NBA Player News
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Spencer Jones SF | DEN
Nuggets' Spencer Jones: In first unit Wednesday
Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Jones will fill in for the injured Aaron Gordon (hamstring) on Wednesday. In his last seven appearances (two starts), Jones is averaging 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds across 22.6 minutes.
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Josh Minott SF | BKN
Nets' Josh Minott: Headed to bench
Minott will come off the bench for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Terance Mann will replace Minott in the first unit for Wednesday's game, in what is likely a matchup-based decision from head coach Jordi Fernandez. Minott is averaging 9.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers per game with the Nets this season.
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Jalen Wilson SF | BKN
Nets' Jalen Wilson: Bumped back to bench
Wilson isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Wilson made a spot start last time out, but he'll return to the second unit Wednesday. With Noah Clowney (wrist) and Danny Wolf (ankle) sidelined, Wilson should be an important bench piece against Golden State.
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Terance Mann SG | BKN
Nets' Terance Mann: Starting Wednesday
Mann will start Wednesday versus the Warriors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Joining Mann in the first unit for Wednesday's game will be Ben Saraf, Drake Powell, Ziaire Williams and Nic Claxton. As a starter this season, Mann owns averages of 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest.
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Ben Saraf PG | BKN
Nets' Ben Saraf: Starting Wednesday
Saraf is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Saraf will make his seventh start of the campaign, filling in for Nolan Traore (rest). Saraf has been playing well as of late, averaging 12.0 points, 4.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals across 25.9 minutes spanning his past seven outings.
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Josh Giddey PG | CHI
Bulls' Josh Giddey: Near triple-double in loss
Giddey produced 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 assists, nine rebounds and one block over 33 minutes during the Bulls' 157-137 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday.
Most of the attention during Wednesday's game were the returns of both Joel Embiid (oblique) and Paul George (suspension), which overshadowed the productive game Giddey put together despite the blowout loss. Giddey led the Bulls in points, rebounds and assists, and he was one board shy from recording his sixth triple-double in 16 games since the All-Star break and 13th of the regular season. He has been one of the few bright spots for the Bulls this season, and since March 1 he has averaged 17.2 points, 11.9 assists, 9.5 rebounds, 3.1 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks over 35.5 minutes per game.
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Paul George SF | PHI
76ers' Paul George: Lethal from deep in return
George recorded 28 points (11-22 FG, 6-13 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block over 26 minutes during the 76ers' 157-137 win over the Bulls on Wednesday.
With Tyrese Maxey (finger) and Kelly Oubre (elbow) both sidelined, the Sixers got a much-needed boost Wednesday with the returns of George Joel Embiid (oblique). George didn't score his first points until the second quarter, but the veteran forward came alive in the second half, pouring in 23 of his points over the final two quarters. George demonstrated his prowess on both ends of the floor and played nearly the entire third quarter, which is a good sign after after he had missed the previous 25 games while serving a suspension. With George and Embiid back in the fold and Maxey and Oubre close to returning, the 76ers are on track to be at full health heading into the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Dazzles in return
Embiid (oblique) posted 35 points (12-17 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one block over 28 minutes during the 76ers' 157-137 win over the Bulls on Wednesday.
Embiid was given the green light to return from a 13-game absence due to a strained right oblique. The one-time league MVP wasted no time getting to work Wednesday, scoring 15 points in the first quarter before adding another 12 in the third frame. Even with such a large lead, Embiid ended up playing the entire third quarter, an encouraging sign for his conditioning following a lengthy absence. With Paul George also returning to action Wednesday after serving a 25-game suspension and Kelly Oubre (elbow) and Tyrese Maxey (finger) both close to returns, Embiid and the 76ers will look to close out the regular season strongly as they attempt to improve on their seeding ahead of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Immanuel Quickley PG | TOR
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Ruled out for Wednesday
Quickley (foot) won't play Wednesday versus the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
This will be Quickley's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Pelicans. Jamal Shead should be looking at another start with Quickley unavailable, so he's on the radar as a potential deep-league streamer for managers seeking a boost in assists.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Cleared to face Clippers
Poeltl (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Poeltl will return from a one-game absence due to a lingering back injury. Since returning from a prolonged absence Feb. 11 due to the back issue, Poeltl has appeared in 14 games, averaging 11.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks across 26.1 minutes.