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Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Coming Off the Bench Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) will make his return to action on Tuesday against Phoenix as a member of the second unit. Grant has started regularly for Portland since February. But he has missed seven games due to a calf injury, and by having him come off the bench, the team can better manage his workload. Even as a reserve, Grant has been productive in 2025-26, averaging 16.3 points in 25.7 minutes per game. Scoot Henderson will maintain a starting role on Tuesday night, with Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan rounding out the first unit,

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Quinten Post • C • Warriors

Quinten Post Won't Play Wednesday

Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (foot) will remain out on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The seven-footer missed the last couple of weeks of the regular season due to foot injury management and isn't ready to rejoin the action for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game. Post's absence has given Charles Bassey a spot in the frontcourt rotation, but the team will likely lean on its veterans in Wednesday's game. Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Draymond Green are all available for the matchup.

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Draymond Green • PF • Warriors

Draymond Green Available Wednesday Night

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) will be active on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has been removed from the injury report after sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale against the Clippers due to lower back injury management. Green always does a little bit of everything for the Warriors and is set to play an important role in Wednesday's high-stakes contest. The veteran has recorded averages of 5.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game in the matchup with the Clippers this season.

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Bam Adebayo • C • Heat

Bam Adebayo Ruled Out for Rest of Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (back) won't return on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The big man injured his lower back during a fall in the second quarter and will be limited to just 11 minutes in this crucial play-in game. With Adebayo out, Kel'el Ware will hold down the fort at center and could finish with a monster line, having already recorded a double-double in three quarters while adding five blocks.

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Kawhi Leonard • SF • Clippers

Kawhi Leonard Ready for Play-In Action

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, he will return from a one-game absence. Leonard was excellent during the regular season and will be expected to pick up where he left off in the postseason. In 65 outings, Leonard posted a career-high 27.9 points per game, adding 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals. However, Leonard didn't produce his usual numbers against the Warriors, averaging 21.7 points with a horrible 22.2 percent three-point efficiency.

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Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Won't Play Tuesday Night

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's play-in game against the Portland Trail Blazers. After managing a knee injury throughout the campaign, Allen sustained a hamstring injury during the final week of regular-season action. He won't be in the Suns' lineup for the third time in four games. Royce O'Neale, Jordan Goodwin, and Collin Gillespie could all get extra work with Allen out of commission.

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Bam Adebayo • C • Heat

Bam Adebayo Questionable to Return Tuesday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable to return to Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The three-time All-Star exited the action in the second quarter after taking a hard fall. Adebayo had six points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 11 minutes before his early departure, sinking all three field-goal attempts. Jaime Jaquez Jr. started the second half in Adebayo's place.

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Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Returns to Action Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) will suit up on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. He has shaken off a questionable tag, returning to action after missing seven games due to a right calf strain. Given his lengthy absence, Grant might carry a minutes restriction on Tuesday. Still, he's a welcome addition to the Trail Blazers lineup. The veteran averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 29.7 minutes per game during the regular season. Grant's return is likely to bump Scoot Henderson to the second unit, but the explosive guard should still feature heavily in the rotation.

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Jaxson Hayes • C • Lakers

Jaxson Hayes Ready for Game 1 Against Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (foot) intends to play in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, Corey Hansford of Lakers Nation reports. The big man missed the final four regular-season games due to a foot injury, but he was back at practice on Tuesday. "Feeling a lot better," Hayes told reporters. "It was nice getting a few days off, especially with my job, I jump a lot and run a lot. So it's hard for me to rest something like that. So getting those days off was much-needed, very helpful." He added that he wasn't worried about missing the start of the postseason. Hayes has occasionally outperformed starting center Deandre Ayton late in the season, and his role may grow during the playoffs. Across 66 regular-season outings, he averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game.

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Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Pelicans Not Interested in Trading Zion Williamson

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is likely to remain part of the team's core in 2026-27. On Tuesday, Pelicans executive Joe Dumars announced that the team is not interested in trading the 2019 first-overall pick. "I'll get those calls," Dumars said. "And even when you say 'no' to people, like, 'No, we're not moving Zion,' within two hours it's out that you've had conversations about trading Zion. Listen, we have no intentions of doing that. We're going into the offseason looking forward to Zion coming back next year and playing great again next year." Williamson endured another injury-plagued season in 2025-26, making 62 appearances. He averaged 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 steals. The two-time All-Star has two seasons remaining on a five-year,$193 million contract.

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Johni Broome • C • 76ers

Johni Broome Remains Out Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Johni Broome (knee) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's play-in tilt against the Orlando Magic. The 23-year-old rookie is recovering from a midseason knee surgery. He has been listed as out for Wednesday's game, but Broome could become an option for Philadelphia during the postseason after practicing fully on Tuesday. During the regular season, Broome made only 11 appearances before suffering a right knee lateral meniscus tear in late February while playing in the G League.

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Trendon Watford • PF • 76ers

Trendon Watford Probable for Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Trendon Watford (illness) is considered probable for Wednesday's action against the Orlando Magic. Philadelphia is likely to have Watford available for the Play-In Tournament game. However, it's unclear whether Watford will be part of the rotation. He has been used sparingly in April, averaging 4.7 minutes across three appearances. Joel Embiid's (abdomen) absence may give Watford some role in the frontcourt, but he probably still won't play enough to make a big impact.

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Royce O'Neale • PF • Suns |

Mark Williams • C • Suns

Royce O'Neale and Mark Williams Available on Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) and center Mark Williams (foot) are available to suit up for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Portland Trail Blazers. O'Neale sat out Sunday's regular-season finale due to a knee issue, while Williams was given the night off for rest. Both players have been cleared and are expected to see increased usage in tonight's matchup.

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Jett Howard • SG • Magic

Jett Howard Iffy for Wednesday

Orlando Magic small forward Jett Howard (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old sprained his left ankle late in the regular season, missing the last five games. According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Howard was limited to movement work and didn't take any contact during Tuesday's practice. Considering this, it wouldn't be surprising to see Howard miss another game. However, Orlando should cope with his absence, as Howard contributed only 5.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game during the regular season.

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Jonathan Isaac • PF • Magic

Jonathan Isaac Questionable for Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's play-in contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Isaac practiced on Tuesday but didn't do any contact work, which doesn't bode well for his chances of returning to the lineup. Orlando was without Isaac for 21 of the last 22 regular-season games. Even when in the lineup, Isaac has been limited to 10.0 minutes per game this season. His defensive ability would be an asset to the team, but in general, the 28-year-old isn't a major loss.

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Dillon Brooks • SF • Suns

Dillon Brooks Available for Tuesday's Play-In Game Against Portland

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (hand) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks sat out of the Suns' final regular-season contest on Sunday versus Oklahoma City due to injury management. However, he is good to go for tonight's matchup in Phoenix. Since returning from a fractured left hand that required surgery, the 30-year-old Canadian saw action in six regular-season games, averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 28.5 minutes.

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Pelle Larsson • SG • Heat

Pelle Larsson Active on Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (leg) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old has been cleared to suit up after he was previously listed as probable due to a right lower-leg contusion. Larsson averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 70 regular-season outings and should be productive off the bench for the Heat during tonight's clash.

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Austin Reaves • SG • Lakers

Austin Reaves Slated to Miss at Least One More Week

According to Khobi Price of The California Post, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) is expected to be sidelined at least one more week due to a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury. Luka Doncic (hamstring) will also remain on the shelf indefinitely due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and both players are at risk of missing the first round of the playoffs versus Houston. In the meantime, LeBron James will continue to carry an increased offensive workload while Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart are in line to see an uptick in scoring opportunities.

9 hours ago

Luka Dončić • PG • Lakers

Luka Doncic Set to Miss at Least One More Week

According to Khobi Price of The California Post, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will miss at least one more week. Doncic remains sidelined indefinitely and is at risk of missing the first round of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. It looks like, for the foreseeable future, LeBron James will be relied upon to shoulder the bulk of the Lakers' offensive workload. Luke Kennard will also continue to see an expanded role in the backcourt.

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Jordan Goodwin • PG • Suns

Jordan Goodwin Returns From Two-Game Absence

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (ankle) has been cleared for the Play-In Tournament and will suit up on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. His regular-season campaign ended prematurely because Goodwin missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Goodwin has been a key reserve for the Suns, averaging career-high numbers in scoring (8.7), rebounding (4.9), and steals (1.5). He's been a starter in each of his last three appearances and could have added importance again on Tuesday night, as Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable to play.

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