NBA Player News
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Available to make team debut
Bagley (recently traded) is available to play Saturday against the Spurs.
Bagley was part of the Wizards' trade package that was sent to the Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for Anthony Davis (hand/groin), Dante Exum (knee), D'Angelo Russell (recently traded) and Jaden Hardy (recently traded). Bagley will likely be penciled in as the backup behind Daniel Gafford, but he'll have to hold off Dwight Powell for the role.
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Looking good for Saturday
Kornet (ankle/adductor) is "looking good" to return Saturday against the Mavericks, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Kornet was unable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday due to left ankle soreness and left adductor tightness, but head coach Mitch Johnson expressed optimism that the veteran big man would be available for Saturday's rematch. Kornet has served as the main backup to Victor Wembanyama this season, but the former's absence would likely lead to more minutes for Carter Bryant and Kelly Olynyk.
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Domantas Sabonis C | SAC
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Not playing Saturday
Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Sabonis will miss both games of the Kings' back-to-back set while managing a lingering back injury, and his next chance to play is Monday against the Pelicans. Maxime Raynaud and rookie Dylan Cardwell will continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Sabonis is sidelined.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Saturday
Williams (knee) will not play Saturday against Memphis.
This is a maintenance day for Williams on the second leg of this back-to-back set, which is nothing new for the center. Yang Hansen could see some minutes as the backup behind Donovan Clingan on Saturday.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Won't play Saturday
Sarr (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
The Wizards are sitting multiple players Saturday for the first leg of this back-to-back set. Washington has been cautious with all of its key players in recent weeks, and that's a trend that is likely to continue. Tristan Vukcevic, Anthony Gill and Will Riley could all see more run as a result Saturday.
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Xavier Tillman C | CHA
Hornets' Xavier Tillman: Not available Saturday
Tillman (recently traded) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Tillman was set to make his debut with the Hornets on Saturday after being taken off Friday's injury report, but the most recent report indicates that he is not with the team. His next chance to play is Monday against the Pistons.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis C | TOR
Raptors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Cleared for Toronto debut Sunday
Jackson-Davis (recently traded) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Jackson-Davis was acquired by the Raptors from the Warriors on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round pick, and the third-year center is ready to make his debut with his new team Sunday. He averaged 4.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 11.4 minutes per game with the Warriors this season, though his playing time fluctuated over the course of the season. It'll be interesting to see what Jackson-Davis' role with the Raptors will be, especially with Jakob Poeltl (back) nearing a return from an extended absence, during which Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles both took on expanded roles.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Chance to return Sunday
Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl has been sidelined by a lower-back strain since Dec. 21, which has resulted in Sandro Mamukelashvili and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles stepping into larger roles for the Raptors. Poeltl drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest after fully participating in Saturday's practice, but he would likely operate under a heavy minutes restriction if he's given the green light to return. The veteran center is averaging 9.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 25.3 minutes per game across 21 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Khaman Maluach C | PHO
Suns' Khaman Maluach: Returns from G League assignment
Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Friday.
Maluach took part in practice with the G League club Friday but rejoined the parent club immediately after. He'll be available off the bench for Saturday's game against the 76ers but is unlikely to be part of the rotation so long as Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro are available to cover the center spot.