NBA Player News
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Double-doubles in start
Raynaud contributed 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 25 minutes during Saturday's 127-111 win over the Heat.
After scoring 25 points in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, Raynaud drew his first career start Saturday. The rookie second-rounder delivered an efficient performance from the field and finished with 12-plus points for the third time over his last four outings. Additionally, the Stanford product grabbed a game-high-tying 10 boards en route to his first double-double. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) set to remain on the shelf through at least mid-December, Raynaud could continue to get increased looks moving forward.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Just misses double-double Saturday
Reid recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 109-106 victory over the Clippers.
The five three-pointers tied his season high, and Reid just missed recording his fourth double-double of 2025-26, and first since Nov. 17. The 26-year-old center has scored in double digits in seven straight games, averaging 15.4 points, 6.1 boards, 3.3 assists, 3.0 threes, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 28.3 minutes a contest over that stretch as one of the key pieces of the Timberwolves' second unit.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-double in Minnesota
Zubac racked up 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 38 minutes during Saturday's 109-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
The 28-year-old center recorded his 15th double-double of the season in his 24th game, putting him third in the NBA in that category behind Nikola Jokic (20) and Karl-Anthony Towns (16). Zubac has failed to pull down double-digit boards only once in the last eight games, averaging 15.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 blocks over that stretch while shooting 57.1 percent from the floor.
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Comes up empty again Saturday
Sims ended with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-112 loss to the Pistons.
Sims was a non-factor yet again despite starting for the second straight game. Head coach Doc Rivers seems to favor Sims as the replacement for Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). Nonetheless, it doesn't seem as though Sims is worth the attention of fantasy managers.
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Paul Reed C | DET
Pistons' Paul Reed: Grabs 10 boards in win
Reed logged six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes during Saturday's 124-112 victory over Milwaukee.
Reed had double-digit rebounds for just the third time this season, playing a handful of extra minutes as a result of an ankle injury to Tobias Harris. With Isaiah Stewart moving into the starting lineup alongside Jalen Duren, Reed was called upon to play the majority of the backup center minutes. Given he had been out of the rotation in two of the previous three games, there is no reason to overreact to this performance.
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Day'Ron Sharpe C | BKN
Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Hits for 16 off bench
Sharpe totaled 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 19 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 119-101 victory over New Orleans.
The fifth-year center scored in double digits for a second straight game, marking the first time all season he's accomplished even that modest feat. Sharpe has struggled to make a consistent impact offensively this season, but he's been a little more active defensively of late -- over the last 10 games, he's averaging 7.7 points, 5.5 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.4 combined steals and blocks in 16.9 minutes from the second unit.
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Triples-doubles in win
Claxton contributed 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks in 29 minutes during Saturday's 119-101 win over the Pelicans.
Claxton secured his second career triple-double, with his first coming in a Nov. 21 win over Boston. The big man led all players in rebounds, assists and blocks Saturday, dishing out at least nine dimes for the third time this season. Claxton has stuffed the stat sheet of late, averaging 13.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.0 blocks per game in his last four outings.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Draws start Saturday
Raynaud will draw the start Saturday against the Heat, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
This will be the first career start for Raynaud. This comes as no surprise, as he's been terrific of late. He most recently recorded 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 121-95 loss to the Rockets.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Won't suit up Saturday
Sengun (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Dallas, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Sengun will miss his second consecutive contest due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Clippers. With the star big man and Steven Adams (ankle) both sidelined, Clint Capela will start, while Jeff Green and Jae'Sean Tate are also candidates for increased playing time.