NBA Player News

The Lakers waived Knecht on Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

The writing appeared to be on the wall once head coach JJ Redick told reporters Monday that Knecht was excused from practice with an illness. A first-round pick just two years ago, Knecht shouldn't take long to catch on with another NBA club.

The Rockets converted Phillips' deal to a two-way contract Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.

Phillips is set to begin the season with Houston after working with a training camp pact. Most of his playing time should come with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Knecht (illness) was excused from Monday's practice, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

Knecht is under the weather Monday. The 2024 first-rounder can be viewed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors, but he's not likely to be part of the rotation anyway.

James (illness) was excused from practice Monday, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

James is battling an illness. His status is now in limbo for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors, but James isn't expected to be in the rotation in any case.

Carr (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times.

The rookie guard continues to tend to a contusion. His status is unknown for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors.

Thiero (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times.

Thiero is trending in the wrong direction for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors. The Lakers continues to give him maintenance for an undisclosed issue.

Sexton (lower leg) fully practiced Monday, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.

Sexton missed the end of the preseason with a lower right leg injury, but he's trending in the right direction. His status remains uncertain for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors.

Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed Monday that Lendeborg will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic.

This was the expectation throughout the preseason, given the rookie forward started most of Golden State's exhibition contests. Lendeborg is expected to hold down the fort at small forward at least until Jimmy Butler finishes his ACL rehab at some point later this year.

Curry (ankle) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers, per Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com.

Head coach Steve Kerr said Monday that the star guard is fine and was a full participant Monday after leaving Sunday's practice with an ankle sprain. It remains to be seen if Curry will carry an injury designation into Wednesday's opener, but fantasy managers can plan on having him available in any event.

Porzingis (undisclosed) won't travel with the Warriors and remains out indefinitely, Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Porzingis is going to miss the start of the regular season, and fantasy managers should treat his return as an if, not a when. The Warriors have not released any additional info on Porzingis' absence, saying it's an undisclosed health issue. Given Porzingis' medical history, both sides are going to proceed with the utmost caution.