NBA Player News

Merrill (elbow) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's regular-season opener in Philadelphia.

Merrill skipped Cleveland's preseason finale due to some soreness in his shooting elbow, but he's been fully cleared for Opening Night. Merrill will be battling Jaylon Tyson and Mario Hezonja for reserve minutes on the wings this season.

Diop (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Diop will be held out of Thursday's regular-season opener due to left knee injury management. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Nets.

Allen (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Allen is in danger of missing the Cavaliers' first game of the 2026-27 campaign. If Allen can't suit up, Evan Mobley would presumably slide to the five, with Jaylon Tyson the favorite to move into the starting lineup.

Fall (quadriceps) is out for Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Fall remains sidelined with a left quadriceps strain. Once cleared to make his season debut, the two-way player could see most of his action come with the G League's Delaware Blue Coats.

Wade (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Wade is aiming to make his 76ers debut Thursday. His eventual return from an ankle sprain could slightly cut into Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's minutes on the wing.

Potter (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Potter was initially listed as questionable but is trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener. However, even if he's cleared to play, he isn't likely to see meaningful burn.

Sexton (calf) won't play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, per Khobi Price of The California Post.

Sexton isn't ready to make his Lakers debut Wednesday due to a calf strain. The veteran guard's absence should open the door to more playing time for Quentin Grimes, Jake LaRavia and Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Porzingis is contemplating his future in basketball as he deals with recurring symptoms from the autoimmune condition termed as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Charania also notes Golden State has started exploring trade routes for Porzingis, who is already considered out indefinitely to begin the 2026-27 season. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect the big man to get back on the floor anytime soon, whether it be for the Warriors or perhaps another team, and it sounds like stepping away from the game is on the table for Porzingis at this point.

Bassey (knee) is out for Wednesday's season opener versus the Lakers.

The big man is battling right patellar tendinopathy and can be deemed day-to-day. Even with Kristaps Porzingis on the mend with an undisclosed health issue, Bassey is unlikely to play a significant role once healthy.

Swain is out for Wednesday's season opener against Toronto with an illness.

Swain wasn't expected to travel with the Bulls, and it appears unlikely he'll play in Milwaukee on Friday as well. Once healthy, the rookie forward should push for a reserve role at forward.