NBA Player News
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Probable for Monday
Jokic (ankle) is probable to play Monday versus the Cavaliers.
Jokic is dealing with a minor ankle ailment, but it doesn't sound like he's in any danger of missing Monday's game. Check back for official confirmation on Jokic's status closer to Monday's tip.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Remaining out Sunday
Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Pacers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
While Poeltl won't play Sunday, he's reportedly "very close" to getting back to the court. Per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Poeltl went through a full practice Saturday, and at this stage, his main focus has been getting reconditioned after his back injury has kept him from playing since Dec. 21. Poeltl's next chance to play will come Wednesday versus the Pistons.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Good to go vs. Miami
Sarr (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Sarr sat out of the front end of the Wizards' back-to-back set Saturday against the Nets while managing an ankle injury, but the second-year center has been cleared to return for Sunday's matinee. He has averaged 16.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 blocks over 28.1 minutes per game since the start of the new calendar year.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominant performance Saturday
Jokic closed with 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 14 rebounds, 17 assists, four blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 victory over Chicago.
It was another masterful performance out of the three-time MVP, who set a season high with 17 dimes en route to his league-leading 18th triple-double of the season while leading the Nuggets with a plus-36 point differential. In his five outings since returning from a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, Jokic has averaged 24.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over 33.0 minutes per contest while connecting on 51.3 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Double-doubles in Mavs debut
Bagley contributed 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.
Bagley was cleared to make his Mavericks debut Saturday, when he served as Daniel Gafford's backup. Bagley provided Dallas a nice spark off the bench, logging his fourth double-double of the season while recording a game-high four blocks. He should continue to serve as the first big off the Mavericks' bench ahead of Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Swats three shots in win
Wembanyama posted 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 26 minutes during the Spurs' 138-125 win over the Mavericks on Saturday.
Stephon Castle stole the show Saturday with a 40-point triple-double, but Wembanyama put together a solid performance himself. It was the latter's 18th three-plus block game of the season and his 24th double-double, which is tied for sixth most in the Association. Nine of those double-doubles have come over Wembanyama's last 12 outings, and over that span he has averaged 23.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.4 threes, 2.8 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.2 minutes per game.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Cleared to play
Towns (eye) is available for Sunday's game against Boston, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Towns is set to return from a one-game absence, which will likely push Mitchell Robinson back to the second unit. Over his last six games, Towns is averaging 15.5 points, 15.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Big double-double in win
Allen racked up 29 points (11-12 FG, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Saturday's 132-126 victory over the Kings.
Allen is reaping huge dividends during Evan Mobley's (calf) extended absence, and his solid efforts have resulted in an impressive string of wins. Allen recorded his third consecutive double-double during the win, and that streak corresponds with his averages since Mobley's injury. Over the last five games, he's averaged 21.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.2 blocks.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Explodes with 20/19 double-double
Clingan had 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 122-115 victory over the Grizzlies.
Clingan has been a demon off the glass over the past week, averaging 15.8 rebounds over the past four games. Portland has gone 2-2 during this period, which is impressive considering the continued absence of Deni Avdija (back). Clingan's results have been critical to keeping Portland afloat, and he needs to stay effective as the Trail Blazers try to remain competitive in the playoff race.