NBA Player News
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Not starting Saturday
Wembanyama (calf) won't start against the Thunder on Saturday.
Following a 12-game absence due to a left calf strain, Wembanyama will be deployed off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. The star big man is expected to face restrictions in his return from the extended absence, meaning Luke Kornet will remain in the starting five. Wembanyama has appeared in 12 regular-season games thus far, during which he has averaged 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.1 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Sunday
Clingan (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Clingan will look to snap a three-game absence due to a lower leg contusion. If the second-year center is cleared to play, Kris Murray is expected to slide back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances, Clingan has averaged 9.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.8 minutes per contest.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Available Saturday
Wembanyama (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Wembanyama hasn't played since Nov. 14 due to a left calf strain, though he'll return from a 12-game absence in Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals matchup. While the star big man is expected to face restrictions in his first game back following the extended absence, his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk. Wembanyama has appeared in 12 regular-season games thus far, during which he has averaged 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.1 steals in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Ruled out for Sunday
Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Horford will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sciatic nerve issue in his back. With the veteran big man sidelined, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are candidates for increased playing time.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: To be re-evaluated in three weeks
Eubanks sustained a left thumb avulsion fracture in Thursday's loss to Denver and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Eubanks logged just four minutes before exiting Thursday's contest and will miss an extended period due to the thumb injury. With the big man sidelined, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud are candidates for increased playing time, especially until Domantas Sabonis (knee) is cleared to return.
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Maxi Kleber C | LAL
Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Ruled out for Sunday
Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Kleber is dealing with a lumbar muscle strain and will miss his second consecutive contest. The big man's next chance to play comes Thursday against the Jazz.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: Won't go Sunday
Eubanks (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
Eubanks sustained a left thumb avulsion fracture in Thursday's loss to the Denver and won't play Sunday. With the big man sidelined, Precious Achiuwa could see an uptick in minutes behind Maxime Raynaud.
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Tony Bradley C | IND
Pacers' Tony Bradley: Iffy for Sunday
Bradley (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Bradley is dealing with a left quadriceps strain and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. The 27-year-old center hasn't played a sizable role of late, so his potential absence should not cause any significant waves in Indiana's rotation.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Won't play Sunday
Sarr (adductor) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Sarr will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a right adductor strain. With the second-year center sidelined, Marvin Bagley is expected to start, while Tristan Vukcevic should see increased burn off the bench. Sarr's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Spurs.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Likely to play Sunday
Allen (finger) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Allen has missed nine of the Cavaliers' last 10 games due to a strained right finger, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to earn the probable tag for Sunday's game. His return would be timely, given that Evan Mobley will be sidelined for 2-to-4 weeks due to a Grade 1 calf strain. Allen has appeared in 15 regular-season games and is averaging 14.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 26.1 minutes per game.