NBA Player News
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Records another triple-double
Jokic racked up 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and five steals in 43 minutes during Saturday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Jokic extended his triple-double streak to four games after another loaded line, but his impressive efforts weren't enough to lift the Nuggets to victory in a tough road matchup. Jokic has six triple-doubles and five double-doubles across 13 games since the All-Star break, and he remains the league's most dominant all-around contributor in fantasy. He's up to 27 triple-doubles on the year, leading the league in that category by a wide margin.
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Kel'el Ware C | MIA
Heat's Kel'el Ware: Posts double-double
Ware ended with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Magic.
Ware was efficient from the floor and showed impressive energy on the glass en route to posting his first double-double since March 5. He has four double-doubles over his last seven games and has grabbed double-digit boards five times during that stretch. The second-year big man is an excellent option in both point-based and category-based formats due to his ability to fill the stat sheet with ease.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Sniffs double-double
Carter produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 victory over the Heat.
Carter ended just two rebounds shy of posting what would've been his third consecutive double-double. The big man continues to find ways to produce on the offensive end for the Magic, and it would be fair to say he's been performing as the team's third-best option behind the duo of Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane with Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (abdomen) out. Carter has scored in double figures in eight of his last 10 games, reaching the 15-point mark six times in that span.
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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.