NBA Player News
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Jeremiah Fears PG | NO
Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Starting Sunday
Fears will start Sunday versus the Magic.
Fears is getting a spot start with Trey Murphy (ankle) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson and Yves Missi. As a starter this season, Fears has averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.2 steals per contest.
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Brandon Williams PG | DAL
Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Probable versus Lakers
Williams (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Williams recently popped up on the injury report because of an illness. However, the probable designation suggests he is expected to suit up versus Los Angeles. If the 26-year-old suffers a setback and can't play, Ryan Nembhard will likely see more minutes from off the bench.
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Zeke Nnaji PF | DEN
Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji: Questionable for Monday
Nnaji (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Nnaji missed the last two games because of a sprained left hamstring. However, the 25-year-old has averaged only 11.9 minutes per contest this season, so another absence won't significantly impact the rotation.
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Marvin Bagley III C | DAL
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Available to play
Bagley (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Lakers.
Bagley is set to return from a three-game absence Sunday, which will likely result in fewer minutes for Dwight Powell. Bagley is averaging 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game for the Mavericks this season.
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Spencer Jones SF | DEN
Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Out again Monday
Jones (hamstring) remains out for Monday's game against Portland.
Jones will miss a third consecutive game Monday because of a strained right hamstring. While the 24-year-old hasn't officially been ruled out beyond that game, there's certainly a chance he'll miss additional time. Jones has been a valuable depth piece for the Nuggets this season, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.8 steals in 64 games, which includes 37 starts. While he is off the floor, Julian Strawther should see more work.
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Bruce Brown SG | DEN
Nuggets' Bruce Brown: Probable for Monday
Brown (ankle) is probable to play Monday against the Trail Blazers.
Brown exited Saturday's win over the Spurs after tweaking his left ankle, but it doesn't sound like it will affect his availability for Monday's game. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Monday's tipoff.
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Cameron Payne PG | PHI
76ers' Cameron Payne: Diagnosed with hamstring strain
Payne was diagnosed with a strained right hamstring Sunday and will be re-evaluated in "approximately two weeks," Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Payne suffered a hamstring strain during Saturday's 116-93 loss to Detroit, and a subsequent MRI confirmed the diagnosis. As a result, the 31-year-old will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. He will also miss the Play-In Tournament -- assuming the 76ers can remain above the Raptors, Hornets, Magic and Heat in the standings -- and likely at least a few playoff games Philadelphia advances. While Payne is out of commission, Quentin Grimes is likely to pick up plenty of minutes at point guard off the bench behind Tyrese Maxey.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Not listed on injury report
Embiid (oblique) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Spurs.
Embiid skipped the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday for rest purposes, but he'll be back in action Monday evening, which should shift Andre Drummond back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Adem Bona with Embiid active.
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Jalen Slawson SF | IND
Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Starting against Cleveland
Slawson will start in Sunday's game against Cleveland, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
The Pacers won't have their usual starting group Sunday, so Slawson's services will be needed. The 26-year-old has started three times throughout the campaign, averaging 6.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals across 26.7 minutes in those appearances.
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Jay Huff C | IND
Pacers' Jay Huff: Headed to bench
Huff will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Huff may be limited in his reserve role, so he's a risky target in daily fantasy leagues. As a member of the second unit this season, Huff owns averages of 7.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 triples and 1.7 swats per contest.