NBA Player News
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Pops for 20 off bench
Reid racked up 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 141-124 win over the Spurs.
With Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the starting lineup together for the first time since Jan. 30, Reid shifted back to the second unit but stayed productive and saw a hefty workload. The 25-year-old big averaged 26.9 minutes a contest in January prior to moving into the starting five, averaging 16.4 points, 5.4 boards, 3.0 threes, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks that month, and that's a reasonable expectation for Reid's production once Gobert gets his legs back under him.
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Rudy Gobert C | MIN
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Solid numbers in return
Gobert (back) amassed 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Sunday's 141-124 victory over the Spurs.
The veteran center saw his first action since Feb. 12 as he returned from a back issue. His minutes were limited, but it's unclear if it was because he was under a specific restriction, or because Gobert picked up two first-quarter fouls that prompted head coach Chris Finch to hold him out for the entire second quarter. In any case, Gobert made the most of his time on the court by turning in a highly efficient performance. Minnesota doesn't play again until Wednesday in Denver and doesn't face a back-to-back set until next Sunday and Monday, so Gobert could ramp up to his usual workload fairly quickly.
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Duop Reath C | ATL
Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Blocks three shots
Reath supplied five points (1-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 loss to the Pistons.
For the second time in his career, Reath swatted three shots. Donovan Clingan hasn't been making much noise lately, leaving the door open for Reath to possibly earn a larger role. In just 18.7 minutes per contest over his last five games, Reath has produced top-200 value in nine-category formats with 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Held to three points
Clingan racked up three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 loss to the Pistons.
Clingan remains a work in progress on the offensive end, but his production on the glass and his ability to alter shots on defense continues to keep his fantasy value afloat in deeper formats. In his last 10 games, Clingan has produced 6.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks in 21.1 minutes.
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Kyle Filipowski PF | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Hits for 25 in Sunday's loss
Filipowski posted 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to Philadelphia.
Getting another start in place of Walker Kessler (rest), Filipowski tied his season high in points while scoring more than 20 for the third time in the last four games. The rookie center has taken on a significant role in the Utah frontcourt whether in the starting five or coming off the bench -- he's drained at least one three-pointer in eight straight contests (four starts), averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.6 threes and 0.9 steals in 26.4 minutes a game over that stretch while shooting 54.3 percent from the floor and a dazzling 52.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis C | TOR
Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Scores 22 points in G League
Jackson-Davis produced 22 points (11-16 FG, 0-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks in 34 minutes of Sunday's 118-107 G League win against the Mexico City Capitanes. After the game, Golden State recalled him to the NBA.
Jackson-Davis has played a total of seven minutes at the NBA level since the All-Star break, as the Warriors seem content with Quinten Post as their backup center. He'll continue to be an emergency depth option in the meantime.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-doubles in win
Duren ended Sunday's 119-112 win over the Trail Blazers with 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes.
Duren racked up his 31st double-double of the season in the win. He remains on pace for a seventh-round finish in nine-category leagues this season on a per-game basis, and a fifth-round finish if you ignore free-throw percentage. Through 62 games, Duren holds averages of 11.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Sits out second half
Drummond sat out the entire second half of Sunday's 126-122 win over the Jazz, finishing with six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 10 minutes.
After being listed as questionable heading into the day with an illness, Drummond was cleared to make his sixth straight start. He finished out the second quarter, but the 76ers replaced him with Lonnie Walker on the top unit to open the third quarter. It's unclear whether the illness played a factor in Drummond sitting out the final two quarters, as the 76ers simply might have wanted to give more extended run to rookie center Adem Bona in the second half. Drummond is tentatively expected to be available for Monday's game in Atlanta, but fantasy managers planning on deploying him in lineups will want to keep close tabs on the 76ers' injury report leading up to the contest.
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Mason Plumlee C | SA
Suns' Mason Plumlee: Reaches double figures off bench
Plumlee amassed 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Sunday's 125-116 win over the Mavericks.
Plumlee provided a nice lift offensively and on the glass in Sunday's contest, coming off the bench and finishing as one of six Suns players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Plumlee has reached double figures in scoring in seven outings, and Sunday marked his fifth time doing so while coming off the bench. In all seven of those contests, Plumlee accompanied his double-digit point total with at least five boards.