NBA Player News
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Kasparas Jakucionis SG | MIA
Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Starting Tuesday
Jakucionis is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Wizards on Tuesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jakucionis will make his 10th start of the season (and first since Feb. 21) due to the absences of Tyler Herro (quadriceps) and Norman Powell (groin). In his last start against the Grizzlies on Feb. 21, Jakucionis finished with 12 points, five assists, three rebounds and two three-pointers over 23 minutes.
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Danny Wolf PF | BKN
Nets' Danny Wolf: Returning to bench role
Wolf won't start Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
With Michael Porter resting Monday, Wolf posted 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during a 126-115 victory over the Grizzlies. However, the rookie slides back to a bench role with the Nets' leading scorer returning Tuesday. Nonetheless, with Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) and Ziaire Williams (illness) sidelined, Wolf should still see a solid role as a reserve.
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Naji Marshall SG | DAL
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Back in starting lineup
Marshall will start Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
After missing two straight games to begin March, Marshall came off the bench in three consecutive contests and handled a limited workload. However, he's back in the starting lineup Tuesday, sending Khris Middleton to a reserve role. As a starter this season, Marshall has averaged 17.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.4 minutes per game.
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Will Riley SF | WAS
Wizards' Will Riley: Starting Tuesday
Riley will start Tuesday's game against the Heat.
After coming off the bench in Washington's last two games, Riley will get the starting nod in Miami. As a starter this season (four games), the rookie first-rounder has averaged 16.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 34.3 minutes per contest.
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Khris Middleton SF | DAL
Mavericks' Khris Middleton: Not starting Tuesday
Middleton won't start Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
After 10 straight starts, Middleton is moving to the bench in favor of Naji Marshall. Even as a starter, Middleton averaged 6.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in only 21.5 minutes over his past two appearances.
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Jericho Sims C | MIL
Bucks' Jericho Sims: Out Tuesday
Sims (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Sims is dealing with a right knee issue and won't suit up Tuesday. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday in Miami. With Bobby Portis (back) also sidelined, Pete Nance, Kyle Kuzma and Ousmane Dieng are candidates to see increased minutes Tuesday.
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Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Listed available Tuesday
Allen (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Allen was a late addition to the injury report Sunday, and despite being listed as probable, he sat out during the win over Charlotte, which was surprising after he totaled 62 minutes during a back-to-back set earlier in the week. While Allen is cleared to play Tuesday, it's possible he sits out either Thursday in Indiana or Friday in Toronto as he continues to manage a knee issue.
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Bobby Portis PF | MIL
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Not playing Tuesday
Portis (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Portis was a late addition to Tuesday's injury report due to a back contusion, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran big man to sit out of Tuesday's contest. With Jericho Sims (knee) also out, the Bucks will lean more heavily on Kyle Kuzma and Pete Nance to provide depth behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner.
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Julian Reese PF | WAS
Wizards' Julian Reese: Not available Tuesday
Reese (two-way) is listed out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Reese has played at least 26 minutes in each of the Wizards' last four contests and has made three starts during that stretch, but because he's signed to a two-way contract, he has limited availability for the rest of the season. With the Wizards choosing to hold Reese out Tuesday, he'll be eligible to suit up for nine of the team's remaining 18 contests.
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Taylor Hendricks PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taylor Hendricks: Starting Tuesday
Hendricks will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Hendricks will return from a one-game absence due to thumb soreness and enter the starting lineup, pushing GG Jackson to the bench. Over two starts for Memphis, Hendricks has averaged 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.5 minutes per tilt.