NBA Player News
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Wendell Moore Jr. SG | DET
Pistons' Wendell Moore: Could be available Monday
The Pistons list Moore (two-way) as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Moore sat out the G League Motor City Cruise's regular-season finale Saturday against the Osceola Magic for what was believed to be right knee injury management in the second leg of a back-to-back set, but his health doesn't look like it will be a factor in whether or not he suits up for Detroit on Monday. Instead, the Pistons appear to be contemplating whether or not to make Moore available Monday in what would essentially be another back-to-back set for the fourth-year wing. Moore will likely rejoin Motor City for its playoff opener Tuesday versus Raptors 905, so even with Detroit listing five rotation players as out or doubtful for Monday's game in Oklahoma City, the two-way player may not be asked to handle extended minutes in an effort to keep him fresh for Tuesday.
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Bobi Klintman PF | DET
Pistons' Bobi Klintman: Back with Detroit
The Pistons recalled Klintman from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Sunday.
Klintman has rarely been part of the Detroit rotation this season, but he could have a chance at seeing some meaningful minutes Monday in Oklahoma City while the Pistons have ruled out two key players (Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart) and are listing three more as doubtful (Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson) and another as questionable (Ausar Thompson). After Monday's contest, Klintman could return to the G League to suit up for the Drive in its playoff opener Tuesday versus Raptors 905.
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Antonio Reeves SG | CHA
Hornets' Antonio Reeves: Back with parent club
The Hornets recalled Reeves from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Though Charlotte assigned two players on its 15-man roster (Tidjane Salaun and Liam McNeeley) to the Swarm in advance of Tuesday's G League playoff opener versus the Maine Celtics, Reeves will wind up joining the parent club ahead of its next contest Tuesday in Brooklyn. A two-way player, Reeves has made just nine appearances for Charlotte this season while instead seeing the bulk of his action in the G League. Reeves is unlikely to be featured in the Charlotte rotation Tuesday but could see some garbage-time minutes if the heavily favored Hornets are able to turn the game into a runaway by the third or fourth quarter.
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Nolan Traore PG | BKN
Nets' Nolan Traore: Strong showing in win
Traore supplied 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 win over the Kings.
Traore was second only to Ochai Agbaji (18) in scoring Sunday. The rookie is averaging 10.1 points, 5.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.1 three-pointers over his last seven games, but he's shooting an abysmal 29.6 percent from the field.
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Drake Powell SG | BKN
Nets' Drake Powell: Notches 16 points in win
Powell logged 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 win over the Kings.
Powell and Nolan Traore combined for 33 points as the Nets improved to 18-57 on the season. Although this was a step in the right direction, Powell remains difficult to trust with averages of 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 24.5 minutes over his last seven games.
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Tidjane Salaun PF | CHA
Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Dispatched to G League
The Hornets assigned Salaun (calf) to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
The 2024 first-round pick hasn't made an appearance for the Hornets or the Swarm since March 3 while on the mend from a left calf strain, but his assignment to the G League indicates that he'll likely practice with the affiliate Monday and potentially return to action in its playoff opener Tuesday versus the Maine Celtics. Salaun will likely rejoin the Hornets once the Swarm's playoff run comes to an end, but he's not expected to be a regular part of the rotation when Charlotte is at full strength.
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Ochai Agbaji SF | BKN
Nets' Ochai Agbaji: Scores 18 points in win
Agbaji notched 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one rebound across 25 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 victory over the Kings.
This was certainly an outlier performance from Agbaji, as the Nets continue to give different roles on almost a nightly basis. Over his last seven games, Agbaji is averaging 18.5 minutes with 7.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 1.0 three-pointers on 38.6 percent shooting from the field.
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DaQuan Jeffries SG | SAC
Kings' DaQuan Jeffries: Notches 14 points in loss
Jeffries amassed 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 loss to the Nets.
With DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) sidelined, Jeffries was able to step into a large role off the bench. Jeffries, who is on a 10-day contract, has fared well in three appearances with 10.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 20.0 minutes per contest.
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Devin Carter SG | SAC
Kings' Devin Carter: Plays well in start
Carter contributed 20 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 loss to the Nets.
With Russell Westbrook (toe) without a timetable and the Kings sitting Malik Monk (shoulder) and DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) Sunday, Carter was able to start and soak up a ton of usage. Across six starts this season, Carter has fared well with 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 three-pointers on 42.0 percent shooting.
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Ben Sheppard SG | IND
Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Quiet outing in win
Sheppard racked up five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 135-118 win over Miami.
The Pacers continue to mix up their lineups with nothing but lottery balls in play down the stretch. Ethan Thompson and Quenton Jackson started on the wings, but Sheppard logged more minutes than both. Even so, he may be difficult to trust in the final couple weeks outside of very deep formats.