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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Quiet in loss

    Kalkbrenner finished with four points (2-3 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.

    Kalkbrenner scored fewer than five points for the fourth time in 26 games this season, and he failed to log multiple blocks for a second straight outing. The rookie center has slowed up slightly after a strong start to the campaign, averaging 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over his last 11 appearances.

  • Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Early exit Saturday

    Clarke (calf) did not return to Saturday's game against the Wizards. He generated two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds and a steal across four minutes before exiting.

    Clarke suffered a calf injury during the first quarter of Saturday's contest and was deemed doubtful to return. The 29-year-old never retook the floor after departing. Memphis has a back-to-back set that begins Monday against Oklahoma City.

  • John Collins PF | LAC

    Clippers' John Collins: Steps up in decisive win

    Collins chipped in 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Saturday's 103-88 victory over the Lakers.

    Ivica Zubac showed significant signs of injury before finally exiting the game, and Collins was exceptional in holding down the frontcourt in his absence. Although the team has Brook Lopez available to step in, Collins has begun to show consistency after suffering through a tough scoring slump in mid-November. Collins was brought in to help Zubac in the interior, but the veteran has plenty of experience holding down the five by himself. Zubac's potential absence could allow Collins to replicate some of the magic he showed in his days with Atlanta and Utah.

  • Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Records double-double in loss

    Raynaud accumulated 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 98-93 loss to Portland.

    Raynaud is one of many big men who have tried to fill Domantas Sabonis' (knee) shoes, and one could argue that the 2025 second-round pick has been the most effective player to attempt the task. With Drew Eubanks (thumb) out until January and Precious Achiuwa failing to show consistency, the door is wide open for Raynaud to make a sizeable impact. The Stanford product should yield some short-term value in deeper leagues for those who need help at center.

  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Records double-double in victory

    Clingan produced 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 98-93 win over Sacramento.

    Clingan finished with his seventh double-double of the season in the low-scoring affair, taking advantage of Sacramento's current woes at the center position. Although he endured a rocky return after a three-game absence, the second-year pro roared back to life with a 19-point outing in the front end of the two-game set against the Kings, and posted another big number Saturday night.

  • Suns' Mark Williams: Rough night again Saturday

    Williams accumulated four points (2-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 18 minutes during Saturday's 119-116 loss to Golden State.

    Williams was poor for the third time in the past four games, a worrying trend for those invested in the big man. While the lack of production has been frustrating, at least it correlates with his playing time, providing managers with a workable sample size. At this stage, the hope is that he can figure things out, starting with Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers.

  • Paul Reed C | DET

    Pistons' Paul Reed: Garbage-time special

    Reed notched one block in two minutes during Saturday's 112-86 win over the Hornets.

    Reed was in the rotation for the fourth time in the past five games, albeit during garbage time only. With Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart carrying the center load, Reed is merely a depth option at this point, called upon when others are injured. In 21 appearances, he has averaged just 6.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 10.9 minutes per game.

  • Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Scoreless again Saturday

    Plumlee contributed one rebound, one assist and one steal in seven minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.

    Plumless continues to play a non-existent role, serving as the third-string center behind Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate. In 13 appearances this season, the veteran is averaging just 1.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per game, making him a non-factor in all fantasy formats.

  • Alex Sarr C | WAS

    Wizards' Alex Sarr: Records seventh double-double

    Sarr closed Saturday's 130-122 victory over the Grizzlies with 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 26 minutes.

    The Grizzlies lost Brandon Clarke (calf) early in the contest, and Sarr was able to take advantage of the gap opposite an overworked Jaren Jackson. Although Jock Landale stepped in to cover the absence, he had limited success while the Wizards worked their way back from a massive deficit. Sarr showed no ill effects from the thigh injury that sidelined him for six games, although he may take a seat for injury management Sunday, which is the tail end of the back-to-back.

  • Ivica Zubac C | IND

    Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Won't return Saturday

    Zubac will not return to Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a left ankle injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

    Zubac rolled his left ankle, and while he was able to walk off the court under his own power, he was sporting a serious limp as he went back to the locker room. For now, Zubac should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, and if he needs to miss time, that would benefit John Collins and Brook Lopez.

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