NBA Player News
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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.
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Peyton Watson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Will play Wednesday
Watson (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Watson will shed a questionable tag in time to face Dallas, marking his return from a one-game absence due to a strained right hamstring. The 23-year-old forward has appeared in just one game following his 19-game absence, so it's likely he'll play limited minutes off the bench once again.
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Brandon Ingram SF | TOR
Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Will play Wednesday
Ingram (heel) is good to go for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Ingram is back after a one-game absence, which could result in Ja'Kobe Walter heading back to the second unit. Immanuel Quickley (foot) is out, so Ingram could see an uptick in usage Wednesday evening.
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Mike Conley PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starting Wednesday
Conley is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Houston, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
The Timberwolves are without Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) on Wednesday, allowing Conley to make his first start since Jan. 26. The veteran point guard has been out of the rotation for most of the past month, so he may not see typical starter's minutes.
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Aaron Gordon PF | DEN
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Ruled out for Wednesday
Gordon (hamstring) won't play Wednesday versus the Mavericks.
Gordon will hit the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he should be back for Friday's meeting with the Jazz. With Gordon out, there will be more minutes available for Spencer Jones, Cameron Johnson and Peyton Watson.
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Moussa Cisse C | DAL
Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Not available Wednesday
Cisse (two-way) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Cisse hasn't suited up for the Mavericks since March 6 while the team continues to manage his availability as the season winds down. After Wednesday, the undrafted rookie out of Memphis will be eligible to play in four of the Mavericks' final nine games while he remains signed to a two-way deal. Cisse's most recent game action came in the G League back on Sunday, when he played 28 minutes and recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in the Texas Legends' 109-106 win over the Iowa Wolves. He had missed the Legends' previous game Friday against the Wolves due to a right shoulder injury.
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Kawhi Leonard SF | LAC
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Will play Wednesday
Leonard (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Raptors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Leonard will power through an ankle issue and make himself available for Wednesday's game. Leonard is averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.7 triples and 2.0 steals per game this season.