NBA Player News
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Steven Adams C | HOU
Rockets' Steven Adams: Questionable vs. Kings
Adams (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
The 32-year-old center is nursing right ankle tendinopathy. Houston tends to roll with a jumbo lineup, though it's possible Aaron Holiday would be the direct fantasy beneficiary of Adams' potential absence Wednesday if the Rockets opt to go a bit smaller.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Starting Tuesday
Drummond (knee) is available and starting Tuesday against the Wizards.
The veteran big man will shake off his questionable tag due to a right knee contusion and enter the starting lineup with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined. Over his last five starts, Drummond has averaged 7.4 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 24.6 minutes per contest.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Available Tuesday
Clingan (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
The second-year big man will suit up after missing Sunday's loss to the Thunder due to an illness. With Clingan back in action, Kris Murray is expected to retreat to the second unit. Over his last five outings, Clingan has averaged 14.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 26.8 minutes per contest.
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Dereck Lively II C | DAL
Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Still out
Lively (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Lively will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a right foot injury, and he can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against the Thunder. With the third-year center remaining on the shelf, Daniel Gafford (ankle) should continue to see increased run if he's cleared to play.
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Zach Collins C | CHI
Bulls' Zach Collins: Upgraded to questionable
Collins (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Collins has yet to make his 2025-26 season debut, but that could change Wednesday after he went to the G League on Tuesday to practice. The Bulls have struggled mightily to protect the paint this season, so Collins' addition to the rotation would be a welcome sight. Jalen Smith (hamstring) is also questionable, so there could be plenty of minutes available behind Nikola Vucevic on Wednesday.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out with illness
Porzingis is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers with an illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Networkreports.
Wednesday will be a fourth straight absence for Porzingis, whose next chance to return is the front end of a back-to-back Friday against Denver. Onyeka Okongwu should start at center once again, and he has averaged 18.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals per tilt in 10 games as a starter this season.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Probable for Wednesday
Jokic (wrist) is probable for Wednesday against the Pacers.
Jokic continues to nurse a left wrist sprain, but he's yet to miss a game this season. Jokic is the current leader for total nine-category fantasy value with averages of 29.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 11.1 assists.
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Moe Wagner C | ORL
Magic's Moritz Wagner: Won't play Wednesday
Wagner (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Wagner continues to rehab from his ACL injury, and he remains without a timetable to return. Fantasy managers can consider him week-to-week.
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Nearly double-doubles
Nurkic notched 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 133-125 victory over the Rockets.
Nurkic continues to put up solid fantasy numbers as Utah's starting center. It's no secret that the Jazz are in the early stages of a rebuild, so it will be interesting to see if they entertain trade offers for the veteran ahead of the deadline. Through 20 regular-season games, Nurkic holds averages of 8.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals.