NBA Player News
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Brice Sensabaugh SG | UTA
Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Won't play Saturday
Sensabaugh (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
This will be Sensabaugh's second straight game on the sidelines, and six other Utah players will join him on the inactive list Saturday. Ace Bailey and Cody Williams will get all the shots they can handle with Sensabaugh, Lauri Markkanen (hip) and Keyonte George (hamstring) all out.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out for Saturday
Embiid (oblique) is out for Saturday's game in Utah.
Embiid was listed as doubtful for Thursday's game before getting ruled out, but now the 76ers have gone back to listing him as out a full day in advance of tipoff. He remains without an official timetable, so he's a cut candidate for those currently battling through the fantasy playoffs. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will likely continue to hold down the fort at the center spot in Embiid's absence.
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Isaiah Collier PG | UTA
Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Won't play Saturday
Collier (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
The second-year point guard will join Keyonte George (hamstring) on the inactive list for a second consecutive contest, and the former's next opportunity to play will come Monday against Toronto. With Collier out, Elijah Harkless, Bez Mbeng and Kennedy Chandler are candidates for expanded roles.
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Ziaire Williams SF | BKN
Nets' Ziaire Williams: Starting sans Clowney
Williams will start Friday's game against New York, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Noah Clowney (wrist) out, Williams will get the starting nod for the third time this month. As a starter this season (seven games), he has averaged 10.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 24.6 minutes per contest.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Won't play Friday
Reid (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
This will be Reid's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Boston. Joan Beringer and Kyle Anderson could see a bump in minutes with Reid unavailable.
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Vit Krejci SF | POR
Trail Blazers' Vit Krejci: Ruled out Friday
Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Krejci will miss a third straight game due to a left calf contusion, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Denver. With the 25-year-old guard unavailable, Kris Murray and Scoot Henderson are candidates for increased playing time, while Blake Wesley could rejoin the rotation.
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Cedric Coward SG | MEM
Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Won't play Friday
Coward is out for Friday's game versus Boston due to personal reasons, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Coward was a late addition to the injury report Friday, and he'll need to step away from the team for at least one contest. The rookie swingman faces a quick turnaround if he wants to rejoin the Grizzlies on Saturday, when they take on the Hornets in Charlotte. His absence Friday vacates a spot in the starting lineup likely for either Walter Clayton or Javon Small to fill.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable for Saturday
Toppin (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Toppin 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 he's unable to give it a go, Kobe Brown would have the chance for some extended minutes.
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Micah Potter PF | IND
Pacers' Micah Potter: Iffy for Saturday
Potter (triceps) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Potter is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest due to a right triceps strain. If the 27-year-old big man isn't cleared to play, Kobe Brown could see a slight bump in minutes, especially if Pascal Siakam (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Ben Sheppard SG | IND
Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Iffy for Saturday
Sheppard is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio due to a left ankle sprain.
Sheppard could test out the issue during pregame warmups before the Pacers update his status. Indiana has a plethora of players listed as questionable for Saturday, meaning the team could need to summon some two-way players from the G League's Noblesville Boom for reinforcements.