NBA Player News
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Leaky Black SF | WAS
Wizards' Leaky Black: Out again Thursday
Black (ankle) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
This will be Black's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he continues to be ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. He should be considered highly questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
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Andrew Wiggins SF | MIA
Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Another absence coming
Wiggins (toe) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
A seventh consecutive absence is coming for Wiggins, who doesn't appear to have a clear timeline for a return from a left toe injury. His next chance to play comes Saturday, when the Heat face the Rockets in Houston. Until Wiggins is cleared for action, Pelle Larsson should remain a worthwhile streaming option in most fantasy leagues.
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Moussa Diabate PF | CHA
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Cleared to play Thursday
Diabate (hand) isn't listed on the Hornets' injury report for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Diabate appeared to sustain a left hand injury late in Tuesday's win over Miami, but the issue won't prevent him from facing the Magic. He's averaging 7.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks across 29.2 minutes over his last 11 appearances.
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Tidjane Salaun PF | CHA
Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Ruled out for Thursday
Salaun (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Salaun will miss an eighth consecutive contest Thursday due to a left calf strain and is without a timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Memphis until Charlotte offers an update on his status.
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Bam Adebayo PF | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Probable for Thursday
Adebayo (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Adebayo was held out of Tuesday's blowout loss to the Hornets due to right calf tightness but is likely to suit up Thursday. The star big man has posted at least 20 points in nine straight games, averaging 29.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 35.4 minutes per contest during that span.
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Bilal Coulibaly SF | WAS
Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Tabbed questionable for Thursday
Coulibaly (heel) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Coulibaly missed the tail end of the Wizards' back-to-back set Tuesday, and he's at risk of missing Thursday's contest due to the same right heel issue. The third-year forward's absence Tuesday allowed for Justin Champagnie to step into the starting lineup.
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Trae Young PG | WAS
Wizards' Trae Young: Ruled out for Thursday
Young (quad) won't play Thursday versus the Pistons.
This will be Young's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Saturday's game versus the Thunder being the first of a back-to-back, it seems likely that Young will miss at least one more game. Bub Carrington should continue to start while Young is out, and there will be more minutes available for Jaden Hardy.
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. SF | MIA
Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Questionable for Thursday
Jaquez is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to left hip tightness.
The Heat figure to re-evaluate Jaquez at some point closer to Thursday's tipoff to get a better idea about his chances of playing. If the third-year forward is unable to suit up, Simone Fontecchio would have the opportunity to step into a larger role in the Miami frontcourt.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Iffy for Thursday
Sarr (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Sarr is nursing a left toe injury and is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest. If the second-year big man is unable to give it a go Thursday, the Wizards would likely divvy up the center minutes among Anthony Gill, Tristan Vukcevic and Julian Reese.
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Jonathan Isaac PF | ORL
Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Still out with knee sprain
Isaac is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets with a left knee sprain.
The Magic last announced a week ago that a timetable for Isaac's return would be determined by how he responds to treatment. Until Orlando provides another update on the forward's status, it's reasonable to consider Isaac week-to-week.