NBA Player News
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Goes to locker room
Reid went to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Bulls due to a left shoulder injury, Jack Borman of Locked On Wolves reports.
It appeared as though Reid aggravated a left shoulder injury that he initially sustained against the Spurs on Saturday, and he's gone to the locker room to be evaluated by medical staff. Joan Beringer should see more minutes off the bench for as long as Reid is out of the game.
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Kel'el Ware C | MIA
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Receiving treatment in Miami
Ware (hamstring) has returned to Miami to receive treatment, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Ware has already been ruled out for Thursday's clash against the Trail Blazers, but the fact that he's left the team puts his status for Saturday in Utah and Sunday in Phoenix in serious doubt. The team returns home from the current road trip after Sunday's matchup, so it's possible the big man will remain out until then. The Heat should have additional clarification on his availability over the next day or so.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Good to go Thursday
Williams (knee) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Heat, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Williams has officially been cleared to return following a one-game absence due to a left knee injury. He'll presumably be deployed off the bench Thursday and is averaging 6.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his previous seven appearances as a reserve.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Probable for Thursday
Williams (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Williams appears in line for a return after missing Sunday's matchup against the Kings with a left knee injury. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Coming off bench Thursday
Post is not in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Thursday, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has opted to go with a smaller starting lineup Thursday, with Draymond Green starting at center while Moses Moody and Gui Santos round out the frontcourt. Post has started in each of the Warriors' last 22 games, and over that span he has averaged 9.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.0 threes over 19.6 minutes per game. Given his limited minutes as a starter, the second-year center could see a similar amount of playing time despite moving to a reserve role.
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Jonas Valanciunas C | DEN
Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Starting Thursday
Valanciunas will start Thursday versus the Wizards, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Valanciunas will replace DaRon Holmes in the first unit for Thursday's game, and he'll be joined by Jamal Murray, Jalen Pickett, Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon. In Valanciunas' previous start this season, he finished with 17 points (5-6 FG, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and one turnover in 23 minutes.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Headed to bench
Drummond will come off the bench in Thursday's game versus the Rockets.
Joel Embiid (ankle) is back from a maintenance day, so Drummond will head back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Drummond owns averages of 5.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Available Thursday
Embiid (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Rockets.
Embiid will be back in action after sitting out the second half of a back-to-back Tuesday. He's reached the 30-point mark in back-to-back appearances for the Sixers.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Friday
Hartenstein (calf) won't play in Friday's game against Indiana, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Hartenstein hasn't suited up since Dec. 28 due to a right soleus strain and remains out indefinitely. With a lack of clarity on his recovery, the 27-year-old big man should be tentatively deemed doubtful to play in Sunday's tilt against Toronto.
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Jonas Valanciunas C | DEN
Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Will play Thursday
Valanciunas (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Valanciunas is available to play for the first time since Dec. 31 due to a calf strain. The veteran center could have a minutes restriction, but his return should have a negative impact on the minutes of Zeke Nnaji and DaRon Holmes.