NBA Player News
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Nikola Jovic PF | MIA
Heat's Nikola Jovic: Won't play Tuesday
Jovic (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against Toronto, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.
It's a new injury for Jovic, who's battling a sprained left ankle. His next chance to return comes during Thursday's rematch with the Raptors.
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Tyler Herro PG | MIA
Heat's Tyler Herro: Listed as probable
Herro (personal) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Herro was able to practice Monday after missing Saturday's game against Washington. All signs point to him returning to the court to face Toronto.
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Norman Powell SG | MIA
Heat's Norman Powell: Probable for Tuesday
Powell (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against Toronto, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Powell is expected to put an end to a four-game absence due to an illness. Over his last six outings, the star swingman has averaged 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per game.
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Anthony Black PG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Upgraded to questionable
Black (abdomen) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
It's a significant upgrade for Black, who now has a real chance to end a 16-game absence with a left abdominal strain Monday. Although the third-year guard would be in line for a minutes restriction if he plays versus Detroit, there would still be more of a crunch for playing time among Jamal Cain, Tristan da Silva and Jevon Carter.
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Taylor Hendricks PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taylor Hendricks: Unlikely to play Monday
Hendricks (thumb) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
A right thumb sprain is likely to prevent Hendricks from playing Monday. Dariq Whitehead and Toby Okani should soak up more playing time in the frontcourt versus Cleveland.
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Taj Gibson PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Doubtful for Monday
Gibson (foot) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Gibson is expected to miss the second leg of this back-to-back set, leaving the Grizzlies incredibly thin in the frontcourt. The veteran big man had missed the Grizzlies' previous four games due to right foot injury management, but he posted zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across seven minutes Sunday in the Grizzlies' 131-115 loss to the Bucks.
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Sam Merrill SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Good to go Monday
Merrill (hamstring) will play Monday against Memphis.
Merrill will be back in action after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set Sunday. With James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out, Merrill is in line to see plenty of touches Monday.
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Jahmai Mashack SG | MEM
Grizzlies' Jahmai Mashack: Ruled out with concussion
Mashack is listed out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with a concussion.
Mashack is sidelined for a second consecutive contest while in the league's concussion protocol. With Memphis' injury report a mile long, extra ball-handling duties are open to Cam Spencer at point guard Monday.