Luka Doncic will miss at least one game after injuring his ankle during practice.

Doncic will undergo an MRI on Friday morning. He reportedly stepped on another player's foot, sources told ESPN.

Doncic will miss Friday's game against the Rockets. He is also doubtful to play against the Hawks on Saturday.

Dwight Powell underwent surgery to repair the rupture of his right Achilles tendon. The injury occurred in the first quarter of the Mavericks’ 110-107 loss to the L.A. Clippers on Jan. 21, 2020.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Bob Anderson in Green Bay, Wis.

Powell (6-10, 240) appeared in 40 games (37 starts) for the Mavericks this season with averages of 9.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 26.5 minutes per game.

James Harden will miss the Houston Rockets' Sunday game against the Denver Nuggets with a bruised thigh.

Harden is also doubtful for Monday night against the Jazz. Russell Westbrook is ruled out for the Jazz game.

Harden scored 12 points on 3-of-13 shooting against the Timberwolves on Friday. 

Jamal Murray and Paul Millsap will miss the Denver Nuggets' Sunday afternoon game against the Houston Rockets.

Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reported earlier this week that there is no timetable for Murray's return after the guard suffered an ankle injury.

Mike Malone also said earlier this week that Millsap was "a ways off." 

Millsap has been out with a left knee contusion. 

Nerlens Noel underwent a procedure to repair a left cheek fracture.

Noel suffered the injury on Friday night against the Hawks.

The Thunder will provide an update for Noel's recovery timeline next week. 

RJ Barrett will miss at least 1 more week with a sprained right ankle.

Barrett, who suffered the injury on January 16th, has moved from crutches to a walking boot.

Barrett is averaging 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds on the season.

Alvin Gentry discussed staying disciplined with Zion Williamson's playing time despite the excitement and reaction from fans.

"It's the way we've decided, it's best for him right now and that's what we're going to stick to. I know everybody gets real excited, and I hear every night that I'm the dumbest coach in the world about why would I take the guy out in the game of the last 5 minutes or 6 minutes? So I'll live with that knowing that we're doing the right thing," said Gentry following the Pelicans' 113-106 loss to the Nuggets.

Williamson finished with 15 points and 6 rebounds on the night. Williamson has shot 15-of-20 from the field, the highest field goal percentage through two games out of any player in the shot clock era, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Gentry says that the team need to be patient until Williamson can fully be incorporated into the rotation. 

"I think he's shown he's getting more of a feel. The speed of the game and all of that. So we just got to be patient enough to understand to let him get to the point where he can play a normal rotation minutes. We will not deviate from that at all. If it will be a few more games, then that's what it's going to be and we just gotta understand."

Joel Embiid returned to practice on Friday for the first time since undergoing finger surgery on January 10th.

Embiid added that he hopes to return to the court next week.

The Sixers are 5-3 in Embiid's absence.

Embiid added that he will wear a protective device on his hand when he returns. 

"Still getting used to it. From time to time, you get slapped on the hand, so going through practice and going through those scenarios and seeing how it goes and also getting back into it. I had a little time off where I couldn't do anything with the surgery, so probably a little bit winded, and have to get my conditioning back," said Embiid.

Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip at Rush Hospital on Jan. 23 which revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks.

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Josh Richardson will be out two to three weeks with a slight strain of his left hamstring.

Richardson was named Player of the Week earlier this month.

The 76ers already are playing without Joel Embiid.