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McDaniels accumulated 16 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 victory over the Grizzlies.

The 25-year-old forward scored in double digits for a fifth straight game while pocketing at least one steal for a ninth straight contest. During that latter stretch, McDaniels is averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 threes while shooting 56.7 percent from the floor.

Randle posted 23 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 win over the Grizzlies.

Anthony Edwards was the start of the show for Minnesota with a 41-point eruption, but Randle was a strong second fiddle as he produced his 15th double-double of the season. The veteran forward has been in a lull, averaging just 12.4 points, 5.4 boards, 5.0 assists and 1.2 combined steals and blocks over the prior five games while shooting just 35.7 percent from the floor, but Tuesday's performance could be a sign Randle is ready to break back out.

Jackson notched 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 loss to Minnesota.

The double-double was the first of the season for Jackson, who has been on a productive run over the last month. In his last 12 games, the third-year forward is averaging 16.0 points, 6.4 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.2 blocks in 25.7 minutes while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent from long distance. With the Grizzlies' frontcourt not getting any healthier -- Zach Edey is set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing ankle surgery Tuesday, while Brandon Clarke (calf) remains without a clear timeline for his return and Santi Aldama (knee) has played only one game since the beginning of February -- Jackson's workload may not shrink any time soon.

Wells contributed 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

The 19 points led the Grizzlies on the night, as Wells scored in double digits for the 13th time in his last 14 games. Over that stretch, the second-year forward is averaging 14.9 points, 2.8 boards, 2.4 threes, 1.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 25.6 minutes while shooting 51.7 percent from the floor and 45.8 percent from beyond the arc.

The Hornets recalled Reeves from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Charlotte will summon Reeves and fellow two-way Tosan Evbuomwan from the G League to provide added depth in Wednesday's game against the Celtics in the second leg of a back-to-back set for the Hornets. Reeves has made eight appearances for the Hornets this season but has played in just two games since the calendar flipped to 2026.

The Hornets recalled Evbuomwan from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Charlotte will bring Evbuomwan and fellow two-way player Antonio Reeves back from the G League to provide depth Wednesday in Boston in the second leg of a back-to-back set for the Hornets. Since signing with Charlotte a little less than a month ago, Evbuomwan has yet to make his Hornets debut and has played exclusively for Greensboro.

Sexton registered a team-high 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and two assists over 28 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 116-108 loss to the Thunder.

Josh Giddey (ankle) and Matas Buzelis (ankle) both left the game early, leading to more usage for Sexton. The 27-year-old guard has produced 20-plus points in back-to-back contests, and in 10 games (two starts) since joining the Bulls, Sexton is averaging 13.6 points, 2.1 boards, 1.7 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.4 steals over 24.1 minutes.

Oduro agreed Wednesday with the Pelicans on a two-way contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

A second-year big man out of Providence, Oduro could get the chance to make his NBA debut at some point during the final month of the season now that he's been awarded the Pelicans' third and final two-way spot. After being cut by the Pelicans in October, the 6-foot-9, 240-pound center has spent the entire season in the G League with New Orleans' affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Through 35 appearances with the Squadron, Oduro has averaged 14.4 points (on 56.3 percent shooting from the field), 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks in 28.6 minutes per game.

Richards registered 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 116-108 loss to the Thunder.

The 28-year-old center has only two double-doubles on the season, but they've both come in the last three games. Richards is handling a larger role than expected in the Chicago frontcourt due to injuries, and in 10 games since coming over from Phoenix, he's averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 boards and 0.9 blocks in 21.9 minutes a contest. With Jalen Smith (calf) set to return soon, however, Richards' role will likely shrink.

Yabusele closed Tuesday's 116-108 loss to the Thunder with 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.

Making his sixth straight start, Yabusele delivered his third double-double of the season, tying his career high. The journeyman big is plugging a hole in the Chicago frontcourt right now, and over his last 11 games (nine starts), he's averaging 11.0 points, 6.5 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.3 threes and 0.9 steals in 25.2 minutes. Yabusele's role and usage are likely to take a hit once Jalen Smith (calf) is cleared to return to the lineup, however.