NBA Player News
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Game-time call for Friday
Toppin is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to low back soreness.
Toppin was listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game, so it's slightly concerning that he's been downgraded to questionable leading up to Friday. The Pacers will presumably re-evaluate the Dayton product again Friday morning before providing an update on his availability.
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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Probable for Friday
Nesmith is probable for Friday's game versus the Clippers due to soreness in his lower back.
Nesmith is dealing with some lower back pain, but it's not expected to keep him out of Friday's game. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Friday's tipoff.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Won't play Friday
Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Portland.
This will be Gafford's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Monday's matchup with Minnesota being the first of a back-to-back, it seems unlikely he'll be able to return for that one. Marvin Bagley and Dwight Powell will help pick up the slack while Gafford is out.
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Caleb Martin SF | DAL
Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Won't play Friday
Martin (foot) is out for Friday's game against Portland.
The veteran swingman will miss a sixth straight contest with a right plantar fascia strain. His next opportunity to play comes Monday, when the Mavericks face the Timberwolves. Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton have a clearer pathway to minutes in the absence of Martin on Friday.
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. SF | MIA
Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Iffy for Friday
Jaquez is questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland with a right ankle sprain.
It's a new injury for Jaquez, who could test out his ankle during pregame warmups Friday. If the forward cannot play, Pelle Larsson would likely see a boost in playing time versus the Cavaliers.
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Immanuel Quickley PG | TOR
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Won't play Friday
Quickley won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Right foot plantar fasciitis is keeping the 2020 first-rounder out for a third consecutive contest. With Quickley sidelined, Jamal Shead has started two straight contests and should remain the top point guard for the Raptors on Friday.
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Jaylen Brown SF | BOS
Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Questionable for Friday
Brown is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks due to tightness in his left calf.
Brown has been logging 35-plus minutes a game over the past five, so the Celtics may opt to hit him with a maintenance day with his calf acting up. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if Brown can't give it a go, Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum would see a boost.
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Questionable with thumb sprain
Queta is questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta with a right thumb sprain.
Queta is at risk of missing just his fifth contest of the season Friday. If the big man cannot suit up, Luka Garza would likely start at center and make sense as a strong plug-and-play fantasy option in most leagues.
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Derrick White SG | BOS
Celtics' Derrick White: Iffy for Friday
White is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks with a bruised right knee.
The Celtics could see how the star guard is feeling following Friday's pregame warmups before updating his status. Payton Pritchard would likely step into a featured role as the starting point guard if White cannot play.
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Bobi Klintman PF | DET
Pistons' Bobi Klintman: Summoned from G League
The Pistons recalled Klintman from the G League's Motor City Cruise ahead of Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
While Klintman is likely to suit up for Detroit on Thursday, he's not expected to be featured in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation. The second-year forward has made just 11 appearances at the NBA level all season and is averaging 6.3 minutes per game.