NBA Player News
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Ryan Kalkbrenner C | CHA
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Continues to come off bench
Kalkbrenner totaled nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during Thursday's 135-117 win over the Lakers.
After missing 10 straight games due to an elbow injury, Kalkbrenner returned to action in Utah on Jan. 10 and posted 12 points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes. However, over his past two appearances, the rookie center has totaled only 11 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes. It's unclear if Kalkbrenner is still managing an injury or if the Hornets are just being overly cautious. Either way, Moussa Diabate has been the more productive center for Charlotte in recent games.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Not on injury report
Robinson (ankle/rest) isn't listed on New York's injury report for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Robinson rested Thursday night against the Warriors after posting eight points (3-3 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 112-101 loss to the Kings. Despite limited minutes, Robinson has averaged 11.0 rebounds per game over his last five appearances.
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Domantas Sabonis C | SAC
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Draws questionable tag for Friday
The Kings list Sabonis (knee) as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
After turning in a full practice Thursday, Sabonis looks as though he'll have a chance at making his return to the lineup a day later following a 27-game absence due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee. The veteran big man has already battled multiple injuries during the first half of the season, as he previously missed the Kings' 2025-26 opening game while recovering from a preseason hamstring injury, then missed two games in November due to a left ribcage contusion. The Kings will presumably see how Sabonis checks out during their morning shootaround before deciding on his status ahead of Friday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff. Even if Sabonis gets the green light to play, he could have his minutes monitored closely in what would be his first game in two months.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 12 rebounds
Clingan ended with nine points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Thursday's 117-101 victory over Atlanta.
For the 23rd time this campaign, Clingan recorded double-digit rebounds for Portland. The second-year center is in the midst of a solid campaign, as he's on pace for seventh-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 10.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks.
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Yang Hansen C | POR
Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen: Left out of rotation Thursday
Hansen (coach's decision) didn't appear off the bench Thursday in the Trail Blazers' 117-101 win over the Hawks.
After making an appearance in the G League for the Rip City Remix on Wednesday and producing 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes in a 123-99 win over the Oklahoma City Blue, Hansen rejoined Portland ahead of its matchup with the Hawks. However, the rookie big man found himself outside of the rotation, as Portland went with Jerami Grant, Robert Williams and Duop Reath as its reserve big men before frontcourt starters Sidy Cissoko and Donovan Clingan. Hansen could have more G League assignments in his future if playing time remains hard to come by at the NBA level.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Huge night on boards
Towns produced 17 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 31 minutes during Thursday's 126-113 loss to the Warriors.
Towns put together an elite showing on the glass, resulting in a new season high in rebounds. Eight of his 20 boards came on the offensive glass, which also marks a season high. Towns has now recorded a double-double in five of his last seven matchups, and his scoring efficiency is slowly starting to trend in the right direction.
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Onyeka Okongwu C | ATL
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Tallies 26 points in loss
Okongwu collected 26 points (10-21 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block in 37 minutes during Thursday's 117-101 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Okongwu wasn't afraid to let it fly, and while he didn't have the greatest night from beyond the arc, he led Atlanta in points, made threes and steals. The USC product also fell just one rebound shy of a double-double as he continues to make his presence felt on the glass. This was an improved performance out of Okongwu, who was held to seven points on 3-for-8 from the field in his previous showing Tuesday against the Lakers.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Posts big double-double in return
Duren (ankle) provided 16 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 FT), 18 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 28 minutes during Thursday's 108-105 win over the Suns.
Duren picked right up where he left off in his return from a four-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, dominating the glass and using his athleticism to get easy buckets right under the rim. He secured his 19th double-double in 32 appearances of what's easily been a career-best season for Duren, who looks to be well on his way to cashing in on a long-term deal as a restricted free agent this summer.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Battles through knee issue
Wembanyama produced 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Thursday's 119-101 win over the Bucks.
Wembanyama briefly exited Thursday's matchup in the first quarter after banging knees with an opposing player, but he managed to return for the final three periods. The knee issue didn't appear to impact him much, as he posted his best showing from beyond the arc since Nov. 10 against Chicago, when he went 6-for-9 from deep. Wembanyama is averaging 22.7 points and converting 48.9 percent of his shots from the field in three games since returning to the starting lineup.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Records another double-double
Sengun registered 14 points (7-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, five assists and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 111-91 loss to the Thunder.
Sengun wasn't as effective as he usually is on the offensive end, but he turned in his second straight double-double, this time by grabbing double-digit rebounds. He continues to look solid since returning from a three-game absence, averaging 18.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in his last three appearances.