NBA Player News
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Jaylen Brown SF | BOS
Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Probable for Sunday
Brown is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left quad contusion, per Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com.
Brown likely picked up the bruise during Friday's 30-point performance against the Grizzlies, but the probable tag suggests it won't force him to the sidelines. The star wing has been on an absolute tear lately, averaging 34.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists over his last three outings while shooting 36-of-38 from the charity stripe. Assuming he's cleared following Sunday's shootaround, Brown will look to extend his streak of 30-point games to four against a tough Minnesota defense.
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Aaron Wiggins SG | OKC
Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Coming off bench
Wiggins isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Washington, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wiggins made a spot start Thursday, but with Isaiah Hartenstein back in action Saturday, Wiggins will move back to the second unit. The 27-year-old logged 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's start.
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Royce O'Neale PF | PHO
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Ruled out Saturday
O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
O'Neale will miss his second consecutive contest due to left knee soreness, marking the first time all season the veteran forward has been sidelined for multiple games. His absence should lead to another start for either Jordan Goodwin or Rasheer Fleming. Prior to the injury, O'Neale had been a vital floor-spacer for Phoenix, shooting 40.3 percent from deep on the season. His next opportunity to return to the lineup will come Sunday against the Raptors.
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Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Sitting Saturday
Allen (knee) is listed as out for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.
Allen will miss a third straight game due to soreness in his left knee. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Toronto. In the meantime, look for Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming to see more playing time.
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Austin Reaves SG | LAL
Lakers' Austin Reaves: Available to play Saturday
Reaves (hip) is available for Saturday's game in Orlando, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Reaves popped up on the injury report because of left hip soreness. However, he'll avoid his first absence in over a month. The 27-year-old is averaging a career-high 23.5 points with 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks. While Reaves hasn't been as potent on the scoring end of late as he was at the beginning of the season, he'll have a favorable opportunity to get things going Saturday against an Orlando squad that has struggled defensively at home since the All-Star break.
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AJ Johnson PG | DAL
Mavericks' AJ Johnson: Brought up from G League
The Mavericks recalled Johnson from the G League on Saturday.
Johnson will rejoin the NBA club ahead of the Mavericks' matchup with the Clippers on Saturday night. Johnson has appeared in 15 games since being traded to Dallas in February, averaging 2.8 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 9.3 minutes.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Tabbed questionable
Reid (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Boston.
Reid has missed back-to-back games due to a sprained right ankle, but the 26-year-old big man has a chance to return Sunday. Reid's absence has allowed Joan Beringer and Kyle Anderson to see an uptick in playing time.
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Will Riley SF | WAS
Wizards' Will Riley: Available to play Saturday
Riley (adductor) will play in Saturday's game against OKC.
Riley was considered questionable heading into Saturday's game. However, he'll avoid his first absence since Jan. 9. The 2025 No. 21 overall pick has had the best month of his inaugural career, averaging 15.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks in March (10 games). He's also started in each of the Wizards' previous six contests. That trend should continue, considering Tre Johnson (foot) and Trae Young (back) aren't available.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Nursing back injury
Sengun is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Miami due to back tightness.
Sengun missed two games earlier in the week due to a back issue but played in each of the Rockets' last two games, posting a double-double in both contests. If he's unable to play Saturday, then Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith would be the top candidates to enter the Rockets' starting lineup.