NBA Player News
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Flirts with double-double in win
Kornet notched 10 points (1-3 FG, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 victory over the Lakers.
Kornet saw the court for over 30 minutes for just the second time this season and took nine trips to the free-throw line, cashing in on eight of them. With the return of Victor Wembanyama (calf) imminent, Kornet will likely be relegated to the bench as a result but should still maintain a sizable role within San Antonio's rotation.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Plays just 19 minutes in loss
Williams amassed nine points (2-5 FG, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 loss to Oklahoma City.
Williams was on the court for only 19 minutes because the game got out of hand for Phoenix rather quickly, leading to the team clearing benches early in the second half. In his last nine appearances, Williams has averaged 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks across 24.1 minutes and has shot 69.3 percent from the field in that span, anchoring down the center spot for the Suns.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser C | LAC
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Back to NBA
Niederhauser produced 18 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 36 minutes of Tuesday's 124-116 G League win over the Valley Suns. Los Angeles recalled him back to the NBA on Wednesday.
Niederhauser continues to feast at the G League level, but he's yet to see many opportunities in the NBA. Across 11 NBA appearances, Niederhauser is averaging 5.2 minutes per contest.
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Khaman Maluach C | PHO
Suns' Khaman Maluach: Muted role continues Wednesday
Maluach chipped in two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 loss to Oklahoma City.
Maluach continues to play limited minutes off the bench, typically used during garbage time only. In 12 appearances thus far this season, the rookie is averaging just 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 4.9 minutes per contest.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Could return Saturday
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Wednesday that there's "very much" a chance that Wembanyama (calf) will return for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game against the Thunder, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Wembanyama has missed 12 straight games with a strained left calf, but he's been a full participant in practice recently. Johnson also said that Wembanyama had "a very good day" Wednesday. The Spurs have gone 10-2 without the star center, but he'd offer a massive boost against a Thunder team that's been nearly unbeatable. Even if Wembanyama is cleared to face OKC, he'd likely have his minutes monitored due to the lengthy absence and touchy nature of the injury.
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Another stellar outing
Holmgren generated 24 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 25 minutes of Wednesday's 138-89 win over the Suns.
Holmgren has been unstoppable in the last two games, totaling 49 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks across 48 minutes. He's made 21 of his 28 shot attempts during that span. While the Thunder's dominance may occasionally limit his minutes played, his efficiency has offset that. In 21 games this season, Holmgren is averaging 18.8 points and 8.0 rebounds on 67.1 percent true shooting.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Won't play Friday
Horford (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Horford is slated to miss a third consecutive game due to a sciatic nerve issue in his back, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Trail Blazers. Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis will continue to see more minutes for as long as Horford is sidelined.
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Yang Hansen C | POR
Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen: Iffy for Thursday
Hansen is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New Orleans due to a face contusion.
Hansen made his first career start Sunday due to the absences of Donovan Clingan (leg) and Robert Williams (illness). He seemingly picked up what appears to be a minor face injury during the outing. Clingan remains out and Williams is questionable due to the same issues, which means Hansen could be in line for another significant workload if available.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Labeled questionable
Williams (Illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams is at risk of missing a second consecutive game due to illness. With Donovan Clingan (lower leg) still sidelined, Williams would be in line to make a start if healthy. If Williams misses, Yang Hansen (face) and Duop Reath would see plenty of action.