NBA Rumors

Russell is hoping to re-sign with the Nets this offseason, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. "I love these guys. I appreciate this [team], and I would love to be back," Russell said Monday when asked if he was open to returning to the club.

Thybulle is expected to make his season debut Wednesday against the Knicks as he completes his recovery from knee and ankle injuries, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Kuminga could return from his ankle injury for Thursday's game against the Kings, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Exum is dealing with a foot injury and is questionable to play Sunday against the Suns, according to the league's official injury report.

Fox has been playing with a dislocated finger on his left hand and is expected to undergo surgery at some point to address the injury, according to Mike Monroe of The Athletic.

Gordon is expected to play Sunday against the Thunder after being tabbed as probable on the official injury report due to a sprained left ankle.

Jokic is expected to play Sunday against the Thunder despite dealing with an ankle injury.

VanVleet continues to deal with a right ankle injury but is expected to return in the coming days, according to Sam Warren of The Houston Chronicle.

Isaac is one of the players who could experience a more established role as a playmaker in the Magic roster in the coming weeks, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Bitadze is one of the players who could experience a more established role as a playmaker in the Magic roster in the coming weeks, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Carter is one of the players who could experience a more established role as a playmaker in the Magic roster in the coming weeks, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Drummond posted one of his best performances of the season in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers and said he's aiming to show he can still be effective in this league, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I mean, that's what I set out to do on a nightly basis - [show] that I still am effective," he said. "Regardless of whatever minutes you give me and whatever chance that I get, I'm going to do what I'm supposed to do."

James became the first player in NBA history to record 50,000 total points between the regular season and the playoffs during Tuesday's win over the Pelicans.

Towns missed Tuesday's loss to the Warriors due to personal reasons and his status for the team's upcoming two road games in Los Angeles is uncertain, Ian Begley of SNY TV reports.

Washington will discuss a potential extension with the Mavericks during the offseason, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Gafford will discuss a potential extension with the Mavericks during the offseason, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Okogie has begun individual on-court workouts but doesn't have a clear timetable to return as he works his way back from a left hamstring strain, the team announced Monday.

Olynyk was praised by Pelicans head coach Willie Green following the veteran's 26-point performance in a win over the Jazz on Sunday, according to John Coon of The Associated Press. "It's rare," Green said about Olynyk's skill set. "He's 7 feet. Can shoot the ball. Put it on the floor. Can post. Can rebound. Can pass. He's smart defensively. He knows when to switch. He's good with angles. He's a great addition to our group."

Dinwiddie is a candidate to experience an uptick in minutes in the coming games after Kyrie Irving was diagnosed with a torn ACL, Dana Gauruder of Hoops Rumors speculates.

Irving suffered a torn ACL during Monday's loss to the Kings, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Beal is questionable to play Sunday against the Timberwolves due to a nagging calf injury, Duane reports.

Valanciunas is expected to have a bigger role in the rotation if Domantas Sabonis is forced to miss time due to a hamstring injury, Arthur Hill of Hoops Rumors speculates.

Sabonis suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's win over the Rockets and might be forced to spend some time on the sidelines, though a timeline hasn't been established yet, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Jones is expected to earn a bigger role in the Bulls' rotation in the coming weeks, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.

Randle has missed the last 13 games with a groin injury but is expected to return to action Sunday against the Suns, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.