NBA Player News
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Posts double-double
Kornet accumulated 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes during Sunday's 124-113 victory over Washington.
Kornet continues to start while Victor Wembanyama is being brought back into the mix slowly following his calf injury, and the former is making the most of his opportunities. The big man has scored in double digits in three of his last five outings, and this was his third double-double of the season. He's averaging 7.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks per game as a starter, so he might have some streaming upside as long as he stays in the first unit.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Paces team with 28 points
Sengun ended with 28 points (12-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime loss to Sacramento.
Although Sengun finished with an excellent scoring total, he lost the rebound race under the basket to Maxime Raynaud and relied on Kevin Durant to pick up the slack off the glass. Sunday marked Sengun's second 28-point total over the past three games, and aside from a hiccup against the Nuggets, he's played extremely well after his two-game absence. Over five games, Sengun has averaged 23.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Continues strong work under basket
Raynaud fouled out of Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over Houston after recording 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes.
Raynaud was effective once again as the Kings' replacement at center with his third consecutive double-double. The streak may be enough to give him the backup job for good, as Drew Eubanks (thumb) and Precious Achiuwa have failed to meet expectations as fill-in candidates for Domantas Sabonis (knee). Those in need of center assistance should consider Raynaud, who will likely continue to post decent numbers over the next month while Sabonis remains sidelined.
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Onyeka Okongwu C | ATL
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Strikes for 23 in Sunday's loss
Okongwu contributed 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 152-150 loss to the Bulls.
It was an impressive bounce-back effort after Okongwu scored just seven points Friday against the Spurs. The 25-year-old center has scored at least 20 points in four of nine December games, averaging 15.2 points, 7.4 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals so far this month.
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Bam Adebayo PF | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Comes close to double-double
Adebayo racked up 14 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT) and nine rebounds in 34 minutes during Sunday's 132-125 loss to the Knicks.
It wasn't the star big man's finest performance overall, though he hauled in at least eight boards in his fifth consecutive game. Adebayo was riding a 14-game streak with at least one assist up until Sunday, so fantasy managers can expect his production in this area to increase moving forward. Adebayo has averaged 17.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.7 minutes per tilt across his last 15 games.
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Steven Adams C | HOU
Rockets' Steven Adams: Resting Sunday
Adams will rest Sunday against the Kings, Sam Warren of The Houston Chronicle reports.
Although Adams isn't on the injury report, he's going to miss the second leg of this back-to-back set for maintenance like he normally does. Clint Capela could soak up a handful of minutes with this news.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Passive showing Sunday
Towns chipped in two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 132-125 win over Miami.
Towns struggled to get much going, turning in season lows in both points and boards. The superstar big man had scored in double digits in 23 of his 25 appearances prior to Sunday, so this performance appears to be an aberration. Over his last eight outings, Towns has averaged 21.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 32.2 minutes per game.
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Kel'el Ware C | MIA
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Dominant in loss
Ware produced 28 points (11-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes of Sunday's 132-125 loss to the Knicks.
Ware was dominant for Miami, posting a career-high 28 points while matching his career-high mark of 20 boards. He also finished one triple shy of his career-high mark. Now back in the starting lineup, Ware is thriving with 24.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 4.0 three-pointers over his last three games. However, it's unclear if he'll stick in that role once Tyler Herro (toe) returns to action.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Probable for Monday
Duren is probable to play Monday in Portland due to a left hip contusion.
Duren is dealing with a bruised hip, but it doesn't sound like he's in any danger of missing Monday's game. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Monday's tip. In December (eight games), Duren has averaged 14.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.5 stocks in 28.8 minutes per game.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Ruled out for Monday
Hartenstein won't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis due to right soleus soreness.
Monday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Hartenstein will take the night off, and with Chet Holmgren (back) being listed as questionable, the Thunder could be thin up front Monday evening. Hartenstein's absence should open up minutes for Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson.