NBA Player News
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Kel'el Ware C | MIA
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Questionable for Tuesday
Ware is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to a right shoulder strain.
It's a new injury for Ware, who hasn't missed a game since Jan. 25. If the second-year big man cannot suit up Tuesday, more playing time would be available for Myron Gardner and Jaime Jaquez.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Sitting out Monday
Robinson is out for Monday's game against the Clippers due to left ankle injury management.
The Knicks are holding Robinson out of action for the second leg of their back-to-back set. New York should lean heavily on Karl-Anthony Towns at center in Robinson's absence, while Ariel Hukporti should take over as the No. 2 big man Monday.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Another strong effort
Duren contributed 24 points (10-12 FG, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-110 loss to the Heat.
Duren's career-best season continued Sunday despite the Pistons dropping this contest. Across 53 regular-season appearances, Duren is averaging 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.9 minutes per contest.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Strong double-double in win
Poeltl finished with 16 points (8-9 FG), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 122-92 win over the Mavericks.
Poeltl is seemingly turning a corner with his back issue and is trending up in fantasy hoops. Over his last five games, he's been a second-round value in nine-category leagues with averages of 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.6 blocks in 28.8 minutes per contest.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Ruled out Monday
Allen is out for Monday's game against the 76ers with right knee tendonitis.
Allen is missing a second consecutive contest, and it's unclear if the star big man has resumed practicing. Evan Mobley will likely start at center again, while Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson should both play an expanded role in Allen's absence, making both players worthy of streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
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Moe Wagner C | ORL
Magic's Moritz Wagner: Sees 18 minutes off bench
Wagner recorded three points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and nine rebounds over 18 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.
Wagner continues to play a minor role off the Orlando bench. Across 23 appearances, he's averaging 13.1 minutes per contest with 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 45.3 percent shooting from the field.
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Derik Queen C | NO
Pelicans' Derik Queen: Fares well off bench
Queen amassed 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block across 25 minutes during Sunday's 138-118 win over Washington.
Queen has been a volatile fantasy asset lately, but Sunday's game was a step in the right direction. Over his last eight outings, the rookie has seen 21.1 minutes per contest with 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.8 blocks on 39.7 percent shooting from the field.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Another dominant performance
Wembanyama chipped in 29 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, four blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 145-120 victory over the Rockets.
It's easy to run out of adjectives to state how good Wembanyama has been of late, as the star big man continues to fill the stat sheet every time he steps on the court. This win over the Rockets was the third straight game in which Wembanyama recorded at least 27 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. He's averaging 21.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 4.5 blocks and 1.2 steals per game since the All-Star break.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Sees 18 minutes in return
Sarr closed with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 18 minutes during Sunday's 138-118 loss to the Pelicans.
Sarr returned from a 10-game absence and was limited to a modest workload by design. The Wizards may continue that trend, and maintenance days are likely to be part of the equation for all the key players. Whenever Sarr is active, Julian Reese will lose upside.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Scores 16 in blowout loss
Sengun finished with 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Sunday's 145-120 loss to San Antonio.
Sengun has been a bit inconsistent with his scoring lately and has failed to reach 20 points in four of his last six appearances. Over that stretch, the skilled big man is still averaging 20.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a combined 1.2 steals-plus-blocks per game, so Sengun remains a strong fantasy option even if his numbers have been trending slightly down of late.