NBA Player News
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Expected to play Friday
Sims (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Boston.
Sims has started in the Bucks' last three contests, most recently finishing with six points, 20 rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. While the 27-year-old is expected to suit up versus the Celtics, it's unknown if he'll remain in the starting lineup, considering Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are off the injury report.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Good to go Thursday
Williams (foot) has been cleared to play Thursday against Charlotte, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams appeared to be trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since officially declared him available for Thursday's clash, which will mark the big man's first action since March 3. The Duke product has missed nearly a month while recovering from a stress reaction in his left foot, so it's not clear if he'll immediately return to the starting five or if Phoenix will elect to ease him back into live action.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Bucks' Myles Turner: Absent from injury report
Turner (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Turner is set to return from a one-game absence with an ankle injury. The veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.5 minutes per tilt in his last 10 games.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Trending in right direction
Williams (foot) remains listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, but he's trending in the right direction and is expected to be cleared to play following pregame warmups Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams appears set to return from a 15-game absence due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. Given the length of his absence, Williams will likely be operating with a minutes restriction and could come off the bench if he plays.
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Doubtful against Orlando
Bagley (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Orlando.
Bagley had 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in the win over the Trail Blazers on March 27. However, he missed the following two contests and appears to be heading toward another absence. If Bagley doesn't suit up, Dwight Powell will likely see increased playing time.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Not listed on injury report
Gafford (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando.
Gafford exited Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee in the second quarter due to a right shoulder stinger, though he's set to play Friday. Over 11 appearances in March, the big man averaged 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Unlikely to play vs. Minnesota
Embiid (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Embiid looks to be in line for his second consecutive absence while dealing with an illness. Adem Bona drew the start in his place Wednesday and is a candidate to do so again Friday, though the Sixers could also elect to give Andre Drummond an opportunity to start in Embiid's place.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Hawks' Jock Landale: To miss at least two weeks
Landale (ankle) is expected to miss at least two weeks, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Landale sustained a right high-ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's win versus Orlando. Given the timetable for a return, the 29-year-old big man is likely to remain sidelined until the postseason. Onyeka Okongwu should take on all the minutes he can handle during the stretch run, while Mouhamed Gueye is set to operate as the primary backup center until Landale is cleared to play.
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Probable for Friday
Claxton (hand/illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Claxton is dealing with an illness and right hand soreness, though he's still likely to suit up Friday. The big man has averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He's been seeing limited playing time of late and hasn't logged more than 23 minutes since March 7.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Won't play Thursday
Wembanyama (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
Wembanyama will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Denver. With the star big man sidelined, Luke Kornet will likely get the starting nod, while Mason Plumlee and Kelly Olynyk are candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.