NBA Player News
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Malevy Leons PF | GS
Warriors' Malevy Leons: Starting Sunday
Leons will start Sunday versus the Knicks.
This will be Leons' first start of the season, and it'll be Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard, Gui Santos and Quinten Post joining him in the first unit for Sunday's game. Per 36 minutes this season, Leons owns averages of 10.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.4 blocks per contest.
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Jarace Walker PF | IND
Pacers' Jarace Walker: Stuffs stat sheet in loss Sunday
Walker finished with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block across 30 minutes during Sunday's 134-123 loss to the Bucks.
Walker continued to produce offensively, and the third-year forward has emerged as a reliable presence for the Pacers on both ends of the court this season. He's scored in double digits in all but two of his 13 appearances since the All-Star break, and he's taken advantage of the increased volume he's had of late. Walker has attempted at least 10 shots in all but three of his outings since the break, and although he's shooting under 45.0 percent from the field, that uptick in opportunity should boost his fantasy floor in most formats.
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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Scores season-high 32 points
Nesmith logged 32 points (10-14 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 134-123 loss to the Bucks.
Nesmith was the Pacers' best player by a wide margin, scoring a game-high 32 points while also being extremely effective as a shooter, missing just four of his 14 shots and nailing seven three-pointers. This 32-point output was a season-high mark for Nesmith, and although he should revert to his regular No. 2 role on offense once Pascal Siakam (knee) returns to the hardwood, Nesmith should remain a key fantasy contributor on a struggling Pacers team.
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Dylan Harper PG | SA
Spurs' Dylan Harper: Won't play Monday
Harper (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Clippers.
Harper is slated to miss his second straight game Monday, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Tuesday's game in Sacramento. Carter Bryant will have the chance for some extended minutes with Harper out.
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Ryan Rollins SG | MIL
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Scores 20, adds seven dimes
Rollins had 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 134-123 win over the Pacers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis led the way for the Bucks in this game, but Rollins made his presence felt in the backcourt while ending just three assists shy of a double-double. Rollins has recorded at least 20 points and seven assists in back-to-back games, as he posted 22 points and eight dimes in the loss to the Hawks on Saturday, and he's dished out at least seven assists in each of his last four outings. Rollins is averaging 14.3 points and 6.9 assists per game since the beginning of March.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | MIL
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 31 points in dominant effort
Antetokounmpo finished Sunday's 134-123 victory over the Pacers with 31 points (11-22 FG, 9-13 FT), 14 rebounds and eight assists across 23 minutes.
Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Hawks, and while he was still operating under a minutes restriction, he made the most of his playing time. Antetokounmpo has cleared the 30-point mark in his last two appearances, and while his injury status is worth monitoring going forward, he should be a lock to start on a regular basis when cleared to play. He's recorded more points than minutes played in his last two outings.
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Bobby Portis PF | MIL
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Impresses off bench in win
Portis registered 29 points (11-21 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 134-123 victory over the Pacers.
Portis has been dealing with a back injury but ended up playing both legs of this back-to-back set, and the veteran forward posted an impressive stat line as the Bucks snapped a four-game losing skid. Portis has been an outstanding contributor off the bench, as this was his 11th consecutive game with double-digit points, and he's also posted two double-doubles in his last four appearances. Portis is averaging 15.6 points per game off the bench since the All-Star break.
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Seth Curry SG | GS
Warriors' Seth Curry: To miss at least a week
Curry will be re-evaluated in a week due to a mild left adductor strain, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Curry exited Friday's game against the Timberwolves early and will face a prolonged absence due to a left adductor strain. He will miss at least four games before getting re-evaluated. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation significantly.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Will be re-evaluated in one week
An MRI confirmed a minor right calf strain for Horford and he will be re-evaluated in one week, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Horford is set to miss at least the next five games, and it's important to note that while he'll be re-evaluated in one week, that doesn't mean he will return at that point. Quinten Post figures to be more involved in the rotation while Horford is sidelined.