NBA Player News
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Cooper Flagg SF | DAL
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Stays hot Wednesday
Flagg finished Wednesday's 142-135 loss to the Nuggets with 26 points (10-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes.
Flagg continues to roll for the Mavericks and fantasy managers alike, putting up at least 17 points in his seventh consecutive game. The rookie No. 1 overall pick has poured in at least 20 points five times over this time, with Flagg averaging 23.7 points, 7.4 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals in 34.8 minutes per game.
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Killian Hayes PG | SAC
Kings' Killian Hayes: Upgraded to available
Hayes (toe) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
After missing Tuesday's loss in Charlotte, Hayes is ready to return from left toe inflammation Thursday. His return likely means fewer minutes for Devin Carter at point guard. Hayes has averaged 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 21.7 minutes per game over his last seven contests.
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Precious Achiuwa PF | SAC
Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Good to go Thursday
Achiuwa (back) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Achiuwa is all set to return from a one-game absence, and fantasy managers will want to pencil him into lineups. Over his last five games, he's averaging 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Javonte Green SG | DET
Pistons' Javonte Green: Likely to play Thursday
Green (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
The veteran guard is likely to be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over his last six contests, Green has averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 12.5 minutes per game but could see an uptick in playing time if Tobias Harris (hip) sits out Thursday.
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Marcus Sasser PG | DET
Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Expected to play
Sasser (hip) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Sasser is trending towards a return after spending three straight games on the shelf. He may see a modest workload behind Daniss Jenkins if he gets the green light to suit up.
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Tobias Harris PF | DET
Pistons' Tobias Harris: Listed as questionable
Harris (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
The veteran forward is in danger of sitting out the second end of this back-to-back set. If Harris winds up not playing, extra minutes would be freed up for Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter on the wing Thursday.
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Ausar Thompson SF | DET
Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Probable for Thursday
Thompson (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Thompson is probable for ankle injury management, so this is not something his fantasy managers need to be overly concerned with. Thompson finished Wednesday's 130-129 overtime loss to the Hawks with 18 points (9-11 FG), four rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in 37 minutes.
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Caris LeVert SG | DET
Pistons' Caris LeVert: Ruled out Thursday
LeVert (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
The veteran swingman is sitting out the second half of this back-to-back set. More playing time will be available to Kevin Huerter, Daniss Jenkins and Ronald Holland on Thursday.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Probable for Thursday
Duren (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Duren will be probable for the second game in a row to close out this back-to-back set. During Wednesday's overtime loss to Atlanta, the big man had 26 points (9-15 FG, 8-9 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 42 minutes.