NBA Player News
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Aaron Gordon PF | DEN
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Questionable for Game 4
Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves.
Gordon is in danger of missing a second straight game due to left calf tightness. If the veteran forward is not cleared to play, Spencer Jones, Tim Hardaway and Zeke Nnaji would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Jaylen Clark SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark: Removed from injury report
Clark (illness) is off the injury report for Game 4 on Saturday versus Denver.
After sitting out Minnesota's Game 3 win over the Nuggets on Thursday, Clark has recovered from an illness. However, he's unlikely to see meaningful playing time off the bench Saturday.
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Terrence Shannon Jr. SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon: Cleared from injury report
Shannon (illness) is off the injury report for Game 4 on Saturday versus Denver.
Shannon wasn't available for Game 3 on Thursday due to an illness, but he's feeling better and ready to go for Game 4. That said, Shannon's presence is unlikely to affect Minnesota's rotation Saturday.
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Fades injury report
Edwards (undisclosed) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.
Edwards exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Thursday's Game 3 win due to undisclosed reasons, though he's set to play in Game 4. The superstar guard has averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 34.0 minutes per contest through three first-round games.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out Friday
Embiid (abdomen) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against the Celtics, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
As expected, Embiid will remain on the shelf after undergoing an appendectomy April 10. However, it's an encouraging sign that he was initially upgraded to doubtful, and his next opportunity to play will come in Sunday's Game 4. Adem Bona will likely continue to start in Embiid's stead.
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Immanuel Quickley PG | TOR
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Won't return during quarterfinals
Quickley (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Toronto's first-round series against Cleveland, per NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Quickley has suffered a setback with his right hamstring strain amid the rehab process and won't be available at any point during the quarterfinals. The sixth-year guard would now need the Raptors to advance to the second round of the playoffs in order to have a chance to return in 2025-26. With Quickley on the shelf, Jamal Shead should continue to start at point guard while Ja'Kobe Walter sees a boost in usage in the backcourt.
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Jonathan Isaac PF | ORL
Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Doubtful for Game 3
Isaac (knee) is doubtful for Game 3 on Saturday against the Pistons.
Isaac, who hasn't appeared in a game in over a month, is expected to remain a spectator due to a left knee sprain. Jamal Cain should continue to fill Isaac's spot in the rotation and see some playing time off the bench.
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Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Full participant in practice
Allen (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
Allen was available only for emergencies in Games 1 and 2 of Phoenix's first-round series against the Thunder due to a hamstring injury. All signs point toward the sharpshooter suiting up for Game 3 on Saturday, but it's unknown if the Suns are ready to get Allen back on the floor.
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Jordan Goodwin SG | PHO
Suns' Jordan Goodwin: Fully practices Friday
Goodwin (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
Goodwin missed Game 2 on Wednesday versus the Thunder with left calf soreness, which cropped up during Sunday's Game 1 loss in Oklahoma City. Phoenix's official injury report should shed more light on the swingman's chances of playing in Game 3, but Goodwin appears to be progressing well.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Ruled out for Game 3
Williams (foot) won't play in Game 3 on Saturday against the Thunder, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
The fourth-year big man is sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest due to a left foot issue. His next and potentially final chance to return in 2025-26 arrives during Game 4 on Monday. Oso Ighodaro should draw a fourth straight start at center for the Suns, while Khaman Maluach should handle the backup role once again.