NBA Player News
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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.
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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.