NBA Player News
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Tobias Harris PF | DET
Pistons' Tobias Harris: Strong showing Thursday
Harris ended Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets with 26 points (10-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes.
Harris finished just two rebounds away from recording what would've been his third double-double of the season, and the veteran forward continues to leave his mark on both ends of the court for a rebuilding Detroit team. It's worth noting that Harris has finished two boards or fewer shy of a double-double in three of his last five contests. Plus, this 26-point output represented a season-high mark for the 14-year veteran. Harris should be in line for an uptick in his usage rate if Cade Cunningham (hip) is forced to miss time.
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Jaden Ivey SG | DET
Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Poor shooting Thursday
Ivey amassed 11 points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets.
Ivey has scored in double digits in his last five appearances, but the numbers don't tell the whole story in his case. He's failed to score at least 15 points in three of his last four contests in that span while shooting a meager 20-for-55 from the field in that four-game stretch. Ivey should remain a consistent performer for the Pistons, and while the efficiency issues limit his fantasy upside a bit, he could be in line for a bigger role in the short term if Cade Cunningham (hip) is forced to miss time.
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Kyle Filipowski C | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Won't return
Filipowski has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports. He had four points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes before exiting.
Filipowski went to the locker room during the third quarter and was later ruled out for the final 12 minutes of play. Expect Brice Sensabaugh and Drew Eubanks to pick up additional minutes down the stretch in Filipowski's absence.
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Rob Dillingham PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Shut down with ankle injury
Dillingham won't return to Thursday's game against the Raptors due to a right ankle sprain. He tallied two points (1-2 FG) and one assist in 10 minutes prior to departing.
Dillingham rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter and appeared to be in pain on the bench after the play. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should handle point guard duties the rest of the way with Dillingham done for the evening.
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Adama Sanogo PF | CHI
Bulls' Adama Sanogo: Out vs. Atlanta
Sanogo (knee) won't play Friday against the Hawks.
Sanogo hasn't made an NBA appearance since Nov. 11, so his presence shouldn't be missed much. He'll likely see the majority of his opportunities in the G League once healthy.
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E.J. Liddell SF | CHI
Bulls' E.J. Liddell: Probable for Friday
Liddell is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to a right elbow contusion.
The fact that Liddell has a probable tag for Friday's contest suggests he should play in some capacity. That said, his availability shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions, as he's going to be limited to just spare frontcourt minutes in a best-case scenario.
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Torrey Craig SF | CHI
Bulls' Torrey Craig: Likely to play Friday
Craig is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to a right lower leg contusion.
Craig got the start in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee and was productive, notching 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes. Patrick Williams (foot) is out, and while Craig is expected to remain in the starting unit, in the event that he can't go Julian Phillips would probably be in line for more minutes.
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Trey Murphy III SF | NO
Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Absent from injury report
Murphy (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Murphy will be ready to suit up for Friday's matchup after being held out of the second half of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Cavs. He's appeared in four matchups so far this season, averaging 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.8 minutes.
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Brandin Podziemski SG | GS
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Not on injury report
Podziemski (nose) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Podziemski was hit in the face late in Wednesday's win over the Hawks, and X-rays were negative. The fact that the second-year guard is not on the injury report suggests he shouldn't have limitations going forward and that the hit to the nose will end up being nothing more than just a scare. Podziemski is averaging 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season.
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Herbert Jones SG | NO
Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Remains out
Jones (shoulder) won't play Friday against the Warriors.
Jones has not yet been cleared for contact work, so it's no surprise to see that he's been ruled out for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to return will arrive Monday against the Pacers.