NBA Player News
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Isaiah Hartenstein C | OKC
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Ruled out for Wednesday
Hartenstein has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to right soleus injury management, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Wednesday's game will be the second of a back-to-back set, so Hartenstein will receive a maintenance day after tallying 11 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 victory over the Raptors. Chet Holmgren (back) isn't expected to play either, so Jaylin Williams could be looking at a spot start at center. The Thunder will also have more minutes available in the frontcourt for Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson.
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Alex Caruso PG | OKC
Thunder's Alex Caruso: Doubtful for Wednesday
Caruso is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pistons with a left ankle sprain.
Caruso was a candidate to rest anyway for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and his ankle issue pretty much guarantees that he'll be held out. Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Kenrich Williams could see more opportunities with Caruso expected to sit.
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Ayo Dosunmu PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Poor showing in win
Dosunmu recorded seven points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 win over the Trail Blazers.
This was a quiet game by Dosunmu's standards, but fantasy managers can chalk it up as an off night. Since joining Minnesota, Dosunmu has averaged 12.2 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in five appearances.
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Gabe Vincent PG | ATL
Hawks' Gabe Vincent: Posts modest line in 22 minutes
Vincent finished with 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 win over the Wizards.
Vincent has not been a consistent part of the rotation since landing in Atlanta, and that's unlikely to change while the team is healthy. Through three games with the Hawks, Vincent has averaged 5.3 points and 2.7 assists per contest, but he could see a boost if Jalen Johnson (hip) misses extended time.
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Anthony Black PG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Solid on defensive end
Black posted eight points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 110-109 victory over the Lakers.
While Black couldn't find his rhythm from the field, he made up for it with a strong showing on the defensive end. He's in the midst of a slump, however, as he's averaging 9.7 points on 35.3 percent shooting over his last three games with Jalen Suggs (back) sidelined for all of those.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker SG | ATL
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Scores 16 points with two steals
Alexander-Walker provided 16 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 win over the Wizards.
Alexander-Walker has been struggling with his shot a bit over the past two games, going 8-for-22 from the floor, but he's been perfect at the line over that two-game stretch. The seven-year swingman has, at times, struggled with efficiency this season, but the counting stats have been solid.
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Tristan da Silva SF | ORL
Magic's Tristan da Silva: Strong line in win
Da Silva recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 110-109 win over the Lakers.
Da Silva continues to see heavy minutes for Orlando in the absence of Jalen Suggs (back). Over his last three games, da Silva has averaged 10.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers in 33.0 minutes per contest. Suggs remains day-to-day for the Magic, however.
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Jay Huff C | IND
Pacers' Jay Huff: Doesn't do much in loss
Huff recorded four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 135-114 loss to the 76ers.
Huff struggled matching up against Joel Embiid, missing all four of his three-point attempts, but he was able to chip in some defensive stats. Huff will look to get things back on track Thursday with a more favorable matchup against the Hornets.
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Jakob Poeltl C | TOR
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Available to play
Poeltl (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Poeltl was held out for the front end of this back-to-back set for injury maintenance. With Poeltl back in the lineup, Collin Murray-Boyles will likely shift to the bench unless Scottie Barnes (quadriceps) is unable to play.