NBA Player News
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Branden Carlson C | OKC
Thunder's Branden Carlson: Won't play Monday
Carlson (back) is out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Carlson will be inactive for a sixth consecutive game as he nurses a back injury. His absence potentially leaves Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams as the only active players to play the five spot for Monday's contest, as Chet Holmgren (illness, questionable) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf, out) could both be unavailable as well.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play Monday
Hartenstein (calf) is out for Monday's game versus the Nuggets.
This will be Hartenstein's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff. For now, he can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams will likely help pick up the slack in Hartenstein's absence.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Will be limited Sunday
Head coach Brian Keefe said Sarr (hamstring) will play around 16-20 minutes during Sunday's game against New Orleans, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Sarr is set to return from a 10-game absence due to a right hamstring strain, though he won't be rushed into an increased workload. With the second-year center on a minutes restriction, Julian Reese will likely continue to see meaningful playing time.
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Dwight Powell C | DAL
Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Coming off bench Sunday
Powell will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Raptors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The veteran center started Friday's game due to Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Marvin Bagley (neck) being out, but Powell will return to a bench role Sunday as both Gafford and Bagley are back in the lineup. In his last six games in a reserve role, Powell holds averages of 6.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.7 minutes per contest.
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Dwight Powell C | DAL
Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Available Sunday
Powell (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Powell found himself on the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest due to a calf issue, but he will be able to play through it. Powell started Friday's game due to Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Marvin Bagley (neck) being sidelined, but he saw just 15 minutes. Now, both Gafford and Bagley are returning to the lineup, which will likely reduce Powell's role.
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Santi Aldama C | MEM
Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Won't play Monday
Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Aldama continues to be sidelined by a right knee injury that has prevented him from playing since Feb. 4 against the Kings. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday against the Sixers, but the fifth-year pro can be considered doubtful for that contest given the lack of a medical update from Memphis.
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Available to play
Bagley (neck) is available for Sunday's game in Toronto, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Bagley is set to return from a five-game absence, which could bump Dwight Powell from the rotation. Through seven games with the Mavericks, Bagley has put in averages of 13.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest.
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Mo Bamba C | UTA
Jazz's Mo Bamba: Gets another 10-day with Utah
The Jazz signed Bamba to a second 10-day contract Sunday.
Bamba will get another look with the Jazz after his first 10-day contract expired Sunday. He appeared in two games over the course of his first deal, averaging 5.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 19.0 minutes per game. Bamba gives the Jazz additional depth at center behind Kyle Filipowski, Kevin Love and Oscar Tshiebwe.
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Maxi Kleber C | LAL
Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Available to play
Kleber (back) is available for Sunday's game versus the Knicks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kleber will be available after missing the past two games with a back issue, but with Deandre Ayton (knee) also set to return, Kleber might not be in the rotation. He's appeared in just 34 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.