NBA Player News
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Malik Beasley SG | DET
Pistons' Malik Beasley: Back to bench role
Beasley is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Beasley delivered quality minutes during his short-lived time as a starter, but he returns to the bench for this matchup now that Cade Cunningham (hip) is back in the starting unit. Beasley is averaging 18.9 points per game while shooting 40.4 percent from three-point range over his last eight appearances (six starts).
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Ausar Thompson SF | DET
Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Moving back to bench
Thompson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Thompson will move back to the bench due to the return of Tobias Harris (back) to the starting unit. Thompson has averaged 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in two appearances this season.
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Al Horford C | BOS
Celtics' Al Horford: Retreating to bench role
Horford is not in the Celtics' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford will come off the bench Friday for the first time this season while Kristaps Porzingis gets the start at center. It's the first time Horford and Porzingis will be available to play together this season, and the former should continue to serve as the Celtics' "sixth starter" when the latter is sidelined. Through 14 regular-season contests, Horford is averaging 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 27.9 minutes per game.
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Cade Cunningham SG | DET
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Will play against Indiana
Cunningham (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.
The Pistons will get a huge boost for this matchup against the Pacers since both Cunningham and Tobias Harris (hip) will suit up for this NBA Cup contest. Cunningham, who will return after a three-game absence, should be inserted into the starting lineup right away and handle his regular workload in the backcourt. He's averaging 23.5 points, 8.9 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game this season.
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Tobias Harris PF | DET
Pistons' Tobias Harris: Will play Friday
Harris (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Harris was sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to a hip issue, but he will return for Friday's contest. Since and including Nov. 1, Harris has averaged 14.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 32.7 minutes per game.
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Jordan Clarkson PG | UTA
Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Missing third straight game
Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson will be sidelined for a third straight game due to a foot injury, and while his next opportunity to play will be Sunday against the Lakers, the veteran guard doesn't have a timetable for his return. Johnny Juzang, Brice Sensabaugh and Isaiah Collier will continue to see increased playing time off the bench due to Clarkson's injury.
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Kyle Filipowski C | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Won't play vs. Dallas
Filipowski (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Filipowski will miss a fourth straight game due to a left leg injury, and his next chance to play will be against the Lakers on Sunday. The Jazz will be getting reinforcements in Lauri Markkanen (personal) and John Collins (knee) for Saturday's contest.
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Kevin Love PF | MIA
Heat's Kevin Love: Will play Friday
Love (back) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Love missed Wednesday's win over the Hornets due to back spasms, but he'll be available off the bench in this one. His return shouldn't generate a big impact in fantasy formats, however, as he's averaged a mere 12.6 minutes per game across seven outings off the bench this season.
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John Collins C | UTA
Jazz's John Collins: Available vs. Mavs on Saturday
Collins (knee) will play against the Mavericks on Saturday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Collins was sidelined for Wednesday's 122-103 loss to the Nuggets due to a knee injury, but the veteran forward will return for Saturday's game. Collins started in the Jazz's previous eight games prior to Wednesday, and over that span he averaged 20.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals over 32.5 minutes per game.
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Jalen Wilson SF | BKN
Nets' Jalen Wilson: Starting vs. Orlando
Wilson is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Wilson is back after a one-game absence due to right calf tightness, and the second-year forward will move straight into the lineup since Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out. Wilson has made two starts this season, playing 34 and 41 minutes in wins over the Hornets and Warriors, respectively.