NBA Player News
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Luke Kornet C | SA
Spurs' Luke Kornet: Entering starting five
Kornet will start Thursday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kornet will enter the starting lineup in place of Victor Wembanyama (ankle). Kornet's last start dates back to March 12, when he was held scoreless but recorded three rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes.
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Nate Williams SG | GS
Warriors' Nate Williams: Back in bench role
Williams will come off the bench Thursday against the Cavaliers.
Williams found success Wednesday in a rare start, ending the night with 18 points in 47 minutes, but he'll return to the bench Thursday. The 27-year-old is averaging 6.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11 appearances as a reserve this season.
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Will Richard PG | GS
Warriors' Will Richard: Not starting vs. Cleveland
Richard won't start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Richard got the starting nod in the front end of this back-to-back set but will retreat to the second unit Thursday. The rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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L.J. Cryer PG | GS
Warriors' LJ Cryer: Shifting to bench
Cryer isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Cryer was shuffled into the starting lineup for his first career start Wednesday, but he'll return to his usual bench role now that Golden State has managed to get a bit more healthy. He's averaging 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his last six matchups as a reserve.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't start Thursday
Missi won't start Thursday's game against Portland.
With Trey Murphy (ankle) back in the lineup following a three-game absence, Missi will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 3.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 20.2 minutes per game in his last five appearances off the bench.
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Jordan Goodwin SG | PHO
Suns' Jordan Goodwin: Exits early Thursday
Goodwin exited Thursday's 127-107 loss to the Hornets in the third quarter and did not return, and head coach Jordan Ott said postgame that he's dealing with a left calf injury, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Goodwin finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 12 minutes.
Goodwin limped to the locker room late in the third quarter after diving for a loose ball and colliding with Ryan Kalkbrenner. The severity of the issue is unknown, so Goodwin can be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago for the time being.
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Trey Murphy III SF | NO
Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Available Thursday
Murphy (ankle) will play Thursday against Portland.
Murphy has missed his team's last three matchups while tending to a right ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to play Thursday. He'll presumably slot right back into the starting five in his return, which would likely bump Yves Missi back to the bench.
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Cason Wallace PG | OKC
Thunder's Cason Wallace: Returning to bench role
Wallace isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Wallace drew the start Monday with Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein sitting out the second half of a back-to-back, but Wallace will shift to a bench role with both of the usual starters returning to the hardwood Thursday. The 22-year-old has struggled as a reserve of late, as he's been held to single digits in the scoring column in his last five outings off the bench.
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Ajay Mitchell PG | OKC
Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Not starting Thursday
Mitchell won't start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
With Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein back in the lineup after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday, Cason Wallace and Mitchell will slide to the second unit. Over four appearances off the bench in March, Mitchell averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per contest.
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Seth Curry SG | GS
Warriors' Seth Curry: Ruled out Thursday
Curry (thigh) won't play Thursday against the Cavaliers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Curry will be held out for the second half of Golden State's back-to-back due to left adductor injury management. He'll have an opportunity to return to the court Sunday against Houston.