NBA Player News
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Tallies double-double in return
Hartenstein (nose) accumulated 10 points (5-6 FG), 11 rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes during Sunday's 127-103 win over the Nuggets.
Hartenstein was solid after missing Oklahoma City's previous contest, returning to form inside the paint by leading all Thunder players in rebounds en route to a double-double performance. Hartenstein has been a double-double machine for Oklahoma City, accomplishing the feat on 22 occasions this season.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Flirts with triple-double in loss
Jokic had 24 points (10-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 13 rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and one steal over 41 minutes during Sunday's 127-103 loss to the Thunder.
Jokic once again impacted every aspect of a game for Denver, leading all players in assists and blocks while finishing second among Nuggets in rebounds and concluding with a team-high-tying scoring total in a near triple-double. Jokic tied a season high in blocks, equaling the mark he posted Jan. 19. He has now recorded a double-double in 49 outings this season.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Off injury report
Robinson is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Kings.
Robinson missed Friday's game against the Clippers due to a left ankle issue, but he will return to the lineup Monday. Robinson is averaging 5.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game over his last four appearances.
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Rudy Gobert C | MIN
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Available Sunday
Gobert (back) will start Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Gobert has missed the last 10 games due to a back injury, but he will make his return Sunday. Considering the amount of time Gobert has missed, it wouldn't be surprising if he is on a minutes restriction as he eases back into play.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Shifting to bench Sunday
Reid is not in the Timberwolves' starting lineup against the Spurs on Sunday.
Reid has been in the Timberwolves' starting lineup since Feb. 1 due to injuries to Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert (back). Reid will come off the bench Sunday with Gobert and Randle both available, but Reid has averaged 25.5 minutes per game as a reserve this season and should still bring plenty of fantasy value.
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Kyle Filipowski PF | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Back in starting lineup Sunday
Filipowski is in Utah's starting lineup against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Filipowski will make his sixth start since Feb. 8, with Sunday's opportunity coming due to the absence of Walker Kessler (rest). Filipowski has registered a double-double in five of his last 10 outings, and over that span he has averaged 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 24.8 minutes per game.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Cleared to play Sunday
Drummond (illness) is available and starting for the 76ers against the Jazz on Sunday, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Drummond popped up on the injury report due to an illness, but it doesn't appear severe enough for him to miss Sunday's game. Drummond has started in the 76ers' last five games and has averaged 11.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals over 24.6 minutes per game over that span.
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Kel'el Ware C | MIA
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Makes defensive impact in return
Ware (knee) tallied seven points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 26 minutes Saturday in the Heat's 114-109 loss to the Bulls.
Back in action after a three-game absence due to a left knee sprain, Ware took back his spot in the starting five alongside Bam Adebayo. The rookie took a back seat on the offensive end to fellow starters Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins, but Ware piled up some useful numbers defensively. Since moving into a starting role Jan. 21, Ware is now averaging 10.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 29.2 minutes while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line over 19 games.
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Richaun Holmes C | WAS
Wizards' Richaun Holmes: Ruled out for Monday
Holmes (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Holmes will miss his second game over the club's last three outings due to a left knee contusion. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Detroit. Tristan Vukcevic will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Alex Sarr due to Holmes being sidelined.
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Likely available Monday
Nurkic (neck) is probable for Monday's game against the Heat.
After posting a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday, Nurkic sat out the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against Brooklyn on Saturday. While the big man will be back in action Monday, Mark Williams (rest) will also be available, so Nurkic will likely handle a reserve role versus Miami.