NBA Player News
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Won't play Wednesday
Edwards (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Edwards missed the first leg of the back-to-back set Tuesday, and he won't suit up Wednesday either, giving him three straight games on the sidelines. The Timberwolves are being extremely cautious with the star guard, and it seems the goal is to have him as healthy as possible for the upcoming playoffs. With Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu (rest), Julius Randle (hand) and Mike Conley (rest) all out, Bones Hyland could see an expanded role in the backcourt after scoring 19 points in Tuesday's win over the Pacers.
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Mike Conley PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Will sit out Wednesday
Conley (rest) is out Wednesday against the Magic.
Conley will take the night off for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With this news, Bones Hyland could step into a featured role in the backcourt with so many players getting the night off for Minnesota.
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Ayo Dosunmu PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Will sit out Wednesday
Dosunmu is out Wednesday against the Magic due to right calf injury management.
Dosunmu will essentially be receiving a rest day as the Timberwolves head into the second leg of a back-to-back set. Presumably, Dosunmu will be back in action for Friday's game against Houston. Jaden McDaniels (knee) is questionable to make his return from a six-game absence Wednesday, so if cleared to play, he could end up absorbing most of Dosunmu's minutes.
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Derrick Jones Jr. SF | LAC
Clippers' Derrick Jones: Records double-double in win
Jones ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 victory over the Mavericks.
Jones and Brook Lopez combined for 21 rebounds in the win. The 10th-year pro bounced back to double-digit scoring totals after a three-game string of poor results. He's scored in double-digits only twice over the past eight games. The Clippers' frontcourt needs more nights like this from Jones to stay ahead of the pace in the playoff race.
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Rudy Gobert C | MIN
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: May be rested
Gobert (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Orlando.
After logging 33 minutes Tuesday against the Pacers for the front end of this back-to-back set, a maintenance day is on the table for Gobert. If he does end up sitting out, Naz Reid and Joan Beringer are likely to see increased minutes in the frontcourt.
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Jaylon Tyson SF | CLE
Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Downgraded to doubtful
Tyson (toe) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Tyson was upgraded to questionable Tuesday, but the recent downgrade suggests he will be sidelined for a 10th straight game Wednesday. When Tyson is healthy, he'll likely be relegated to a reserve role unless multiple starters are sidelined, and it's uncertain if he'll get the green light before the end of the regular season.
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Norman Powell SG | MIA
Heat's Norman Powell: Scores 14 off bench
Powell produced 14 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 121-95 loss to the Raptors.
Powell made his return from a four-game absence and played a modest workload off the bench. Miami's rotations are not set in stone, but whether he starts or not going forward, Powell is likely to be heavily involved.
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Cade Cunningham SG | DET
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Expected to play Wednesday
Cunningham (chest) is expected to play Wednesday against the Bucks, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.
After getting through shootaround without any setbacks, Cunningham continues to trend in the right direction. While listed as questionable on the injury report, he's likely going to be upgraded to probable or available shortly. However, even if he suits up, his minutes will likely be monitored closely.
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Stephon Castle PG | SA
Spurs' Stephon Castle: Ruled out vs. Portland
Castle (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Castle was carrying a doubtful tag due to right knee soreness, so seeing him ruled out isn't much of a surprise. The Spurs, however, are confident in Castle's chances of suiting up Friday against the Mavericks in the penultimate game of the regular season. With Castle out, look for Dylan Harper to slide into a starting role in the Spurs' backcourt alongside De'Aaron Fox.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Ruled out for Wednesday
Wembanyama (ribs) is out for Wednesday's game against Portland, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
No surprise here, as Wembanyama was previously listed as doubtful. Although he's sitting out Wednesday, the Spurs are hopeful to have him back in the lineup Friday against Dallas. Luke Kornet will have plenty of streaming appeal for Wednesday's matchup.