Jaden Ivey starting for Pistons Sunday in place of injured Isaiah Livers

Sharpe believes something has to change for Morant, otherwise the Grizzlies star is putting himself in harm's way.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Gary Payton II (illness) is probable for Monday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Payton sat out Friday due to an illness, but he returned for the second half of the Trail Blazers' back-to-back and played 13 minutes off the bench. The veteran guard should see a similar workload on Monday.

The Dallas Mavericks have traded forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Finney-Smith is one part of a larger package headed to the Nets in return for Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris. In full: Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029. It's a blockbuster deal ahead of the trade deadline.

The Detroit Pistons will have Isaiah Stewart (hip) available for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. Stewart was questionable heading into tonight's game due to a hip issue, but the Pistons' center will be able to play despite his injury. He has started in all but three of his available games so far this season for Detroit.

Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan will start Sunday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On the second leg of the back-to-back set, the Nuggets will be severely shorthanded versus Anthony Edwards and Co. Nikola Jokic is sidelined due to left hamstring tightness, and as a result, Jordan will draw the start. Expect the big names back in there Tuesday night.

The world of college basketball is mourning the loss of one of its own this week after it was reported that a member of the 1989 national title-winning Michigan Wolverines basketball team has died at the age of 53.

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby (wrist) will remain out Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said Anunoby has resumed light on-court work and is progressing with his left wrist sprain, but he still hasn't been cleared for contact. Wednesday will be Anunoby's sixth straight missed game. Precious Achiuwa is expected to continue to start until Anunoby returns.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid is starting in Tuesday's lineup versus the Denver Nuggets. Reid will make his ninth start this season after Kyle Anderson was held out with back spasms. In a matchup versus a Nuggets' team ranked 15th in defensive rating, Reid's FanDuel salary stands at $5,100. Per...

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks (suspension) is starting in Tuesday's lineup against the Chicago Bulls. Brooks will make his return after the Grizzlies' forward missed one game with a suspension. In 30.0 expected minutes, our models project Brooks to score 23.0 FanDuel points. Brook's projection includes 12.8 points, 3.6...

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Christian Braun is not starting in Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Braun will come off the bench after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was chosen as Denver's starter. In 19.0 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Braun to score 12.7 FanDuel points. Braun's projection includes 6.4 points, 2.6 rebounds,...

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) is starting in Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. After a five game absence with knee soreness, Simmons will make his return to the court. In 26.5 expected minutes, our models project Simmons to score 29.9 FanDuel points. Simmons' Tuesday projection includes 9.4 points,...

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) is starting in Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gordon will make his 48th appearance in Denver's starting lineup after the 27-year old was sidelined on Sunday. In 31.1 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Gordon to score 29.8 FanDuel points. Gordon's current projection includes...

Oklahoma City Thunder center Kenrich Williams is starting in Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams will join Oklahoma City's first unit after Aaron Wiggins was sent to the bench. In a matchup versus a Lakers' team ranked 20th in defensive rating, our models project Williams to score 21.2 FanDuel points.

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is starting in Tuesday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Caldwell-Pope will start at shooting guard after he was held out on Sunday with a right ankle sprain. In 31.1 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Caldwell-Pope to record 22.1 FanDuel points. Caldwell-Pope's projection includes...

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram (toe) is starting in Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Ingram will start at small forward after the 25-year old missed one game with a toe injury. In 34.1 expected minutes, numberFIre's models project Ingram to score 39.2 FanDuel points. Ingram's projection includes...

San Antonio Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Johnson's status is currently in limbo after San Antonio's forward was listed with ankle soreness. Expect Malaki Branham to play an increased offensive role if Johnson is inactive. Johnson's current projection...

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (groin) is starting in Tuesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Booker will make his 30th start this season after the Suns' star was sidelined over one month with a groin strain. In 29.5 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Booker to score 36.1 FanDuel points.

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones (left foot soreness) is questionable for Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Jones was inactive for a second straight game on Monday and Malaki Branham made another start. Branham will likely make another start on Wednesday if Jones is unavailable. He played 32 minutes on Monday and scored 15 points with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 3-pointers on 6-18 shooting (3-8 3-pointers). Blake Wesley would also be in line for more minutes off the Spurs' bench.

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Romeo Langford (left adductor tightness) has been ruled out again for Wednesday versus the Toronto Raptors. Langford will remain out for an eight straight game. His next chance to play will be on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Keita Bates-Diop is expected to draw another start on Wednesday and he could play a larger role if Keldon Johnson (ankle) or Tre Jones (foot) are also ruled out.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Mike Muscala will play with the second unit Monday in the team's game against the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Mark Daigneault will not start the same center in back-to-back games, no matter how much you ask him. This time around, Jaylin Williams is starting down low, and Mike Muscala will revert to the bench.