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  • Santi Aldama C | DAL

    Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Good to go vs. Orlando

    Aldama (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic in London.

    Aldama drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest due to a right calf contusion, but the fifth-year pro has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. In seven outings since Jan. 2, Aldama has averaged 13.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 threes over 28.4 minutes per game while operating in a reserve role.

  • Tony Bradley C | UTA

    Tony Bradley: Back on open market

    Bradley became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Pacers expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

    Indiana reportedly intends to re-sign Bradley to a second 10-day deal, so expect a new agreement on a contract to be reached prior to the Pacers' next game Monday in Philadelphia. Bradley has appeared in each of Indiana's last seven games and averaged 3.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 12.7 minutes per contest during that stretch, but if he's re-signed, he could be at risk of falling back out of the rotation. The Pacers got Isaiah Jackson (concussion) back from an extended absence in Saturday's loss to the Pistons, and head coach Rick Carlisle may not be willing to regularly make room in the rotation for Bradley as a third option at center behind Jay Huff and Jackson.

  • Timberwolves' Joan Beringer: Another strong performance

    Beringer closed Saturday's 126-123 loss to the Spurs with 10 points (5-6 FG), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 23 minutes.

    Beringer flirted with his first career double-double while also matching his career high in blocks. After it was announced that Rudy Gobert would miss the game due to a hip injury, Naz Reid lasted just five minutes before leaving the game with a shoulder concern. If both are forced to miss additional time, Beringer could be an intriguing short-term pickup, even in standard leagues.

  • Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Back in rotation Saturday

    Tillman provided zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in five minutes during Saturday's 132-106 win over the Hawks.

    Tillman played his first game in almost six weeks, albeit for just five minutes during garbage time. While Neemias Queta has been able to take significant steps forward in his development this season, Tillman has been relegated to a depth role, having suited up on just 12 occasions.

  • Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Records 10 points in return

    Jackson (concussion) racked up 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 FT) and five rebounds across 17 minutes during Saturday's 121-78 loss to the Pistons.

    After missing Indiana's previous 13 games while recovering from a concussion and then completing a reconditioning program, Jackson returned to action Saturday. The 24-year-old center was efficient from the field and finished as one of four Pacers players to score in double figures. He'll likely continue to serve as the top backup at center behind Jay Huff.

  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Grabs eight boards in blowout win

    Duren logged 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Saturday's 121-78 victory over Indiana.

    Duren finished as Detroit's fourth-leading scorer, though he played limited minutes as the squad took an early lead and stayed in control for the remainder of the blowout win. The big man led the Pistons in rebounds and chipped in four assists for the first time since Dec. 23, finishing one dime shy of his season high. Duren has appeared in just three of Detroit's seven games this month due to a right ankle sprain, averaging 15.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.0 minutes per tilt over that stretch.

  • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Pulls down 10 rebounds in loss

    Robinson logged one point (0-1 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 19 minutes during Saturday's 106-99 loss to Phoenix.

    This was Robinson's fourth consecutive double-digit rebounding effort and his third straight game with at least one swat. He usually won't do much in the points department, but if you need some help in boards and blocks, Robinson is worth a roster spot.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Nets 39 points with full line

    Wembanyama erupted for 39 points (12-23 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 11-14 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 win over the Timberwolves.

    Wembanyama was locked in from the jump in this one, and he hit some clutch shots down the stretch in the win, scoring 10 of his 39 points during the final three minutes of play. Despite averaging just 28.8 minutes per game this season, Wembanyama has put up averages of 24.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a league-leading 2.6 swats per contest.

  • Maxi Kleber C | LAL

    Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Starting vs. Portland

    Kleber will start against the Trail Blazers on Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

    With Deandre Ayton (knee) and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) unavailable, Kleber will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The veteran big man is averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game through 19 regular-season appearances.

  • Naz Reid PF | CHA

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Won't return Saturday

    Reid (shoulder) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

    Reid will end his evening with zero points (0-1 FG) and one steal over five minutes. Joan Beringer started the second half of Saturday's game, so he stands to benefit if Reid needs to miss time with the shoulder injury.

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