NBA Player News
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Remaining limited Tuesday
Wembanyama will remain on a minutes restriction and come off the bench in Tuesday's NBA Cup title game against the Knicks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Wembanyama will come off the bench for a second consecutive contest following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain. While head coach Mitch Johnson indicated the star big man may play a bit more than he did in Saturday's win over the Thunder, there's no guarantee he'll see increased burn. The 21-year-old logged 21 minutes Saturday, posting 22 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-12 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.
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Brandon Clarke C | MEM
Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Upgraded to questionable
Clarke (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
After spending nearly two months in recovery mode due to offseason right knee surgery, Clarke appears to be on the cusp of making his season debut. The Grizzlies figure to have heavy restrictions in place for the 2019 first-rounder once he's cleared to hit the court, though. With Zach Edey (ankle) on the shelf, Clarke does have the opportunity to seize a sizable role in the Memphis frontcourt when he's eventually back up to speed.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Doubtful for Thursday
Horford (back) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Suns, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Horford is back on the court and is nearing a return, but it sounds like the team will be cautious Thursday. In the meantime, Quinten Post is likely to soak up extra minutes at center.
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N'Faly Dante C | ATL
Hawks' N'Faly Dante: Transferred to G League
The Hawks assigned Dante (concussion) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
Dante is set to continue his recovery from a concussion in the G League. Even when he clears the protocol, however, Dante is more likely to stick with the Skyhawks than join the Hawks for meaningful playing time.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Scores eight off bench in win
Landale racked up eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 121-103 win over the Clippers.
Landale was a regular starter when Zach Edey (ankle) was sidelined to begin the season, but this time around, Santi Aldama is getting a shot with the first five. Regardless, Landale has begun to see an increased role again, playing at least 20 minutes in his last three appearances. Landale should get to see plenty of opportunities at center until Edey is cleared to suit up again.
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Dwight Powell C | DAL
Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Productive line off bench
Powell supplied seven points (2-4 FG, 3-6 FT) and nine rebounds across 24 minutes during Monday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Jazz.
Powell has been called to take on a larger role recently with the loss of Dereck Lively (foot) for the season, plus Anthony Davis (calf) was ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz. In the three games where Powell has played at least 24 minutes, he's averaged 11.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks.
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Bam Adebayo PF | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles in loss
Adebayo chipped in 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 106-96 loss to Toronto.
Adebayo notched his tenth double-double of the season and has been on a tear recently, averaging 20.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.5 threes across 32.3 minutes in his last six games. Although Kel'el Ware led the team in rebounds off the bench with 13, both Adebayo and Ware have been elite sources of rebounds for fantasy managers all season.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Held in check
Zubac posted six points (3-6 FG), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 121-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
For the first time since Nov. 28, Zubac was held to single-digit points. There haven't been a ton of positives in Los Angeles this season, but Zubac has certainly played well with averages of 16.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks across 26 regular-season games.
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Khaman Maluach C | PHO
Suns' Khaman Maluach: Assigned to G League
Phoenix assigned Maluach to the G League's Valley Suns on Monday.
Despite being a lottery pick, Maluach has spent more time in the G League than on an NBA court, primarily because of Phoenix's depth at the center position. Maluach is playing behind the likes of Mark Williams, Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards. If one of the aforementioned big men were to miss time, Maluach's role would likely be elevated, but as of now, he will continue to split time between Phoenix and its G League affiliate.
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Rudy Gobert C | MIN
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Will return Wednesday
Minnesota head coach Chris Finch said Gobert (personal) will return to action Wednesday against the Grizzlies, according to Wolves Lead.
Gobert left Sunday's game against the Kings after 20 minutes for personal reasons, but he'll be back Wednesday with no word of any limitations. Before leaving Sunday's game, he was well on his way to a strong line with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 20 minutes.