NBA Player News
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Bam Adebayo PF | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Questionable for Wednesday
Adebayo is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to a right calf contusion, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The right calf contusion is a new injury for Adebayo, who has missed just two outings this season. The star big man has appeared in three consecutive contests since missing the club's final game before the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 19.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 36.3 minutes per contest. Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware (ankle) could see a bump in minutes if Adebayo is sidelined.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Omitted from injury report
Hartenstein (face) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Although Hartenstein suffered a facial contusion in Monday's overtime loss to Minnesota, he's all set to be available for the Thunder on Wednesday. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 9.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 blocks in 25.5 minutes while shooting 59.6 percent from the field across his last eight outings. Hartenstein should be able to handle a normal workload against Brooklyn.
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Available for Wednesday
Holmgren (rest) will be available for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.
Holmgren was held out for rest Monday against the Timberwolves, but he'll be back in the lineup alongside Isaiah Hartenstein (face). In his last five outings, Holmgren has posted averages of 13.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.4 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Hornets' Mark Williams: Available for Tuesday
Williams (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
As expected, Williams will be back in the mix after resting for the front end of this back-to-back set. Williams' return will likely push Jusuf Nurkic to the bench, and Moussa Diabate may find minutes hard to come by. Williams is averaging just 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals over his last two games.
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Zach Collins C | CHI
Bulls' Zach Collins: Probable against Clippers
Collins (shin) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Collins is managing right shin pain, but he's likely to be available Wednesday. The veteran big man is primed for an increase in fantasy value as well, considering Nikola Vucevic (calf) is doubtful and Jalen Smith (concussion) is out. Collins posted a full stat line with 19 points, five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's start against the 76ers.
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Nikola Vucevic C | BOS
Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Not expected to play Wednesday
Vucevic (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
After missing Monday's win over the 76ers, Vucevic is not expected to return from right calf tightness Wednesday. With Jalen Smith out with a concussion against Los Angeles, Zach Collins (shin) appears to be set to make another spot start at center after joining the first unit Monday.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Plays well in 14 minutes
Drummond ended with 10 points (1-3 FG, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 142-110 loss to the Bulls.
Drummond has been out of favor with the 76ers lately, but Guerschon Yabusele suffered a corneal abrasion Monday and Joel Embiid (knee) is weighing treatment options. Therefore, fantasy managers will want to monitor the position battle between Adem Bona and Drummond going forward if Embiid and Yabusele are forced to miss additional time.
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Zach Collins C | CHI
Bulls' Zach Collins: Puts up 19 points as starter
Collins produced 19 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 142-110 win over the 76ers.
Nikola Vucevic missed this game with a calf strain and is presumably day-to-day -- he was initially probable before being ruled out. Collins has been productive in the past when the minutes are there, making him a potential pickup in fantasy formats if Vucevic is forced to miss additional time. Through four games with Chicago, Collins holds averages of 8.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 18.3 minutes.
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Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Fares well as starter
Nurkic notched 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 130-88 loss to Sacramento.
Mark Williams was held out for rest on the front end of the back-to-back set, though he's expected back Tuesday. As a veteran on a rebuilding team, Nurkic may have a tough time securing a consistent role on a nightly basis with Moussa Diabate waiting in the wings.