NBA Player News
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't play Friday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Jazz.
Williams is out with a maintenance day, but he should be back for Sunday's game against the 76ers. Sidy Cissoko and Yang Hansen will have the opportunity to get into the rotation with Williams unavailable.
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Draymond Green PF | GS
Warriors' Draymond Green: Late addition to injury report
Green has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to lower-back injury management.
Green was added to the injury report 45 minutes before tipoff, which suggests that he'll go through his pregame warmups before a final decision on his availability is made. If the veteran big man isn't cleared to play, Quinten Post, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Jalen Smith PF | CHI
Bulls' Jalen Smith: Out Friday
Smith (calf) won't play Friday versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Smith will rest on the second night of a back-to-back set, but he will likely return for Monday's matchup with Memphis. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will soak up the center minutes with Smith unavailable.
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Patrick Williams PF | CHI
Bulls' Patrick Williams: Available Friday
Williams (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Williams will shake off his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 22.8 minutes per game across five appearances (one start) since the All-Star break.
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Collin Sexton SG | CHI
Bulls' Collin Sexton: Won't play Friday
Sexton (leg) is out for Friday's game versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
This will be Sexton's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with Memphis. Rob Dillingham will likely continue to have the opportunity for some extended minutes while Sexton is sidelined.
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Isaac Okoro SF | CHI
Bulls' Isaac Okoro: Remaining out Friday
Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Okoro will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right knee issue, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Grizzlies. With the 25-year-old forward unavailable, Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams are candidates for increased minutes.
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Guerschon Yabusele PF | CHI
Bulls' Guerschon Yabusele: Will play Friday
Yabusele (foot) will play Friday versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Yabusele is back after a one-game absence, and he could get the starting nod Friday evening due to Jalen Smith (calf) being unavailable. Yabusele is averaging 10.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.1 triples per game with the Bulls this season.
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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.