NBA Player News
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Jalen Johnson SF | ATL
Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Could be rested Sunday
Johnson (rest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Heat.
Johnson has taken on an expanded role for the Hawks this season, especially since the departure of Trae Young (quadriceps) at the trade deadline. As such, they may opt to rest Johnson for Sunday's regular-season finale ahead of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Mouhamed Gueye, Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Zaccharie Risacher would be candidates to start against Miami if Johnson is ruled out.
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CJ McCollum PG | ATL
Hawks' CJ McCollum: Questionable for Sunday
McCollum (rest) is questionable for Sunday's game in Miami.
The Hawks are considering holding out McCollum for their final regular-season game, which would result in more opportunities for Gabe Vincent and Keaton Wallace. Check back for official confirmation on McCollum's status closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Jonathan Kuminga PF | ATL
Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Questionable for Sunday
Kuminga (knee) is questionable to face the Heat on Sunday.
Kuminga could get hit with a maintenance day for Atlanta's final regular-season game, which would open up minutes for Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert. Check back for another update on Kuminga closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Dyson Daniels SG | ATL
Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Iffy for regular-season finale
Daniels is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Heat due to a left great toe sprain.
Daniels may have picked up the injury during the Hawks' 124-102 win over the Cavaliers on Friday, when he played 29 minutes and finished with 13 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds and two steals for his second triple-double of the regular season. If Daniels is unable to play Sunday, then Jonathan Kuminga (knee), Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher would be candidates to enter the Hawks' starting lineup.
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Chucky Hepburn PG | TOR
Raptors' Chucky Hepburn: Won't play Sunday
Hepburn (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against Brooklyn, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Hepburn has been out of action since undergoing surgery in early January to repair a torn meniscus. His next chance to play will be in the postseason, though there's been no indication that Hepburn will be available for the playoffs.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker SG | ATL
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Nursing toe sprain
Alexander-Walker is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to a right great toe sprain.
Alexander-Walker may have picked up the injury during the Hawks' 124-102 win over the Cavaliers on Friday, when he played 32 minutes and finished with 18 points, one rebound, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers. Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher, Gabe Vincent and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) would all be in line for elevated roles in Alexander-Walker is unable to play in Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Nikola Vucevic C | BOS
Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Doubtful for Sunday
Vucevic (finger) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
With neither Vucevic nor Neemias Queta (toe) expected to play Sunday, Luka Garza and Amari Williams figure to fill the void at center. Jordan Walsh could also get some run at the five-spot Sunday evening.
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Immanuel Quickley PG | TOR
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Not listed on injury report
Quickley (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game versus the Nets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Quickley is set to return from a one-game absence Sunday, which should result in Jamal Shead heading back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for A.J. Lawson with Quickley active.
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Collin Murray-Boyles PF | TOR
Raptors' Collin Murray-Boyles: Questionable for Sunday
Murray-Boyles (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Murray-Boyles is in danger of missing his second straight game Sunday, which would translate to more minutes for Jonathan Mogbo. Check back for official confirmation on Murray-Boyles' status closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Liam McNeeley SF | CHA
Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Recalled by Hornets
Charlotte recalled McNeely from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.
McNeely played a crucial role for the Swarm in their 119-104 win over the Stockton Kings in Game 2 of the G League Finals on Friday, when he logged 21 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes. The rookie first-rounder has appeared in only three NBA-level games since the All-Star break but will be available to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against New York.