NBA Player News
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Jaxson Hayes C | LAL
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Swats three shots off bench
Hayes finished Saturday's 105-104 victory over the Magic with eight points (3-3 FG, 2-6 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks across 19 minutes.
Despite fairly lackluster play from Deandre Ayton overall recently, Hayes doesn't appear to be making a serious case for more playing time. Hayes has averaged 4.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 block in 16.7 minutes per contest in his last six games, shooting a weak 40.0 percent from the field during this span.
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Luke Kennard SG | LAL
Lakers' Luke Kennard: Bounces back Saturday
Kennard supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and three rebounds across 20 minutes during Saturday's 105-104 victory over the Magic.
Kennard broke out of a brief scoring slump, as he entered Saturday having been held to 11 total points across his prior five games. He came through when it mattered most against Orlando, draining the game-winning triple with less than a second left on the clock. The veteran sharpshooter is struggling to maintain much fantasy appeal, averaging 6.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 20.4 minutes per contest in his last nine games.
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Austin Reaves SG | LAL
Lakers' Austin Reaves: Keeps rolling in win
Reaves (hip) closed with 26 points (10-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 105-104 win over the Magic.
Reaves played through left hip soreness Saturday and appeared to be no worse for wear with a strong all-around performance. The star guard continues to return early-round fantasy value in all formats, averaging 23.9 points, 6.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in a whopping 40.0 minutes per tilt in his last eight games.
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Pascal Siakam PF | IND
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Logs 29 minutes in return
Siakam (knee) supplied 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 134-119 loss to San Antonio.
Siakam returned from a six-game absence due to a sprained right knee and didn't face any limitations, after he had averaged 30.0 minutes in his prior four appearances since the All-Star break. With the Pacers sitting on a 15-56 record and holding a top-four protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the team's motivations for the rest of the season are clear. As such, expect Siakam's availability to be somewhat sporadic the rest of the way, even if the Pacers don't shut him down outright.
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Jarace Walker PF | IND
Pacers' Jarace Walker: Goes for 21 points in loss
Walker amassed 21 points (8-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 134-119 loss to San Antonio.
Walker continues to play starter-level minutes, unlike the majority of his teammates. The 21 points were the most he has scored in his past 11 games, a welcome sight for anyone considering him a drop. Given his role feels secure, Walker should be held onto in most leagues, providing managers with a solid plug-and-play option.
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Comes down with team-high 10 boards
Missi finished with six points (3-7 FG), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 loss to the Cavaliers.
Despite coming off the bench, Missi paced the Pelicans in boards Saturday. The second-year center has hauled in double-digit rebounds in four of his last six games, during which Missi has averaged 6.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 blocks in 23.8 minutes per tilt while shooting 53.6 percent from the floor.
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Zion Williamson PF | NO
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Puts up team-high 25 points
Williamson provided 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 loss to Cleveland.
The star forward led the Pelicans in scoring Saturday, reaching the 25-point mark for the 19th time this season. Williamson is showing no signs of slowing down as New Orleans plays out the final weeks of its losing season. Over his last 10 contests, Williamson has averaged 20.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 30.7 minutes per tilt while shooting 66.7 percent from the floor.
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Dejounte Murray PG | NO
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Flirts with double-double in return
Murray (Achilles) amassed 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 loss to Cleveland.
After sitting out Thursday's win over the Clippers, Murray led the Pelicans in dimes in his return to the court Saturday. The star guard is enjoying a successful comeback from last year's Achilles rupture, providing excellent fantasy value in all formats. Through 10 contests, Murray has averaged 18.7 points, 6.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 27.6 minutes per game.
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Thomas Bryant C | CLE
Cavaliers' Thomas Bryant: Sniffs double-double off bench
Bryant provided 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 15 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 win over New Orleans.
While Bryant did manage to score in double digits for the fourth time in his past six games, he hasn't quite been able to muster much fantasy relevance despite the absence of Jarrett Allen (knee). Over his last eight contests, Bryant has averaged 8.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.6 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 15.0 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.
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Dom Barlow PF | PHI
76ers' Dominick Barlow: Done for night with ankle sprain
Barlow was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Jazz, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. He finished with one point (1-2 FT) and two rebounds in four minutes.
Barlow checked out of the game with 8:19 remaining in the first quarter to get his ankle evaluated and was quickly shut down for the rest of the night. The severity of the ankle sprain won't be known until he undergoes further testing, but Barlow would appear to be at risk of missing the 76ers' next game Monday versus the Thunder.