NBA Player News
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Julius Randle PF | MIN
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Iffy for Friday
Randle (hand) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Randle took a seat for the second half of Minnesota's back-to-back Wednesday due to a right hand issue, but he'll have an opportunity to return for Friday's clash. Minnesota should have another update on the forward's availability after observing him go through shootaround and warmups.
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Derrick White SG | BOS
Celtics' Derrick White: Cleared to play Thursday
White (knee) is available for Thursday's game against New York, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
White was in danger of missing this contest because of a right-knee contusion. However, he is good to go. With Jaylen Brown (Achilles) ruled out, White should see additional scoring opportunities.
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Dru Smith SG | MIA
Heat's Dru Smith: Downgraded to out
Smith (foot) is out for Thursday's game against the Raptors, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Smith was added to the injury report as questionable due to a right foot issue, and while the team was optimistic about him being available Thursday, he's since been downgraded to out. He's been utilized sparingly off the bench lately, so his absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the Miami rotation Thursday evening.
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Upgraded to available
Queta (toe) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Queta is good to go despite nursing a toe sprain Thursday. Over his last five appearances, the standout big man has averaged 16.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes per contest while shooting a robust 75.0 percent from the field during this stretch.
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Brandon Williams PG | DAL
Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Unlikely to play Friday
Williams (illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Williams is still under the weather and is expected to miss his third straight game Friday. If the 26-year-old guard is ruled out, there would be more minutes available for Ryan Nembhard and John Poulakidas.
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Gary Trent Jr. SF | MIL
Bucks' Gary Trent: Sidelined against Brooklyn
Trent (oblique) is listed as out for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
Trent missed three consecutive contests before suiting up for Wednesday's 137-111 loss to Detroit, finishing with seven points and one assist. However, the veteran won't play Friday. With Trent out of commission, AJ Green and Cormac Ryan will presumably continue to see more action.
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Klay Thompson SG | DAL
Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Available for Friday
Thompson (rest) will play Friday against the Spurs.
Thompson received a rest day Wednesday against the Suns, but he'll be back on the court Friday after being omitted from the team's injury report. The veteran forward is averaging 10.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists over his last five appearances, all off the bench.
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Kyle Kuzma PF | MIL
Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Off injury report
Kuzma (Achilles) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Nets.
Kuzma is set to return from a two-game absence due to a right Achilles issue, which will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Pete Nance, Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince. Kuzma has averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.6 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.
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Naji Marshall SG | DAL
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Tagged doubtful for Friday
Marshall (hip) is doubtful for Friday's game against San Antonio.
Marshall suffered a left hip injury during Tuesday's clash against the Clippers and was forced to sit out Wednesday's game as a result of the injury. It appears he'll need even more time to recover after being listed as doubtful for Friday, which would mean more playing time for Klay Thompson, Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith in the frontcourt. Expect another update on Marshall's status closer to tipoff.
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Caleb Martin SF | DAL
Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Doubtful for Friday
Martin is doubtful for Friday's game versus San Antonio due to a strained right heel.
The veteran swingman is running out of time to return during the regular season due to the heel injury, which has kept him sidelined for 12 consecutive games. Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson would be candidates for a slight bump in playing time if Martin is ultimately ruled out.