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  • Goes down with ankle injury
    Sarr left Monday's Game 3 of the G League Finals against the Maine Celtics due to an ankle injury, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Sarr was involved in a collision while pursuing a rebound, and he ultimately needed to be carried to the locker room. His return to Monday's clash seems unlikely given the circumstances in which he exited. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:31 pm
     
  • Cleared for Play-In Tournament
    Green (knee) will play Tuesday versus Sacramento.

    Advice: Green and Stephen Curry (ankle) have both been removed from Monday's injury report, while Gary Payton (calf) is officially inactive. Malik Monk (knee) and Kevin Huerter (shoulder) represent notable absences for Sacramento, although there should still be no shortage of drama, as three of Golden State's four regular-season meetings versus the Kings this year were decided by exactly one point. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:55 pm
     
  • Anthony Davis (back) questionable Tuesday vs. NOP
    Anthony Davis (back spasms) is questionable for the Lakers’ Tuesday play-in game matchup with the Pelicans.

    Advice: Davis logged 30 points and 11 rebounds in 33 minutes in a dominant win over the Pelicans on Sunday. However, the oft-injured big man is a question mark for his team’s huge play-in game on Tuesday. Los Angeles will have to lean on Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes more than usual if the star center sits. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:39 pm
     
  • Ruled out for Tuesday's game
    Wood (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Advice: Wood has been sidelined since undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in March, and he'll remain sidelined as the Lakers begin postseason play Tuesday. It's unclear if he'll be available at any point if the team advances in the postseason. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:37 pm
     
  • Officially questionable
    Davis (back) is questionable for Tuesday's Play-In game against the Pelicans.

    Advice: Davis landed awkwardly after a collision with Larry Nance during a rebounding attempt in Sunday's regular-season finale versus New Orleans and experienced hip and back spasms, knocking him out for the final five minutes of a blowout win. After the game, Davis and coach Darvin Ham downplayed the injury, but the Lakers' medical staff will have the final say on the big man's availability for Tuesday's rematch. Before leaving, Davis dominated the Pelicans, posting 30 points (13-17 FG), 11 rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:33 pm
     
  • Expected to play Tuesday
    Green (knee) is expected to play Tuesday against the Kings, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Advice: Green missed the season finale with a right knee bruise, but it was likely a precaution. There should be another update Monday evening or early Tuesday, but fantasy managers can expect Green to carry a probable tag at worst following this update. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:13 pm
     
  • Practices Monday
    Embiid (knee) practiced Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

    Advice: Early Sunday, coach Nick Nurse said Embiid was expected to play in the regular-season finale against the Nets, barring a setback, and then the reigning MVP was ruled out after going through pre-game warmups, sparking pessimistic speculation. However, Nurse clarified before the matinee tipoff that Embiid's absence was considered a precautionary measure, and the big man's return to practice Monday confirms that notion. Embiid will likely still appear on Philadelphia's injury report for Wednesday's Play-In matchup against the Heat, but he's trending in the right direction. The 76ers have won eight straight games, including five consecutive with Embiid in the lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:15 am
     
  • Expected to be ready for camp
    Coach Steve Clifford said Monday that he anticipates Richards (foot) will be ready for training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Advice: Richards missed the season finale due to right plantar fascia discomfort, but the center is considered day-to-day. The Hornets are expected to have a healthy Mark Williams back in the lineup to open the 2024-25 season, but Richards will be penciled in as the primary backup. Richards made 67 appearances this season with averages of 9.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 26.3 minutes. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:40 am
     
  • Likely ready for training camp
    Coach Steve Clifford said Monday that he expects Williams (back) to be ready for the start of training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Advice: Williams had a disastrous 2023-24 campaign, as his back injury limited him to only 19 appearances. He's expected to have a clean bill of health entering the 2024-25 season, however, and could be poised to bounce back. He finished the regular season with averages of 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks, so the upside is there. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:32 am