NBA Player News
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Iffy for Sunday
Jokic (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Jokic is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to personal reasons. If the superstar center is unable to suit up against Memphis, Dario Saric could draw another start.
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Domantas Sabonis C | SAC
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Won't play against Utah
Sabonis has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Jazz due to lower back tightness.
Sabonis will miss Saturday's contest due to an injury that popped up during Friday's overtime loss to the Timberwolves. Alex Len and Trey Lyles are candidates to receive increased playing time in Sabonis' absence. Sabonis' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Deandre Ayton C | POR
Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Unlikely to play against Atlanta
Coach Chauncey Billups said Ayton (finger) is unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Ayton is expected to miss his third straight contest due to a sprained right finger. If Ayton is ultimately ruled out yet again, Donovan Clingan should continue to start at center.
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Steven Adams C | HOU
Rockets' Steven Adams: Sitting out Sunday
Adams won't play in Sunday's game versus the Bulls due to right knee injury recovery.
Adams will sit out the first leg of Houston's back-to-back as a precaution. The veteran big man should be able to suit up for Monday's matchup in Milwaukee.
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Orlando Robinson C | SAC
Kings' Orlando Robinson: Returns to NBA
The Kings recalled Robinson from the Stockton Kings of the G League on Saturday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Robinson made his G League debut Friday and recorded 26 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in 29 minutes of action. However, with Sacramento, Robinson is expected to compete for depth minutes in the frontcourt.
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Taj Gibson C | CHA
Hornets' Taj Gibson: Returns to bench
Gibson isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.
Gibson will be replaced by Miles Bridges in the starting lineup Saturday. In his only appearance coming off the bench this season, Gibson logged just four minutes of action.
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Anthony Davis C | LAL
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Expected to play Saturday
Davis (foot) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans.
Davis continues to deal with left foot plantar fasciitis but isn't expected to sit out Saturday. The superstar big man has logged at least 30 minutes in all but one of his 11 appearances this season.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Iffy against Dallas
Wembanyama is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to a right knee contusion.
Wembanyama is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Saturday due to a right knee injury. If the superstar big man is unable to suit up against Dallas, Zach Collins and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Posts triple-double in win
Sengun totaled 16 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 125-104 victory over the Clippers.
The Rockets dominated in this 21-point win over the Clippers, and Sengun played a dominant role, limiting Ivica Zubac's impact on both ends of the court and recording his first triple-double of the campaign. Sengun has also recorded five double-doubles this month. He's averaging 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.1 blocks per game in November.
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Mo Bamba C | LAC
Clippers' Mo Bamba: Returns to NBA
The Clippers recalled Bamba (knee) from the San Diego Clippers of the G League on Friday.
Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness but spent a few days in the G League to continue his rehab program. The 25-year-old big man's next chance to return to action is Sunday's matchup with Utah.