NBA Player News
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Cleared to play Friday
Edwards (knee) is available for Friday's game against Golden State.
Edwards was a late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Friday. Over six March appearances, the star guard has averaged 28.0 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Ayo Dosunmu PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Available to play
Dosunmu (thumb) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Dosunmu is back following a one-game absence, and his return will likely result in fewer minutes for Terrence Shannon. Dosunmu is averaging 11.0 points, 2.5 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per game with the Timberwolves this season.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Good to go Friday
Post (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Post was unable to play against the Bulls on Tuesday due to bilateral foot injury management, but the second-year pro has been given the green light to return for Friday's contest. Since the All-Star break, Post has averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 19.3 minutes per game.
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Trending toward playing Friday
Edwards (knee) is trending toward playing in Friday's game against the Warriors, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Edwards was a late addition to the injury report Friday due to right knee soreness but is trending in the right direction. Over 10 outings since the All-Star break, the star guard has averaged 30.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest.
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De'Anthony Melton SG | GS
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Available to play
Melton (thigh) is available for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Melton is back after a one-game absence, which will likely shift Will Richard back to the second unit. Melton is averaging 13.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.6 steals per game on the season.
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Russell Westbrook PG | SAC
Kings' Russell Westbrook: Not listed on injury report
Westbrook (quadriceps) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Westbrook missed Wednesday's loss to Charlotte due to a right quadriceps contusion, though he's set to return against one of his former teams Saturday. With the veteran point guard returning to the lineup, Killian Hayes is expected to slide to the second unit. Over five March appearances, Westbrook has averaged 17.6 points, 8.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest.
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Dylan Cardwell C | SAC
Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Off injury report for Saturday
Cardwell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Cardwell participated in Friday's practice and is set to return from an 11-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. He'll likely serve as Maxime Raynaud's primary backup, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Cardwell operate under a minutes restriction during his return.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Questionable for Saturday
Monk (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Monk is in danger of missing his second straight game, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Monk can't give it a go, expect more minutes for Killian Hayes and Nique Clifford.
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Keegan Murray PF | SAC
Kings' Keegan Murray: Absence continuing Saturday
Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Murray is set to miss an eighth consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Jazz, though the Kings have not provided an injury update for the fourth-year pro. It's been a frustrating season for Murray, who has appeared in only 23 regular-season games due to multiple injuries.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: Not playing Saturday
Eubanks has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to left thumb soreness.
Eubanks was sidelined for approximately two weeks in December due to a left thumb avulsion fracture. It's not clear whether he recently aggravated the injury or it's simply managing the issue. Regardless, Eubanks will sit out the front end of the Kings' back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Jazz. Dylan Cardwell should operate in an elevated role off the bench in Eubanks' absence.