NBA Player News
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Jonathan Isaac PF | ORL
Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Questionable for Saturday
Isaac (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Isaac remains day-to-day after missing Thursday's game against the Mavericks. Look for Tristan da Silva to see an uptick in minutes if Isaac isn't able to give it a go.
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Royce O'Neale PF | PHO
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Iffy for Friday
O'Neale (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
O'Neale has some soreness in his right foot and could miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's been very quiet in recent outings and doesn't hold much fantasy appeal. Ryan Dunn could take on a larger role if O'Neale is unable to play.
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Royce O'Neale PF | PHO
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Poor showing in loss
O'Neale ended with three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and four rebounds across 18 minutes during Thursday's 105-103 loss to the Bulls.
This was a dud for O'Neale as he continues to underwhelm in fantasy hoops. Over his last six games, he's seeing 27.9 minutes per contest with 6.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Limited output off bench
Reid recorded 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes during Thursday's 115-107 win over the Raptors.
Reid continues to be a hit-or-miss fantasy asset off Minnesota's bench. He's had a solid season overall, however, posting seventh-round value in nine-category fantasy formats with averages of 13.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Scottie Barnes PF | TOR
Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Quiet outing in loss
Barnes amassed 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 36 minutes during Thursday's 115-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
This was a quiet showing by Barnes' standards as the Raptors dropped to 35-27 on the season. Overall, Barnes continues to churn out second-round value in nine-category formats this season with averages of 18.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 three-pointers.
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Spencer Jones SF | DEN
Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Questionable for Friday
Jones (shoulder) is questionable to play Friday versus the Knicks.
Jones has missed the past three games for the Nuggets, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down with the shoulder injury, which indicates progress. If he's cleared to return, there will be fewer minutes available for Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther.
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Aaron Gordon PF | DEN
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Questionable for Friday
Gordon (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Knicks.
Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Gordon was looking to make his return Friday, so he feels closer to probable than questionable. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Gordon's status closer to tipoff, but if he is able to get back out there, there will be less opportunity for Zeke Nnaji, Cameron Johnson and Julian Strawther.
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Cameron Johnson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Listed as questionable
Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Johnson remains day-to-day after missing the past two games for Denver. Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is also questionable for Denver. If the team is shorthanded again, Julian Strawther could pick up another sizable workload Friday.
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Dejounte Murray PG | NO
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Cleared to play Friday
Murray (rest) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.
After missing the front end of this back-to-back set Thursday against the Kings, Murray is set to return to the lineup. With this news, Yves Missi is likely to shift back to the bench for New Orleans.
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Draymond Green PF | GS
Warriors' Draymond Green: Helps fuel overtime win
Green totaled 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 overtime win over Houston.
Green was back in his element Thursday, orchestrating the offense and finishing with a team-high eight assists in the narrow victory. The veteran continues to provide unique across-the-board value for fantasy managers, as he has now averaged 9.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists over his last eight appearances. As long as he can avoid the "injury management" tag on the second half of back-to-backs, Green remains a safe high-floor play in most formats.