NBA Player News
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Josh Giddey PG | CHI
Bulls' Josh Giddey: Listed as questionable
Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Giddey remains day-to-day after missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers. The Bulls may continue to err on the side of caution, however. Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton could take on larger roles if Giddey is unable to give it a go.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Ruled out for Friday
Simons (wrist) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
The combo guard has no timetable for a return due to a fractured left wrist. Simons can be tentatively considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Suns.
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Jonathan Isaac PF | ORL
Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Won't play Friday
Isaac (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Isaac has no timetable for a return to the floor due to his knee sprain. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Pelicans, but he can be considered doubtful for now.
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Anthony Black PG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Won't return Friday
Black (abdomen) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Black continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games, and Friday will be his 15th straight absence. He remains without a return timetable and should be considered doubtful for future games until the team releases an update.
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Brandon Ingram SF | TOR
Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Available for Friday
Ingram (heel) is available for Friday's game against Memphis.
As expected, Ingram will return from a one-game absence related to injury management. He's been cold over his last five games with 15.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field.
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Cade Cunningham SG | DET
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Re-evaluated in one week
Cunningham (chest) will be re-evaluated in one week, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports Thursday.
Cunningham continues to make progress in his recovery from a collapsed lung, but that's the extent of the update. Based on previous reporting, the Pistons are hopeful Cunningham will be available for the playoffs, but a return at the very end of the regular season hasn't been ruled out yet.
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Kyshawn George SF | WAS
Wizards' Kyshawn George: Out for season
George (elbow) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
George has been sidelined since March 2 due to a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow, and the Wizards had no incentive to rush him back to the court for the last couple of weeks. The forward appeared in 48 regular-season contests with averages of 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.1 three-pointers on 43.8 percent shooting from the field.
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Bez Mbeng SG | UTA
Jazz's Bez Mbeng: Lands two-year deal
Mbeng signed a two-year deal with the Jazz on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After his pair of 10-day contracts ran out, the Jazz will quickly move to lock him up in Utah after some impressive stretches of play. The defensive specialist has averaged 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.7 steals in 29.9 minutes per contest across 11 outings.
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Malachi Smith SG | BKN
Nets' Malachi Smith: Returns from G League
The Nets recalled Smith from the G League's Long Island Nets on Thursday.
Smith joined Long Island for its first-round playoff matchup with the Osceola Magic, finishing with 29 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 39 minutes in a 119-117 loss. With the loss spelling an end to Long Island's playoff run, Smith and the Nets' three two-way players -- Chaney Johnson, Tyson Etienne and E.J. Liddell -- are all set to rejoin the parent club ahead of Friday's game against the Hawks. After signing a second 10-day deal with Brooklyn last Wednesday, Smith's contract will expire following Friday's contest.