NBA Player News
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Ruled out Monday
Sarr (toe) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Sarr will miss a second straight game due to left big toe injury management. Tristan Vukcevic and Justin Champagnie figure to be leaned on heavily in Sarr's absence.
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Isaiah Jackson C | LAC
Clippers' Isaiah Jackson: Remains out against Portland
Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Jackson sprained his right ankle in Friday's 114-113 win over the Indiana Pacers and was subsequently ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee. Without him, the Clippers may continue to rely on John Collins and Nicolas Batum to back up Brook Lopez in the middle.
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Dwight Powell C | DAL
Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Returning to bench
Powell isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Minnesota.
Powell started his squad's last two matchups but failed to do much with the opportunity. He'll return to a bench role Monday with Daniel Gafford set to return from a right shoulder sprain.
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Ruled out versus Minnesota
Bagley (shoulder) won't play in Monday's game against Minnesota.
Bagley had 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in Friday's 100-93 win over the Trail Blazers. However, he won't suit up Monday versus Minnesota due to left-shoulder impingement. Dwight Powell is expected to remain in the starting lineup, with Daniel Gafford (shoulder), who is available, in line to see minutes behind him off the bench.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Upgraded to available
Gafford (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Gafford is back from a two-game absence due to a right shoulder sprain and should force Dwight Powell to the bench Monday. Over his last six appearances, Gafford has averaged 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.9 minutes per game while shooting a robust 78.9 percent from the field.
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Nick Richards C | CHI
Bulls' Nick Richards: Won't play Monday
Richards (elbow) won't play in Monday's game against the Spurs.
Richards will miss a third consecutive game due to a sprained right elbow. As a result, Guerschon Yabusele (ankle), who is available to play following a one-game absence, will presumably reclaim a spot in the starting lineup.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Bucks' Myles Turner: Off injury report for Tuesday
Turner (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Turner missed Sunday's loss to the Clippers with a knee issue but is set to return Tuesday, and he'll likely push either Jericho Sims or Pete Nance to the bench. Turner has averaged 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 blocks in 24.3 minutes per contest in his last eight games.
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Unavailable versus Atlanta
Queta (thumb) won't play in Monday's game against the Hawks, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.com.
Queta finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in Sunday's 114-99 win over Charlotte. However, he won't suit up for the second of a back-to-back, meaning his next opportunity to play will be Wednesday in Miami. With Queta ruled out, Luka Garza is anticipated to enter the starting lineup. In four starts this season, Garza has averaged 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.5 steals across 17.8 minutes of work.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Hawks' Jock Landale: Won't go Monday
Landale (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Celtics, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Landale was added to the injury report due to an illness, and he's not feeling healthy enough to give it a go. This should open up some playing time for Mouhamed Gueye or Christian Koloko in the frontcourt.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Game-time decision Monday
Sarr (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Sarr was initially left off the team's injury report, but he's since been added with a questionable tag after also sitting out Sunday due to left big toe injury management. Washington should have a better idea of whether he'll suit up closer to tipoff.