NBA Player News
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Fills stat sheet Tuesday
Reid produced 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 113-105 loss to the Thunder.
Reid had a solid showing off the bench for the Timberwolves in this one, ending just two rebounds away from a double-double while tying his season-high mark in blocks. Reid has been playing at a high level of late and has scored in double digits in five of his last six games, averaging 14.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game in that span.
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Anthony Davis C | WAS
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Will go vs. Cavs
Davis (ankle) has been cleared to play Tuesday against Cleveland, Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation reports.
Davis continues to find himself on the injury report but hasn't missed a game since Nov. 6, so his availability wasn't truly in doubt. The big man is averaging 21.3 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.1 blocks in his last seven matchups.
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Bol Bol C | PHO
Suns' Bol Bol: Cleared to play
Bol (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Bol carried a questionable tag leading up to tipoff, but he's since been given clearance to suit up after making it through pregame warmups. He hasn't been much of a factor in the rotation, so don't be surprised if he doesn't see any action.
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Thomas Bryant C | CLE
Pacers' Thomas Bryant: Nearly non-existent in loss
Bryant ended Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Bucks with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds across five minutes.
Bryant saw just five minutes, the fewest he has played since joining Indiana. Despite the fact he is the team's only backup center option, the Pacers opted to run with a number of small-ball lineups, limiting Bryant's opportunities. While he should remain a part of the rotation, it is clear he is not being prioritized at this point.
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Cody Zeller C | HOU
Hawks' Cody Zeller: Out again Wednesday
Zeller (personal) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Zeller has yet to compete this season while away from the team due to personal reasons. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Friday against the Lakers.
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Dereck Lively II C | DAL
Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Listed as questionable again
Lively (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Lively has missed three straight games due to a left hip contusion and was listed as questionable ahead of two of those three absences. If the youngster can't suit up, Daniel Gafford should continue to start at center.
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Andre Drummond C | PHI
76ers' Andre Drummond: Iffy for Wednesday
Drummond (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Drummond has missed three straight games due to a sprained toe in his left foot but has a chance to return Wednesday. Joel Embiid (rest) won't play in the first half of Philadelphia's back-to-back set, so if Drummond is cleared, he'd have a clear path to at least 20 minutes Wednesday, depending on his conditioning.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Wednesday
Embiid has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings due to rest purposes.
After dropping 37 points (12-21 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 12-13 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Monday's 125-103 victory over the Trail Blazers, Embiid will take a seat for the first half of Philadelphia's upcoming back-to-back set. The big man should be back in action Thursday in Golden State. In Embiid's absence, Andre Drummond (toe), Guerschon Yabusele and Ricky Council are candidates for increased roles.
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John Collins PF | LAC
Jazz's John Collins: Unlikely to play Wednesday
Collins (hip) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Collins has missed four straight games and continues to be listed as doubtful. If he's downgraded to out again, his next chance to suit up would come Saturday in Miami. Micah Potter, Svi Mykhailiuk, Cody Williams and Johnny Juzang have all received starts in Collins' absence.
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Bruno Fernando C | TOR
Raptors' Bruno Fernando: Available to play
Fernando (toe) is available to play Tuesday against Boston, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Fernando has been sidelined since Dec. 12, but he was a fringe rotation player prior to the injury. There's no guarantee he will see the floor Tuesday, but the Raptors are pretty shorthanded which helps his case.