NBA Player News
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Sharife Cooper PG | WAS
Wizards' Sharife Cooper: Hits for 20 in Miami
Cooper had 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat.
It was the 24-year-old guard's best scoring effort since March 2, when he popped for 21 points against the Rockets. Cooper has played at least 20 minutes in five of the last seven games as he becomes a key part of the injury-depleted Wizards' second unit, averaging 11.3 points, 4.7 assists, 2.4 boards and 0.9 threes during that span.
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Grant Williams PF | CHA
Hornets' Grant Williams: No longer on report
Williams (knee) is no longer on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Williams will return to the hardwood after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday against the Pacers due to knee injury management. Williams is averaging 7.5 points and 3.9 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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PJ Hall C | CHA
Hornets' PJ Hall: Won't play Sunday
Hall (ankle) is out for Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Considering Hall is dealing with a fractured ankle, it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out Charlotte's remaining four games of the regular season. He's been a negligible part of the rotation, so Hall's playing status won't impact fantasy leagues.
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Luguentz Dort SF | OKC
Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Not on injury report for Sunday
Dort (undisclosed) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Utah.
Dort suffered an undisclosed injury during Thursday's 139-96 win over the Lakers. However, it must not have been that big of an issue, considering he's not listed on the official injury report. With Dort in the rotation, Ajay Mitchell, who would have been in line to start, will continue to see work from off the bench.
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Will Riley SF | WAS
Wizards' Will Riley: Drops career-high 31 in wild loss
Riley recorded 31 points (12-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and five steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 152-136 loss to Miami.
The 31 points and five steals were both career highs for the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, as Riley led the Wizards in scoring on a wild afternoon. He's scored in double digits in 10 of his last 11 games (nine starts), averaging 18.3 points, 3.3 boards, 2.8 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals in 32.3 minutes over that stretch.
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Tyler Smith PF | DAL
Mavericks' Tyler Smith: Questionable for Sunday
Smith is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Lakers due to low back spasms.
Smith is not a large enough part of the rotation for his playing status to impact fantasy leagues. Check back closer to tipoff for official confirmation on his status.
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PJ Washington PF | DAL
Mavericks' P.J. Washington: No longer on report
Washington (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Washington is set to return after a three-game absence due to an illness, and he figures to have a prominent role right away for Dallas. The big man is averaging 14.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game in 16 appearances since the All-Star break.
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Marcus Smart PG | LAL
Lakers' Marcus Smart: Out again Sunday
Smart (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Smart has missed the Lakers' last six games. Although he appears to be trending in a positive direction regarding a return to the court, he won't be out there against the Mavericks. With Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) out for the foreseeable future, Smart's services will likely be needed out of the backcourt upon his return. However, while he remains out, Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard should both see even more work moving ahead.
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Caleb Martin SF | DAL
Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Out again Sunday
Martin (heel) is out for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.
This will be his 10th straight game on the sidelines. It seems unlikely that Martin will be cleared for Tuesday's meeting with the Clippers.
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EJ Harkless SG | UTA
Jazz's Elijah Harkless: Unavailable against Oklahoma City
Harkless (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Oklahoma City.
Harkless will now miss a fourth consecutive game. With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Keyonte George (hamstring) also on the shelf for Sunday's contest, Cody Williams, Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng should handle most of the work in the backcourt.