NBA Player News

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.

Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said Brown will continue to have restrictions going forward, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

"At some point he'll be able to play more minutes, he'll be able to play back-to-backs, but it's not right now," Fernandez said. Brown had six points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 110-103 loss to Charlotte, but his fantasy managers will need to exercise a lot of patience in the early going.

Bradley (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.

The journeyman center is getting the green light to make his Jazz debut Friday. He fortifies Utah's frontcourt depth while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is injured, but Kyle Filipowski should remain firmly ahead of Bradley for the backup center gig behind Jaxson Hayes.

Holmgren totaled 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

That makes it back-to-back four-block performances to begin the year for the star big man, who corralled a game-high 17 boards Thursday. There was some concern regarding Holmgren's health heading into the season, as he missed the preseason with a bruised quad, but he's looked no worse for wear in the early stages of the campaign.

Caruso closed with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over Denver.

With two straight workloads of at least 20 minutes, Caruso looks to have stitched up a relatively significant role off the bench for the Thunder. As long as he's handling that type of playing time, the defensive-minded swingman should be able to supply a healthy dose of steals and blocks for fantasy managers.

Johnson (mouth) participated in shooting drills after Friday's morning shootaround, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.

Johnson is trying to play through a mouth laceration for the first half of this back-to-back set. With Tobias Harris (calf) already sidelined, Harrison Barnes and Carter Bryant could step into larger roles in the frontcourt if Johnson also cannot play.

Fox (wrist) participated in Friday's morning shootaround, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Fox appeared to get some extra shots up following practice as well. The point guard is officially listed as questionable and could end up being a game-time call.

Stirtz notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across two minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

The rookie guard appears to be buried on Oklahoma City's depth chart to begin his NBA career. As long as Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain are healthy in the backcourt, Stirtz is going to have a hard time finding minutes off the bench.

Swain (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Swain is moving past an illness and is ready to make his NBA debut. The rookie first-rounder may not be part of Chicago's rotation in the early going, but Swain could eventually push Isaac Okoro for playing time off the bench with the rebuilding Bulls.

Collins (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Collins will play through a right quadriceps strain after previously carrying a probable designation. The veteran big man was limited to 16 minutes in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto, and he could remain on a restricted workload Friday. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) sidelined, Collins should have opportunities in Chicago's frontcourt if his minutes increase.