NBA Player News
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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.
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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.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. SF | PHI
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.
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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.
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Ariel Hukporti C | NY
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.
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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.
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Landry Shamet SG | NY
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.
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Pat Connaughton SG | CHA
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.