NBA Player News
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Only 15 minutes in win
Missi logged two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 119-115 victory over the Timberwolves.
Missi's playing time continues to fluctuate, with him having played anywhere from 11 minutes to 31 minutes just in the past three games alone. His opportunities appear to be linked to the play of Derik Queen. If and when Queen is having a positive impact, Missi typically sees backup-level minutes. If Queen is struggling, Missi shifts into a larger role. For now, he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration for anyone needing rebounds and blocks.
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Anthony Davis C | WAS
Wizards' Anthony Davis: Not expected to return in 2025-26
Davis (hand/groin) is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Davis was traded from Dallas to Washington on Wednesday as the Wizards look to accelerate their rebuild. The star big man hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand and was already expected to miss an extended period. While the hand injury reportedly won't require surgery, he isn't expected to suit up for Washington until the 2026-27 campaign, as the club gives him ample time to recover. The veteran center also missed time this season with a groin injury and a calf strain. He'll aim to be fully healthy by the start of next season and help the Wizards reach the postseason alongside Trae Young (knee/quadriceps), who holds a player option for 2026-27. Davis has a player option for 2027-28 and is eligible to sign a contract extension in August. He appeared in just 20 regular-season games for the Mavericks prior to the trade, during which he averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser C | LAC
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Won't return Friday
Niederhauser won't return to Friday's game against the Kings due to an illness, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG) in six minutes.
Niederhauser wasn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's contest, though he's under the weather and won't play in the second half. The rookie big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Timberwolves.
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Paul Reed C | DET
Pistons' Paul Reed: Lands increased role
Reed racked up 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 118-80 win over the Knicks.
Reed played meaningful minutes, sliding into the backup center role after Jalen Duren was ruled out with a knee injury. The fact that this game was a blowout also worked in Reed's favor, allowing him to close the game over Isaiah Stewart. If Duren is to miss further time, Reed is someone to consider in deeper formats, especially if you need rebounds and defensive stats.
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Trey Jemison C | NY
Knicks' Trey Jemison: Garbage-time special
Jemison had two points (1-2 FG) and one steal across six minutes during Friday's 118-80 loss to Detroit.
Jemison moved into the rotation for just the ninth time this season, closing the game as a result of an embarrassing loss to the Pistons. Although Jemison has suited up for three of the past four games, there is no reason to think that he will be playing a meaningful role moving forward. He can be ignored in all redraft formats.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Quiet in spot start
Robinson accumulated four points (2-2 FG) and three rebounds across 20 minutes during Friday's 118-80 loss to Detroit.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) ruled out prior to tipoff, Robinson was inserted into the starting lineup. Despite the promotion, Robinson failed to have any sort of tangible impact, logging just 20 minutes in the blowout loss. Rough night aside, Robinson has added a level of consistency to his game over the past month, averaging 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks in 21.9 minutes per game across his last 13 games.
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Nikola Vucevic C | BOS
Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Productive in Celtics debut
Vucevic finished Friday's 98-96 win over the Heat with 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 28 minutes.
Vucevic came off the bench in his Celtics debut, a role he hasn't filled since his rookie season with the 76ers during the 2011-12 campaign. The veteran center filled in nicely in his bench role, and while he looked to distribute more than score at times, he still managed to record a double-double while showing his energy on offense with six offensive rebounds. It'll be interesting to see whether Vucevic continues to operate in a reserve role, but if so, he and Payton Pritchard would combine to form a lethal duo off the bench for Boston.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Starting sans Sabonis
Raynaud will start against the Clippers on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
With Domantas Sabonis (back) unavailable for the front end of this back-to-back set, Raynaud will get the starting nod. As a starter this season (26 games), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 11.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 27.5 minutes per contest.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't make Warriors debut Saturday
Porzingis (Achilles/recently traded) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Porzingis was acquired by the Warriors on Wednesday from the Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield. Porzingis has been sidelined for a number of games this season due to an illness, but he's been listed on the injury report with left Achilles tendon injury management. The veteran center's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Grizzlies.
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Starting sans Kuzma
Sims will start against the Pacers on Friday.
With Kyle Kuzma (calf) sidelined, Sims will get the starting nod Friday. As a starter this season (four games), the 27-year-old big man has averaged 2.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per tilt.