

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (knee) will not suit up in Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Miami initially upgraded Rozier to questionable, but the 29-year-old combo guard will miss his fourth consecutive outing with a sprained right knee. Rozier looks to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Since Tyler Herro (knee) will also be unavailable on Monday, the Heat are likely left with Delon Wright to start at point guard.


Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) won't play in Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. A hyperextended left knee sustained during Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans will cost Herro at least one game, with the 24-year-old's next chance to return arriving on Tuesday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. With Terry Rozier (knee) and Josh Richardson (shoulder) also sidelined, the Heat appear to be down to Delon Wright as their starting point guard Monday.


New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Monday that guard CJ McCollum (ankle) is day-to-day after the 32-year-old went through a full practice. McCollum sprained his left ankle during Friday's loss to the Miami Heat, but he's trending in the right direction for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. New Orleans will update McCollum's game status on their official injury report later on Monday, but the guard should be deemed questionable for now.


Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has a $51.4 million player option for next season, but at this point, it's unknown what James is thinking on that option. ESPN's Brian Windhorst believes James "is angling to sign a multi-year deal in the offseason with the Lakers that will be nine figures." Although James continues to defy his age on the court, the future Hall of Famer will be 40 years old during the 2024-25 campaign.


Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren made history in Sunday's win over Houston, becoming the first rookie in NBA history to register 150-plus blocks and 100-plus three-point makes. He hit the milestone with three blocks and a 5-for-8 effort from deep against the Rockets. Holmgren made his presence felt all over the court at Toyota Center and added 29 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and one steal to his stat line. He finished 11-for-16 overall from the field. The uniquely skilled big man was well worth the wait for the Thunder, and Holmgren looks set to be a fantasy darling for years to come.
