NBA Player News
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Yang Hansen C | POR
Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen: Starting Sunday
Hansen is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game in Memphis.
Hansen will draw the first start of his career with both Donovan Clingan (leg) and Robert Williams (illness) unavailable, so at the very least, he should be working with minutes in the mid-20s Sunday evening. Joining him in the first unit will be Sidy Cissoko, Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Iffy for Monday
Kornet (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Kornet was held out of Friday's loss to Cleveland due to a left ankle issue and is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest. If the big man joins Victor Wembanyama (calf) on the sidelines again, Jeremy Sochan, Bismack Biyombo and Kelly Olynyk are candidates for increased playing time.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Sunday
Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Memphis.
Williams will be joined on the sidelines by Donovan Clingan (leg) Sunday, so Duop Reath could be headed for a start and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. Portland doesn't play again until Thursday in New Orleans, giving Williams plenty of time to get over his current illness.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Not playing Sunday
Clingan (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Clingan will miss a second consecutive game due to a lower-leg contusion, which means Robert Williams and Duop Reath are slated for increased roles during Sunday's road game. Clingan's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Pelicans.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Back at practice, return date TBD
Wembanyama (calf) was a full participant during Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain but appears to be nearing a return to game action. McDonald previously relayed that Wembanyama appeared unlikely to play at all during the NBA Cup consolation schedule, which would've ruled the superstar out for Monday's game in New Orleans and Wednesday's road matchup against the Lakers. However, after Wembanyama participated in Sunday's practice, McDonald is reporting that the third-year phenom can be considered "iffy" for Wednesday's contest, while still being unlikely to play Monday. While the update is encouraging for Wembanyama, it's still far from clear when he'll suit up again. Following the two NBA Cup games, the Spurs return to action at home against the Wizards on Dec. 17.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Sunday
Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Horford will miss both halves of Golden State's back-to-back set and has made only two appearances since Nov. 18. With Draymond Green (foot) also sidelined, Quinten Post, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Gui Santos are all candidates for increased roles in the Warriors' frontcourt.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable Sunday
Williams (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Williams is a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Duop Reath will likely see a bump in minutes if Williams is ruled out, while Yang Hansen could enter the rotation, especially if Donovan Clingan (leg) remains on the shelf.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Starting sans Towns
Robinson will start against the Magic on Sunday.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) sidelined, Robinson will enter the starting five for the first time since Nov. 22. In nine starts so far this season, the big man has averaged 4.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 17.1 minutes per contest.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Upgraded to probable
Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Embiid wasn't seen at Sunday morning's shootaround, though he's now likely to play against the Lakers. The Sixers continue to manage the star big man's availability due to a left knee issue, and he has appeared in just two games since Nov. 9. Through eight regular-season appearances, Embiid has averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 blocks across 24.4 minutes per contest.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Not seen at shootaround
Embiid (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers, was not seen at the 76ers' portion of their morning shootaround that is open to the media, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Embiid is at risk of remaining on the bench for the third time in a four-game span, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. If the star center is held out of Sunday's contest, Andre Drummond, Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow are candidates for increased playing time. Embiid has appeared in just two games since Nov. 9, during which he has averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.5 minutes per tilt.