NBA Player News
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Paul Reed C | DET
Pistons' Paul Reed: Solid in 18 minutes
Reed had 12 points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 18 minutes during Monday's 110-104 victory over the Hornets.
With Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart likely facing suspensions for their altercation with Miles Bridges on Monday, Reed suddenly becomes an intriguing streaming option in fantasy hoops. As a strong per-minute producer in rebounds, steals and blocks, Reed could have a nice window to provide a boost to fantasy managers.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Bucks' Myles Turner: Records five blocks
Turner registered 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and five blocks across 27 minutes during Monday's 118-99 loss to the Magic.
Turner has taken a step back as a scorer in his first season with Milwaukee. His 13 points Monday against Orlando essentially matched his season average (12.9), but his defensive prowess was highlighted in the loss. This marked Turner's fifth game of the season with five or more blocks.
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PJ Hall C | CHA
Hornets' PJ Hall: Rejoins parent club
Charlotte recalled Hall from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
Hall is set to rejoin the Hornets ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hawks and could be thrust into the rotation with center Moussa Diabate and forward Miles Bridges facing potential suspensions for their roles in a brawl that broke out during Monday's loss to the Pistons. A two-way player, Hall hasn't appeared in a game for Charlotte since Jan. 8. He's averaging 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.7 blocks, 0.5 assists and 0.1 steals in 11.8 minutes per game over 13 appearances with the Hornets this season.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Out next two games
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on The Fan Morning Show on Tuesday that Zubac (ankle) will miss the next two games for Indiana.
After being acquired from the Clippers on Thursday, Zubac's debut continues to be put on hold due to a left ankle sprain. For now, it remains to be seen if Zubac will be able to return right after the All-Star break Feb. 19 against the Wizards.
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Dylan Cardwell C | SAC
Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Grabs double-digit boards again
Cardwell closed Monday's 120-94 loss to the Pelicans with six points (3-5 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes off the bench.
The Kings were down by 15 at halftime and gave younger players like Caldwell plenty of run in the rout. The undrafted rookie center responded to the big workload by pulling down double-digit rebounds for a fourth straight game, a stretch in which he's averaging 9.3 points, 11.8 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 28.5 minutes. Domantas Sabonis (back) has been on the shelf for three of those contests, but even once he's healthy, Sacramento seems likely to prioritize the development of youngsters like Caldwell given the team's league-worst 12-43 record.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Posts solid line in decisive win
Clingan contributed 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four blocks across 28 minutes during Monday's 135-118 win over the 76ers.
Clingan enjoyed an efficient night against the Sixers, who had to manage without Joel Embiid (rest). Embiid's absence created an exploitable opportunity for Clingan, who was able to keep Andre Drummond under wraps. Clingan failed to hit the double-double milestone after reaching it three consecutive times, but the second-year pro has several to his credit. He currently ranks 13th in the league with 20 double-doubles.
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Nears double-double in win
Hartenstein racked up 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and three steals in 22 minutes during Monday's 119-110 win over the Lakers.
Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren did an excellent job propping up the frontcourt against the Lakers. The veteran's numbers have been pedestrian since his return to action, averaging only 8.2 points and 7.4 rebounds over five games. Interestingly, the big man saw a sharp increase in assists after the return. His five-game average of 6.0 assists is well above his usual results in the category.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs third straight triple-double
Jokic had 22 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 119-117 loss to Cleveland.
Jokic is still playing through a recent ankle injury, but he's still averaging 24.2 points, 12.7 rebounds and 9.2 assists since returning from a 17-game absence due to a knee issue. The All-Star lacks the support of Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) for at least a few more weeks, requiring Jokic to carry a heavy load in the frontcourt.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Logs 22/13 double-double
Allen ended with 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Monday's 119-117 victory over the Nuggets.
Allen faced down Nikola Jokic and put together a solid number, although the former MVP was able to hang a triple-double in a losing effort. Evan Mobley (calf) could return before the All-Star break, but his minutes would likely be restricted. In either case, Allen will be set up for success during the upcoming matchup against the Wizards on Wednesday.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Muted role continues
Post notched two assists in five minutes during Monday's 114-113 win over the Grizzlies.
Post saw no more than six minutes for the third straight game, during which time he has failed to score a point. With Al Horford playing his best basketball of the season, Post has been relegated to the third-string center, affording him very little in the way of opportunities. For now, he can be safely ignored in all standard formats.