NBA Player News
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Paul Reed C | DET
Pistons' Paul Reed: Sticks in rotation Saturday
Reed contributed two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 11 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
Reed remained in the rotation, playing as the primary backup behind Isaiah Stewart after Jalen Duren was a late scratch due to a leg issue. While Reed has now logged double-digit minutes in four straight games, his production has been largely underwhelming. During that time, he has averaged just 3.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per contest.
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Jay Huff C | IND
Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Fails to score in win
Huff accumulated zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) over six minutes during Saturday's 109-103 win over Detroit.
Huff failed to score for the fifth straight game, two of which he failed to leave the bench. Despite a season-ending knee injury to Brandon Clarke, Huff has been unable to find a path to consistent minutes. In his past 12 games, Huff is averaging 6.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per game.
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Zach Edey C | MEM
Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Grabs career-high 21 rebounds
Edey registered six points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 21 rebounds, six assists and one block across 29 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 victory over the Pistons.
Although Edey rarely sees enough shot volume to make a meaningful mark on the offensive end, his rebounding numbers have been elevated of late. In his past four games, Edey is averaging 13.0 rebounds per game, which is weighted down by a two-board performance in Monday's 117-103 loss to Boston.
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Dereck Lively II C | DAL
Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Set to play Saturday
Lively (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Lively was one of several Dallas players who were deemed probable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and the upgrade to available shouldn't be surprising. The Mavericks won't have Daniel Gafford (knee), so Lively should see heavy minutes in the frontcourt regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. Lively has made just one appearance since the All-Star break, notching four points, five rebounds and an assist across 16 minutes in a win over the Hawks on April 2.
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Anthony Davis C | WAS
Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Available vs. Clippers
Davis (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Davis was deemed probable, so the upgrade to available isn't entirely surprising. The star big man has been limited to only six games with the Mavericks, averaging 19.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game, and he should handle his regular workload at center in his return from a one-game absence. He didn't play in the first leg of this back-to-back set due to a left groin strain.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Not playing Saturday
Gafford (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Gafford will sit this game out after playing in each of the Mavericks' last three contests. The team is being cautious with Gafford's workload, as he missed 21 consecutive games between Feb. 12 and March 29. His next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Wednesday.
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Duop Reath C | ATL
Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Questionable to face San Antonio
Reath (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Reath has been dealing with right knee soreness, and the big man could be in danger of missing a second straight contest due to the injury. Even if available, Reath isn't expected to see enough minutes to be relevant in most fantasy formats.
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Deandre Ayton C | LAL
Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Remains out for Sunday
Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Ayton will miss a 25th straight game for the Trail Blazers while dealing with a calf issue. The next opportunity for the veteran big man to return to the floor will be Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Won't play vs. Memphis
Duren (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
After an impressive performance against the Raptors on Friday, Duren will not be available for the second game of back-to-back Saturday against Memphis due to a contusion to his right leg. The Pistons will likely have to lean on Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed to shoulder the load in the paint against the Grizzlies.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Late addition to injury report
Duren is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right peroneal contusion.
Duren hadn't appeared on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest due to a lower leg injury. If Duren is downgraded to out, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.