NBA Player News
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Walter Clayton Jr. PG | MEM
Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Questionable for Monday
Clayton (ankle) is questionable to play Monday in Chicago.
Clayton has missed the past three games, but there's a chance he could get back out there Monday. If Clayton is cleared to return, he could see quality minutes with Ty Jerome (shoulder) not expected to play.
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Santi Aldama C | MEM
Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Still out Monday
Aldama (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Aldama will miss an 18th consecutive game due to a right knee injury. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Nuggets.
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Jae'Sean Tate SF | HOU
Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate: Still out Monday
Tate (knee) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's game versus the Lakers.
Tate is recovering from a Grade 2 MCL sprain, and the Rockets continue to rule him out a day in advance of tipoff, suggesting he's still not close. Until Houston provides a meaningful update on where Tate is in his rehab, he should be viewed as week-to-week.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Questionable for Monday
Sengun (back) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
Sengun is in danger of missing his second straight game due to the back issue, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Sengun is forced to spend another game on the bench, Dorian Finney-Smith could draw another start and there would be more minutes available for Clint Capela.
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Donovan Mitchell SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Dishes 11 dimes vs. Dallas
Mitchell logged 26 points (10-24 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, one rebound and two steals over 39 minutes during the Cavaliers' 130-120 loss to the Mavericks on Sunday.
Mitchell didn't have the most efficient performance from the field, but he led the Cavs in assists while limiting himself to just one turnover. It was the third time this season that the All-Star shooting guard logged 10 or more assists, en route to his fifth double-double of the season. Mitchell has averaged 24.4 points, 7.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 1.6 steals over 33.7 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Cooper Flagg SF | DAL
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Double-double vs. Cleveland
Flagg posted 27 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3PT, 6-8 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and two blocks over 33 minutes during the Mavericks' 130-120 win over the Cavaliers on Sunday.
Flagg helped the Mavericks close things out with 19 points in the second half, 12 of which came in the fourth quarter. It was his 10th double-double of the season (and second over his last four games), and he was one assist shy from tying a career high that he set against the Lakers on Nov. 28. In his seven outings since returning from an eight-game absence due to a foot injury, Flagg has averaged 18.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over 30.4 minutes per contest.
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Bryce McGowens SG | NO
Pelicans' Bryce McGowens: Still out for Monday
McGowens (toe) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
McGowens will miss a third straight game due to a right small toe fracture. The timetable for his return remains unclear at this point. Herbert Jones remains the main beneficiary with McGowens sidelined.
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Dejounte Murray PG | NO
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Questionable for Monday
Murray is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to an illness.
Murray is feeling a bit under the weather, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Murray can't give it a go, Jeremiah Fears could see a bump in minutes.
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Micah Potter PF | IND
Pacers' Micah Potter: Injures elbow late Sunday
Potter sustained a right elbow injury during the Pacers' 134-123 loss to the Bucks on Sunday. He finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over five minutes.
It's unclear when Potter sustained the injury, but the Pacers should provide an update on the severity of his injury once he undergoes additional tests. The elbow injury puts Potter in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's game against the Knicks, though he's now played five minutes or less in back-to-back games, so his absence wouldn't impact the Pacers' rotation all that much.
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Collin Sexton SG | CHI
Bulls' Collin Sexton: Questionable for Monday
Updating a previous report, Sexton (leg) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Sexton could miss a fourth straight game due to a left lower-leg injury. If he is unable to go, Rob Dillingham figures to see an expanded role.