NBA Player News
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Dennis Schroder PG | CLE
Cavaliers' Dennis Schroder: Starting versus Grizzlies
Schroder will start Monday's game against Memphis.
With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and James Harden (personal) ruled out, Schroder will start in Monday's meeting with Memphis. The 32-year-old has started 16 times between stints with the Kings and Cavaliers this season, averaging 12.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.3 blocks and 1.1 steals across 30.6 minutes in those appearances.
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Sam Merrill SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Stepping into starting five
Merrill will start Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Merrill was deployed off the bench Thursday against Golden State and then sat out Sunday's clash against the Pacers due to a minor hamstring issue. However, he'll be inserted into the starting lineup Monday with James Harden (personal), Donovan Mitchell (ankle), Dean Wade (ankle) and Max Strus (foot) all sidelined. Merrill is averaging 14.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his last five appearances as a starter.
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Taylor Hendricks PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taylor Hendricks: Ruled out Monday
Hendricks (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Hendricks will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a right thumb sprain. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Nuggets. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Toby Okani and Dariq Whitehead are candidates for increased playing time in Hendricks' stead.
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Taj Gibson PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Officially out
Gibson (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Gibson was added to the injury report as doubtful due to right foot injury management, and the team has since decided to hold him out of Monday's tilt. Dariq Whitehead and Toby Okani should be expected to step up in the frontcourt with Gibson and Taylor Hendricks (thumb) out.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Not starting Monday
Robinson won't start Monday's game against Atlanta.
Robinson started Friday's 136-96 win over Chicago, finishing with a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double along with two steals and one block across 23 minutes. However, with Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) back in the lineup, Robinson will head back to the bench.
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Kevin Huerter SG | DET
Pistons' Kevin Huerter: Starting versus Orlando
Huerter will start Monday's game against Orlando.
Huerter will make his first start since the 114-110 loss to Oklahoma City on March 30. In 13 starts between the Bulls and Pistons this season, the 27-year-old has averaged 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.7 steals while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 27.4 percent from downtown across 26.6 minutes per showing.
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Paul Reed C | DET
Pistons' Paul Reed: Joining first unit
Reed is starting Monday's game against the Magic.
Reed will slide into the starting lineup Monday with Tobias Harris (knee) sidelined. Reed impressed in his last chance to start March 30 against the Thunder, when he finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks in 34 minutes.
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Tristan da Silva SF | ORL
Magic's Tristan da Silva: Starting sans Wagner
Da Silva will start Monday's game against the Pistons.
With Franz Wagner (ankle) unavailable for the second half of this back-to-back, da Silva will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (33 games), the second-year forward has averaged 12.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 28.7 minutes per contest.
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EJ Harkless SG | UTA
Jazz's Elijah Harkless: Won't play vs. Pelicans
Harkless (hamstring) is listed out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans.
Harkless will miss a fifth straight game while dealing with a left hamstring injury. His next opportunity to return to the hardwood will arrive Friday against Memphis.
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Ace Bailey SG | UTA
Jazz's Ace Bailey: Questionable for Tuesday
Bailey (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against New Orleans.
Utah's injury report continues to grow, with Bailey now making an appearance because of a bruised right knee. If he can't suit up, John Konchar could work his way back into the starting lineup.