NBA Player News
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Anthony Black PG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Questionable to return Saturday
Black is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a lower-back strain.
Black exited to the locker room early in the first quarter and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Jett Howard will likely take on larger roles for as long as Black is sidelined.
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Andrew Wiggins SF | MIA
Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Iffy for Sunday
Wiggins (knee/toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Wiggins didn't play against the Hornets on Friday due to bilateral knee tendinitis, but he has been tagged with left big toe inflammation in the most recent injury report. If he's unable to play Sunday, then Myron Gardner and Kel'el Ware would likely continue to operate in increased roles.
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Nikola Jovic PF | MIA
Heat's Nikola Jovic: Sidelined yet again
Jovic (back) will not play Sunday against the Pistons.
Jovic will be held out for an eighth straight game and remains without a clear timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Tuesday against the Wizards.
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Norman Powell SG | MIA
Heat's Norman Powell: Remaining out Sunday
Powell (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Powell continues to work through a right groin strain that has prevented him from playing since he sustained the injury against the 76ers on Feb. 26. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Wizards, though Powell can be considered doubtful for that contest considering the Heat have yet to provide an update for the veteran wing. Pelle Larsson should remain in an elevated role for as long as Powell is sidelined.
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Simone Fontecchio SF | MIA
Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Won't play Sunday
Fontecchio (groin) will not play Sunday against Detroit.
Fontecchio will be sidelined for a third straight game Sunday and remains without a timetable to return. The Heat will likely continue to lean more on Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson in the meantime.
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Anthony Black PG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Goes to locker room
Black exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a back injury, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Black appeared to tweak his back while going for a steal and was replaced by Tristan da Silva at the 9:59 mark in the first quarter. While Black is in the locker room being evaluated by medical staff, da Silva, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter are all candidates to see more minutes off the bench.
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Chet Holmgren PF | OKC
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Late scratch Saturday
Holmgren has an illness and will not suit up Saturday against the Warriors.
Holmgren is battling the flu and is a late scratch for this contest. With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out, the Thunder will need Jaylin Williams to soak up a hefty workload Saturday, making him a solid streaming option in fantasy.
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Brandon Ingram SF | TOR
Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Dealing with illness
Ingram (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Ingram is day-to-day based on this questionable tag. If Toronto's star forward is unable to push through this illness, the team may need guys like Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick to step into larger roles.
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Collin Murray-Boyles PF | TOR
Raptors' Collin Murray-Boyles: Not playing Sunday
Murray-Boyles (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Murray-Boyles' absence will extend to four game while he recovers from a left thumb sprain, and his next chance to play is in Tuesday's road contest against the Rockets. Sandro Mamukelashvili will continue to serve as the Raptors' main big man off the bench behind starter Jakob Poeltl for as long as Murray-Boyles is sidelined, though Jonathan Mogbo has also seen some limited minutes in the rotation as of late.
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De'Anthony Melton SG | GS
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Ruled out Saturday
Melton (knee) will not play Saturday against the Thunder.
Melton was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. The Warriors also have a back-to-back set coming up on Monday and Tuesday, and the best-case scenario for Melton's fantasy managers is that he will be cleared for one of those games.