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  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 19 rebounds Saturday

    Clingan recorded zero points (0-4 FG), 19 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 104-98 victory over the Rockets.

    The rookie big man set a career-high mark with 19 rebounds, including nine offensive, and represented a massive problem for Alperen Sengun for the second game in a row. Clingan needs to score more regularly to boost his upside, but he's so dominant on the glass that he remains valuable in fantasy solely based on his defensive numbers.

  • Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Comes close to double-double

    Vucevic totaled 26 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 142-131 loss to the Grizzlies.

    Vucevic had another strong showing despite the game's final outcome. The veteran big man finished just two rebounds away from recording what would've been his eighth double-double this month alone. Vucevic has scored at least 20 points in 10 of his 18 appearances this season.

  • Jazz's Walker Kessler: Strong showing in return

    Kessler (hip) logged 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 win over the Knicks.

    Kessler re-entered the starting lineup at center upon his return from right hip bursitis, and he didn't waste any time getting involved on the glass and as a scorer. He posted his fifth double-double in 10 appearances this season and put the cherry on top of his stellar night by recording a team-high block total. It's also worth noting that Kessler logged 35 minutes, so he doesn't appear to be on any type of playing-time restriction following a six-game absence.

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    Jazz's John Collins: Dominates on boards

    Collins had 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 victory over the Knicks.

    Collins led the Jazz on the glass and has now snagged 27 rebounds over his last two appearances. He also turned in a solid scoring performance, ending the night third on his squad behind Lauri Markkanen (34 points) and Collin Sexton (25 points). Collins has been able to remain with the first unit following the return of Walker Kessler due to a recent injury to Kyle Filipowski (ankle), though a decision will need to be made by Utah on who gets to stick with the starters once the frontcourt returns to health.

  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Available to return Saturday

    Clingan (knee) is available to return to Saturday's game against the Rockets.

    Clingan briefly exited Saturday's game due to a left knee injury. However, after being checked on by trainers in the locker room, he returned to the bench and will be available for the fourth quarter.

  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Heads to locker room Saturday

    Clingan (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Rockets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

    Clingan went to the locker room with a trainer to be evaluated for an unspecified injury. While he's sidelined, Duop Reath should see an uptick in minutes off the Blazers' bench.

  • Lakers' Anthony Davis: Good to go vs. Nuggets

    Davis (foot) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Denver, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

    Davis was listed as probable for Saturday's contest due to left plantar fasciitis, but he will continue to play through the injury. Since and including Nov. 1, Davis has averaged 31.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.0 steals over 34.8 minutes per game.

  • Spurs' Zach Collins: Returns to bench Saturday

    Collins is not starting Saturday against the Warriors.

    Collins will return to the bench due to Victor Wembanyama's (knee) return, and the veteran should operate as Wembanyama's primary backup. When playing off the bench this season, he's averaging 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.3 blocks per game.

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    Bucks' Liam Robbins: Available to play Saturday

    Robbins (heel) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

    Robbins returns following a one-game absence. However, he's not expected to see meaningful minutes off the bench as a depth option in the frontcourt and shouldn't have a big impact on Milwaukee's rotation.

  • Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Won't play vs. Houston

    Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

    Ayton will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a sprained right finger, and his next chance to play will be Monday against the Grizzlies. Donovan Clingan should serve as the Trail Blazers' starting center Saturday due to Ayton being sidelined.

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