NBA Player News
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Brice Sensabaugh SG | UTA
Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Out with illness
Sensabaugh (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Sensabaugh will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set after erupting for 41 points (17-31 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 147-111 loss to Minnesota. Ace Bailey and Elijah Harkless could see larger roles due to Sensabaugh's absence.
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Haywood Highsmith SF | PHO
Suns' Haywood Highsmith: Added to injury report
Highsmith (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs.
After not including him on the original injury report, the Suns are now considering holding Highsmith out for right knee injury management. Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin could pick up a few extra minutes if Highsmith cannot play, as Royce O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out.
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Royce O'Neale PF | PHO
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Won't play Thursday
O'Neale (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
O'Neale will miss his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleming is a candidate to start and could get an extended look after some positive moments in recent outings.
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Bryce McGowens SG | NO
Pelicans' Bryce McGowens: Another absence coming
McGowens is out for Thursday's game against the Clippers.
McGowens is sidelined for a fifth straight contest due to a right toe fracture. The guard is without a definitive timeline for a return, but his next chance to play will come in Saturday's tilt against the Cavaliers.
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Nicolas Batum PF | LAC
Clippers' Nicolas Batum: Off injury report Thursday
Batum (rest) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Following a one-game absence, Batum is ready to return for Thursday's rematch with New Orleans. The veteran forward hasn't touched the 20-minute marker since the March 1 win over the Pelicans, limiting his fantasy appeal.
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Dejounte Murray PG | NO
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Sitting out Thursday
Murray has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers due to right Achilles management.
After playing through an illness Wednesday, Murray will be sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set with the Clippers due to injury maintenance. Yves Missi will most likely move into the starting five in Murray's stead, while Jeremiah Fears should handle a more pronounced role off the bench.
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Darius Garland PG | LAC
Clippers' Darius Garland: Ruled out Thursday
Garland (toe) will not play Thursday against the Pelicans.
As expected, Garland will be rested for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The guard produced 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 loss to the Pelicans. Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller could step into larger roles as a result Thursday.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Ruled out Thursday
Carter is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets due to a left rib contusion.
After being absent from the initial injury report, Carter has been scratched from the lineup altogether Thursday. The veteran big man can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Lakers. Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner should split the center minutes versus Charlotte, putting both in the deep-league streaming mix.
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Maxi Kleber C | LAL
Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Still out with back strain
Kleber (back) is out for Thursday's game against Miami.
Kleber hasn't played since March 8 due to a lumbar back strain. Even once he moves past the injury, the veteran big man isn't guaranteed a spot in head coach JJ Redick's rotation.