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  • Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas: Drawing rare start

    Valanciunas is starting Monday's game against the Jazz.

    Valanciunas will draw his first start since Jan. 29 due to the absences of Cameron Johnson (ankle) and Spencer Jones (shoulder). Valanciunas is averaging 15.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in his previous four starts.

  • Suns' Khaman Maluach: Dealing with thumb injury

    Maluach is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a right thumb sprain.

    Maluach likely picked up the injury during his appearance Saturday with the G League's Valley Suns. The Duke product has since rejoined the parent club, but even if he's able to play through the thumb issue Tuesday, he's unlikely to be included in the rotation.

  • Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Slated to start Monday

    Vucevic is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

    With Neemias Queta resting, Vucevic will make his first start as a member of the Celtics. Through nine games with Boston, the big man is averaging 12.0 points and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from beyond the arc in 23.8 minutes per contest. Luka Garza and Amari Williams will provide center depth behind Vucevic for Monday's contest.

  • Thunder's Branden Carlson: Won't play Tuesday

    Carlson (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

    Carlson will miss a third consecutive game due to a lower-back strain that flared up and forced him to exit early against the Pistons on Feb. 25. The Utah product is averaging 10.7 minutes per contest across 35 appearances with the Thunder this season, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact the rotation. The center's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Knicks.

  • Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Sitting out Tuesday

    Hartenstein (calf) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

    MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) is also getting Tuesday night off for injury management, as it appears the Thunder have their sights set toward being close to full strength for Wednesday's showdown versus the Knicks in New York instead. Jaylin Williams is an option for a spot start at center Tuesday, with Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins also in the mix to get more involved.

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    Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Questionable for Tuesday

    Aldama is questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to right knee injury management.

    The questionable tag is certainly a step in the right direction for Aldama, who is aiming to return from a 10-game absence Tuesday. If the 2021 first-rounder is finally able to suit up, his return would likely put a slight damper on the recent rise streaming in streaming appeal for Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.

  • Spurs' Mason Plumlee: Won't play Tuesday

    Plumlee (reconditioning) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.

    Plumlee, who signed a rest-of-season contract with San Antonio on Friday, won't make his team debut Tuesday as he continues to ramp up following right groin surgery in late December. The veteran center's next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against Detroit.

  • Nets' Nic Claxton: On track for Tuesday

    Claxton (thumb) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Heat, Collin Helwig of NetsDaily reports.

    Claxton was held out of Sunday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to a right thumb injury, but the team expects him back in action Tuesday. Expect official confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.

  • Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Out again for Tuesday

    Bagley (neck) is out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

    Bagley will be sidelined for a third straight contest, and it remains to be seen if he will be able to play Thursday against Orlando. In the meantime, Dwight Powell is likely to soak up the backup center minutes.

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    Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Pulls down 15 boards

    Gobert supplied seven points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 victory over the Nuggets.

    For the 13th time this campaign, Gobert pulled down at least 15 rebounds. Gobert is in the midst of a strong stretch with averages of 10.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks over his last four games.

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