NBA Player News
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Not playing Friday
Claxton (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Claxton missed the first leg of the back-to-back set Thursday, and this will be his third consecutive absence. The big man will aim to return against the Hawks on Sunday. With Claxton out, Day'Ron Sharpe should continue to start at center.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Struggles from field
Sengun accumulated 13 points (6-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 victory over the Hornets.
Sengun had a relatively quiet night offensively, but he made up for it on the other end -- this was his eighth game of the campaign with at least three steals. Through 47 games, Sengun is on pace to post fifth-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis with 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Secures double-double in blowout
Allen notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 112-84 victory over the Nets.
Allen was a key contributor in Cleveland's big win, feasting inside on his way to a double-double. The return of Evan Mobley from a strained calf did not hinder Allen's production. He now has five double-doubles in his last six games.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Hawks' Jock Landale: Strong line off bench
Landale ended Thursday's 117-107 victory over Philadelphia with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 22 minutes.
Landale has a firm grasp on the backup center minutes in Atlanta and is adjusting to his new role well. He's more of a deep-league fantasy asset for the time being for as long as Onyeka Okongwu is upright.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Big double-double in loss
Raynaud finished Thursday's 131-94 loss to the Magic with 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 39 minutes.
The 17 points led the Kings on the night, while the double-double was Raynaud's ninth of the season. Three of them have come in the last eight games, and with Domantas Sabonis (knee) done for the season, Raynaud is in line to handle a big role the rest of the way. Over that eight-game stretch (seven starts), the rookie center is averaging 13.1 points, 9.3 boards, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 63.4 percent from the floor.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Comes off bench in Dubs debut
Porzingis closed with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 17 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
Seeing his first game action since being dealt to Golden State at the trade deadline, Porzingis was eased into the rotation but made a quick impact from three-point range. The 30-year-old big man had been sidelined since Jan. 7, first due to an illness and then an Achilles issue, but Porzingis likely isn't too far away from joining a new-look starting frontcourt for the Warriors alongside Draymond Green.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs 22/17 double-double in loss
Jokic chipped in 22 points (9-22 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 17 rebounds and six assists across 36 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Clippers.
Jokic snapped a four-game triple-double streak in the defeat, but his 17 rebounds marked Jokic's best total off the glass since his 21-rebound effort against the Magic in late December. Although Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) remain sidelined, the rest of Jokic's supporting cast is fully healthy and ready to make a playoff push. The All-Star's prolific results should continue in Friday's back-to-back against the Trail Blazers.
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Nick Richards C | CHI
Bulls' Nick Richards: Only 12 minutes in loss
Richards amassed six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 loss to Toronto.
With Jalen Smith returning from a calf injury, Richards was limited to just 12 minutes, the fewest he has played since joining the Bulls. While he was able to cobble together some intriguing performances in his first two games for Chicago, his two most recent appearances have been far less inspiring. For now, he should only be rostered in deeper formats.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Only two points Thursday
Poeltl contributed two points (1-1 FG) and one assist in 16 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 win over Chicago.
Poeltl was barely visible, scoring just two points in 16 minutes. It's been a disastrous season for Poeltl, having played just 23 games thus far, during which he has averaged 9.3 points and 7.3 rebounds. At this point, it may not be necessary to hold onto him outside of deeper fantasy formats. However, managers will want to keep a close eye on things in Toronto, just in case Poeltl is elevated back into the starting lineup, assuming his back injury continues to improve.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Secures double-double in spot start
Drummond ended with 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 28 minutes during Thursday's 117-107 loss to the Hawks.
With Joel Embiid (shin/knee) unavailable for a third consecutive contest, Drummond got the starting nod ahead of Adem Bona (20 minutes). Drummond grabbed a game-high 14 boards en route to his second double-double in four February appearances and his 13th of the campaign. He also swatted two shots for the second time over his last three outings. The veteran big man has started three games this month and would likely continue to split the center minutes with Bona if Embiid is unable to play Saturday against New Orleans.