NBA Player News
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Ausar Thompson SF | DET
Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Ruled out for Thursday
Thompson is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers with a right ankle sprain.
Thompson is missing a fourth consecutive contest Thursday. His next chance to play comes on a short turnaround Friday against the Grizzlies. Marcus Sasser will likely continue to start at shooting guard for the Pistons until Thompson is cleared to retake the floor.
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Caris LeVert SG | DET
Pistons' Caris LeVert: Doubtful for Thursday
LeVert (wrist) is doubtful to play Thursday against the 76ers.
LeVert is on track to miss his third straight game Thursday, which should continue to lead to more opportunities for Javonte Green and Kevin Huerter. Check back for official word on LeVert closer to Thursday's tip.
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Jamir Watkins SF | WAS
Wizards' Jamir Watkins: Cleared to play Thursday
Watkins (ankle/foot) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Watkins is set to return from a four-game absence due to a sprained ankle and foot. The rookie wing is averaging 5.9 points and 3.5 rebounds across 18.7 minutes per game this season.
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Klay Thompson SG | DAL
Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Expected to rest Thursday
Thompson (rest) is listed doubtful for Thursday's game in Memphis.
Thompson appears in line to sit out the first leg of a back-to-back set, but he should be back for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. With Thompson unavailable, Caleb Martin should be able to get back into the Dallas rotation.
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Norman Powell SG | MIA
Heat's Norman Powell: Still out with groin strain
Powell (groin) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Powell remains without a timetable for a return due to a right groin strain. The star guard is likely more week-to-week than day-to-day.
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Derrick White SG | BOS
Celtics' Derrick White: Questionable vs OKC
White is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City due to a right knee contusion, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
White has picked up a bruised right knee, and the issue could prevent him from facing the Thunder. The standout guard played 40 minutes in Tuesday's loss to San Antonio. If he can't play, Payton Pritchard (neck) would likely handle point guard duties.
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Payton Pritchard PG | BOS
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Probable for Thursday
Pritchard is probable for Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a neck spasm, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
After missing Tuesday's loss to the Spurs, Pritchard is now expected to return to the floor Thursday. The sharpshooter has averaged 13.8 points, 5.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per contest in his last six games.
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Haywood Highsmith SF | PHO
Suns' Haywood Highsmith: Questionable for Thursday
Highsmith is questionable to play Thursday in Indiana due to right knee injury management, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Highsmith recently returned from a lengthy absence, so the medical staff may play it safe and hold him out of Thursday's game, which will be the first of a back-to-back set. If Highsmith hits the sidelines, there would be more minutes available for Amir Coffey and Ryan Dunn.
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Jordan Goodwin SG | PHO
Suns' Jordan Goodwin: Labeled questionable for Thursday
Goodwin is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Indiana due to left calf injury management, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Goodwin, who returned from a seven-game absence Tuesday, could be in line for a maintenance day Thursday while the Suns kick off a back-to-back set. Given Goodwin's recent absence, it wouldn't be surprising to see him idle for at least one leg of the back-to-back.
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Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Thursday
Allen is questionable for Thursday's game in Indiana due to right knee injury management, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so there's a chance Allen will get hit with a maintenance day. If Allen is held out, Collin Gillespie could see an uptick in usage, and there would be more minutes available for Jordan Goodwin (calf).