NBA Player News
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Ryan Rollins SG | MIL
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Returns from two-game absence
Rollins chipped in 24 points (10-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 win over Memphis.
Rollins returned from a two-game absence related to a hip strain, and he saw a major role for a Milwaukee team hammered by injuries. It's no surprise that he soaked up a ton of usage Sunday, but it will be interesting to see how involved he is for the final four games of the campaign.
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Ousmane Dieng SF | MIL
Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Another strong line in win
Dieng closed with 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds and six assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 victory over Memphis.
Dieng's shooting comes and goes, but he's making a strong impression on the coaching staff. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 14.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.0 three-pointers on 39.8 percent shooting from the field.
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De'Anthony Melton SG | GS
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Remaining in starting lineup
Melton will start in Sunday's game against Houston, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Stephen Curry (knee) will return and play in his first game since Jan. 30. However, the multi-time All-Star will come off the bench, keeping Melton in the starting lineup for at least one more contest. Melton has started 20 times throughout the campaign, averaging 13.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.3 blocks and 1.9 steals across 25.1 minutes.
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Cormac Ryan SG | MIL
Bucks' Cormac Ryan: Scores 21 points in win
Ryan registered 21 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and five steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 win over Memphis.
Ryan put together a strong display off the bench for his second game of the season with at least 21 points. Over his last three games, he's been hot with 19.0 points, 3.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers on 62.1 percent shooting from the field.
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Dariq Whitehead SG | MEM
Grizzlies' Dariq Whitehead: Scores 16 points in loss
Whitehead racked up 16 points (6-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks.
Whitehead, who was signed to a 10-day contract Thursday, saw a significant workload for the injury-depleted Grizzlies. Meanwhile, starters Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks combined for 26 minutes. If Sunday was any indication, Whitehead is going to get a long look to close out the season.
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Stephen Curry PG | GS
Warriors' Stephen Curry: Coming off bench Sunday night
Curry (knee) will come off the bench for Sunday's game against Houston, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Curry will play in his first game since Jan 30. While head coach Steve Kerr already indicated Curry would play in "small bursts," it appears he may see fewer minutes than most anticipate, considering he will come off the bench. It's unknown how long this will be the case, although De'Anthony Melton and Brandin Podziemski may handle most of the work in the backcourt for at least one more game.
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Vit Krejci SF | POR
Trail Blazers' Vit Krejci: Won't play Monday
Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Denver.
Krejci continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff, indicating he's still not close to returning. He should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game in San Antonio.
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Toby Okani SF | MEM
Grizzlies' Toby Okani: Sees 41 minutes in start
Okani accumulated nine points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks.
Okani, who was signed to a 10-day contract Thursday, made his first career start against the Bucks and saw a massive workload for the injury-depleted Grizzlies. With the team evaluating several fringe rotation players, Okani could see a ton of reps to close out the regular season if Sunday was any indication.
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Patrick Williams PF | CHI
Bulls' Patrick Williams: Limited output in loss
Williams ended with five points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's 120-110 loss to the Suns.
Williams continues to be used sparingly by the Bulls, and he remains ice-cold shooting the ball. Over his last eight games, he's shooting 27.1 percent from the field for 4.3 points per contest.
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Tre Jones PG | CHI
Bulls' Tre Jones: Strong line in loss
Jones ended Sunday's 120-110 loss to the Suns with 29 points (12-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 31 minutes.
With Josh Giddey (hamstring) sidelined, Jones soaked up a ton of usage Sunday and put up a monstrous fantasy line. He's been a sixth-round value over his last eight games with 18.8 points, 5.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 three-pointers.