NBA Player News
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Sets career high in win
Robinson recorded 12 points (6-10 FG), 22 rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 31 minutes in Friday's 101-92 win over Indiana.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sidelined, Robinson got the starting nod for the first time since Feb. 6. The big man made the most of his season-high 31 minutes, scoring in double figures for just the third time since the All-Star break. More notably, the 27-year-old center grabbed a game- and career-best 22 rebounds, securing his fourth double-double of the season and his 20th outing with 10 or more boards. He also tallied multiple blocks and multiple steals for the fourth time this season and for the first time since Jan. 24.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Exits early with tight calf
Horford won't return to Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to right calf tightness. He finished with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound in five minutes.
Horford entered the starting five in place of Draymond Green (back) but checked out of the game with just over seven minutes remaining in the first quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game shortly thereafter. The absences of Green and Horford for the rest of the evening should open up more playing time for Kristaps Porzingis and Quinten Post in the frontcourt. The Warriors will likely send Horford in for further testing before deciding on his availability for Sunday's game against the Knicks, but the veteran big man would appear to be questionable -- at best -- for that contest.
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Dwight Powell C | DAL
Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Double-doubles in 21 minutes
Powell ended Friday's 138-105 loss to Cleveland with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes.
Powell had mostly been out of the rotation the past three games, but with Daniel Gafford taking a rest day and Marvin Bagley getting abused by Evan Mobley, Powell got some time to shine in the blowout loss. This was his third double-double of the season, but he'll likely return to being a fringe rotation player Sunday in Cleveland with Gafford expected back for that one.
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Nick Richards C | CHI
Bulls' Nick Richards: Starting Friday
Richards is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Richards will draw his first start in a Bulls uniform, and it'll be Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Matas Buzelis and Leonard Miller joining Richards in the first unit for Friday's game. The big man is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer in deep leagues.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Starting sans Green
Porzingis will start Friday's game against the Timberwolves, though he will be limited to around 20 minutes, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
With Draymond Green (back) sidelined, Porzingis will draw his first start with Golden State. However, head coach Steve Kerr said the big man will be on a "flexible" 20-minute restriction. Over three appearances with the Warriors, Porzingis has averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocks in 20.0 minutes per tilt.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Friday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Jazz.
Williams is out with a maintenance day, but he should be back for Sunday's game against the 76ers. Sidy Cissoko and Yang Hansen will have the opportunity to get into the rotation with Williams unavailable.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Good to go Friday
Post (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Post was unable to play against the Bulls on Tuesday due to bilateral foot injury management, but the second-year pro has been given the green light to return for Friday's contest. Since the All-Star break, Post has averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 19.3 minutes per game.
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Dylan Cardwell C | SAC
Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Off injury report for Saturday
Cardwell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Cardwell participated in Friday's practice and is set to return from an 11-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. He'll likely serve as Maxime Raynaud's primary backup, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Cardwell operate under a minutes restriction during his return.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: Not playing Saturday
Eubanks has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to left thumb soreness.
Eubanks was sidelined for approximately two weeks in December due to a left thumb avulsion fracture. It's not clear whether he recently aggravated the injury or it's simply managing the issue. Regardless, Eubanks will sit out the front end of the Kings' back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Jazz. Dylan Cardwell should operate in an elevated role off the bench in Eubanks' absence.
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Jaxson Hayes C | LAL
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Probable for Saturday
Hayes (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Denver.
Hayes has missed the Lakers' last two games due to back soreness but is seemingly on track to return Saturday. Through five March appearances (one start), the big man has averaged 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest.