NBA Player News
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Ryan Kalkbrenner C | CHA
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Heads to locker room Sunday
Kalkbrenner went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Wizards with an apparent ankle injury, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Kalkbrenner appeared to roll his ankle before heading to the locker room during the third quarter of Sunday's contest. If he is unable to return, PJ Hall and Xavier Tillman could see extra minutes.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Hawks' Jock Landale: Pops for 17 points off bench
Landale amassed 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 win over Brooklyn.
Landale didn't log heavy minutes, but he made the most of his opportunities off the bench in Sunday's victory. After coming up empty in four attempts from beyond the arc in Friday's blowout loss to Miami, the big man bounced back with a perfect showing from deep. Through seven appearances since being traded to Atlanta, Landale has reached double figures in scoring on four occasions.
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Onyeka Okongwu C | ATL
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Double-double in win
Okongwu logged 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 win over Brooklyn.
Okongwu did his part in Atlanta's victory, anchoring the paint while scoring efficiently. Sunday marked the big man's 12th double-double of the season and his first of February. The 25-year-old entered the contest averaging 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 54.0 percent from the field and 54.2 percent from beyond the arc over his previous five appearances, production that reflects his scoring uptick and improved perimeter efficiency this year.
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Nick Richards C | CHI
Bulls' Nick Richards: Will play Sunday
Richards (foot) will play Sunday against the Knicks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Richards will continue to operate as Jalen Smith's primary backup Sunday evening. Through five games with the Bulls this season, Richards has mustered averages of 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per contest.
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Joan Beringer C | MIN
Timberwolves' Joan Beringer: Starting Sunday
Beringer is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the 76ers.
Beringer will draw the first start of his NBA career due to both Rudy Gobert (suspension) and Naz Reid (shoulder) being unavailable, and it'll be Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle joining him in the first unit. Beringer is a solid rebounder and defender, so he could be someone to consider streaming in deep leagues if you need some big man stats.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Out Sunday
Reid (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Reid will miss his first game of the season due to a right shoulder injury. With Rudy Gobert (suspension) also sidelined, Joan Beringer could see extra minutes at the five, while Terrence Shannon could see an expanded role off the bench.
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Won't play Monday
Nurkic (nose) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Houston.
Monday will mark Nurkic's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans. Kyle Filipowski will continue to get the bulk of the five-man minutes with Nurkic sidelined.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Available to play
Gafford (ankle) is available for Sunday's game in Indiana.
Gafford was able to get through his pregame routine without issue, so he'll continue to power through the ankle issue. With Gafford active, Dwight Powell could have a tough time getting into the rotation.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Starting Sunday
Horford is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Draymond Green (back) was a late scratch, so Horford will make his sixth start of the season Sunday. Horford started in four consecutive outings from late January to early February and averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals over 22.5 minutes per game over that span.