NBA Player News
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N'Faly Dante C | ATL
Hawks' N'Faly Dante: Recalled Tuesday
Dante was recalled from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
Dante will rejoin the parent club after being sent to College Park on Monday. The 24-year-old center has averaged just 4.7 minutes per game in three regular-season appearances for the Hawks thus far, so his presence shouldn't impact the team's rotation unless injuries arise.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Available Tuesday
Poeltl (back) will play on an unspecified minutes restriction in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl will return from a three-game absence due to a back issue, though the team will monitor his playing time. Collin Murray-Boyles will likely see a dip in minutes with Poeltl returning. Over four regular-season appearances, the big man has averaged 6.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23.0 minutes per contest.
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Steven Adams C | HOU
Rockets' Steven Adams: Iffy for Wednesday
Adams (hip) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Adams is dealing with a hip issue, which could keep him sidelined. If the veteran big man is unable to play, the team will likely turn to Clint Capela and Jeff Green to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Dereck Lively II C | DAL
Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Out again Wednesday
Lively (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Lively is slated to miss a fifth straight game and will be joined on the sidelines by Anthony Davis (calf) once again. That leaves Daniel Gafford as the Mavericks' starting center, with Dwight Powell as his primary backup. Lively's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Memphis, but at this point, he can be considered doubtful for that contest.
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Anthony Davis C | WAS
Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Will remain out Wednesday
Davis (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Davis will miss a third straight game due to a low-grade left calf strain that he suffered last Wednesday against the Pacers. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Memphis, but given his injury history, Dallas may opt to keep Davis sidelined through its upcoming two-game road trip. He can be considered doubtful for those contests, barring another update from the team.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Listed out for Tuesday
Missi (illness) will not play Tuesday against Charlotte.
Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it will be interesting to see if he's able to return Wednesday against the Mavericks. With Missi sidelined Tuesday, the Pelicans could turn to Kevon Looney, DeAndre Jordan and Derik Queen, but there are a lot of question marks in New Orleans right now after their slow start.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Records four steals
Landale supplied 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and four steals in 30 minutes during Monday's 114-106 loss to the Pistons.
Landale put together a terrific game for the Grizzlies across the board. However, Zach Edey (ankle) is progressing and could return in the near future, limiting Landale's fantasy appeal for the long run.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Transferred to G League
Sacramento assigned Raynaud to the G League's Stockton Kings on Tuesday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Raynaud has appeared in only two of Sacramento's first seven games, but his place in the G League should offer him a chance for steadier reps. The rookie second-rounder should play a featured role as long as he's with Stockton.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Absence streak to continue
Kornet (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Kornet will miss a fifth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle. The veteran big man has no timetable for a return ahead of Friday's clash with the Rockets. Until Kelly Olynyk (heel) and/or Kornet are cleared for their season debuts, Bismack Biyombo should continue to handle the backup center role behind Victor Wembanyama.