NBA Player News
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Justin Edwards SF | PHI
76ers' Justin Edwards: Goes scoreless in loss
Edwards had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal in 10 minutes during Saturday's 116-93 loss to Detroit.
Although Edwards was back in the rotation, he failed to score for the second time in his past two appearances. After a brief run of relevance, Edwards has shifted back to a depth role, with Philadelphia now largely healthy. Assuming the key players can stay on the floor, Edwards is unlikely to play a major role down the stretch.
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Daniss Jenkins PG | DET
Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Drops 14 dimes in win
Jenkins closed Saturday's 116-93 victory over Philadelphia with 16 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, 14 assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes.
Jenkins continues to impress, recording his third double-double of the season. With Cade Cunningham (chest) still sidelined, Jenkins has certainly made the most of his opportunity. In eight appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Ron Holland SF | DET
Pistons' Ronald Holland: Drops 11 points in blowout
Holland chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 116-93 win over Philadelphia.
Holland saw some additional playing time, closing the game while the starters got some well-deserved rest. Although he has been a regular piece for the Pistons, Holland's role is typically limited to no more than about 20 minutes. As a player who has been well outside the top 250 this season, fantasy managers needn't consider him outside of very deep leagues.
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Javonte Green SG | DET
Pistons' Javonte Green: Reverts back to depth role
Green provided two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound over six minutes during Saturday's 116-93 victory over Philadelphia.
Green logged just six minutes, the second time he has done so in the past two games. Despite having a couple of positive moments throughout the season, Green has been mostly a non-factor when it comes to fantasy. In 78 appearances, he has averaged just 6.8 points, 1.2 steals and 1.1 three-pointers, leaving him well outside the top 200 in standard formats.
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Cameron Payne PG | PHI
76ers' Cameron Payne: Won't return Saturday
Payne suffered a right hamstring strain and won't return to Saturday's game against the Pistons, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
He'll finish the night early with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in nine minutes. Quentin Grimes may pick up a handful of minutes with this news.
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Keegan Murray PF | SAC
Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't return Sunday
Murray (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Murray will be sidelined for a 19th straight contest and remains without a target date to return.
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Russell Westbrook PG | SAC
Kings' Russell Westbrook: Out for Sunday
Westbrook (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Westbrook will miss his eighth game in a row and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Tuesday against Golden State.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Available for Sunday
Monk (personal) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Monk is no longer on the injury report after missing Friday's game against the Pelicans. He's been hot over his last five games with averages of 16.0 points, 7.4 assists and 2.6 three-pointers.
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Jamal Murray PG | DEN
Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Double-double against Spurs
Murray had 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 46 minutes during Saturday's 136-134 overtime win over San Antonio.
The double-double was his 18th of the season as Murray extends his career high. The 29-year-old point guard has scored in double digits in 10 straight games, averaging 26.1 points, 7.5 assists, 4.9 boards and 4.1 threes over that stretch.
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Christian Braun SG | DEN
Nuggets' Christian Braun: Drops 21 in OT win
Braun accumulated 21 points (7-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 136-134 overtime victory over the Spurs.
The fourth-year wing topped 20 points for the first time since March 18, when he hit for 26 points against the Grizzlies, while the five made three-pointers were a season high. Braun has scored in double digits in 12 of the last 13 contests, averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 boards, 2.5 assists and 1.6 threes over that span.