NBA Player News
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Brandon Miller SG | CHA
Hornets' Brandon Miller: Questionable to face Washington
Miller (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Miller exited Monday's game against the 76ers during the fourth quarter with a sprained right ankle, and the same injury has him in doubt to play Thursday. The injury bug has affected the Hornets constantly, and losing Miller would be huge for Charlotte. He's averaging 21.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season.
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Xavier Tillman C | BOS
Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Questionable to play Thursday
Tillman is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to a non-COVID illness.
A decision on Tillman's status will be made closer to Thursday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. That said, his potential absence isn't expected to move the needle too much in terms of fantasy purposes. With Al Horford (rest) ready to go Thursday, Tillman would be in line to have a backup role -- at best -- while battling with Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet for minutes at center.
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Al Horford C | BOS
Celtics' Al Horford: No longer on injury report
Horford is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Horford missed the 112-98 win over the Wizards on Dec. 15 due to rest purposes. However, Boston had three days off after that contest, so Horford should be ready to go and handle his regular workload Thursday. The veteran is averaging 9.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season.
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Sam Hauser SF | BOS
Celtics' Sam Hauser: Iffy for Thursday
Hauser is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls with lower back spasms, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
This is a new issue for Hauser after he previously overcame a minor thigh injury. If Hauser is unable to give it a go, the Celtics will likely use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | BOS
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Thursday
Porzingis (heel) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
The questionable tag was expected after Porzingis participated in Wednesday's practice -- the Celtics want to see how his heel injury responds Thursday morning before a decision is made. Porzingis suffered the injury during Sunday's 112-98 win over the Wizards, but it was always believed to be a day-to-day issue.
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Trey Lyles PF | SAC
Kings' Trey Lyles: Logs full practice Wednesday
Lyles (calf) logged a full practice Wednesday and there's optimism that he might be available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Lyles has been trending in the right direction toward being available over the last few days, and a full practice Wednesday suggests the forward could be ready to go Thursday, assuming he doesn't have any setbacks. His return comes right at a time when Keegan Murray (undisclosed) and Domantas Sabonis (undisclosed) could be in line to miss Thursday's contest, meaning Lyles could, at the very least, add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt.
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Bradley Beal SG | PHO
Suns' Bradley Beal: Goes through practice
Beal (knee) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
After missing the past two games for the Suns, Beal appears to be on track to return against the Pacers on Thursday. In addition to doing everything at practice, he also stayed on the floor after to get some extra shots up. Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie could see fewer minutes if Beal gets the green light to return.
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Domantas Sabonis C | SAC
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Sabonis didn't practice Wednesday due to undisclosed reasons and his status for Thursday's game against the Lakers will be determined later before the end of the day, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Neither Keegan Murray (undisclosed) nor Sabonis featured in practice Wednesday, and it wouldn't be surprising if either received a questionable or doubtful tag for Thursday's contest. Sabonis has been massive for the Kings this season, however, so losing him, even if it's just for one game, could be a huge blow for the Kings. The star big man is averaging 21.5 points, 13.1 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game in 25 appearances this season.
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Kevin Huerter SG | SAC
Kings' Kevin Huerter: Limited at practice
Huerter (shoulder) was a partial participant at Wednesday's practice, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Huerter is battling a shoulder sprain and was unable to play Monday against the Nuggets. His status for Thursday against the Lakers is in the air, but more clarity is expected when the Kings release their injury report Wednesday evening. Fantasy managers can anticipate a questionable or doubtful tag.
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Keegan Murray PF | SAC
Kings' Keegan Murray: Sits out practice Wednesday
Murray (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray missed his first game of the 2024-25 regular season Monday due to left ankle soreness, and he's still less than 100 percent. Murray's status for Thursday's game against the Lakers is up in the air, but there should be more clarity when the Kings release their injury report Wednesday evening. If Murray misses more time, Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott could both benefit from a fantasy perspective.