NBA Player News
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Yang Hansen C | POR
Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen: Iffy for Sunday
Hansen (face) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Hansen is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a facial contusion. However, if the rookie is cleared to play, he could see increased minutes if Donovan Clingan (lower leg) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Remains in starting lineup Saturday
Kornet will start against the Thunder on Saturday.
Although Victor Wembanyama is available to play following a 12-game absence due to a strained left calf, Kornet will get the starting nod at center. The big man has started in each of his last 11 appearances, averaging 6.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks in 27.2 minutes per contest during that span. Still, it wouldn't be surprising if he saw a dip in playing time with Wembanyama available.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Not starting Saturday
Wembanyama (calf) won't start against the Thunder on Saturday.
Following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain, Wembanyama will be deployed off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. The star big man is expected to face restrictions in his return from the extended absence, meaning Luke Kornet will remain in the starting five. Wembanyama has appeared in 12 regular-season games thus far, during which he has averaged 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.1 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Sunday
Clingan (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Clingan will look to snap a three-game absence due to a lower leg contusion. If the second-year center is cleared to play, Kris Murray is expected to slide back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances, Clingan has averaged 9.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.8 minutes per contest.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Available Saturday
Wembanyama (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain, though he'll return from a 12-game absence in Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals matchup. While the star big man is expected to face restrictions in his first game back following the extended absence, his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk. Wembanyama has appeared in 12 regular-season games thus far, during which he has averaged 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.1 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Ruled out for Sunday
Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Horford will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sciatic nerve issue in his back. With the veteran big man sidelined, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are candidates for increased playing time.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: To be re-evaluated in three weeks
Eubanks sustained a left thumb avulsion fracture in Thursday's loss to Denver and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Eubanks logged just four minutes before exiting Thursday's contest and will miss an extended period due to the thumb injury. With the big man sidelined, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud are candidates for increased playing time, especially until Domantas Sabonis (knee) is cleared to return.
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Maxi Kleber C | LAL
Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Ruled out for Sunday
Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Kleber is dealing with a lumbar muscle strain and will miss his second consecutive contest. The big man's next chance to play comes Thursday against the Jazz.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: Won't go Sunday
Eubanks (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
Eubanks sustained a left thumb avulsion fracture in Thursday's loss to the Denver and won't play Sunday. With the big man sidelined, Precious Achiuwa could see an uptick in minutes behind Maxime Raynaud.
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Tony Bradley C | ATL
Pacers' Tony Bradley: Iffy for Sunday
Bradley (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Bradley is dealing with a left quadriceps strain and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. The 27-year-old center hasn't played a sizable role of late, so his potential absence should not cause any significant waves in Indiana's rotation.