NBA Player News
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Luguentz Dort SF | OKC
Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Pedestrian line in narrow win
Dort racked up six points (2-8 FG, 2-8 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Thursday's 104-102 victory over Boston.
Dort struggled with his shot, missing six of his eight attempts from deep, but he managed to contribute as a rebounder to help the Thunder secure a narrow win over the Celtics. While his offensive consistency remains a major question mark, Dort has been a permanent fixture in the starting five, averaging 30.0 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances. During this recent stretch, his scoring has been modest, averaging 8.3 points per game on just 31.5 percent shooting. Despite the lack of high-volume scoring, Dort's primary value to the Thunder lies in his perimeter defense, which keeps his minutes floor secure.
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Bobby Portis PF | MIL
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Returns from back issue
Portis provided 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Heat.
Portis returned to action Thursday following a one-game absence due to a back contusion. He served as a much-needed spark for Milwaukee's bench, finishing as the team's second-leading scorer behind Giannis Antetokounmpo. Portis has been highly efficient in March, averaging 15.3 points per game while shooting over 56.5 percent from the field across six outings. With Milwaukee's frontcourt finally reaching full health, Portis has settled back into his signature high-usage reserve role, where he continues to be a reliable source of points and triples.
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Jett Howard SG | ORL
Magic's Jett Howard: Solid workload in overtime win
Howard supplied 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime win over Washington.
Howard logged 20-plus minutes for a fourth straight game, a significant shift for a player who hadn't reached that mark in back-to-back outings at any other point this season. This sustained usage is a direct result of Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (abdomen) being sidelined with no definitive timetable for a return. During this four-game span, Howard has averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while knocking down 1.8 triples per contest.
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Sam Merrill SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Questionable for Friday
Merrill is questionable for Friday's game against Dallas with left hamstring tightness.
Merill was a late addition to the injury report for this contest. He's been playing heavy minutes lately, including 30 against the Magic on Wednesday. If Merrill is unable to play, Keon Ellis and Jaylon Tyson could be more involved for the Cavaliers.
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Oso Ighodaro C | PHO
Suns' Oso Ighodaro: Continues to start
Ighodaro totaled six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 25 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 victory over the Pacers.
Ighodaro notably tallied three blocks in Thursday's win, matching a season high and highlighting his defensive impact as a rim protector. The rookie has now started five straight games for the Suns following the news that Mark Williams (foot) will be sidelined for multiple weeks with a stress reaction. During that stretch, Ighodaro has seen a significant jump in his workload, averaging 27.4 minutes per game.
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Jay Huff C | IND
Pacers' Jay Huff: Scores 10 off bench
Huff racked up 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and three blocks over 14 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.
With the Pacers ramping up Ivica Zubac, the center minutes could be hard to come by for Huff. He's a solid per-minute fantasy producer, making his role worth monitoring closely. Plus, the Pacers will likely be very cautious with Zubac.
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Javonte Green SG | DET
Pistons' Javonte Green: Fares well off bench
Green totaled 17 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals in 19 minutes during Thursday's 131-109 victory over Philadelphia.
Green has been a key player for the second unit in Detroit this season, but he's still a bit too volatile to trust outside of very deep fantasy formats when the team is close to full strength. Across 65 appearances, he holds averages of 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.1 minutes per game.
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Jeremy Sochan SF | NY
Knicks' Jeremy Sochan: Questionable for Friday
Sochan (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Sochan was a late addition to the injury report. He's an emergency rotation player for New York, so his status won't have many implications in fantasy hoops.
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Jamir Watkins SF | WAS
Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Plays well off bench
Watkins provided seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.
Watkins returned from a four-game absence after battling a sprained ankle and foot. He's made a strong impact for the Wizards, but his fantasy appeal will be limited when the team is close to full strength.
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Taylor Hendricks PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taylor Hendricks: Double-doubles off bench
Hendricks notched 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks.
After minimal production as a starter in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Hendricks was replaced by GG Jackson in the first five Thursday, but the former was still able to be productive. Since the All-Star break, Hendricks has missed two contests, both parts of back-to-back sets, and averaged 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 24.9 minutes per game.