NBA Player News
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Dwight Powell C | DAL
Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Double-doubles in 21 minutes
Powell ended Friday's 138-105 loss to Cleveland with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes.
Powell had mostly been out of the rotation the past three games, but with Daniel Gafford taking a rest day and Marvin Bagley getting abused by Evan Mobley, Powell got some time to shine in the blowout loss. This was his third double-double of the season, but he'll likely return to being a fringe rotation player Sunday in Cleveland with Gafford expected back for that one.
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Nick Richards C | CHI
Bulls' Nick Richards: Starting Friday
Richards is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Richards will draw his first start in a Bulls uniform, and it'll be Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Matas Buzelis and Leonard Miller joining Richards in the first unit for Friday's game. The big man is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer in deep leagues.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Starting sans Green
Porzingis will start Friday's game against the Timberwolves, though he will be limited to around 20 minutes, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
With Draymond Green (back) sidelined, Porzingis will draw his first start with Golden State. However, head coach Steve Kerr said the big man will be on a "flexible" 20-minute restriction. Over three appearances with the Warriors, Porzingis has averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocks in 20.0 minutes per tilt.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Friday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Jazz.
Williams is out with a maintenance day, but he should be back for Sunday's game against the 76ers. Sidy Cissoko and Yang Hansen will have the opportunity to get into the rotation with Williams unavailable.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Good to go Friday
Post (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Post was unable to play against the Bulls on Tuesday due to bilateral foot injury management, but the second-year pro has been given the green light to return for Friday's contest. Since the All-Star break, Post has averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 19.3 minutes per game.
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Dylan Cardwell C | SAC
Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Off injury report for Saturday
Cardwell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Cardwell participated in Friday's practice and is set to return from an 11-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. He'll likely serve as Maxime Raynaud's primary backup, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Cardwell operate under a minutes restriction during his return.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: Not playing Saturday
Eubanks has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to left thumb soreness.
Eubanks was sidelined for approximately two weeks in December due to a left thumb avulsion fracture. It's not clear whether he recently aggravated the injury or it's simply managing the issue. Regardless, Eubanks will sit out the front end of the Kings' back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Jazz. Dylan Cardwell should operate in an elevated role off the bench in Eubanks' absence.
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Jaxson Hayes C | LAL
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Probable for Saturday
Hayes (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Denver.
Hayes has missed the Lakers' last two games due to back soreness but is seemingly on track to return Saturday. Through five March appearances (one start), the big man has averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest.
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Starting Friday
Bagley is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.
Bagley will draw the start with Daniel Gafford (rest) taking the night off, and it'll be Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Ryan Nembhard and Naji Marshall joining Bagley in the first unit for Friday's game. As a starter this season, the big man has produced averages of 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 swats per contest.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Starting Friday
Robinson is starting Friday versus the Pacers.
Robinson is getting the spot start due to Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) being unavailable. Over 14 starts this season, Robinson has posted averages of 3.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.