NBA Player News
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Exits to locker room
Sims exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to an apparent facial injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Sims was hit in the face while contesting a shot and exited to the locker room with 2:47 remaining in the opening quarter. Pete Nance will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way if Sims is unable to return.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Tuesday
Monk (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.
Monk is in line for a fourth consecutive absence while nursing a right ankle sprain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday against Philadelphia.
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Cade Cunningham SG | DET
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leaves early with back issue
Cunningham has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. He finished with six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in five minutes.
Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press relays that Cunningham appeared to be a bit slow getting up after diving for the ball during the first quarter. Daniss Jenkins had been out of the rotation in the Pistons' previous game but could be in line for more minutes Tuesday while Cunningham is out for the rest of the night. Cunningham's injury doesn't appear to be a serious one, so he can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Taurean Prince SG | MIL
Bucks' Taurean Prince: Starting Tuesday
Prince will start Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sidelined, Kyle Kuzma will start at power forward while Prince draws the start at small forward. The 31-year-old has appeared in four outings this month, during which he has averaged 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per contest.
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AJ Green SG | MIL
Bucks' AJ Green: Retreating to bench
Green isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
Green ran with the first unit Sunday against Indiana, but he'll retreat to a bench role Tuesday as the Bucks elect to roll with Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins in the backcourt. Green is averaging 5.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his last three appearances as a reserve.
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Ayo Dosunmu PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Entering starting lineup
Dosunmu will start Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Dosunmu will enter the starting lineup in place of Anthony Edwards, who is sidelined Tuesday with right knee inflammation. Edwards will be re-evaluated in the next 1-to-2 weeks, so there figures to be plenty more opportunities for Dosunmu if he can hold his own with the first unit.
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Keon Ellis SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Keon Ellis: Won't start Tuesday
Ellis won't start against the Bucks on Tuesday.
With Sam Merrill (hamstring) back in the lineup following a two-game absence, Ellis will slide to the second unit. In five appearances off the bench this month, the 26-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks in 27.8 minutes per tilt.
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Jalen Slawson SF | IND
Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Not starting Tuesday
Slawson won't start Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Kobe Brown will rejoin the starting five Tuesday, pushing Slawson to the second unit. The two-way player is still likely to see meaningful playing time in the front end of this back-to-back set due to Pascal Siakam (knee) and Micah Potter (triceps) being sidelined.
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Kobe Brown SF | IND
Pacers' Kobe Brown: Back with first unit Tuesday
Brown is starting Tuesday's game against New York.
Brown will step into the starting lineup for the third time in four games as the Pacers continue to juggle injuries to Andrew Nembhard (calf) and Pascal Siakam (knee). Brown has yet to score in double figures in three starts this season, but he was effective on the glass in his last stint with the first unit Friday by securing seven rebounds.