NBA Player News
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Doesn't play Wednesday
Nurkic was a DNP-Coach's Decision for Wednesday's 128-126 loss to Chicago.
Nurkic missed two straight games due to a toe injury before logging an 11-point, 17-rebound double-double Monday against Cleveland. However, after not being a part of Utah's injury report, he didn't leave the bench Wednesday.
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Nikola Vucevic C | BOS
Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Drops 35 points in win
Vucevic totaled 35 points (14-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Jazz.
Vucevic erupted for a season-high scoring total Wednesday, eclipsing 30 points for the first time in the 2025-26 campaign as part of a narrow home victory. The big man entered the contest in strong January form, averaging 18.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 blocks over his previous six outings.
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Dwight Powell C | DAL
Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Sliding back to bench
Powell will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Powell made a spot start in place of Daniel Gafford, and he'll return to the bench Wednesday now that Gafford is healthy. Powell and Moussa Cisse should handle backup center duties against the Nuggets.
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Brook Lopez C | LAC
Clippers' Brook Lopez: Starting Wednesday
Lopez is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Ivica Zubac is sitting out Wednesday's game with an ankle injury, which will result in Lopez drawing the spot-start. Lopez has been inconsistent as a starter this season with averages of 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 triples and 1.2 blocks per contest, but with a favorable matchup against the Wizards, he's someone to consider as a streamer.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Out again Thursday
Porzingis (Achilles) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game in Portland.
Thursday will mark Porzingis' fourth consecutive game on the sidelines due to tendinitis in his left Achilles, and the lack of updates from the Hawks on Porzingis is concerning. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics. With Mouhamed Gueye (ankle) being listed as questionable for Thursday, Onyeka Okongwu could be forced into heavy minutes.
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Jaxson Hayes C | LAL
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Questionable for Thursday
Hayes (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Hornets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes missed Tuesday's game with some soreness in his hamstring, but it looks like there's a chance he could get back out there for Thursday's game. Check back for another update on Hayes closer to Thursday's tip.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Cleared to face Cavs
Embiid (knee/adductor) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid has been tending to a knee and adductor issue, which resulted in a probable tag for Wednesday's game. However, he'll shed the designation and suit up against Cleveland. In his last seven games, Embiid is averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 34 minutes.
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Zach Collins C | CHI
Bulls' Zach Collins: Likely out through All-Star break
Head coach Billy Donovan said he doesn't think Collins (toe) will return before the All-Star break, which begins Feb. 13, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins suffered a significant right big toe sprain in late December, and he's not expected to shed his walking boot until late January or early February, at the earliest, per Johnson. Collins' absence has meant more minutes for Julian Phillips and Patrick Williams.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Thursday
Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Hartenstein will remain sidelined Thursday due to a right soleus strain that has kept him out since Dec. 28. His continued absence has opened up additional center minutes for reserves such as Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson. Hartenstein's next opportunity to return will come Saturday against the Heat.