NBA Player News
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Pelle Larsson SF | MIA
Heat's Pelle Larsson: Likely to play Tuesday
Larsson is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets with a bruised left elbow.
The Heat are likely to check back with Larsson to see how he's feeling closer to Tuesday's tipoff. He's scored in double figures in six consecutive games, keeping Larsson on the streaming radar in most fantasy settings, especially while Andrew Wiggins (toe) remains out.
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Nikola Jovic PF | MIA
Heat's Nikola Jovic: Probable for Tuesday
Jovic (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Jovic is on the verge of ending nearly a month-long absence due to lower-back injury management. With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined, Jovic could play a minor role off the bench in his expected return.
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Andrew Wiggins SF | MIA
Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Absence streak to continue
Wiggins (toe) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Tuesday will mark a sixth consecutive absence for Wiggins, whose next chance to play comes Thursday against the Lakers. Kel'el Ware and Jaime Jaquez should both continue to take on a more prominent role in the Miami frontcourt.
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Jett Howard SG | ORL
Magic's Jett Howard: Available Monday
Howard (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Howard is available to handle his typical duties off the bench. He's averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 23.1 minutes per contest in his last four games.
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Branden Carlson C | OKC
Thunder's Branden Carlson: Another absence coming
Carlson (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Carlson will miss a ninth consecutive game due to a back strain. The second-year big man looks to be out indefinitely, but his next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Nets in Brooklyn.
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Jalen Williams SF | OKC
Thunder's Jalen Williams: Still out with hamstring strain
Williams (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Williams has no timetable for a return from a right hamstring strain, which is costing him a 14th straight game. His next chance to play comes Wednesday, when the Thunder take on the Nets in Brooklyn, but he can be considered doubtful for future contests until the team provides an update.
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Kawhi Leonard SF | LAC
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Downgraded to out
Leonard (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Spurs.
After turning his left ankle in Saturday's loss to the Kings, Leonard won't be able to play Monday and can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Pelicans. The Clippers figure to turn to John Collins to start at power forward in Leonard's stead, and Derrick Jones should also see an uptick in playing time.
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Peyton Watson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Targeting return this week
The Nuggets remain hopeful that Watson (hamstring) will be able to play at some point this week, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Benedetto notes that it's unlikely Watson will play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers or Wednesday's tilt versus the Grizzlies, which would make Friday's matchup against the Raptors the next most realistic return date for the forward. Until Watson is cleared to return from a hamstring strain, Tim Hardaway remains worthy of streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
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Jaden Ivey SG | CHI
Bulls' Jaden Ivey: To miss at least one more week
The Bulls announced Monday that Ivey (knee) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Ivey, who hasn't made an appearance since the All-Star break due to left knee soreness, is progressing well but won't be available for at least Chicago's next three contests. With Anfernee Simons (wrist) joining Ivey on the shelf, Tre Jones and Collin Sexton (lower leg) are both worthy of streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Re-evaluated in 10 days
Simons (wrist) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, the Bulls announced Monday.
Simons is making progress since suffering a wrist fracture back on Feb. 24. Based on this update, the earliest possible return for Simons would be March 27 against the Thunder. Meanwhile, Jaden Ivey (knee) will be re-evaluated in one week.