NBA Player News
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Johni Broome PF | PHI
76ers' Johni Broome: Remains without timetable
Broome (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Broome underwent surgery in late February to address a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, and he remains without a clear timetable for a return. The rookie second-rounder can be considered week-to-week until Philadelphia provides an update on his progress.
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Jarace Walker PF | IND
Pacers' Jarace Walker: Ruled out for Friday
Walker (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Walker will miss a third straight game due to a lower-back bruise, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Cleveland. With the third-year forward out, Kobe Brown and Ben Sheppard are candidates for increased playing time.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Expected to play Friday
Toppin (foot) is probable for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Although he's listed with right foot injury management, Toppin is expected to play Friday. Toppin has averaged 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 17.3 minutes per tilt over his last eight games.
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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Listed out for Friday
Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Nesmith will miss a third straight game while dealing with a neck injury. The Vanderbilt product has been easing back into basketball activities and managed to participate in practice in a limited capacity Tuesday. Nesmith's next chance to take the court will arrive Sunday in Cleveland.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Unlikely to play vs. Minnesota
Embiid (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Embiid looks to be in line for his second consecutive absence while dealing with an illness. Adem Bona drew the start in his place Wednesday and is a candidate to do so again Friday, though the Sixers could also elect to give Andre Drummond an opportunity to start in Embiid's place.
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T.J. McConnell PG | IND
Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't play Friday
McConnell is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to right hamstring soreness.
The veteran floor general's next opportunity to return arrives Sunday in Cleveland. More playing time will be available for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson in the backcourt Friday.
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Pascal Siakam PF | IND
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Probable for Friday
Siakam is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right knee injury management.
Siakam has made six straight appearances for the Pacers, and while he has been added to the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup, it appears he'll be suiting up in Charlotte. Expect the team to clarify his availability closer to game time.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Hawks' Jock Landale: To miss at least two weeks
Landale (ankle) is expected to miss at least two weeks, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Landale sustained a right high-ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's win versus Orlando. Given the timetable for a return, the 29-year-old big man is likely to remain sidelined until the postseason. Onyeka Okongwu should take on all the minutes he can handle during the stretch run, while Mouhamed Gueye is set to operate as the primary backup center until Landale is cleared to play.
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Probable for Friday
Claxton (hand/illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Claxton is dealing with an illness and right hand soreness, though he's still likely to suit up Friday. The big man has averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He's been seeing limited playing time of late and hasn't logged more than 23 minutes since March 7.
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Terance Mann SG | BKN
Nets' Terance Mann: Cleared from injury report
Mann (Achilles) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Hawks.
After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hornets with an Achilles issue, Mann is ready to return to the floor Friday. Over his last seven appearances, the swingman has averaged 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest.