NBA Player News
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Questionable for Friday
Sarr (toe) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
Sarr is in danger of missing his third straight game Friday. If he can't give it a go, Tristan Vukcevic (back), Anthony Gill and Julian Reese will help pick up the slack.
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Adou Thiero SF | LAL
Lakers' Adou Thiero: Ruled out for Friday
Thiero (knee) won't play Friday versus the Nets.
Thiero will miss his second straight game due to the knee issue, but he's a negligible part of the rotation anyway. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Wizards.
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Rui Hachimura PF | LAL
Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Iffy for Friday
Hachimura (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.
Hachimura is in danger of missing a third consecutive game with what the team is deeming right calf injury management. He'll presumably test out the calf at some point before tipoff, at which time the Lakers will provide another update on his availability.
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Luka Doncic PG | LAL
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Questionable for Friday
Doncic is questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to left hamstring soreness.
Doncic has been playing heavy minutes for the Lakers, so there's a chance he could get hit with a rest day going up against the 17-56 Nets. If Doncic is out, Austin Reaves and LeBron James would see a bump in usage, and there would be more minutes available for Luke Kennard and Kobe Bufkin.
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Deandre Ayton C | LAL
Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Will return Friday
Ayton (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
Ayton wasn't able to suit up Wednesday due to back soreness, but he's able to avoid the injury report for Friday's matchup. The big man is averaging 10.7 points and 7.8 rebounds over 12 March appearances.
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Marcus Smart PG | LAL
Lakers' Marcus Smart: Remaining out for Friday
Smart (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.
Smart will miss a third straight game due to a bruised right ankle. Jake LaRavia has made two starts in Smart's place and should be the favorite to run with the first unit again Friday against Brooklyn.
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Killian Hayes PG | SAC
Kings' Killian Hayes: Exits with hand injury
Hayes went to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Magic with a left hand injury, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
It's not clear when Hayes suffered the injury, but he departed to the locker room late in the first quarter. He can be considered questionable to return until the team has more information to share.
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Isaiah Collier PG | UTA
Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Out again Friday
Collier (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Collier will miss a fifth consecutive game due to left hamstring injury management, and the Jazz haven't provided a clear update regarding where the second-year point guard stands in his recovery. Given that Friday's contest is the front end of a back-to-back set for the Jazz, fantasy managers should prepare for Collier to remain out for Saturday's game in Phoenix.
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Brice Sensabaugh SG | UTA
Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Not listed on injury report
Sensabaugh (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Sensabaugh is set to return from a rest day, which could translate to fewer minutes for John Konchar and Bez Mbeng. Through 10 games in March, Sensabaugh has averaged 21.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.9 triples and 1.0 steals per game on 47/37/85 shooting splits.
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Kyle Filipowski PF | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: On track to play in Denver
Filipowski (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Filipowski was unable to suit up Wednesday due to an illness, but his availability looks more promising for Friday. He'd be in line to start at center assuming he gains clearance prior to tipoff.