NBA Player News
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Exits early Monday
Wembanyama won't return to Monday's game against the 76ers due to a left rib contusion, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 16 minutes.
Wembanyama exited to the locker room in the second quarter with what initially appeared to be an arm injury, but he returned to the hardwood shortly thereafter. However, the star big man didn't start the second half and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game. Luke Kornet should help pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Unlikely to return Monday
Carter exited Monday's game against the Pistons due to a neck sprain and is doubtful to return.
The Magic will likely lean on Goga Bitadze down the stretch with Carter presumably shut down for the rest of the night. He can be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's game against Minnesota, assuming he fails to return Monday.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Returns vs. Atlanta
Robinson (lower body) returned to Monday's game against the Hawks with 10:34 remaining in the fourth quarter, per the broadcast.
Robinson took a hard fall in the third quarter and limped to the locker room. However, the big man joined his teammates on the bench shortly thereafter and was cleared to return after being evaluated.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Returns Monday
Wembanyama (arm) returned to Monday's game against the 76ers with 5:33 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Wembanyama exited to the locker room in the second quarter due to an apparent arm injury. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and was cleared to check back in.
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Jamal Cain SF | ORL
Magic's Jamal Cain: Doubtful to return Monday
Cain is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Pistons due to a left calf contusion, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Cain logged just over 11 minutes before exiting due to the calf injury. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Limps to locker room
Robinson exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Hawks due to an apparent lower-body injury, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Robinson took a hard fall and hobbled to the bench before being evaluated by a trainer. He eventually limped to the locker room and can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Heads to locker room
Wembanyama went to the locker room during the second quarter of Monday's game against the 76ers with an apparent arm injury, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Wembanyama went down in pain after looking to take an elbow from an opposing player, but he was quickly able to get up and walk to the locker room for further evaluation. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time.
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Stephon Castle PG | SA
Spurs' Stephon Castle: Returns Monday
Castle (leg) started the second quarter of Monday's game against the 76ers, per the broadcast.
Castle exited to the locker room with 6:13 remaining in the first quarter after colliding with an opposing player. However, the second-year guard returned to the bench shortly thereafter and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.
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Stephon Castle PG | SA
Spurs' Stephon Castle: Exits to locker room
Castle exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the 76ers due to an apparent right leg injury, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Castle collided with an opposing player and appeared to be kicked in the leg before going down and holding his right knee. The second-year guard can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Keegan Murray PF | SAC
Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't play Tuesday
Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Murray will miss a 20th consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain, and it appears unlikely he'll return this season. His penultimate chance to suit up this season will come Friday against the Warriors.