NBA Player News
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Charles Bassey C | SA
Spurs' Charles Bassey: Swats six shots Thursday
Bassey racked up 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 126-118 victory over the Jazz.
Bassey was efficient as a scorer and aggressive on the glass, but there's no doubt that he made his biggest impact as a rim protector. The six blocks were a career-high mark for the big man, who might continue to enjoy extra minutes off the bench as long as Victor Wembanyama (knee) remains sidelined.
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John Collins C | UTA
Jazz's John Collins: Records double-double
Collins finished Thursday's 126-118 loss to the Spurs with 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes.
Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz in scoring Thursday, but Collins was one of four Utah players who also finished with at least 18 points, alongside Collin Sexton, Brice Sensabaugh and Keyonte George. Collins has been very productive since being promoted to a starting role in the absence of Walker Kessler (hip), and he's recorded four double-doubles in 10 outings this month. He's averaging 20.3 points and 9.5 boards per contest in six starts.
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Kyle Filipowski C | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Won't return
Filipowski has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports. He had four points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes before exiting.
Filipowski went to the locker room during the third quarter and was later ruled out for the final 12 minutes of play. Expect Brice Sensabaugh and Drew Eubanks to pick up additional minutes down the stretch in Filipowski's absence.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Out vs. LA
Carter (foot) won't play Thursday night against the Lakers.
Carter continues to miss time while on the mend from left foot plantar fasciitis. The Magic have yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, but his next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday against Detroit.
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Anthony Davis C | LAL
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Will play vs. Orlando
Davis (foot) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Magic, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Davis was tagged as probable leading up to Thursday's matchup, and he's since been given the green light to suit up. The big man is averaging an impressive 28.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 blocks over his last five appearances.
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Domantas Sabonis C | SAC
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Off injury report for Friday
Sabonis (back) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Sabonis will return to game action after a two-game absence due to lower back tightness. With the big man and DeMar DeRozan (back) both off the injury report, Alex Len and Trey Lyles should shift back to their normal roles off the bench. Sabonis has averaged 20.2 points, 12.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists while shooting 64.1 percent from the field across 36.5 minutes per game in 13 regular-season outings.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Officially questionable for Friday
Jokic (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Jokic didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive matchup while tending to a personal matter. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable for Friday
Missi (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Missi was cleared to play in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers, though he is still dealing with lingering left shoulder soreness that could hold him out of Friday's NBA Cup matchup. If the rookie big man is unable to suit up, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison are candidates for an increased role.
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Deandre Ayton C | POR
Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Doubtful to play Friday
Ayton (finger) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Ayton has missed the Trail Blazers' last four games, and the doubtful tag suggests it's very unlikely that he'll suit up for Friday's contest. If that's the case, then Donovan Clingan will continue to start at center.
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Marvin Bagley III C | WAS
Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Iffy for Friday
Bagley (groin) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Bagley is dealing with right groin soreness, though his absence shouldn't affect fantasy decisions as he has played an insignificant role in the club's rotation. The 25-year-old has averaged 3.2 points and 2.2 rebounds across only 5.9 minutes per game in nine regular-season appearances.