NBA Player News
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Double-double with two blocks
Queta chipped in 24 points (11-13 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 victory over Washington.
Queta did most of his damage in the first half, scoring 22 of his 24 points in the opening two quarters. Although he slowed in the second half, it was still a productive night, with Queta recording his first double-double in more than a week. Despite his limited offensive showing this season, Queta has been a solid standard-league asset, putting up top-85 value through 63 games.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Dominates again in win
Wembanyama chipped in 32 points (13-24 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 win over Charlotte.
Wembanyama returned after a one-game absence as a result of a minor ankle concern, dominating on both ends of the floor yet again. The third-year phenom continues to string together an array of personal highlights and has been the best player in fantasy over the past month. In 12 games during that span, he has averaged 24.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 4.2 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 82.5 percent from the charity stripe.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable for Sunday
Zubac (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Zubac appeared in each of Indiana's last two outings following a 15-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, though he could be held out of Sunday's game in Milwaukee. If the big man isn't cleared to play, Jay Huff and Micah Potter would likely operate in expanded roles.
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Branden Carlson C | OKC
Thunder's Branden Carlson: Remains out
Carlson (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Carlson will miss an eighth consecutive game due to a back strain. He doesn't have a concrete date to return to action, but the big man has a minor role in the rotation, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Magic.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Questionable to face Minnesota
Hartenstein (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Hartenstein missed Oklahoma City's last three games due to a left calf contusion, though the questionable tag suggests he can be considered day-to-day going forward. If the big man is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Out vs. Dallas
Allen (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Allen will miss a fifth straight game Sunday, and the fact that he's once again being ruled out a full day before the game isn't encouraging, as there's no clear timetable for his return. Thomas Bryant should continue to see an expanded role in the frontcourt in Allen's absence.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Iffy for Sunday
Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Williams was held out of Friday's win over Utah and could now miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management. If the backup big man is ruled out, Sidy Cissoko would likely continue to see increased minutes.
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Charles Bassey C | GS
Celtics' Charles Bassey: Plans to sign with Boston
The Celtics intend to sign Bassey (personal) to a 10-day contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Bassey didn't play Friday when the Santa Cruz Warriors lost to the Cleveland Charge in the G League, and now he's expected to join Boston on a 10-day deal. The big man will add some much-needed frontcourt depth behind Neemias Queta and Luka Garza while Nikola Vucevic (finger) is out.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Carrying doubtful tag
Gafford (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Gafford didn't play Friday against the Cavaliers due to rest, and the doubtful tag suggests the big man isn't expected to be available Sunday as well. Gafford has started every game he's been available for since Jan. 28, averaging 11.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest during that span. If he's out, look for Marvin Bagley to remain in the starting lineup.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Off injury report for Sunday
Towns (knees) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Towns was held out of Friday's win over Indiana due to bilateral knee soreness, though he's set to return to action Sunday. With the star big man returning to the lineup, Mitchell Robinson will likely move back to the second unit. Through seven March appearances, Towns has averaged 21.1 points, 13.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 31.0 minutes per contest.