With the NBA regular season set to wrap up, teams across the league are expected to rest key players as playoff positions have largely been decided.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, who hold the league’s best record, will be without multiple stars in their finale, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Alex Caruso, among others.
The San Antonio Spurs, currently second in the Western Conference, may also limit minutes or rest key pieces, with Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Devin Vassell all listed as questionable.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers—already locked into a top-four seed—could be without LeBron James, who is dealing with left foot injury management.
Around the league, several other superstars are also on injury reports or expected to sit, including Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Kawhi Leonard, as teams prioritize health heading into the postseason.