NBA Player News
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Austin Reaves SG | LAL
Lakers' Austin Reaves: Looks sharp off bench
Reaves finished with 35 points (12-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 win over the 76ers.
Reaves took control down the stretch and scored 13 of his 35 points during the fourth quarter to power the Lakers to a victory. The 27-year-old still faced a minutes restriction in just his second game back from a strained right calf, but he saw a slight increase in playing time Thursday and proved that he can take over even when having his minutes monitored.
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Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Fails to return Thursday
Allen didn't return to Thursday's game against Golden State due to a right knee injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. He ended the night with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes.
Allen was on his way to a strong performance, but an injury in the final few minutes put a damper on his night. The team has yet to provide an update on his status beyond the fact that he suffered a knee injury, so he can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Philly until more information surfaces.
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Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Suffers leg injury
Allen went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Warriors with a leg injury, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Allen checked out of the game with 3:03 remaining in the fourth quarter and immediately went into the locker room. The severity of his injury is unclear at time.
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Naji Marshall SG | DAL
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Breaks out for 32 points
Marshall had 32 points (12-21 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 39 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 loss to the Spurs.
Marshall tied Cooper Flagg for the team lead in scoring, though Marshall enjoyed a more efficient night. The Xavier product had been held in check in his previous two appearances, totaling 17 points while going 7-for-26 from the field, so Thursday's showing could be a sign he's back on track offensively.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Nabs second straight double-double
Wembanyama had 29 points (9-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 win over Dallas.
Wembanyama posted a strong shooting line, highlighted by five made triples. Thursday marked his best showing from deep since Jan. 19, when he went 7-for-12 from downtown. Wembanyama continues to feast on the opposite end of the court and has racked up 10 total swats over his last three games.
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Hunter Tyson SF | DEN
Hunter Tyson: Headed for free agency
Tyson was waived by the Nets on Thursday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Tyson was traded by the Nuggets earlier in the day, and he'll become a free agent once he clears waivers. He's failed to impress at the NBA level this season, so he may be destined for an opportunity in the G League.
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Luka Doncic PG | LAL
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Shut down with leg soreness
Doncic won't return to Thursday's game against Philadelphia due to left leg soreness, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. He tallied 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes before departing.
Doncic went to the locker room during the second quarter and wasn't spotted on the bench to begin the third. The Lakers ruled him out for the night shortly thereafter. Doncic can be considered day-to-day until the team has another update to share.
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Brandin Podziemski SG | GS
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Cleared to return
Podziemski (illness) has returned to Thursday's game against Phoenix, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Podziemski isn't feeling his best, but he managed to check in with 8:06 remaining in the third quarter. It's unclear what his usage will look like in the second half considering he's feeling under the weather.
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Tyrese Martin SF | PHI
Tyrese Martin: Cut loose by Brooklyn
Martin was waived by the Nets on Thursday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Brooklyn needed to open up a roster spot after acquiring Josh Minott, Hunter Tyson and Ochai Agbaji at the trade deadline, resulting in Martin's departure. Martin made 37 appearances this season for the Nets, averaging 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 18.8 minutes per game.
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Isaiah Livers SF | PHO
Suns' Isaiah Livers: Won't return vs. Warriors
Livers is out for the remainder of Thursday's game against Golden State due to a left shoulder injury, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. He logged three minutes prior to exiting.
Livers hasn't played significant minutes of late, so his absence should have little impact on the rotation down the stretch of Thursday's game. He can be considered day-to-day until the team provides another update on his status.