NBA Player News
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Swats six shots in Sunday's win
Sarr tallied 20 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, six blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Sarr showed his prowess on both sides of the floor Sunday, leading the Wizards in points while setting a career high with six blocks. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick has blocked at least three shots in each of his last three outings, and in his five appearances since returning from a six-game absence due to a right adductor strain, he has averaged 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 threes, 3.0 blocks and 0.8 steals over 25.0 minutes per game.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Dealt one-game suspension
The NBA issued Williams a one-game suspension for his role in an altercation with the Pelicans' Jose Alvarado during Saturday's 123-114 win over New Orleans, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Williams and Alvarado exchanged punches during Saturday's game, and both were ejected. Williams will serve the suspension Monday against Washington, paving the way for Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards to absorb the bulk of the playing time at center.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Cleans up glass in Sunday's win
Clingan finished Sunday's 114-108 win over Boston with 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds and one steal over 34 minutes.
Seven of Clingan's 18 boards came on the offensive glass, and his rebounds were his most since Nov. 19 against the Bulls (21). It was his ninth double-double of the season, three of which have come over his last five outings. Over that five-game span, Clingan has averaged 13.4 points on 71.1 percent shooting along with 12.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks over 31.2 minutes per game.
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Mo Bamba C | UTA
Raptors' Mo Bamba: Strikes deal with Toronto
Bamba agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Raptors on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Bamba will likely provide Toronto with some added depth at center while Jakob Poeltl battles a back injury. Sandro Mamukelashvili should continue to start at center in Poeltl's absence, though Bamba could end up emerging as Mamukelashvili's top backup in the short term. The 27-year-old Bamba had gotten off to a strong start to the season in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars, averaging 16.5 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in 29.3 minutes per contest over 15 appearances.
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John Collins PF | LAC
Clippers' John Collins: Won't play Sunday
Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Collins will miss his first game of the season Sunday as he battles an illness. Ivica Zubac (ankle) is also out, meaning Nicolas Batum, Brook Lopez, Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Kobe Brown will hold down frontcourt duties. Derrick Jones' return should help as well, though he'll likely be under a significant minutes restriction. Collins' next chance to play will come Tuesday against Sacramento.
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Anthony Davis C | WAS
Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Questionable for Monday
Davis (adductor) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Davis has already missed one game due to a right adductor injury he sustained Christmas Day, and he's at risk of missing another contest. If Davis can't play Monday, Daniel Gafford would likely draw another start at center, while Dwight Powell could see some burn off the bench.
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Scores 29 in win
Holmgren recorded 29 points (12-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks and an assist in 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-104 win over the 76ers.
Holmgren came into Sunday's contest in an offensive slump of sorts, averaging 10.3 points over his previous three appearances, but he bounced back in a major way Sunday, racking up a game-high 29 points. In addition to his offensive output, Holmgren made a significant impact on the defensive end, matching his season high of four blocks.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Won't play Monday
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed prior to Sunday's 141-127 overtime loss to the Raptors that Horford will sit out Monday against the Nets for rest purposes, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
In what's been the standard protocol for Horford for the last few seasons, the veteran big man will sit out one half of a back-to-back set. During Sunday's loss, Horford logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks across 17 minutes. Horford should be back in action Wednesday at Charlotte.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Won't play Monday
Robinson has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to left ankle injury management.
Robinson has dealt with a lingering ankle injury this season, and he'll get the night off Monday to manage the issue. His absence could open up more minutes for Ariel Hukporti or Guerschon Yabusele. Robinson's next chance to play will come Wednesday in San Antonio.
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Isaiah Jackson C | LAC
Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Unavailable for Monday
Jackson (concussion) is out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Jackson will miss a fourth straight game due to a concussion. Tony Bradley and Micah Potter are candidates for extra minutes, especially if Jay Huff (ankle) is also unable to suit up.