NBA Player News
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Svi Mykhailiuk SG | UTA
Jazz's Svi Mykhailiuk: Starting Thursday
Mykhailiuk is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Lakers on Thursday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Mykhailiuk was a healthy scratch during Monday's overtime win over the Mavericks, but he is back in the Jazz's starting lineup for Thursday's bout. The veteran wing is averaging 8.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.8 threes over 26.0 minutes per game this season.
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Tony Bradley C | IND
Pacers' Tony Bradley: Won't return Thursday
Bradley will not return to Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a sore right thumb.
Bradley will end his evening with two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over four minutes. For now, Bradley should be considered questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans.
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Drake Powell SG | BKN
Nets' Drake Powell: Won't return Thursday
Powell will not return to Thursday's game versus the Heat due to a right ankle sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Powell initially sprained his right ankle in Brooklyn's season-opening loss to Charlotte, which forced him to spend six games on the sidelines. The severity of Powell's new ankle sprain isn't clear, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him miss Sunday's matchup with the Raptors. While Powell is out, there should be more minutes available for Jalen Wilson.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Coming off bench Thursday
Gafford is not in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Pistons on Thursday.
Gafford will come off the bench for Thursday's tilt due to the return of Anthony Davis (calf) from a one-game absence. Gafford started in Monday's loss to the Jazz, though he played just 13 minutes and finished with two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. SG | DEN
Nuggets' Tim Hardaway: Cleared to play
Hardaway (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Hardaway was added to the injury report after picking up an illness, but he's since received the green light to take the court. He's averaging 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five games.
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Peyton Watson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Not playing Thursday
Watson (side) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Watson is dealing with a right trunk contusion, which will result in him missing his first game of the 2025-26 regular season Thursday. He has started in each of the Nuggets' last 14 games, so his absence opens the door for Tim Hardaway or Zeke Nnaji to enter Denver's starting lineup. Watson's next opportunity to play is Saturday against the Rockets.
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Drake Powell SG | BKN
Nets' Drake Powell: Headed to locker room
Powell went back to the locker room during Thursday's game with an apparent right ankle injury, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Powell seemed to tweak the same right ankle that has given him so much trouble this season, and he was sporting a serious limp as he was helped back to the locker room. For now, Powell should be considered questionable to return.
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Jonathan Kuminga PF | GS
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Back in rotation, per Kerr
Head coach Steve Kerr relayed that Kuminga will be in the rotation for Thursday's game against the Suns, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
Kuminga has been a healthy DNP in each of the Warriors' last three games, but the fifth-year forward is poised to see the court Thursday, perhaps in part due to the absence of Pat Spencer (personal). Kuminga has appeared in 17 regular-season games (13 starts) and is averaging 12.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 threes over 25.6 minutes per game.
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Zion Williamson PF | NO
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Sticking in bench role
Williamson will be deployed off the bench Thursday against Houston.
Williamson will be utilized off the bench for a second straight game as the team eases him back into action following a return from a right adductor strain. Saddiq Bey will draw another start at power forward as a result, though his days with the first unit are likely to end soon.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Remaining in bench role
Wembanyama will come off the bench Thursday night against Washington.
This marks the third straight game in which Wembanyama has been deployed off the bench. The Spurs are continuing to monitor his minutes closely, especially in the first half of a back-to-back. Luke Kornet will continue to run with the starters while Wembanyama comes off the bench.