NBA Player News
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Bez Mbeng SG | UTA
Jazz's Bez Mbeng: Drawing first career start
Mbeng will start in Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Mbeng will make his first career start, stepping up to the top unit alongside Elijah Harkless, Cody Williams, Ace Bailey and Kyle Filipowski. In four appearances this season, Mbeng is averaging 2.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals across 30.5 minutes. Mbeng is signed to a 10-day deal with the Jazz, but the contract is set to expire before Utah's next game Monday versus the Raptors.
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Nique Clifford SG | SAC
Kings' Nique Clifford: Good to go Sunday
Clifford (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Clifford will return from a one-game absence due to left hamstring soreness. In his 10 appearances leading up to the absence, Clifford averaged 13.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals across 34.9 minutes.
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Devin Carter SG | SAC
Kings' Devin Carter: Cleared to play
Carter (calf) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Carter is all set to return from a five-game absence due to a bruised right calf. With Russell Westbrook (foot) sitting out, Carter should enter the rotation and could even garner the starting nod at point guard over Killian Hayes.
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Daeqwon Plowden SG | SAC
Kings' Daeqwon Plowden: Iffy for Sunday
Plowden is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets due to right foot soreness.
Plowden has stepped into a significant role as of late, and he's scored in double figures in seven consecutive outings. However, the Kings could be without Plowden's services Sunday as the 27-year-old tends to a sore right foot.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Available for Sunday
Monk (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
After tweaking his shoulder Thursday against the 76ers, Monk is no longer on the injury report. He may see a bump in usage Sunday with Russell Westbrook (foot) sitting out.
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Russell Westbrook PG | SAC
Kings' Russell Westbrook: Out for Sunday
Westbrook has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets due to right foot soreness.
Westbrook will be sidelined for a second straight Sunday game after he sat out of the Kings' 116-111 win over the Jazz on March 15 before returning to play in each of the team's subsequent two contests. With Westbrook sidelined against Brooklyn, the Kings will likely turn to Killian Hayes and Devin Carter to cover most of the minutes at point guard.
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Bobby Portis PF | MIL
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Late scratch with rib injury
Portis has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Suns due to left rib costochondritis.
Portis hadn't been included on the Bucks' injury report before surprisingly being ruled out about a half hour prior to the 10 p.m. ET tipoff. With Portis, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Kevin Porter (knee) all sidelined Saturday, the Bucks will have plenty of usage and minutes up for grabs.
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Noah Clowney PF | BKN
Nets' Noah Clowney: Remains out Sunday
Clowney (wrist) won't play Sunday in Sacramento, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
Clowney suffered a sprained right wrist in Wednesday's loss to OKC, and he was subsequently ruled out for Friday's game against New York. His next chance to suit up will be Monday in Portland. Without Clowney in the rotation, Ziaire Williams, averaging 11.4 points, 2.6 boards, 0.6 assists and 2.0 steals in eight starts this year, will presumably remain with the first five.
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Gary Harris SG | MIL
Bucks' Gary Harris: Not available Saturday
Harris (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Harris will be unavailable for the Bucks on Saturday, but his absence won't have much impact, as he's been a fringe rotation piece. With Kevin Porter (knee) also sidelined, Gary Trent and Cam Thomas could see more minutes off the bench. Harris' next chance to play will come Monday against the Clippers.
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Kevin Porter PG | MIL
Bucks' Kevin Porter: Out for Saturday
Porter (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Porter had been listed as questionable heading into the day but will end up missing a second straight game due to right knee synovitis. With Porter sidelined, AJ Green could be in line for another start, and Cam Thomas could maintain a spot in the rotation.