NBA Player News
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Moussa Cisse C | DAL
Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Productive defensively in loss
Cisse closed with eight points (4-7 FG), 13 rebounds, two blocks and three steals over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 loss to Milwaukee.
Cisse didn't provide much on offense, although he made his presence felt, considering he didn't have many touches. His real fantasy value came on the defensive end and as a rebounder. In three appearances in March, Cisse racked up 32 rebounds, four steals and five blocks while scoring 14 points on 7-for-13 shooting. He won't be a game-changer in most fantasy formats with the playoffs about to end, but he could be useful in category-based leagues for managers looking to bolster their frontcourt via a streaming alternative.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Struggles again in victory
Clingan closed with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 win over the Clippers.
The Trail Blazers have rattled off two consecutive victories without Clingan's usual production. The prolific rebounder has recorded a paltry nine boards over the past two contests, well below his seasonal average of 11.6 rebounds per game. While others have picked up the slack, the team lacks a key element of their success without Clingan's proficiency on the glass. He'll take a day off and try to right the ship Thursday against the Pelicans.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Posts double-double
Carter recorded 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 115-111 win over the Suns.
Carter was efficient on both ends of the court and posted his second double-double over the last three games. While Carter's upside on offense is being the team's No. 3 option in a best-case scenario, he ultimately produces enough even in a limited role to be considered a strong fantasy option. Carter ended March scoring in double digits in nine of his last 10 appearances, averaging 13.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per contest.
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Clint Capela C | HOU
Rockets' Clint Capela: Fails to score in victory
Capela contributed zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 111-94 victory over the Knicks.
Capela's role, although relatively secure, is certainly not that of a player aspiring to be a starter in the NBA. Now toward the backend of his career, Capela is really the only option Houston has in terms of a backup center. While he can provide sporadic contributions in both rebounds and blocks, his production has been far too inconsistent to warrant fantasy attention.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Struggles again in loss
Robinson amassed five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 111-94 loss to the Rockets.
Robinson has struggled to have an impact in recent times, averaging just 4.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 19.9 minutes per game across his past three appearances. Although he has been mostly healthy, his impact remains inconsistent, particularly from a fantasy standpoint. At best, managers can consider him for streaming purposes when in need of boards and blocks.
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Non-factor in loss Tuesday
Claxton had four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 117-86 loss to the Hornets.
Claxton's turned in another underwhelming performance. Despite being a regular fixture in the starting lineup, he has been outside the top 250 in 14 games over the past month. During that time, he has averaged just 8.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks. At this point, he is nowhere near being a must-roster player.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Huge performance in return
Duren logged 31 points (12-13 FG, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 35 minutes during the Pistons' 127-116 win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
Duren was cleared to play after missing Monday's game against the Thunder due to knee injury management. His return was the boost that the Pistons desperately needed, especially in the continued absence of Cade Cunningham (chest). It was Duren's eighth 30-plus-point performance of the season (and fourth in 10 games since March 13). Across his last 10 outings, the All-Star center has averaged 25.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks over 31.2 minutes per game.
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Ryan Kalkbrenner C | CHA
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Modest production continues
Kalkbrenner posted eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 117-86 win over the Nets.
Kalkbrenner continues to play a backup role, which, to this point has yielded very little in terms of fantasy production. In 14 appearances over the past month, he has barely been a top-200 player, averaging 6.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. At best, he can be streamed for blocks when the schedule works in his favor.
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Isaiah Jackson C | LAC
Clippers' Isaiah Jackson: Without timetable for return
Jackson (ankle), who has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland, will be evaluated over the next several days before the Clippers determine a timetable for his return, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.
Jackson will miss a second consecutive contest Tuesday after spraining his right ankle in Friday's win over Indiana. The big man can be considered week-to-week until the Clippers offer an update on his status. With Jackson sidelined, John Collins will likely continue to see increased minutes.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Won't return due to shoulder issue
Gafford has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against Milwaukee due to a right shoulder stinger. He'll finish with seven points (2-6 FG, 3-6 FT), four rebounds and one block across 11 minutes.
Gafford looked to be in significant discomfort as he made his way to the locker room, and the team announced shortly thereafter that he'll be shut down for the rest of the night. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse should see an uptick in minutes in Gafford's absence.