NBA Player News
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Probable for Tuesday
Embiid (illness) is probable to play Tuesday versus the Nets.
Embiid missed the past two games due to an illness, but he was able to get through a full practice Monday and is on track to return for Tuesday's game. Expect Andre Drummond to return to the second unit with Embiid back in action Tuesday evening.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Ruled out for Tuesday
Poeltl (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Poeltl aggravated his back during Sunday's loss to the Nets, and he's now dealing with a strain. Sandro Mamukelashvili is back in play to rejoin the first unit as a plug-and-play fantasy option, having averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.3 minutes per contest over four games as a starter this season.
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Jonas Valanciunas C | DEN
Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Probable with illness
Valanciunas is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz with an illness.
The Nuggets are likely to confirm the veteran center's status closer to tipoff. He's averaged 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.6 minutes per contest over eight games this month as Nikola Jokic's top backup.
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Deandre Ayton C | LAL
Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Goes through practice
Ayton (elbow) practiced in full Monday, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
Ayton has missed the past two games for the Lakers, but the big man appears close to a return. More clarity can be expected once the Lakers release their injury report Monday evening, but for now, Ayton can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
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Rudy Gobert C | MIN
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Ties season high in boards
Gobert logged 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-4 FT), 18 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 103-100 win over the Bucks.
Gobert matched a season high in rebounding Sunday, also recording a full stat line. The star big man continues to be a reliable fantasy producer in all formats. Gobert has averaged 14.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest in nine games this month, shooting 74.6 percent from the floor.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Double-doubles off bench
Wembanyama posted 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 21 minutes during Sunday's 124-113 victory over the Wizards.
The Spurs continue to ease the superstar big man back into action, with Wembanyama coming off the bench for the fourth game in a row. Fantasy managers should remain patient with Wembanyama as he becomes further removed from a calf strain that recently cost him multiple weeks. He's still averaged 18.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 blocks in just 21.3 minutes per game over his past four outings.
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Ryan Kalkbrenner C | CHA
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Ruled out for Monday
Kalkbrenner (elbow) will not play Monday against the Cavaliers.
Kalkbrenner was unable to shake his questionable tag and will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. Consider him questionable to face the Wizards on Tuesday. In his absence, the Hornets will likely rely heavily on Moussa Diabate.
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Brandon Clarke C | MEM
Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out at least three weeks
The Grizzlies announced Monday that Clarke (calf) has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
Clarke missed the first 26 games of the season recovering from a knee injury and appeared in only one full game before straining his calf just four minutes into his second contest. Santi Aldama and Jock Landale will likely see increased roles as a result.
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Listed out for Monday
Holmgren (illness) will not play Monday against the Grizzlies.
Holmgren was unable to shake his questionable tag and will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. Isaiah Hartenstein (lower leg) and Jaylin Williams (heel) have already been ruled out, so the Thunder could deploy some small-ball lineups Monday. Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson could be in the mix for more run as a result.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Goes through practice
Embiid (illness/knee) participated in practice Monday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid was unable to play Saturday against the Mavericks, his second straight game on the shelf. However, coach Nick Nurse noted that he was feeling and moving around better at Monday's practice. More clarity on Embiid's status for Tuesday's game against the Nets will be known once the 76ers release their injury report.