Bub Carrington G WAS Thu 3/12/26 12:54 PM
Bub Carrington
G WAS
Carrington (hip) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Carrington will shake off a questionable tag for this contest. With Trae Young active, Carrington is likely going to see a modest workload off the bench.
Kel'el Ware C MIA Thu 3/12/26 12:37 PM
Kel'el Ware
C MIA
Ware (shoulder) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Ware is all set to return from a one-game absence. With this news, Simone Fontecchio could lose some playing time, with Ware likely to reprise his spot in the rotation. Over his past five appearances (all off bench), Ware has averaged 12.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 2.6 steals in 29.4 minutes per game.
DTDZiaire Williams SG/F BKN Thu 3/12/26 12:28 PM
DTDZiaire Williams
SG/F BKN
Williams (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Williams joins a crowded group of injured players on the shelf for this contest. With this news, more minutes could be available for guys like Terance Mann, Danny Wolf and Jalen Wilson.
Yves Missi C NOP Thu 3/12/26 12:26 PM
Yves Missi
C NOP
Missi posted six points (3-6 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 victory over the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Missi hasn't scored in double digits since Jan. 25 against the Kings, but the second-year center contributed on the defensive side of the floor with two blocked shots. Wednesday was his 23rd multi-block game of the season, three of which have come over his last four outings. Since returning from a seven-game absence in February due to a strained left calf, Missi has averaged 5.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks over 14.9 minutes per game.
Zion Williamson F NOP Thu 3/12/26 12:23 PM
Zion Williamson
F NOP
Williamson finished Wednesday's 122-111 victory over Toronto with 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Williamson helped close things out for the Pelicans with seven of his 19 points coming in the fourth quarter, and he finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Trey Murphy (28 points) and Dejounte Murray (27 points). Over his last five outings, Williamson has averaged 21.0 points on 71.0 percent shooting along with 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.6 steals over 30.2 minutes per game.
Goga Bitadze C ORL Thu 3/12/26 12:18 PM
Goga Bitadze
C ORL
Bitadze (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Magic's 128-122 win over the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Bitadze had seen action in each of the Magic's previous four games, but his most recent two appearances had come in garbage time at the end of blowouts. With Wednesday's contest remaining competitive throughout, Bitadze failed to get off the bench while Moritz Wagner handled all the backup center minutes behind starter Wendell Carter. So long as Carter and Wagner are available, Bitadze is unlikely to be featured in the rotation.
Trayce Jackson-Davis C TOR Thu 3/12/26 12:14 PM
Trayce Jackson-Davis
C TOR
Jackson-Davis (finger) totaled zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across three minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson-Davis was given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's contest after missing the two games prior due to a dislocated finger. However, even with Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) sidelined, Jackson-Davis saw just three minutes of court time in the second half. Jackson-Davis played 10 minutes or more in his first two appearances with the Raptors in February, but he has seen minimal playing time since the All-Star break. He's unlikely to start seeing consistent minutes unless Jakob Poeltl or Sandro Mamukelashvili were to miss time along with Murray-Boyles.
Craig Porter G CLE Thu 3/12/26 12:10 PM
Craig Porter
G CLE
Porter (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Cavaliers' 128-122 loss to the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Porter failed to see any playing time for the first time since Feb. 22, ending a stretch of seven consecutive appearances in which he averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 16.6 minutes per contest. The third-year guard had been able to maintain a spot on the second unit while the Cavaliers were without some key contributors, but Porter could find himself out of the rotation more often than not moving forward now that James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade have all returned to action following recent multi-game absences.
Jakob Poeltl C TOR Thu 3/12/26 12:10 PM
Jakob Poeltl
C TOR
Poeltl contributed eight points (4-7 FG), five rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Poeltl had minimal production offensively in his return from a one-game absence due to an illness, but he contributed defensively with a game-high three blocks that also tied a season high. Since returning from an extended absence due to a back strain, Poeltl has averaged 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals over 26.1 minutes per game.
DTDScottie Barnes PG/F TOR Thu 3/12/26 12:05 PM
DTDScottie Barnes
PG/F TOR
Barnes provided nine points (4-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
It was a tough performance offensively for Barnes, who failed to score in the second half while missing all seven of his field-goal attempts (including three attempts from beyond the arc). He contributed defensively with four stocks, and Wednesday was the 11th time this season he recorded at least three steals. Since the All-Star break, Barnes has averaged 15.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.9 steals and 1.2 blocks over 33.9 minutes per game.