NBA Player News
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Thomas Bryant C | CLE
Cavaliers' Thomas Bryant: Starting versus Indiana
Bryant will start in Sunday's game against Indiana, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
With Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (calf) getting the night off, Bryant will make his first start of the 2025-26 campaign. In eight starts with the Pacers last season, the 28-year-old averaged 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals across 26.3 minutes per contest.
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Keon Ellis SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Keon Ellis: Starting Sunday
Ellis will start Sunday against the Pacers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Ellis is getting a spot start due to Evan Mobley (calf) taking a maintenance day, and he'll be joined in the first unit by James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus and Thomas Bryant. As a starter this season, Ellis has averaged 9.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.4 triples and 1.2 steals per game.
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Moussa Diabate PF | CHA
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Will play Sunday
Diabate (ankle) will play Sunday in Minnesota.
Diabate is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which could push Ryan Kalkbrenner back to the second unit, while Xavier Tillman might drop from the rotation entirely. Since the All-Star break, Diabate is averaging 7.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 swats per contest.
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Isaiah Stewart PF | DET
Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out again versus Orlando
Stewart (calf) is listed as out ahead of Monday's game in Orlando.
Stewart continues to battle a strained left calf, an injury that has caused him to miss Detroit's last 12 contests. Although the 24-year-old resumed on-court basketball activities over a week ago, he won't be back on the floor versus the Magic. With Stewart unavailable, Paul Reed should continue to see the bulk of the minutes from off the bench behind Jalen Duren.
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Ben Sheppard SG | IND
Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Downgraded against Cavaliers
Sheppard (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Sheppard started in Friday's 129-108 loss to Charlotte, finishing with seven points, three rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes. However, he won't suit up Sunday because of a sprained right hip. With the Pacers posting a lengthy injury report for Sunday's game, Ethan Thompson may find himself in the starting lineup for the ninth time this season.
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Jarace Walker PF | IND
Pacers' Jarace Walker: Ruled out Sunday
Walker (back) is listed as out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Walker suffered a back injury after taking a hard fall in the 114-113 loss to the Clippers on March 27. As a result, he will miss a fourth consecutive contest. With Walker unavailable, Kobe Brown is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Not listed on injury report
Towns (elbow) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game in Atlanta.
Towns will return from a one-game absence Monday, which will likely shift Mitchell Robinson back to the second unit, and there will be fewer minutes available for Mohamed Diawara and Ariel Hukporti. Towns is averaging 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.3 stocks per game this season.
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Duncan Robinson SG | DET
Pistons' Duncan Robinson: Questionable versus Orlando
Robinson (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game in Orlando.
Robinson has played well of late, most recently finishing with 11 points, two rebounds and two assists while shooting 50.0 percent from deep across 23 minutes in Saturday's 116-93 win over Philadelphia. However, he's in danger of missing Monday's contest because of a strained right hip. If Robinson can't play against the Magic, Kevin Huerter, Caris LeVert and Ronald Holland would likely see more action, with one of those players expected to enter the starting lineup.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Will play Sunday
Toppin (foot) is good to go for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Toppin was listed as probable and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Pascal Siakam (ankle) is out for Sunday's game, so Toppin could see some more shots and minutes coming his way.
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Tobias Harris PF | DET
Pistons' Tobias Harris: Questionable for Monday
Harris (knee) is questionable for Monday's game in Orlando.
Harris played through the knee issue Saturday and looked good across 27 minutes, but he'll likely again need to test his knee at shootaround before an official decision is made on his status. If Harris can't give it a go, that would open up minutes for Ronald Holland and Caris LeVert.