NBA Player News
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Questionable to play Sunday
Reid is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a right shoulder injury.
Reid may have picked up the injury during the Timberwolves' 122-111 win over the Mavericks on Friday, when he posted 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes. He would likely start Sunday given the absence of Rudy Gobert (suspension), but if Reid is unable to play, then Joan Beringer could enter Minnesota's starting five against Philadelphia.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Sunday
Porzingis has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game due to an illness.
Porzingis isn't feeling 100 percent and will likely need to get through his pregame routine before an official decision is made on his status for Sunday's game. If he's out, that will open up more minutes for Gui Santos, Al Horford and Quinten Post.
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Kel'el Ware C | MIA
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Efficient double-double Saturday
Ware had 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 15 rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 win over the Grizzlies.
Ware put together another highly efficient performance that even included a three-pointer in the Heat's high-scoring win. He now has back-to-back double-doubles while coming off the bench since play resumed following the All-Star break.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Likely to sit out Sunday
Knicks head coach Mike Brown said that Robinson (ankle) will likely be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Bulls due to left ankle injury management, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Robinson handled his usual role as the Knicks' backup center in Saturday's 108-106 win over the Rockets, finishing with six points (3-5 FG) and four rebounds over 17 minutes. The 27-year-old has yet to play both ends of a back-to-back set this season, and the Knicks appear to be leaning toward resting him Sunday. Assuming Robinson ends up sitting out, Ariel Hukporti will likely step in as the top backup to Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Logs 16 points in loss
Sengun logged 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three blocks over 31 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 loss to New York.
Sengun's usual prolific rebound total was absent during Saturday's loss, but he still managed to find the bottom of the basket frequently as he squared off against Karl-Anthony Towns. Sengun continues to be one of Houston's best options for fantasy production, averaging 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.4 steals over 48 games.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Logs 25 points in narrow win
Towns contributed 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 victory over Houston.
Towns enjoyed an efficient night during the victory. His rebound totals were a bit below the norm, but he converted 66.6 percent of his shots and nailed all three of his three-point attempts. Towns appears to be right back on track following the All-Star break with an average of 23.0 points over the past two games.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Elite production in win Saturday
Wembanyama closed Saturday's 139-122 win over the Kings with 28 points (11-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, four blocks and one steal in 30 minutes.
Wembanyama was excellent for the Spurs in this win, and he continues to play at an extremely high level now that he's completely healthy. His performance will probably be remembered by an impressive windmill dunk late in the fourth quarter, but it was also the best example of how impactful he can be on both ends of the court when he's engaged. This was the fourth time Wembanyama surpassed the 25-point mark in his last six appearances.
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Paul Reed C | DET
Pistons' Paul Reed: Productive despite relegation
Reed notched 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over Chicago.
Reed shifted back to the bench with Jalen Duren returning from a two-game suspension. Despite the demotion, Reed still managed to put up a solid performance, continuing what has been a fantastic two-week period. In four games during that span, he has averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 combined steals and blocks, good enough for top 20 value in nine-category leagues.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Huge double-double in return
Duren amassed 26 points (12-20 FG, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over the Bulls.
Duren returned following a two-game suspension, making light work of Chicago's underpowered frontcourt. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, with Duren scoring 26 points, the most he has put up since Dec 22. While the suspension was far from ideal, the extended break could end up being a positive when it comes to his playing time down the stretch. Now fully rested and refreshed, look for Duren to continue his breakout season as the Pistons push for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
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DeAndre Jordan C | NO
Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan: Turns back clock in win
Jordan amassed six points (2-3 FG, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds and four blocks in 31 minutes during Saturday's 126-111 victory over the 76ers.
After not touching an NBA court since Oct 29, Jordan was thrust into the starting lineup Saturday. Not only did he log a season-high 31 minutes, but he rewarded anyone who took a chance on him by gobbling up a game-high 15 rebounds to go with four blocked shots. It's unlikely Jordan will put up these type of numbers consistently, but he appears to still have the ability to crash the boards and make an impact on defense.