NBA Player News
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Starting Friday
Embiid (illness) is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with Minnesota, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Embiid is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which will push Adem Bona back to the second unit. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Paul George and Dominick Barlow will join Embiid in the starting lineup for Friday's game.
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Lachlan Olbrich C | CHI
Bulls' Lachlan Olbrich: Available Friday
Olbrich (foot) is available for Friday's game versus the Knicks.
Olbrich is nursing bilateral plantar fasciitis, but the issue won't stop him from playing Friday. With Nick Richards (elbow) out of action, Olbrich could see a larger share of the center minutes behind Guerschon Yabusele against New York.
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Nick Richards C | CHI
Bulls' Nick Richards: Ruled out Friday
Richards is out for Friday's game against the Knicks due to a sprained right elbow.
Richards is on the shelf for a fifth consecutive contest. His next chance to return arrives Sunday, when the Bulls square off with the Suns. Guerschon Yabusele should start versus New York on Friday and take on the majority of the center minutes, with Lachlan Olbrich likely serving as his primary backup.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Off injury report versus Denver
Wembanyama (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Denver, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.
Wembanyama had a massive 41-point, 18-rebound double-double with three assists and three blocks in Wednesday's 127-113 victory over the Warriors. However, he didn't suit up Thursday versus the Clippers -- the second game of a back-to-back. With Wembanyama back in the equation, Luke Kornet, who got the start Thursday, will presumably head back to the bench.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Questionable for Saturday
Sarr (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game against Miami.
Sarr is trying to end a three-game absence due to a left toe issue. With Tristan Vukcevic (knee) also questionable for Saturday, Anthony Gill could be in for a featured role at center against the Heat.
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PJ Hall C | CHA
Hornets' PJ Hall: Ruled out Friday
Hall has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right ankle fracture.
Hall's absence was previously labeled as soreness, but now the Hornets are listing him with a fracture. The second-year big man should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Hornets offer an update on his timeline for a return.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Strong line off bench
Reid ended Thursday's 113-108 loss to Detroit with 19 points (6-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 30 minutes.
Reid put together a strong showing Thursday, taking advantage of some extra usage with Anthony Edwards (knee/illness) out. Edwards is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, so Reid may be called upon once again in an expanded role.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Upgraded to probable
Embiid (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game versus Minnesota.
This is a huge boost for the 76ers after the team initially listed him as doubtful. With Embiid set to return from a one-game absence, Adem Bona will likely shift to the bench and Andre Drummond may fall out of the rotation completely.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable for Friday
Towns is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls with a right elbow issue.
Towns was a late addition to the injury report after the Knicks submitted a clean report the previous day. With the Bulls struggling, the Knicks may be tempted to hold Towns out as a precaution. If he sits, the Knicks could lean more on Mitchell Robinson.