NBA Player News
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Nicolas Claxton C | BKN
Nets' Nic Claxton: Doesn't do much over 21 minutes
Claxton racked up eight points (4-6 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 loss to the Hawks.
This was Claxton's second straight game without any defensive statistics and his fourth consecutive single-digit scoring performance. He's been quiet over that four-game stretch, posting meager averages of 5.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest.
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Pelle Larsson SF | MIA
Heat's Pelle Larsson: Strikes for 28 points in victory
Larsson registered 28 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 win over Milwaukee.
Larsson provided an unexpected scoring boost after putting up 11 points or fewer in his previous three outings entering Thursday. His 28-point night marks his best offensive showing of the 2025-26 campaign, and he was also far more productive than usual on the boards and as a playmaker. Larsson has been a pleasant surprise while the Heat wait for Tyler Herro (quadriceps), Norman Powell (groin) and Andrew Wiggins (toe) to get healthy.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | MIL
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Strong effort not enough in loss
Antetokounmpo tallied 31 points (12-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-11 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Heat.
Antetokounmpo started the game strongly by scoring Milwaukee's first 10 points, and he ended the night as the only starter to score in double figures. The star forward has been playing well in five games since returning from a calf injury, though it's resulted in a 1-4 record for the Bucks. Antetokounmpo is averaging 24.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.0 minutes over that five-game stretch.
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Tre Jones PG | CHI
Bulls' Tre Jones: Starting Thursday
Jones is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Joining Jones in the first unit for Thursday's game will be Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller and Jalen Smith. As a starter this season, Jones owns averages of 13.5 points, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest.
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Jabari Walker PF | PHI
76ers' Jabari Walker: Scores 16 points in 17 minutes
Walker logged 16 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound over 17 minutes during Philadelphia's 131-109 loss to Detroit on Thursday.
Walker saw most of his playing time in the second half (particularly the fourth quarter) due to the Pistons' large lead. The 2022 second-rounder took advantage of the added run time, needing just six field goals to score 16 points and finish as the Sixers' second-leading scorer behind MarJon Beauchamp (17 points). Walker could see an expanded role off the bench for the next few weeks due to the absences of Tyrese Maxey (finger) and Kelly Oubre (elbow).
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Justin Edwards SF | PHI
76ers' Justin Edwards: Near double-double vs. Detroit
Edwards logged 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four steals over 29 minutes during the 76ers' 131-109 loss to the Pistons on Thursday.
The 76ers are dealing with injuries to multiple starters including Kelly Oubre (elbow) and Tyrese Maxey (finger), which led to Edwards making his sixth start of the season Thursday. Edwards took advantage of the opportunity by setting a season high in steals and came one rebound shy from recording his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign. Oubre is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, so Edwards could remain a starter for as long as the former is sidelined.
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MarJon Beauchamp SF | PHI
76ers' MarJon Beauchamp: Extended run off Sixers bench
Beauchamp finished Thursday's 131-109 loss to the Pistons with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 30 minutes.
The 76ers are thin on depth due to multiple absences, most recently Tyrese Maxey (finger) and Kelly Oubre (elbow), both of whom are expected to miss multiple weeks. Those injuries, coupled with Thursday's blowout loss, resulted in Beauchamp seeing his most minutes played since the 2022-23 season as a member of the Bucks. He has played mostly in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats this season, but his performance against Detroit, along with Philadelphia's injury bug, could lead to an expanded role for Beauchamp over the next couple of weeks.
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Jalen Duren C | DET
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in just 15 minutes
Duren logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 15 minutes during the Pistons' 131-109 win over the 76ers on Thursday.
Duren saw limited playing time due to foul trouble, but he was productive in the third quarter with nine points and six rebounds. Four of the five Pistons starters did not play in the fourth quarter, and despite playing just 15 minutes, Duren was able to record his 32nd double-double of the season, which is tied with Victor Wembanyama (ankle) for fifth most in the Association. Duren has averaged 21.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals over 27.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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LeBron James SF | LAL
Lakers' LeBron James: Ready for return
James (hip/foot) will play Thursday night against Chicago, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
James will make his return to court after missing three straight matchups due to hip and foot injuries. The 41-year-old had been playing well before going down and had managed to put up 20-plus points in three of his previous four outings.
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Duncan Robinson SG | DET
Pistons' Duncan Robinson: Drains five triples vs. Philly
Robinson posted 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during the Pistons' 131-109 win over the 76ers on Thursday.
Robinson scored eight points in both the first and third quarter of Thursday's game and sat out the entire fourth frame due to Detroit's commanding lead. The sharpshooting wing ended up leading both teams in scoring, and it was the ninth time this season that Robinson connected on at least five triples. He has connected on 40.5 percent of his three-point attempts (6.6 3PA/G) since the All-Star break, and over that span he has averaged 11.2 points, 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds over 25.8 minutes per game.