NBA Player News
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Peyton Watson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Officially active Sunday
Watson is officially active for Sunday's game against Portland.
Watson was already expected to be available after missing over seven weeks because of a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, so it's unknown how much he'll impact things on both ends of the floor.
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Franz Wagner PF | ORL
Magic's Franz Wagner: Remains out Monday
Wagner (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against Indiana.
Wagner has already missed the last 17 games, and he remains without a timetable for return. Tristan da Silva is expected to remain in the starting lineup against Indiana due to Wagner's ongoing absence.
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Jonathan Isaac PF | ORL
Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Won't play Monday vs. Indiana
Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Isaac has appeared in just one game since March 5 due to a left knee sprain, which he aggravated against the Wizards on March 12. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Cavaliers, though he can be considered doubtful until the Magic provide a medical update for the veteran big man.
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Terance Mann SG | BKN
Nets' Terance Mann: Available versus Sacramento
Mann (illness) will suit up for Sunday's game against Sacramento.
Mann was initially listed as probable heading into Sunday's contest after missing Friday's loss to New York due to an illness. With Noah Clowney (wrist), Michael Porter (hamstring) and Nic Claxton (rest) unavailable, Mann might work his way back into the starting lineup. The 29-year-old wing has started in 47 games during the 2025-26 regular season, and as a starter he has averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.8 threes and 0.7 steals over 25.9 minutes per game.
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Anthony Black PG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Won't play Monday
Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Monday will be the ninth straight game that Black will miss while he recovers from an abdominal strain. His next chance to play is Tuesday against Cleveland, but the 2023 first-rounder does not have a timetable for a return, so he can be considered doubtful for that contest.
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Vit Krejci SF | POR
Trail Blazers' Vit Krejci: Ruled out vs. Denver
Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Krejci will end up missing a fourth consecutive game while recovering from a left calf contusion, and his next chance to return is Monday against the Nets. Kris Murray and Scoot Henderson should both continue to see a slight uptick in minutes for as long as Krejci is sidelined.
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Peyton Watson SF | DEN
Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Facing minutes restriction Sunday
Watson (hamstring) will operate on a minutes restriction in Sunday's game against Portland, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.
Watson is still officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, but according to a recent report from Shams Charania of ESPN, he's expected to suit up. The 23-year-old was enjoying a career-best season prior to his injury, and considering he's been sidelined since Feb. 7, he's likely to operate under a minutes restriction.
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Jerami Grant PF | POR
Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Not playing Sunday
Grant (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Grant will not play Sunday due to left foot soreness, which will be his first missed game since Jan. 18. His next chance to play will be in the second leg of the Trail Blazers' back-to-back set against the Nets on Monday. Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray figure to be the top candidates to fill in for Grant in the starting lineup.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Monday
Horford (calf) won't suit up for Monday's game against Dallas.
Horford was injured during a March 13 loss to the Timberwolves, and he's been unavailable for the Dubs' last five contests. The big man is due to be re-evaluated in coming days, although that doesn't mean he's close to returning. Kristaps Porzingis (back) is listed as probable for Monday's contest, and assuming he's available, he's expected to go a long way toward filling the void created by Horford's absence. Draymond Green and Gui Santos could also continue to see additional opportunities in the frontcourt.
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Gary Payton II PG | GS
Warriors' Gary Payton: Cleared to play Monday
Payton (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Payton did not play in the second leg of the Warriors' back-to-back set Saturday against the Hawks while managing a knee injury, but he will be back on the court for Monday's Western Conference tilt. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in each of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.1 points on 61.8 percent shooting along with 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals over 23.4 minutes per game.