NBA Player News
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Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | MIL
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out for Saturday
Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Antetokounmpo will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Bucks have approached the superstar about shutting him down for the remainder of the campaign, though he wants to keep playing. Antetokounmpo should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Bucks offer an update on his status.
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Jock Landale C | ATL
Hawks' Jock Landale: Won't suit up Friday
Landale (shoulder) won't play in Friday's game against Boston, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Landale was listed as questionable heading into this one, though he won't be able to suit up. Now that he has been ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye is the favorite to see minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu. Landale's next chance to play will be Saturday versus the visiting Sacramento Kings.
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Gary Harris SG | MIL
Bucks' Gary Harris: Questionable for Saturday
Harris (groin) is questionable for Saturday's game versus San Antonio.
Harris has missed the past three games with a groin issue, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there for Saturday's game. That said, Harris has a negligible role in Milwaukee's rotation, so his playing status won't impact fantasy leagues.
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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Available Friday
Nesmith (back) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Nesmith will shed his probable tag due to lower-back soreness Friday and should be able to handle his normal workload. The sharpshooter has averaged 17.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.9 three-pointers in 30.1 minutes per contest over his last eight games.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Will play Friday
Toppin (back) is good to go for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Toppin will push through the back pain, and he should see his usual minutes Friday night. The 27-year-old power forward is averaging 9.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 triples per game this season.
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Jaylen Brown SF | BOS
Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Considered day-to-day
Brown (Achilles), who has already been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta, is considered day-to-day, according to Jay King of The Athletic
Brown won't suit up for Friday's meeting with the Hawks. However, it appears there's a chance his absence will extend beyond this contest, considering head coach Joe Mazzulla didn't provide much clarity on his condition when asked by reporters. While the star forward is on the shelf, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard should handle the majority of the load on the scoring end.
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Nique Clifford SG | SAC
Kings' Nique Clifford: Questionable to face Atlanta
Clifford (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
It was reported Monday that Clifford was expected to miss at least one week due to a left mid-foot sprain, though there's a chance he will return Saturday. If the rookie first-rounder is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for guys like Daeqwon Plowden, Devin Carter and Malik Monk.
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Killian Hayes PG | SAC
Kings' Killian Hayes: Iffy for Saturday
Hayes (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Hayes is dealing with left finger soreness in the aftermath of Thursday's loss to the Magic. Devin Carter would be in a position to handle the top spot at point guard if Hayes cannot play Saturday.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Questionable to play Saturday
Duren (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Minnesota.
Duren is coming off a massive showing in Thursday's 129-108 win over New Orleans. However, he's now in danger of missing his first game in over a month due to injury management. With Isaiah Stewart (calf) sidelined, Paul Reed would be the favorite to enter the starting lineup if Duren is ruled out.