NBA Player News
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Won't play Thursday
Edwards (knee/illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Edwards returned from a six-game absence for Monday's win over Dallas, finishing with 17 points, two rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes off the bench. However, he won't play Thursday, meaning his next chance to suit up will be Friday in Philadelphia. Without Edwards, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu should all see more action, with two of those players expected to start now that Jaden McDaniels (knee) is out as well.
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Ryan Rollins SG | MIL
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Upgraded to probable
Rollins (hip) is probable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
This is a promising development for Rollins, who was held out Wednesday against the Rockets due to a right hip injury. Assuming he doesn't suffer any type of setback leading up to tipoff, all indications point to the 23-year-old suiting up Friday.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Bucks' Myles Turner: Absent from injury report
Turner (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Turner is set to return from a one-game absence with an ankle injury. The veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.5 minutes per tilt in his last 10 games.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | MIL
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Remaining out for Friday
Antetokounmpo (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Antetokounmpo will miss yet another contest while dealing with a bruised left knee. Milwaukee has yet to provide a timetable for return, so until that happens, he can be considered doubtful for Sunday against Memphis.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Trending in right direction
Williams (foot) remains listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, but he's trending in the right direction and is expected to be cleared to play following pregame warmups Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams appears set to return from a 15-game absence due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. Given the length of his absence, Williams will likely be operating with a minutes restriction and could come off the bench if he plays.
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Doubtful against Orlando
Bagley (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Orlando.
Bagley had 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in the win over the Trail Blazers on March 27. However, he missed the following two contests and appears to be heading toward another absence. If Bagley doesn't suit up, Dwight Powell will likely see increased playing time.
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Hugo Gonzalez SF | BOS
Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Exits rotation Wednesday
Gonzalez (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Celtics' 147-129 win over the Heat.
The rookie first-round pick is averaging just 14.8 minutes per game, but he had been a consistent part of head coach Joe Mazzulla's rotation throughout the season until he fell out of the mix Wednesday. Mazzulla ended up going with Baylor Scheierman (18 minutes) and Jordan Walsh (five minutes) as the team's reserve options on the wing and at forward, resulting in Gonzalez being handed his first DNP-CD since Nov. 29. Gonzalez could eventually re-emerge as an option in the second unit, but he's unlikely to be in line for extended playing time if he reclaims a rotation spot.
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Caleb Martin SF | DAL
Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Doubtful for Friday
Martin is doubtful for Friday's game versus Orlando due to a right plantar fascia strain.
Martin is expected to miss a ninth consecutive contest Friday. Max Christie, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are the most likely candidates to handle more playing time for the Mavericks in Martin's expected absence.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Not listed on injury report
Gafford (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando.
Gafford exited Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee in the second quarter due to a right shoulder stinger, though he's set to play Friday. Over 11 appearances in March, the big man averaged 15.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Klay Thompson SG | DAL
Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Set for Friday return
Thompson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against Orlando.
Thompson received a night off during Tuesday's loss to the Bucks but will be available for Friday's tilt. He's averaging 10.7 points and 1.5 assists in 21.3 minutes over his previous six appearances.