NBA Player News
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Available Wednesday
Duren (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Despite being a late addition to the injury report, Duren is playing through knee soreness Wednesday. The All-Star big man has recorded six double-doubles in the past seven games, during which Duren has averaged 23.9 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 27.1 minutes per contest while shooting a potent 70.9 percent from the floor.
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Max Shulga PG | BOS
Celtics' Max Shulga: Back with parent club
The Celtics recalled Shulga from the G League's Maine Celtics on Wednesday.
Shulga has rejoined Boston ahead of Wednesday's game against the Thunder, but he's unlikely to be featured in the rotation. The rookie second-round pick saw extended run Tuesday in Maine's 130-105 win over the Cleveland Charge, finishing with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal.
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Javonte Green SG | DET
Pistons' Javonte Green: Will play Wednesday
Green (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Green popped up on Tuesday's injury report due to a left ankle sprain, but the veteran guard has been given the green to play against Atlanta on Wednesday. He has averaged 7.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 threes and 1.2 steals over 15.8 minutes across 13 games (one start) since March 1.
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Guerschon Yabusele PF | CHI
Bulls' Guerschon Yabusele: Cleared to play Wednesday
Yabusele (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Yabusele was held out of Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left ankle sprain. He was initially listed as doubtful for Wednesday's contest, but the veteran big man has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play against Philadelphia. Yabusele has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings while connecting on 57.1 percent of his field-goal attempts over that span.
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Deandre Ayton C | LAL
Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Ruled out Wednesday
Ayton (back) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Ayton was a late addition to the Lakers' injury report Wednesday morning due to back soreness. The issue will prevent the veteran big man from suiting up, which will likely allow Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt to step into larger roles. Ayton's next chance to play will come Friday against Brooklyn.
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Andrew Nembhard PG | IND
Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Available to play
Nembhard (calf) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Lakers.
Nembhard was listed as probable for Wednesday's game, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be available. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 17.1 points, 7.4 assists and 1.9 triples per game this season.
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Pascal Siakam PF | IND
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Cleared to face Lakers
Siakam (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Siakam was initially tabbed probable due to a sprained right knee, but he's officially been given the green light to play. Siakam is averaging 24.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game this season.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Upgraded to available
Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
No surprise here, as Toppin was initially labeled as probable for Wednesday. Coming off midseason foot surgery, the sixth-year forward hasn't yet reached the 20-minute mark in any of his last 11 appearances since returning to the mix, making Toppin difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Out again Wednesday
Simons (wrist) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
This will be Simons' 15th consecutive game on the sidelines, and with Friday's match in Oklahoma City being the first of a back-to-back, it seems unlikely he'll be able to return for that one. Tre Jones should continue to see quality minutes with Simons unavailable.
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Isaac Okoro SF | CHI
Bulls' Isaac Okoro: Good to go
Okoro (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Okoro will return from a seven-game absence to face Philadelphia on Wednesday. The forward has started in all 55 of his appearances and is averaging 25.6 minutes per game this season, but he could have his minutes monitored Wednesday night due to the lengthy absence.