NBA Player News
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Cody Williams SF | UTA
Jazz's Cody Williams: Nearly invisible Monday
Williams notched two points (1-3 FG) across 14 minutes during Monday's 125-105 loss to the Rockets.
Brice Sensabaugh and John Konchar both played more minutes, suggesting Williams has a tenuous grip on the starting role. Williams hasn't scored in double figures since the Feb. 3 victory against the Pacers, so fantasy managers can almost certainly find more appealing streaming options.
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Clint Capela C | HOU
Rockets' Clint Capela: Another quiet effort
Capela contributed two points (1-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Monday's 125-105 victory over the Jazz.
With Steven Adams (ankle) done for the year, Capela should continue to share the backup center spot with Dorian Finney-Smith based on matchup. Capela has been held scoreless in three of his last six games, offering him little fantasy relevance in this role.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Upgraded to available
Reid (shoulder) is available for Tuesday's game against Portland.
Reid is ready to return from a one-game absence with right shoulder soreness. Over his last six games, the star big man has averaged 11.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes per contest.
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Caris LeVert SG | DET
Pistons' Caris LeVert: Quiet results again
LeVert accumulated five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to the Spurs.
The Pistons are mostly healthy, and LeVert will be a candidate for a lesser role once Isaiah Stewart comes off his suspension. LeVert has scored in single figures in eight consecutive contests, failing to log at least 25 minutes in any outing.
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Daniss Jenkins PG | DET
Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Muted role continues
Jenkins contributed seven points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 21 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to the Spurs.
Jenkins has flashed his potential occasionally, but his fantasy upside will remain capped by a healthy Cade Cunningham. Jenkins has scored in single digits in five consecutive games, and he hasn't started a contest since the Jan. 21 victory in New Orleans.
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De'Anthony Melton SG | GS
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Available Tuesday
Melton (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Melton's availability Tuesday makes him a rest candidate for Wednesday's tilt in Memphis. The guard has started six consecutive games, averaging 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest. When available, Melton should continue to see an uptick in usage until Stephen Curry (knee) returns to action.
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Draymond Green PF | GS
Warriors' Draymond Green: Probable for Tuesday
Green (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Green was a late scratch from Sunday's contest due to a lower-back injury, but he's on track to return from a one-game absence. Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so a maintenance day could be on the table for Wednesday.
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Jahmai Mashack SG | MEM
Grizzlies' Jahmai Mashack: Sees 22 minutes in loss
Mashack closed Monday's 123-114 loss to the Kings with four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 22 minutes.
The Grizzlies have a ton of injuries right now, and Mashack has seen an uptick in minutes as a result. Over his last four outings, he's seen 24.4 minutes per contest with averages of 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks on 31.3 percent shooting from the field.
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Russell Westbrook PG | SAC
Kings' Russell Westbrook: Strong line in win
Westbrook contributed 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies.
Westbrook continues to defy Father Time. The team won't be playing for much down the stretch with the franchise clearly eyeing a rebuild, so it will be interesting to see how Westbrook's role shapes up in the coming weeks. He totaled only 12 points, three rebounds and three assists with eight turnovers in 38 minutes over his prior two appearances.