• Productive in return
    Wembanyama finished with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and five blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 win over the Jazz.

    Advice: Wembanyama returned to action Wednesday after missing San Antonio's previous contest with an ankle injury. The rookie phenom has been a shot-blocking menace this season, recording at least five swats in 21 games. However, turnovers have been an issue for Wembanyama, as he is averaging 4.5 per contest over his last 10 appearances. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
  • Expected to play Friday
    Coach Erik Spoelstra said Love (heel) didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to personal reasons but is expected have his status upgraded for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Love hasn't played since Feb. 27 while dealing with a right heel contusion. However, if the veteran forward is upgraded to available Friday, he will likely continue to serve as Miami's backup center to Bam Adebayo. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Kevin Love (personal) misses practice Thursday
    Kevin Love (personal reasons) did not practice on Thursday, but Erik Spoelstra expects him to be upgraded for Friday’s game against Portland.

    Advice: Love has been dealing with a heel injury that has kept him sidelined for the past month. Despite not being at practice, there is a chance that he makes his return on Friday. That will cut into the minutes of Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic as the trio split the power forward minutes. Rotoworld 11 minutes ago
     
  • Double-doubles in OT loss
    Williams ended with 23 points (9-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime loss to the Rockets.

    Advice: Williams ended as the Thunder's second-best scorer behind Josh Giddey, but what stood out the most was his playmaking ability, as the 10 assists were just the third time he dished out double-digit dimes this season. Williams should remain one of the Thunder's focal points on offense ahead of Friday's matchup against the Suns, regardless of whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is able to return or not. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
     
  • Posts 31 points in OT loss
    Giddey amassed 31 points (12-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-11 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime loss to the Rockets.

    Advice: The Thunder were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) on Wednesday, but Giddey stepped up and delivered one of his best, most complete performances of the season. Giddey might enjoy another heavy workload on offense against the Suns on Friday if Gilgeous-Alexander is ruled out. Rotowire.com 17 minutes ago
     
  • Patrick Beverley (wrist) probable vs. Pelicans
    Patrick Beverley (right wrist sprain) is probable to play against the Pelicans on Thursday.

    Advice: Pat Bev sat out against the Lakers on Tuesday, but he should be back in the lineup against New Orleans. AJ Green and Pat Connaughton filled the reserve backcourt minutes in his absence, but both players will lose out on some court time with Beverley expected to return. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
  • All-around performance in win
    Sochan ended Wednesday's 118-111 win over the Jazz with 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals over 36 minutes.

    Advice: Sochan recorded a season-high five steals during Wednesday's win over the Jazz. Despite struggling with his efficiency, the 20-year-old forward was one rebound shy of posting his second straight double-double. Sochan has helped form a formidable defensive frontcourt alongside Victor Wembanyama. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
  • Goes for 20 points Wednesday
    Brooks posted 20 points (8-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime win over the Thunder.

    Advice: Brooks wasn't really efficient from three-point range, but he sill found a way to reach the 20-point mark while leaving his mark in other areas of the game as well. The rise of Jalen Green has taken some of Brooks' offensive touches away, but the veteran forward has still scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine appearances, averaging 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in that span. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
  • Records monster double-double
    Thompson had 25 points (10-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime win over the Thunder.

    Advice: Thompson moved to the starting lineup on March 12 and has looked productive, showing the ability to make an impact on both ends of the court. He has three double-doubles in his last eight starts, and he should remain a reliable two-way presence for an on-the-rise Rockets team. Thompson is averaging 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game during Houston's ongoing 10-game winning streak. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago