NBA Player News
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Questionable for Friday
Robinson (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Robinson is inching closer to making his season debut for the Knicks after being listed as questionable Thursday to play in Friday's matchup in Memphis. Once cleared to return, the veteran center will give New York a much-needed boost in the frontcourt, especially with Ariel Hukporti (knee) set to miss a considerable amount of time.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis C | TOR
Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Available against Magic
Jackson-Davis (illness) is available in Thursday's game against Orlando, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.
Jackson-Davis is cleared to return from a two-game absence with an illness Thursday. However, the 25-year-old big man is playing just 4.3 minutes per game over his last five appearances, so his presence shouldn't have a major impact on Golden State's frontcourt rotation.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Questionable against Cleveland
Kornet is questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland due to personal reasons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Kornet has a chance to end a two-game absence Friday. If the big man doesn't rejoin the lineup, however, the Celtics may need Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman to handle the backup center role. Jaylen Brown (thigh) and Jrue Holiday (finger) are also uncertain to play, so Al Horford could be tasked with a spot start.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Ruled out for Friday
Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
A sprained left knee will keep Williams out for a fourth straight game Friday. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up comes Sunday in Cleveland. With Williams sidelined against the Nets, Portland should lean on rookie first-rounder Donovan Clingan in the starting lineup in Deandre Ayton's (calf) continued absence.
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Bam Adebayo PF | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Iffy for Friday
Adebayo (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Adebayo is in danger of missing Friday's game against Indiana, as he is dealing with a right calf contusion. If the veteran big man cannot play against the Pacers, the Heat could turn to Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware to shoulder the load in the frontcourt for Miami.
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Domantas Sabonis C | SAC
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Struggles continue in win
Sabonis supplied 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 victory over Utah.
Sabonis is having arguably the best year of his NBA career with the Kings this season, averaging a double-double with a career-best 14.4 rebounds to go along with 19.9 points and 6.3 assists per game. The last two games have been uncharacteristically disappointing performances for the veteran star, but Sacramento still won both contests against the Hornets and Jazz convincingly.
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Day'Ron Sharpe C | BKN
Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Outstanding in starting role
Sharpe accumulated 25 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Thunder.
Sharpe started for the first time this season due to the absence of Nic Claxton (suspension) and made his presence felt on both ends of the court after notching an impressive stat line. The former UNC star recorded season-high marks in points and rebounds while also tying his season-best output in assists. However, as good as he was Wednesday, he should return to the bench since Claxton will be eligible to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Downgraded to questionable
Nurkic (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Nurkic popped up on the injury report Thursday, as the veteran big man is battling an illness. The 29-year-old was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's loss to the Warriors and may end up missing a second straight game with the team in Dallas, with Moussa Diabate potentially seeing more time on the floor against the Mavericks.
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Massive line in win vs. Brooklyn
Holmgren finished Wednesday's 129-121 victory over the Nets with 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals over 32 minutes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way in scoring for the Thunder, but there's no question Holmgren had the best all-around line, as he recorded at least two tallies in each of the six major categories, including three-pointers made. Holmgren, who missed the second leg of the back-to-back set against the Timberwolves, is averaging 14.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game since the beginning of February.
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Bam Adebayo PF | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Efficient effort in blowout win
Adebayo closed Wednesday's 131-109 win over the Hawks with 20 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes.
Tyler Herro led the Heat in scoring in this win, but Adebayo certainly made his presence felt on both ends of the court, missing just three of his 12 shots and also ending one board shy of a double-double. Adebayo was doubtful prior to this game due to a calf contusion, but it's clear the injury didn't bother him once the action started. Adebayo is averaging 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals per game in four outings since the All-Star break.