NBA Player News
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Starting Sunday
Landale will start against the Lakers on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
The big man will get the starting nod in his third outing back following a two-game absence due to a calf strain, pushing Christian Koloko to the second unit. In 14 starts so far this season, Landale has averaged 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 24.9 minutes per game.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser C | LAC
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Questionable to face Golden State
Niederhauser (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Niederhauser is under the weather and could miss his first game since Dec. 20. However, the rookie big man's potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation with Ivica Zubac back in action following a five-game absence due to a sprained ankle.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Iffy for Monday
Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Williams was held out of Saturday's win over San Antonio -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left knee injury management, and he's in jeopardy of missing Monday's contest as well. If the big man isn't cleared to play against Utah, Yang Hansen could remain in the Portland rotation.
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Iffy for Monday
Nurkic (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Nurkic will carry a questionable tag into his second straight game as he continues to deal with a toe sprain on his left foot. The veteran center has already missed a pair of contests due to the issue. Another absence would likely allow Kyle Filipowski to remain in the starting lineup.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Off injury report for Monday
Horford (toe) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Horford sat out Saturday's win over Utah -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left toe injury management. However, the veteran big man is set to return to action Monday. Over his last four appearances, Horford has averaged 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 14.3 minutes per contest.
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Ryan Kalkbrenner C | CHA
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Still sidelined
Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't play in Monday's game against Oklahoma City.
Kalkbrenner will miss an eighth consecutive game due to a sprained elbow, and it's unclear how close he is to being cleared for game action. The rookie center's absence has left more minutes for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Back to bench Sunday
Missi is not in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday.
Missi started Friday's win over the Trail Blazers, when he logged five points, three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 21 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role Sunday after Derik Queen (quadriceps) was cleared to return from a one-game absence.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Won't play Monday
Sengun (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Suns.
Sengun getting ruled out a day in advance of tipoff isn't a great sign, so for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's game in Portland. Steven Adams (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game, and if he's forced to join Sengun on the inactive list, that could result in Clint Capela earning a spot start.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Cleared to face Raptors
Porzingis (illness) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Porzingis missed Atlanta's previous game -- the second leg of a back-to-back -- but he'll be good to go Monday. He's appeared in two games since returning from a 10-game absence due to illness, and he's come off the bench and played 17 minutes in both outings. While he'll still presumably be under heavy limitations Monday, he may see an extra minute or two.