NBA Player News
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Goes to locker room early
Sengun (ankle) went to the locker room early in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.
Sengun was seen clutching at his right ankle after falling awkwardly, and he has been taken to the locker room to be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Saturday's game. Clint Capela entered the game for Sengun at the 10:56 mark of the first quarter.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Starting vs. Houston
Gafford is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Rockets on Saturday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Gafford will start for the third time in four games Saturday, replacing Ryan Nembhard in the starting lineup to join Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis in the frontcourt. Gafford has averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.3 steals over 20.0 minutes per game over his last three outings.
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Ariel Hukporti C | NY
Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Not starting vs. Philadelphia
Hukporti won't start against the 76ers on Saturday.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) both available and starting, Hukporti will slide to the second unit. The second-year center has averaged 1.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game across 17 appearances off the bench this season.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Starting Saturday
Robinson will start against the 76ers on Saturday.
After missing New York's last three games due to a left ankle injury, Robinson will join the starting five Saturday. In 11 starts so far this season, the big man has averaged 4.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 18.6 minutes per contest.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Another absence coming
Hartenstein (calf) will miss Sunday's game against the Suns.
Hartenstein will be sidelined for a fourth straight game and continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games. For now, he can be considered highly questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Good to go Saturday
Towns (illness) will play Saturday against the 76ers.
Towns, who missed Friday's game against the Hawks, will clear his questionable tag to return from a one-game absence. With this news, it's likely that Ariel Hukporti will shift back to the second unit for New York.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Available for Saturday
Embiid (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Embiid was able to shed his probable tag for this contest. Over his last two appearances, Embiid has posted averages of 28.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 0.5 three-pointers.
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Moe Wagner C | ORL
Magic's Moritz Wagner: Nearing return to action
Wagner (knee) is expected to return "within the next week," Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Wagner has yet to make his season debut after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January, though he's inching closer to a return. The 28-year-old big man will likely be eased back into action whenever he's cleared to come back, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards. In 30 regular-season appearances (one start) in the 2024-25 campaign, Wagner averaged 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.8 minutes per contest.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Likely to travel to Memphis
Wembanyama (knee) is likely to travel to Memphis for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
According to head coach Mitch Johnson, Wembanyama is "looking really good," and he expects the big man to join the team on the trip. He also said the star center is day-to-day. The Spurs have been super cautious with Wembanyama previously, and it's worth mentioning that Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Available for Sunday
Raynaud's MRI on his left knee showed no structural damage, and he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Raynaud hurt his knee in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to the Suns and required assistance getting back to the locker room. However, the rookie second-rounder avoided a serious injury and will suit up against Milwaukee. The 22-year-old center has racked up five double-doubles over his last 10 appearances, averaging 13.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 31.0 minutes per contest during that span.