NBA Player News
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Corey Kispert SG | ATL
Hawks' Corey Kispert: Retreating to bench
Kispert is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Bucks, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Dyson Daniels (toe) is back from a one-game absence, pushing Kispert back to the second unit. Across his last six outings as a reserve, Kispert has averaged 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 18.9 minutes per game.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Available Saturday
Wembanyama (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Wembanyama has officially been cleared to play this afternoon after missing Thursday's loss to Denver with right ankle soreness. While Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson remained optimistic Wembanyama would be cleared to play, the star center's status was technically a game-time decision until he completed his pregame routine. Before the one-game absence, Wembanyama had been on an absolute tear, averaging 33.3 points per game over his last four outings, which is well above his season average of 24.2 points.
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Joins starting lineup
Sims is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is sitting out Saturday, clearing the way at power forward for Sims to draw his 10th start of the season. Sims has averaged 5.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 25.3 minutes per tilt across nine games as a starter this year, shooting a ridiculous 85.7 percent from the floor during that stretch.
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Ryan Rollins SG | MIL
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Starting vs. Atlanta
Rollins is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Hawks on Saturday.
Rollins came off the bench during the Bucks' 112-105 loss to the Heat on Thursday, but he put together a productive performance with 16 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, one steal and two three-pointers over 33 minutes. He'll move back into the starting lineup alongside Kevin Porter in the frontcourt for Saturday's game due to the absence of Ousmane Dieng (illness).
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Ryan Kalkbrenner C | CHA
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Available Saturday
Kalkbrenner (illness) is listed as available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
The rookie center will return after a one-game absence and should reclaim his reserve role behind Moussa Diabate, likely pushing Xavier Tillman out of the rotation. Over his last eight appearances, Kalkbrenner has provided steady rim protection and efficiency, averaging 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 16.1 minutes per contest during that span.
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Coby White PG | CHA
Hornets' Coby White: Available Saturday
White (heel) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
A bruised heel won't stop White from playing Saturday, but he remains difficult to trust in fantasy lineups with his workload limitations. Over his first seven games for the Hornets, the star guard has averaged 11.9 points, 3.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per contest.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Optimism to play Saturday
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said that he's optimistic that Wembanyama (ankle) will play against the Hornets on Saturday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Wembanyama was unable to play against the Nuggets on Thursday due to a right ankle injury. The third-year phenom can be considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest, and if he can't play, he'll likely be available for Monday's game against the Clippers. If Wembanyama is ruled out, then Luke Kornet would likely remain in the Spurs' starting lineup.
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Caris LeVert SG | DET
Pistons' Caris LeVert: Limited output in return
LeVert (wrist) tallied four points (2-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 23 minutes Friday in the Pistons' 126-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Back in action following a three-game absence due to a left wrist sprain, LeVert saw solid playing time off the bench but was highly ineffective. In addition to failing to connect from deep, LeVert tied for a team high with three turnovers. LeVert should be able to retain a spot on the second unit moving forward, but he'll likely see his minutes drop slightly if either or both of Tobias Harris (hip) or Ausar Thompson (ankle) are able to play in the Pistons' next game Sunday in Toronto.
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Dalen Terry SF | PHI
76ers' Dalen Terry: Goes to locker room after fall
Terry went to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Nets, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Terry had a scary fall on a layup attempt after Ben Saraf inadvertently tripped him while in mid-air. Terry was able to shoot both of his free-throw attempts (making one) before being taken to the locker room, where he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. MarJon Beauchamp would be slated for a larger role in the second half if Terry is unable to return.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Questionable for Sunday
Post is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Knicks due to a sprained left ankle.
Post sustained the injury during Friday's loss to Minnesota, but it appears that he didn't come away with a high-grade sprain. The Warriors are already very thin down low, with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (calf) both ruled out for Sunday, so they'd likely be left with Gui Santos and two-way player Malevy Leons to soak up the bulk of the center minutes if Post cannot play.