NBA Player News
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
Bulls' Andre Drummond: Injures ankle Tuesday
Drummond suffered a left ankle injury and won't return to Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Drummond played just five minutes before leaving the game for good, finishing with four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds and one steal. For now, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Thursday versus Detroit until the Bulls provide an update on his status.
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Daniel Theis C | NO
Clippers' Daniel Theis: Good to go Tuesday
Theis (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Theis has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing the Clippers' previous contest with a left thumb sprain. The veteran big man has averaged 4.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 14.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Ejected against Washington
Reid was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Wizards with 3:36 remaining in the first quarter. He finished with three points, two rebounds, one steal and one block in eight minutes.
The officials determined that Reid made "unnecessary and excessive" contact to the head of Johnny Davis. With Reid hitting the locker room early, Kyle Anderson is likely to pick up a lot of minutes.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Suns' Drew Eubanks: Starting in Tuesday's game
Eubanks will start Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Jusuf Nurkic is sidelined with a right ankle sprain, so Eubanks is expected to see the bulk of the center minutes. Coach Frank Vogel also mentioned the possibility of Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol getting a shot at some center minutes as well.
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Anthony Davis C | WAS
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Won't play Tuesday
Davis is out for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to a headache and nausea, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Davis suffered an eye injury against Minnesota that appears to now be causing a headache and nausea, causing him to sit out against Golden State. Jaxson Hayes will likely start in his absence. Davis' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Memphis.
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Ruled out Tuesday
Nurkic (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Nurkic was initially listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain, and the Suns will not risk him with the playoffs right around the corner. However, his loss could be troublesome, as the Suns have gone 1-4 without Nurkic this season. Expect Drew Eubanks to start in his place.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Good to go against Utah
Jokic (hip) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.
Jokic has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left hip inflammation. The superstar center has averaged 28.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 37.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Brandon Clarke C | MEM
Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Gets starting nod
Clarke is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Spurs.
Clarke will replace Maozinha Pereira (contract expired) in the starting five Tuesday. Clarke has made five appearances since returning from a torn Achilles and has averaged 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.4 minutes.
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Xavier Tillman C | CHA
Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Starting vs. Milwaukee
Tillman is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Tillman will move to the starting lineup Tuesday and anchor the frontcourt in a game where Boston will miss Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring). Tillman is averaging 7.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as a starter this season, though it'll be only his second one in a Boston uniform.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Unlikely to play this week
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday that Sengun (ankle) is "unlikely" to play in the final week of the regular season, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Sengun hasn't played since suffering a significant right ankle sprain March 10, and though the Rockets initially held out hope that the big man could be back for the tail end of the regular season if a spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament was realistic, he'll remain shut down with Houston out of contention. Jabari Smith should continue to start at center the rest of the way, while Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson retain starting roles at the forward spot. Sengun will wrap up his third NBA season with averages of 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes per game over 63 appearances.