NBA Player News
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Ariel Hukporti C | NY
Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Swats three shots in win
Hukporti registered six points (1-2 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 win over the Magic.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out Sunday, Hukporti was able to log extended minutes and took advantage of the opportunity, posting season highs in minutes, points, rebounds and blocks. If Towns can't go Tuesday against the Raptors, Hukporti could be in line to see an expanded role again behind Mitchell Robinson.
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Kyle Filipowski PF | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Double-double in Sunday's loss
Filipowski notched 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 loss to the Thunder.
Making just his second start since the beginning of November, Filipowski recorded his first double-double of the season while setting new season highs in points and steals. Lauri Markkanen (illness) isn't likely to be sidelined for long, but Filipowski has been making an impact over the last few weeks regardless of his role, averaging 12.3 points, 7.4 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.9 steals over the last nine games in 26.7 minutes a contest.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser C | LAC
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Assigned to G League
Los Angeles assigned Niederhauser to the G League's San Diego Clippers on Sunday.
Niederhauser continues to bounce back and forth between the two teams. The rookie has made 11 appearances at the NBA level for an average of 5.2 minutes per contest.
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Branden Carlson C | OKC
Thunder's Branden Carlson: Strong showing off bench
Carlson finished Sunday's 131-101 victory over Utah with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 24 minutes off the bench.
Two straight blowout wins, as well as the continued absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), have allowed Carlson to play more than 20 minutes in back-to-back games for the first time this season, and he responded with a solid performance Sunday. The Thunder might be headed for a more competitive contest Wednesday against the Suns, but as long as Hartenstein remains sidelined, Carlson could have some appeal as a DFS punt play.
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Drops 25 in win over Jazz
Holmgren closed with 25 points (12-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 win over Utah.
The fourth-year big keeps coming up just short of his fifth double-double of the season. Holmgren has pulled down either eight or nine rebounds in seven straight games and has recorded at least seven in 10 of the last 11 contests, averaging 18.5 points, 7.9 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 threes over the latter stretch while shooting 56.4 percent from the floor.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Double-doubles off bench
Drummond had 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 18 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 loss to the Lakers.
Drummond led Philly on the glass despite logging only 18 minutes off the bench Sunday night. This marks his second double-double through four December appearances. Drummond will likely continue to see his role fluctuate as the Sixers closely manage Joel Embiid's playing time early in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Deandre Ayton C | LAL
Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Posts efficient double-double
Ayton supplied 14 points (7-7 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 win over the 76ers.
Ayton went perfect from the field and cruised to a double-double with a strong showing on the boards. This marks his first double-double of the month and his ninth through 21 appearances this season. He's averaging 12.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks through four December matchups.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Makes impact on glass in spot start
Robinson logged six points (3-4 FG), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 win over the Magic.
Getting the start in place of Karl-Anthony Towns (calf), Robinson didn't supply much offense but did pull down double-digit boards for the sixth time this season while playing a season high in minutes. Towns could be back in the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Raptors, but Robinson has shown he can make a splash on the glass regardless of his role.
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Zach Edey C | MEM
Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Records fifth double-double
Edey fouled out of Sunday's 119-96 win over the Trail Blazers after recording 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes.
Edey is already up to five double-doubles in just 11 outings amid a dominant start in 2025-26, and he even tied a season high in dimes. The 2024 first-rounder is certainly off and running after a delayed start to the season due to offseason ankle surgery, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 assists in 25.8 minutes per game while shooting 63.3 percent from the field.
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Double-doubles in win
Queta supplied 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-113 victory over the Raptors.
Queta delivered an efficient outing from the field Sunday, scoring in double figures for a third consecutive contest. The big man also grabbed a game-high-tying 11 rebounds en route to his fifth double-double on the campaign. The 26-year-old has recorded two double-doubles in his last five outings, during which he has averaged 11.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 blocks in 26.2 minutes per contest.