NBA Player News
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Jabari Walker PF | PHI
76ers' Jabari Walker: Limited run in return
Walker (illness) recorded zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in six minutes Thursday in the 76ers' 139-118 win over the Kings.
Walker was back in action after missing the previous three games due to an illness but was barely a factor in the blowout win. The fourth-year forward could see his role expand a bit once he's further removed from the illness, though he likely won't see enough of an uptick in minutes to offer much fantasy appeal.
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Evan Mobley PF | CLE
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Monster line in win
Mobley amassed 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 victory over the Bulls.
With Donovan Mitchell (eye) sidelined, Mobley took advantage of some extra usage. Mobley has been terrific in recent outings, posting averages of 22.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 blocks over his last seven games.
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Tre Jones PG | CHI
Bulls' Tre Jones: Strong line in loss
Jones ended Thursday's 115-110 loss to the Cavaliers with 20 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals over 32 minutes.
This was Jones' eighth game of the season with at least 20 points. He's been trending up over his last seven games, posting averages of 16.6 points, 4.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 30.1 minutes per contest.
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Guerschon Yabusele PF | CHI
Bulls' Guerschon Yabusele: Double-doubles in loss
Yabusele recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 loss to the Cavaliers.
Yabusele continues to make a positive impact for his new team. Over his last six games, he's seeing 21.0 minutes per contest with 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 three-pointers on 43.3 percent shooting from the field.
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Maxi Kleber C | LAL
Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Practices in G League
Kleber (back) took part in practice Thursday with the G League's South Bay Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Kleber's involvement in practice is his first notable step forward in his recovery from a lumbar strain, which has kept him out of action for just under two weeks. The Lakers are currently in the midst of a six-game road trip, and it's unclear if the veteran big man will rejoin the team for any of the remaining three contests.
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Ziaire Williams SF | BKN
Nets' Ziaire Williams: Cleared to play
Williams (foot) is good to go Friday against the Knicks.
Williams will shake off his questionable tag for this contest. Over his last three appearances, he's averaging 7.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 20.2 minutes per contest. Williams should continue to play an elevated role as long as Michael Porter (hamstring), Noah Clowney (wrist) and Terance Mann (illness) remain sidelined.
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Ben Saraf PG | BKN
Nets' Ben Saraf: Available to play
Saraf (foot) is available to play Friday against the Knicks.
Saraf will shake off a probable tag for this contest. Over his last two appearances, he's averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest. Saraf should continue to play heavy minutes for a banged-up Nets squad.
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Daeqwon Plowden SG | SAC
Kings' Daeqwon Plowden: Hits for career-high 20 in loss
Plowden produced 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Thursday's 139-118 loss to the 76ers.
Making his third start of the season, Plowden produced a new career scoring high while tying his season high in made three-pointers. The second-year forward is getting plenty of run for the injury-ravaged Kings, and he's scored in double digits in seven straight games (two starts), averaging 14.0 points, 3.6 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.1 assists in 31.0 minutes.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Fires up 30 points Thursday
Raynaud finished with 30 points (11-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 36 minutes during Thursday's 139-118 loss to Philadelphia.
The 2025 second-round pick poured in 30-plus points for a second straight game, as Raynaud continues to impress in a Kings frontcourt gutted by injuries. Over 15 contests since the All-Star break, the rookie center is averaging 17.7 points, 9.3 boards, 2.1 assists and 0.8 blocks, and he's even started to make a splash as a stretch big, going 5-for-9 from three-point range during his two-game heater. His last trey prior to that came back on Feb. 1.