NBA Player News
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Luka Doncic PG | LAL
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Triggers one-game suspension
Doncic finished Saturday's 105-04 win over the Magic with 33 points (12-30 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, four steals and one block in 38 minutes. He was issued his 16th technical foul of the season with 1:19 remaining in the third quarter, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.
Doncic put together another impressive stat line Saturday, albeit with poor shooting from the field and the free-throw line. Rather than his production, however, Doncic's 16th technical foul is the bigger headline from the night. Barring a successful appeal to have the technical foul rescinded, Doncic is now set to miss Monday's game in Detroit in what will be a costly blow to managers who are relying on the star guard for the fantasy playoffs.
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James Harden PG | CLE
Cavaliers' James Harden: Stuffs stat sheet again
Harden generated 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt), 10 assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block across 36 minutes of Saturday's 111-106 win over the Pelicans.
After posting 36 points, seven rebounds and nine assists his last time out, Harden delivered a double-double Saturday. The veteran guard's scoring has taken a significant hit since being traded to Cleveland, as he's averaging just 20.9 points per game with the Cavs, but he's been able to replicate his assist production and improve his rebounding. In total, Harden is averaging 24.1 points, 8.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds across 61 appearances this season.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Heads to locker room
Gafford went back to the locker room during Saturday's game against the Clippers for undisclosed reasons, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
It's unclear what caused Gafford to exit the game, but it's not certain that he'll be able to return. While he's sidelined, Marvin Bagley and Dwight Powell could see an uptick in playing time.
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AJ Green SG | MIL
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Taurean Prince SG | MIL
Bucks' Taurean Prince: Starting Saturday
Prince is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Prince will make his second start of the season, stepping in to replace AJ Green. In his only appearance as a starter, Prince posted eight points, two rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes.
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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.