NBA Player News
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Unlikely to play Friday
Gafford is doubtful for Friday's game versus San Antonio.
The Mavericks expect Gafford to miss a third straight game due to a right shoulder impingement. Marvin Bagley should start at center Friday, making him a worthwhile streaming candidate in all fantasy leagues after posting at least 20 points and eight rebounds in three of his past four appearances.
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PJ Washington PF | DAL
Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Unlikely to suit up vs. Spurs
Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Friday's game against San Antonio.
Washington is in danger of missing his third game in a row after picking up a left elbow sprain. Khris Middleton, Klay Thompson and Tyler Smith would be in line for more minutes if Washington is downgraded to out before Friday's matchup.
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Cooper Flagg SF | DAL
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg: Probable for Friday
Flagg is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a left wrist sprain.
Flagg was also added to the injury report as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against Phoenix before ultimately getting the green light to play, so this appears to be a precautionary listing. The Mavericks should have confirmation on his status as tipoff approaches.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Bucks' Myles Turner: Absent from injury report
Turner (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
After sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, Turner is available for Milwaukee's last home game of the regular season. The star big man has averaged 9.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.0 steals in 22.1 minutes per contest over his last seven games.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | MIL
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Unavailable for Friday
Antetokounmpo (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.
Antetokounmpo will remain sidelined for yet another matchup while dealing with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. He'll have one more opportunity to appear in the regular-season finale Sunday against Philadelphia, though it would seem that his 2025-26 campaign is over.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Questionable for Friday
Wembanyama (ribs) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion during Monday's game against the 76ers and then sat out Wednesday's matchup with Portland. However, it appears he'll have a chance to take the court Friday night after being upgraded to questionable. The Spurs will likely monitor the star center closely leading up to tipoff before providing an update on his availability.
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Alex Sarr C | WAS
Wizards' Alex Sarr: Unlikely to return this season
Head coach Brian Keefe said Thursday that Sarr (toe) is unlikely to play again this season, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Sarr will miss a seventh consecutive contest Thursday due to a left big toe injury, and he should be considered doubtful for the Wizards' final two regular-season games until further notice. With the second-year big man on the shelf, Julian Reese and Anthony Gill will likely continue seeing increased burn.
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Sam Merrill SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Won't play Friday
Merrill (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Merrill will be held out of Friday's contest due to left hamstring injury management. His final chance to suit up in the regular season will come Sunday against the Wizards. With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out, Keon Ellis, Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Jaylon Tyson SF | CLE
Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Iffy for Friday
Tyson is questionable for Friday's game versus Atlanta due to a left toe bone bruise.
Tyson is trying to end a 10-game absence and tune himself up ahead of the postseason. If the forward cannot get the green light, more playing time on the wing will be available for Max Strus and Dean Wade.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Won't play against Hawks
Allen (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against Atlanta.
The Cavaliers are gearing up for the postseason, so Allen will take the night off Friday. With Thomas Bryant (calf) also sidelined, Evan Mobley will presumably slide over to the middle, while Larry Nance is expected to see more action off the bench.