NBA Player News
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Andrew Nembhard PG | IND
Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Remains out
Nembhard (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Nembhard will miss a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a back injury. The Pacers will have two games left on their schedule after facing Brooklyn, and there's little incentive to play the guard down the stretch. With Nembhard sidelined, expect Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones to see more minutes in the backcourt.
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Noah Clowney PF | BKN
Nets' Noah Clowney: Won't suit up Thursday
Clowney (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Clowney will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle issue, and his penultimate chance to suit up this season will come Friday in Milwaukee. With the 21-year-old forward unavailable, Chaney Johnson, Jalen Wilson and Ochai Agbaji are candidates for increased minutes.
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Bilal Coulibaly SF | WAS
Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable against Bulls
Coulibaly (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago.
Coulibaly got the start in the 129-98 loss to Chicago on Tuesday, finishing with 19 points, three rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 24 minutes. However, he's dealing with right retrocalcaneal bursitis, putting his availability in jeopardy for the rematch. If Coulibaly can't get on the floor, Jamir Watkins, Will Riley and Anthony Gill (neck/back) could see more minutes.
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Won't play Thursday
Claxton (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana.
Claxton will miss a third consecutive contest due to a sprained finger, and his penultimate chance to suit up this season will come Friday in Milwaukee. The Nets will be shorthanded in the frontcourt Thursday, leaving plenty of minutes available for the likes of E.J. Liddell, Trevon Scott and Chaney Johnson.
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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't face Brooklyn
Nesmith (neck) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Nesmith is one of several regulars who won't be playing Thursday, and the Pacers aren't expected to risk him with three games left in the regular season. With Nesmith out, look for Ethan Thompson, who's on a two-way contract, should have a bigger role in the Pacers' backcourt.
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Pascal Siakam PF | IND
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Won't play Thursday
Siakam (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
The Pacers have been out of playoff contention for a while now, so it doesn't make any sense to play Siakam if he's dealing with an injury, as minor as it might be. Obi Toppin is expected to see a bigger role in the frontcourt with Siakam out.
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Justin Champagnie SF | WAS
Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Questionable versus Chicago
Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Champagnie logged 29 minutes when these clubs met Tuesday, finishing with five points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks. However, he's in danger of missing the rematch because of a right knee contusion. If Champagnie doesn't suit up, it could mean more work for Jamir Watkins, Anthony Gill (neck/back) and Will Riley.
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Will Richard PG | GS
Warriors' Will Richard: Doubtful to play Thursday
Richard (back) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Richard was a late scratch before Tuesday's game against the Kings, and the doubtful tag suggests he likely won't be available Thursday against the Lakers as well. If Richard doesn't play, look for Pat Spencer to see more minutes in his place.
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Iffy for Thursday
Queta (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
The toe sprain is a new concern for Queta, who has missed just two games since the All-Star break. If the big man is unable to suit up in the front end of this back-to-back, Nikola Vucevic and Luka Garza would be candidates to take on expanded roles.
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Sam Hauser SF | BOS
Celtics' Sam Hauser: Questionable to play Wednesday
Hauser is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to low back spasms.
Hauser has been a key member of the Celtics' starting lineup because of his three-point shooting and floor spacing, so not having him would be a significant blow for Boston. Still, the questionable tag suggests a decision won't be made yet, and a final call on his status could be made closer to Wednesday's tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. If Hauser ends up being ruled out, Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman could see increased burn.