NBA Player News
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Liam Robbins C | MIL
Bucks' Liam Robbins: Ruled out Friday
Robbins has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers due to left heel soreness, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Robbins has yet to hit double-digit minutes in a single game this season, and he has averaged only 4.5 minutes per game across four appearances. The two-way center's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Hornets.
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Moe Wagner C | ORL
Magic's Moritz Wagner: Sets season highs in win
Wagner closed Thursday's 119-118 win over the Lakers with 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 18 minutes.
Wagner set season highs in both scoring and assists while hitting the double-digit points mark for the eighth time in his last 10 appearances. The big man has played a significant role off the bench through 17 regular-season outings, and in his last five contests, he has averaged 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 17.0 minutes per game.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Grabs nine boards Thursday
Duren posted five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets.
The big man was limited in the loss while playing fewer minutes than Isaiah Stewart for the second time in the club's last three outings. Duren posted nine-plus rebounds for the 10th time this season, though he scored five or fewer points for the fifth time over 15 regular-season appearances. In his last five outings, the 21-year-old has averaged 10.4 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 64.7 percent from the field across 26.4 minutes per game.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Nabs another questionable tag
Carter (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pistons.
Carter hasn't played since Nov. 3 due to left foot plantar fasciitis despite receiving questionable tags and subsequently being ruled ahead of Orlando's last two outings. If Carter is unable to suit up yet again Saturday, Goga Bitadze should draw another start.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Not active for shootaround Friday
Embiid (knee), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets, was present at the 76ers' morning shootaround but did not participate, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid not going through shootaround bodes poorly for his chances of playing Friday. The big man appeared to aggravate his knee injury in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, during which he posted 35 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 35 minutes. If Embiid is sidelined, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Upgraded to probable
Claxton (back), who's now listed as probable, said he's going to play in Friday's game versus the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Claxton has been upgraded from questionable to probable Friday after missing Brooklyn's previous three outings due to a lower back strain. Claxton also said that he has been dealing with back issues since injuring it over the summer and received an epidural injection last week, per Evan Barnes of Newsday.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Back on injury report
Embiid is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets due to left knee injury management, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
After posting 35 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, Embiid was left off the 76ers' initial injury report for Friday's game, which was released Thursday afternoon. However, the big man was added to the report Friday morning and is now in jeopardy of missing his 11th game of the season. If he's sidelined, Andre Drummond would likely slide back into the starting lineup again, while Guerschon Yabusele could see increased usage off the bench.
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Anthony Davis C | LAL
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Falters in final minute
Davis ended Thursday's 119-118 loss to the Magic with 39 points (14-22 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 10-13 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 38 minutes.
Although Davis enjoyed a monstrous stat line, he missed two crucial free throws and a jumper in the final minute, sealing the Lakers' fate. The loss broke an eight-game home winning streak, and Davis has been the top producer for his squad. Over 14 games, he's averaged 31.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.2 steals.
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Goga Bitadze C | ORL
Magic's Goga Bitadze: Grabs 15 boards in win
Bitadze recorded seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 victory over the Lakers.
Bitadze has proven to be a capable placeholder for Wendell Carter (foot), with an average of 9.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 blocked shots over 10 games as a starter. It's unclear when Carter will be cleared to play again, so Bitadze should continue to reap the benefits of an increased role.