road to recovery, Oweh might have to settle for an Exhibit 10 deal next summer.

Landale (nose) is available for Friday's game versus Charlotte.

Landale must've sustained a nasal fracture in Wednesday's Opening Night win over Orlando, but he's playing through the injury. He'll likely be wearing a mask until the issue is fully resolved.

The Knicks plan to waive McCullar on Friday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.

Previously a two-way player for New York, McCullar is now searching for another opportunity ahead of the upcoming G League season. Dalton Knecht is taking McCullar's place on the roster.