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  • Aaron Nesmith SF | IND

    Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Available Wednesday

    Nesmith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

    As expected, Nesmith is shedding a probable designation and is ready to go Wednesday. The swingman has averaged 18.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes per tilt in his last seven outings, shooting a scorching 47.7 percent from long range during that period.

  • Jalen Johnson SF | ATL

    Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Will play Wednesday

    Johnson (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons. Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

    Johnson will return from a two-game absence due to left shoulder inflammation. The star forward is averaging 22.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 36.0 minutes over his last eight outings. His return will push Mouhamed Gueye back to the second unit.

  • 76ers' Kelly Oubre: Cleared for on-court workouts

    Oubre was re-evaluated Wednesday and has been cleared to return to on-court workouts, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

    Oubre has been sidelined since March 10 due to a sprained left elbow, and while he's seemingly making strides in his recovery, the veteran wing still has a few checkmarks to tick off before being cleared for game action. The 76ers have just nine regular-season games remaining.

  • Quentin Grimes SG | PHI

    76ers' Quentin Grimes: Will play Wednesday

    Grimes (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

    An illness prevented Grimes from playing against the Thunder on Monday. The fifth-year pro has recovered enough to return Wednesday, and while he's started in each of his last 11 outings, it's unclear what his role will look like moving forward due to the return of Paul George from a 25-game suspension.

  • Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Rejoins parent club

    The Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Thursday.

    As expected, Hukporti will rejoin the Knicks ahead of their next game Thursday in Charlotte after a brief stint in the G League. The second-year big man suited up for Westchester in Tuesday's 114-104 win over the Long Island Nets, finishing with 32 points (13-23 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes.

  • Kyshawn George SF | WAS

    Wizards' Kyshawn George: Out at least one more week

    The Wizards said Wednesday that George (elbow) will be re-evaluated in one week, at which point an update for his rest-of-season status will be provided, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

    George is dealing with a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow, an issue that has kept him sidelined since March 3. The Wizards are planning to take a conservative approach with George, so it wouldn't be surprising for next week's update to rule George out for the season. While George has been out, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins have taken on larger roles. The Wizards have six regular-season games after George's set re-evaluation date of April 1.

  • Tidjane Salaun PF | CHA

    Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Absence streak to continue

    Salaun is out for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a strained left calf.

    Thursday will mark an 11th absence in a row for Salaun. Until the Hornets suggest otherwise, the second-year forward's return to the hardwood doesn't seem to be imminent.

  • Knicks' Landry Shamet: Ruled out for Thursday

    Shamet (knee) won't play Thursday in Charlotte.

    This will be Shamet's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City. Shamet's minutes will be divvied up amongst Jose Alvarado and Jordan Clarkson.

  • Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Questionable with illness

    Connaughton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks with an illness.

    Connaughton is in jeopardy of being unable to play in a second consecutive contest due to the ailment. However, he hasn't seen double-digit minutes since the March 4 win over the Celtics, so Connaughton appears to be a negligible part of the rotation for now.

  • Anthony Black PG | ORL

    Magic's Anthony Black: Remaining sidelined

    Black is out for Thursday's game against Sacramento due to an abdominal strain.

    Black remains without a clear timetable for a return to the floor. His next chance to play comes Sunday, when the Magic take on the Raptors in Toronto.

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