NBA Player News
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Isaac Okoro SF | CHI
Bulls' Isaac Okoro: Unlikely to play Monday
Okoro (knee) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Memphis.
It looks like Okoro will miss a fourth consecutive game due to right knee soreness. Leonard Miller, Patrick Williams and Rob Dillingham will continue to operate in expanded roles for as long as Okoro is sidelined.
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Jaden Ivey SG | CHI
Bulls' Jaden Ivey: Won't play Monday
Ivey (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with Memphis.
Ivey recently went through a full practice with Chicago's G League affiliate, which suggests he could be nearing a return. However, that won't come Monday, and with Wednesday's game against the Raptors being the first of a back-to-back set, it seems unlikely he'll be cleared for that one. Once Ivey does get back to the court, he'll likely have some strict minutes restrictions, so he's a tough guy to roster in fantasy leagues at this juncture in the season.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Absence continuing Monday
Simons (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Monday marks the 11th game in a row that Simons will miss while recovering from a fracture in his left wrist. His next opportunity to play is Wednesday against the Raptors, but there is no clear timeline for his return, so he can be considered doubtful for that contest.
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Collin Sexton SG | CHI
Bulls' Collin Sexton: Out again Monday
Sexton (leg) will sit out Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
This will be the fourth consecutive game on the inactive list for Sexton, and with Wednesday's contest being the first of a back-to-back set, he could be slated to spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Rob Dillingham will continue to pick up the slack in Sexton's absence.
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Jalen Smith PF | CHI
Bulls' Jalen Smith: Not listed on injury report
Smith (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Smith skipped Friday's loss to the Clippers, with that game falling as the second in a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action with his usual workload Monday evening. With Smith back in the mix, Nick Richards will likely return to the second unit, where his minutes will dip.
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Devin Carter SG | SAC
Kings' Devin Carter: Out for Sunday
Carter (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Carter will join Russell Westbrook (foot) and Malik Monk (ankle) on the inactive list for Sunday's game, leaving Killian Hayes as the only available point guard on the roster. Carter's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Spurs.
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Drew Eubanks C | SAC
Kings' Drew Eubanks: Sitting Sunday
Eubanks (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Utah.
Eubanks will end up sitting for both games of the Kings' back-to-back weekend set due to a sore left thumb, and he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to return for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. Dylan Cardwell will serve as the Kings' top backup center behind starter Maxime Raynaud in Eubanks' absence.
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Russell Westbrook PG | SAC
Kings' Russell Westbrook: Ruled out for Sunday
Westbrook won't play Sunday versus the Jazz due to right foot soreness.
Westbrook will hit the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he should return for Tuesday's game with the Spurs. Killian Hayes should get all the run he can handle as the last true point guard standing on the Kings' roster for Sunday's game.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Ruled out for Sunday
Monk (ankle) won't play Sunday versus the Jazz.
This will be Monk's third straight missed game, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt with the Spurs. Killian Hayes and Nique Clifford will continue to pick up the slack in Monk's absence.
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Kobe Brown SF | IND
Pacers' Kobe Brown: Headed to bench
Brown will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Jalen Slawson will replace Brown in the first unit for Sunday's game. As a reserve this season, Brown owns averages of 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.