NBA Player News

Jerome is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers due to back tightness.

Jerome was added to the injury report less than one hour before tipoff, so it appears the back issue recently popped up. The team should have another update on his availability shortly.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Memphis, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Williams was initially added to the injury report as doubtful due to a left knee injury, so the fact that he's been ruled out is no surprise. Micah Potter and Yang Hansen could pick up a few additional minutes behind starter Donovan Clingan in Williams' absence.

Ighodaro (oblique) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Denver.

Ighodaro hasn't played since Phoenix's regular-season opener due to a right oblique strain, though he's considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's contest. If the big man is cleared to return, Khaman Maluach and Duop Reath could see fewer minutes.

Carr (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Golden State.

Carr has yet to make his NBA debut while tending to a right oblique strain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Sunday against Toronto.

Santos (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Santos is expected to miss a second straight game while dealing with left knee tendinitis. If the 24-year-old forward remains sidelined, Georges Niang would likely continue seeing increased playing time.

Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Thiero has yet to appear in a regular-season game due to a left knee injury that he picked up during preseason action in early October. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Raptors, but it's unclear when the second-year pro will be cleared to make his 2026-27 debut.

Doncic (back) will play in Friday's game against the Warriors.

Doncic was held out of Wednesday's game against the Clippers after logging 37 minutes in the first half of the back-to-back Tuesday. However, he'll be a full go for Friday's clash. The star guard has been on a tear to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 36.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals in four appearances.

Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Golden State.

Williams started in each of the first four games of the regular season but was unable to play in Wednesday's 103-87 win over the Clippers due to a foot injury. Jake LaRavia would likely remain in the Lakers' starting five if Williams is not cleared to play Friday.

Diallo (personal) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Suns.

Diallo was held out of Wednesday's win over the Pelicans due to personal reasons, and he missed each of the two prior games while nursing a wrist injury. Bryce Hopkins and DeMar DeRozan would continue to see more playing time if Diallo is held out of Friday's contest.

Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix.

The fact that Johnson has been upgraded to questionable is a sign he's nearing a return, as he was added to the injury report as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's clash before being downgraded to out ahead of tipoff. He hasn't been able to take the floor since suffering a right ankle sprain Oct. 22 against the Thunder.