NBA Player News
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Kevon Looney C | NO
Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Rare appearance Wednesday
Looney had four points (2-2 FG) and seven rebounds across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 112-104 loss to Detroit.
Looney moved back into the rotation, suiting up for the first time in the past seven games. The purpose of signing Looney remains somewhat of a mystery, with his only real value at this point coming in the locker room. He has appeared only eight times in the past two months, averaging 3.0 points and 6.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per contest.
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Ryan Kalkbrenner C | CHA
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Limited in heavy loss
Kalkbrenner finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to Cleveland.
Kalkbrenner continues to struggle as he works his way back from an elbow injury that ended up costing him eight games. After an impressive start to his rookie season, Kalkbrenner has seemingly hit the hypothetical rookie wall, averaging just 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game in six appearances since returning from injury.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Scores 14 in 20 minutes
Towns posted 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 120-66 win over Brooklyn.
Towns saw a season-low 20 minutes of action as the Knicks nearly lapped Brooklyn in scoring on the night. While he was on the court he was productive, nearly generating a double-double with 14 points and eight rebounds. Towns sank multiple threes for a fourth game in a row, and he'll look to stay hot as the team has a few days off before playing the 76ers on Saturday.
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Onyeka Okongwu C | ATL
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Scores 18 points with three stocks
Okongwu accumulated 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 124-122 victory over the Grizzlies.
Aside from the season-high seven turnovers, this was a nice bounce-back performance for Okongwu, who was held to just four points while missing all six of his shot attempts his last time out. The 25-year-old center is hitting career highs in points (16.1), assists (3.3), triples (2.0) and steals (1.2) this season, which has him providing third-round fantasy value on the year.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Notches 20th double-double
Duren generated 20 points (7-11 FG, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 112-104 win over the Pelicans.
Duren is up to 20 double-doubles this season, becoming the ninth player to hit that milestone. Wednesday's game was Duren's eighth of the campaign with at least 15 rebounds. The 22-year-old center is averaging 17.8 points and 10.9 rebounds across 35 appearances this season.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Not with team, seeing specialist
Poeltl (back) isn't with the Raptors on their road trip and is seeing a specialist in Toronto on Thursday, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl has been sidelined since Dec. 21 due to a strained lower back, and he isn't traveling with the team on its West Coast road trip so he can see a specialist. Considering he is in Toronto and doesn't appear close to playing, it's probably safe to rule him out for the remainder of the road trip, which ends Sunday against Oklahoma City.
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Deandre Ayton C | LAL
Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Not listed on injury report
Ayton (eye) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus the Clippers.
Ayton exited Tuesday's win over the Nuggets after getting poked in the eye, but he'll be back in action Thursday night. With Ayton active, Jaxson Hayes loses his streaming appeal.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Tabbed questionable
Williams (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Miami.
Williams is at risk of missing a second straight game due to left knee injury management. The 28-year-old center hasn't played both ends of a back-to-back this season, and with Thursday's contest being the opening leg of a back-to-back, it wouldn't be surprising to see Williams take a seat.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Questionable for Thursday
Kornet is questionable for Thursday's game in Utah due to tightness in his left adductor, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
We'll have a better idea on Kornet's status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up some minutes for Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo. Check back for another update on Kornet's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Santi Aldama C | MEM
Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Wednesday
Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Aldama's absence should open up some minutes for John Konchar, GG Jackson and Vince Williams. Aldama's next chance to play will come Friday versus the Pelicans, and for now, he should be considered questionable for that contest.