NBA Player News
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Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | MIL
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Another absence coming
Antetokounmpo (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against Detroit.
Antetokounmpo hasn't played since March 15 due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, and at this point, it would be a shock if he returned for the final two regular-season games following Wednesday's contest. The Bucks continue to say Antetokounmpo isn't cleared for game action, but the superstar is frustrated and believes the team is intentionally holding him out.
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Julius Randle PF | MIN
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Won't play vs. Orlando
Randle is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic due to right hand soreness.
Randle is one of several players who will miss the Timberwolves' second leg of this back-to-back set, as Ayo Dosunmu (rest), Anthony Edwards (knee) and Mike Conley (rest) are also out. With Randle sidelined, expect Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid to see more minutes in Minnesota's frontcourt. Randle's next chance to return will come against the Rockets on Friday.
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Won't play Wednesday
Edwards (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Edwards missed the first leg of the back-to-back set Tuesday, and he won't suit up Wednesday either, giving him three straight games on the sidelines. The Timberwolves are being extremely cautious with the star guard, and it seems the goal is to have him as healthy as possible for the upcoming playoffs. With Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu (rest), Julius Randle (hand) and Mike Conley (rest) all out, Bones Hyland could see an expanded role in the backcourt after scoring 19 points in Tuesday's win over the Pacers.
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Mike Conley PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Will sit out Wednesday
Conley (rest) is out Wednesday against the Magic.
Conley will take the night off for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With this news, Bones Hyland could step into a featured role in the backcourt with so many players getting the night off for Minnesota.
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Ayo Dosunmu PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Will sit out Wednesday
Dosunmu is out Wednesday against the Magic due to right calf injury management.
Dosunmu will essentially be receiving a rest day as the Timberwolves head into the second leg of a back-to-back set. Presumably, Dosunmu will be back in action for Friday's game against Houston. Jaden McDaniels (knee) is questionable to make his return from a six-game absence Wednesday, so if cleared to play, he could end up absorbing most of Dosunmu's minutes.
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Derrick Jones Jr. SF | LAC
Clippers' Derrick Jones: Records double-double in win
Jones ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 victory over the Mavericks.
Jones and Brook Lopez combined for 21 rebounds in the win. The 10th-year pro bounced back to double-digit scoring totals after a three-game string of poor results. He's scored in double-digits only twice over the past eight games. The Clippers' frontcourt needs more nights like this from Jones to stay ahead of the pace in the playoff race.
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Rudy Gobert C | MIN
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: May be rested
Gobert (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Orlando.
After logging 33 minutes Tuesday against the Pacers for the front end of this back-to-back set, a maintenance day is on the table for Gobert. If he does end up sitting out, Naz Reid and Joan Beringer are likely to see increased minutes in the frontcourt.
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Jaylon Tyson SF | CLE
Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Downgraded to doubtful
Tyson (toe) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Tyson was upgraded to questionable Tuesday, but the recent downgrade suggests he will be sidelined for a 10th straight game Wednesday. When Tyson is healthy, he'll likely be relegated to a reserve role unless multiple starters are sidelined, and it's uncertain if he'll get the green light before the end of the regular season.
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Norman Powell SG | MIA
Heat's Norman Powell: Scores 14 off bench
Powell produced 14 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 121-95 loss to the Raptors.
Powell made his return from a four-game absence and played a modest workload off the bench. Miami's rotations are not set in stone, but whether he starts or not going forward, Powell is likely to be heavily involved.