NBA Player News
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Quiet in 25 minutes
Holmgren finished with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Sunday's 126-99 loss to the Lakers.
The Lakers ran away with this game early, so the Thunder pulled their starters quicker than usual. The Thunder have already claimed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, so there could be some maintenance for their key players in the final four games of the regular season. The Thunder begin a back-to-back set Tuesday in a rematch against the Lakers.
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Zach Collins C | CHI
Bulls' Zach Collins: Pulls down eight boards
Collins chipped in four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 victory over the Hornets.
With Nikola Vucevic healthy and starting, Collins has been used sparingly by the Bulls in recent games. In his last seven outings, Collins has averaged 14.4 minutes per contest with 5.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists, limiting his fantasy appeal to very deep leagues.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Posts another double-double
Missi ended with 18 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 loss to the Bucks.
Missi grabbed double-digit boards for the fifth straight game, a span in which he's recorded three double-doubles, and the rookie continues to deliver solid value in the final stages of the regular season. Arguably one of the most surprising -- and productive -- first-year players in the 2024-25 campaign, Missi is ending the campaign on a hot streak with averages of 11.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game over his last 10 starts dating back to March 11.
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Brook Lopez C | LAC
Bucks' Brook Lopez: Records double-double
Lopez closed Sunday's 111-107 win over New Orleans with 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and four blocks across 34 minutes.
Lopez recorded his first double-double since March 24, and the big man has now scored at least 20 points in four of his previous six appearances. The big man has established himself as one of the Bucks' go-to scoring options, and if both Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) and Damian Lillard (calf) miss more games before the end of the regular season, that could translate to Lopez experiencing a bigger upside in his fantasy stock.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles in loss to Indiana
Jokic produced 41 points (18-33 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Sunday's 125-120 loss to the Pacers.
Jokic was dominant on both ends of the court, and it wasn't surprising to see the star big man end with another triple-double in the absence of Jamal Murray (hamstring). Jokic has recorded three triple-doubles in five games since returning from a five-game absence in mid-March due to a left ankle impingement, a span in which he also posted a career-high 61 points in a loss to Minnesota on April 1.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Pacers' Myles Turner: Scores 24 points, swats three shots
Turner contributed 24 points (8-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 31 minutes during Sunday's 125-120 win over the Nuggets.
Turner had a bigger role on offense Sunday, as Tyrese Haliburton was limited to nine points and Pascal Siakam (elbow) wasn't available, and that translated to Turner leading the Pacers in scoring. He's scored 20-plus points while swatting multiple shots in his last two outings, averaging 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.2 blocks per game in 18 outings since the beginning of March.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Double-doubles in win
Kornet posted 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 124-90 victory over Washington.
Jayson Tatum did not play Sunday against Washington due to a sprained left ankle, allowing Kornet to start in the frontcourt alongside Al Horford. The Celtics have the second seed in the Eastern Conference locked up heading into the final week of the regular season, and Kornet could see ample playing time if the Celtics rest their key players.
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Bam Adebayo PF | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Questionable for Monday
Adebayo is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers with back spasms, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo was a late addition to the injury, which doesn't bode well for his status. He played 43 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Bucks, finishing with 31 points (11-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals. If he's unable to play Monday, Kyle Anderson and Pelle Larsson could be more involved for Miami.
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Bismack Biyombo C | SA
Spurs' Bismack Biyombo: Quiet in loss Sunday
Biyombo provided 10 points (5-10 FG), four rebounds and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Biyombo continues to draw starts for the Spurs, but he's often more a nominal member of the first unit considering his playing time is typically modest. Over his past 15 games, Biyombo is averaging just 5.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 20.1 minutes per game.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double in win
Sengun logged 19 points (7-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and a steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-96 win over the Warriors.
The big man now has 45 double-doubles on the season, with Sunday night's marking his fifth in his last 10 games. Although his efficiency left something to be desired, Sengun's ability to grab boards (seven of which came on the offensive glass) more than made up for the missed shots. He's now averaging 20.0 points and 10.1 rebounds per game since the All-Star break.