NBA Player News
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Exits early Sunday
Drummond left Sunday's game against the Hawks early and did not return due to right knee soreness, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Drummond came into Sunday's game dealing with a right knee contusion, and head coach Nick Nurse said postgame that soreness reemerged in the knee, causing Drummond to be ruled out for the second half of the game. Drummond concludes the contest with two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in five minutes. If he is forced to miss time, Adem Bona could see an increased role.
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Steven Adams C | HOU
Rockets' Steven Adams: Double-double off bench Sunday
Adams closed with 13 points (2-4 FG, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 129-101 victory over Utah.
After sitting out Wednesday's win over the Warriors due to a minor ankle injury, Adams was back in the lineup. However, he remained with the second unit, as the Rockets take a longer look at Reed Sheppard in the starting five. The veteran center's double-double was his third of the season in 15 games, and with Houston having won three straight road games with Sheppard as a starter, Adams could continue coming off the bench for a while.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Hits for game-high 27 in win
Sengun logged 27 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 win over Utah.
After three straight games of scoring in the teens, Sengun bounced back by leading the Rockets in scoring in the afternoon contest. The fifth-year center continues to shine with increased distribution duties -- he's dished at least five assists in every game this season, and through 13 games in November, he averaged 21.8 points, 9.5 boards, 6.8 assists, 0.8 threes, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Starting Sunday
Missi is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Missi will get the start with Zion Williamson (hamstring) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jeremiah Fears, Bryce McGowens, Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen. Over five starts this season, Missi has compiled averages of 7.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks per game.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Off injury report
Williams (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Lakers.
Williams missed Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to right calf soreness, but he will return to the lineup Monday. Over his last five appearances, Williams is averaging 16.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 25.4 minutes per contest.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Doubtful for Monday
Gafford (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday against the Nuggets.
Gafford is on track to miss his second straight game Monday night, and his minutes figure to be absorbed by Anthony Davis and Dwight Powell. Check back for official word on Gafford's status closer to Monday's tip.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Likely to play Monday
Jokic is probable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a left wrist sprain.
Jokic has been dealing with a wrist sprain lately, but he has yet to miss a game this season and is likely to play Monday. Over his last five appearances, Jokic has averaged 28.4 points, 10.4 assists, 10.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest.
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Anthony Davis C | WAS
Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Probable for Monday
Davis (calf) is probable for Monday's game in Denver.
Davis sat out the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday for rest purposes, but he should get back out there Monday night, which should result in Dwight Powell returning to the second unit. Moussa Cisse could drop from the rotation entirely with Davis active.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Available Sunday
Drummond (knee) will be available off the bench in Sunday's game against the Hawks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
The veteran center won't miss additional time after sustaining a right knee contusion in Friday's win over the Nets, though he'll slide to the bench with Joel Embiid (knee) back in action. In his last five outings off the bench, Drummond has averaged 6.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 18.2 minutes per contest.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Questionable for Monday
Sarr is questionable for Monday's matchup with Milwaukee due to right adductor soreness.
The Wizards are scheduled for a four-game week that will open with a back-to-back set, so there's certainly a chance Sarr will skip Monday's game. If he is forced to the sidelines, Marvin Bagley would have an opportunity to start, and there would be more minutes available for Tristan Vukcevic.