NBA Player News

Ighodaro (oblique) is doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Ighodaro is on track to miss his second straight game, which should help Duop Reath to remain in the rotation. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Ighodaro's status closer to Monday's tipoff.

Thompson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Thompson wasn't active at shootaround Sunday morning, so it's not surprising to see the star forward sidelined for this game. Isaiah Joe and Javonte Green are candidates to enter the starting lineup, while Thompson will aim to return against the Knicks on Tuesday.

Leonard is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Leonard wasn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game, and this late scratch is a huge blow for Toronto since Leonard is a key piece on both ends of the court for the Raptors. Leonard is averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game in his first two appearances. With the star forward out, Allen Graves is expected to take his place in the starting lineup.

Walker won't start Sunday's game against Brooklyn.

Aaron Nesmith will return to the starting lineup, pushing Walker to the bench. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 2.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per tilt across two regular-season appearances (one start).

Nesmith (hamstring) will start Sunday's game against the Nets.

Nesmith was deemed probable ahead of game time due to a left hamstring injury, but he will be able to play through it. After coming off the bench in his first appearance this season, Nesmith will enter the starting five Sunday.

VanVleet (knee) is off the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Hawks.

VanVleet missed the second half of the team's back-to-back set Saturday as he continues to ease back into play following a torn ACL last season, but he will be available Monday. Through two appearances, VanVleet is averaging 10.0 points, 8.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.5 rebounds in 31.0 minutes per contest.

Black (ankle) is available for Sunday's game at New York, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Black didn't suit up in the preseason and missed Orlando's first two regular-season games with a right ankle sprain, but he'll shed his questionable tag and return to action Sunday. His return to the lineup will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Jase Richardson and Jevon Carter, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Black operate under a minutes restriction in his first game back.

Smart (forearm) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Smart is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to a left forearm strain. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Reed Sheppard and Bogdan Bogdanovic would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

Alvarado (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Alvarado was deemed questionable Saturday due to a left ankle sprain, and the veteran guard won't suit up as a result of the injury. Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek should be in line for more playing time with Alvarado no longer an option off the bench. As for Alvarado, his next chance to play will come against the Pistons on Tuesday.

Adams has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks due to a right soleus strain.

Adams sat out Saturday's win over the Hawks in the second leg of a back-to-back set, though he's now being ruled out due to a right soleus strain. Clint Capela and Jabari Smith will likely see increased burn for as long as Adams is sidelined.