NBA Player News
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Justin Champagnie SF | WAS
Wizards' Justin Champagnie: Double-double off bench Saturday
Champagnie totaled 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 152-136 loss to the Heat.
It was the fourth double-double of the season for the fifth-year forward, and his first since Jan. 24. Champagnie has scored in double digits in four straight games (one start) as he re-establishes himself as a regular part of the frontcourt rotation, averaging 14.3 points, 5.8 boards, 1.3 assists, 0.8 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 23.3 minutes.
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Bruce Brown SG | DEN
Nuggets' Bruce Brown: Tweaks ankle in win
Brown tweaked his left ankle during Saturday's game against the Spurs in the third quarter and was unable to return. He supplied five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 11 minutes.
The severity of the injury is unclear, but he was ineligible to return since he wasn't able to take part in the jump ball while being evaluated in the locker room. Brown can be considered questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
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Bilal Coulibaly SF | WAS
Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Delivers three blocks, two steals
Coulibaly registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Saturday's 152-136 loss to Miami.
The Wizards have been limiting the third-year forward's minutes lately, but that hasn't stopped him from producing for fantasy managers. He's scored in double digits in 10 of his last 11 appearances, averaging 15.1 points, 4.5 boards, 2.9 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over that span.
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Alex Caruso PG | OKC
Thunder's Alex Caruso: Available versus Jazz
Caruso (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against Utah.
Caruso didn't play in Thursday's 139-96 win over the Lakers because of an illness. However, his absence won't extend beyond one game. The 32-year-old is having a down season offensively, although he remains one of Oklahoma City's most capable defenders.
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Jarred Vanderbilt PF | LAL
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Questionable for Sunday
Vanderbilt is questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas due to right calf soreness, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vanderbilt may want to test his calf while going through his pregame routine, so he could be headed for a game-time call Sunday. If he's ruled out, that could open up some minutes for Jake LaRavia and Maxi Kleber.
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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.