NBA Player News
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Day'Ron Sharpe C | BKN
Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Records four steals
Sharpe recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 20 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 loss to the Clippers.
This was another tremendous line for Sharpe as he continues to make a big impact off Brooklyn's bench. Sharpe's fantasy appeal could move in a big direction at the trade deadline, as both he and Nic Claxton are said to be drawing interest from contending teams.
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Derik Queen C | NO
Pelicans' Derik Queen: Quiet showing Sunday
Queen accumulated four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 win over San Antonio.
It was one of Queen's worst performances of his rookie season, and he was soundly outplayed by Yves Missi. Queen's starting role appears to be safe for now, but he certainly has some competition. Over his last appearances, Queen has averaged 8.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per contest.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Another double-double in win
Zubac recorded 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 win over the Nets.
Zubac notched his fifth straight double-double and 23rd of the season, which seems to be like clockwork for the big man as he anchors down the center position for the Clippers. Ever since returning to the starting lineup Jan. 5 after being sidelined for five games due to an ankle injury, Zubac is averaging 13.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks on an astounding 60.9 percent from the field.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Near double-double in loss
Williams closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Heat.
After coming off a two-game stretch totaling just 10 points, Williams was able to drop 11 on good efficiency and finished just two rebounds shy of logging his 11th double-double of the season. With Phoenix in the midst of a two-game skid due to the loss of Devin Booker (ankle), who's out for at least a week, Williams will likely need to step up to fill in that scoring void in the meantime.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Out another week
The Hawks announced Monday that Porzingis (Achilles) has resumed participating in basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
Porzingis will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game Monday versus the Pacers and looks poised to miss at least a few more contests beyond that, but if he continues to progress as anticipated in his recovery from left Achilles tendinitis, he could be ready to play by early February. In Porzingis' continued absence, the Hawks should have rotation spots available for both Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko as reserve big men behind starters Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Snags 16 rebounds
Wembanyama registered 16 points (6-16 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 16 rebounds and four blocks in 31 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 loss to the Pelicans.
Wembanyama struggled as a scorer, particularly from beyond the arc and at the charity stripe, but he still recorded his fourth straight double-double. Sunday marked the 22-year-old's 20th double-double of the season and his 10th game with four-plus blocks. Even on an off shooting night, Wembanyama's generational skill set allows him to impact the game across the stat sheet.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Double-double off bench
Missi posted 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 victory over the Spurs.
Missi wasn't incredibly efficient from the field, but he still made his presence felt across the stat sheet in Sunday's win. The outing marked his third double-double of the season and just the sixth time he's reached double figures as a scorer. While the big man's usage has dipped from his rookie year following the addition of Derik Queen, performances like this are a reminder of Missi's ability to contribute productively when called upon.
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Khaman Maluach C | PHO
Suns' Khaman Maluach: Available for Phoenix on Sunday
The Suns recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Sunday, and he will be available for Sunday's game against Miami, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Maluach played 37 minutes during the Valley Suns' 102-91 loss to the Austin Spurs on Sunday, finishing with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal. The rookie first-rounder will be with the parent club for its contest Sunday, and he could make his first appearance in an NBA-level game since Jan. 11 against the Wizards.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Drops 18 in Sunday's rout
Duren finished Sunday's 139-116 victory over Sacramento with 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 24 minutes.
The fourth-year center would have posted better numbers, but Duren's day was done late in the third quarter as the Pistons cruised to a huge victory. Duren still extended his streak of games with double-digit points to 14, a stretch in which he's averaging 17.5 points, 10.1 boards, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks in 26.9 minutes.