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Player News
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Devin Carter SAC SG
Kings' Devin Carter: Handles sizable role in return
3h agoCarter (calf) posted 16 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 victory over the Nets.
After a five-game absence due to a bruised right calf, Carter returned to action and wound up being thrust into a significant role because of an injury to Killian Hayes (toe). With Russell Westbrook (foot) also banged up, Carter could find himself in a position for extra ball-handling duties going forward. Across his past six outings, Carter has averaged 11.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per game.
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Maxime Raynaud SAC C
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Stays hot in win
4h agoRaynaud notched 22 points (10-13 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 victory over the Nets.
Raynaud kept his foot on the gas pedal, scoring at least 22 points for a third consecutive game. With fellow rookie big man Dylan Cardwell still working his way back from a recent 11-game layoff due to a left ankle sprain, Raynaud is gaining a strong hold on the top center role. Raynaud has averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks over 33.6 minutes per tilt in his last eight games, shooting 60.2 percent from the field during this span.
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Precious Achiuwa SAC PF
Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Pulls down season-high 15 boards
4h agoAchiuwa finished with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 win over the Nets.
The 15 boards were a season best for Achiuwa, who collected his 10th double-double of the year. The sixth-year forward has filled in admirably for the injured Domantas Sabonis (knee) at power forward this season. Over his last nine contests, Achiuwa has averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game while shooting 57.7 percent from the floor during this stretch.
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Devin Booker PHO SG
Suns' Devin Booker: Bounces back in win
4h agoBooker contributed 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists and three rebounds across 31 minutes in Sunday's 120-98 win over the Raptors.
After posting 14 points on 4-of-17 shooting during Saturday's loss to the Bucks, Booker delivered a bounce-back performance in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The star guard recorded a game-high 25 points, reaching the 20-point marker for the 10th time across 12 March appearances. He also finished second on the Suns in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in four of the last five games. Over that five-game stretch, Booker has averaged 27.0 points, 5.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 34.4 minutes per showing.
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E.J. Liddell BKN SF
Nets' E.J. Liddell: Hands out four assists off bench
4h agoLiddell notched one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings.
The two-way player is seeing fairly steady action for the Nets, appearing in seven of their last eight contests. With Michael Porter (hamstring) out for multiple weeks, the door is open for Liddell to seize a more prominent role. That said, he has averaged just 3.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 blocks in 14.0 minutes per game over his last eight outings for Brooklyn.
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Malachi Smith BKN SG
Nets' Malachi Smith: Puts up season-high 18 points
4h agoSmith ended Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings with 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 29 minutes.
It was Smith's finest effort since joining the Nets on a 10-day contract last week. Over five appearances for Brooklyn, the 26-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. It remains to be seen if Smith has played well enough to earn another deal with the Nets.
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Maxime Raynaud SAC C
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Stays hot in win
4h agoRaynaud notched 22 points (10-13 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 victory over the Nets.
Raynaud kept his foot on the gas pedal, scoring at least 22 points for a third consecutive game. With fellow rookie big man Dylan Cardwell still working his way back from a recent 11-game layoff due to a left ankle sprain, Raynaud is gaining a strong hold on the top center role. Raynaud has averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks over 33.6 minutes per tilt in his last eight games, shooting 60.2 percent from the field during this span.
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Karl-Anthony Towns NY C
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Paces New York in victory
5h agoTowns tallied 26 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 145-113 win over the Wizards.
Towns turned in an efficient performance and led all players in scoring during this blowout win, reaching the 20-point mark for a third straight game. The star big man also grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, securing his fourth straight double-double and 10th on the month. Over his last five appearances, Towns has averaged 22.4 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest.
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Nikola Jokic DEN C
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles with three stocks
7h agoJokic finished with 22 points (10-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 14 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 win over the Trail Blazers.
Jokic added another five turnovers in the win, but head coach David Adelman explained during a recent interview that the turnovers are to be expected given Jokic's hefty usage rate (29.2). "He's going to turn it over because of his usage rate," Adelman said. "But the other guys, too, have to take it on themselves and get the ball up the floor, get us organized as well. And it's not going to be perfect. There's not always going to be Jamal Murray on the floor. Sometimes they take him away too. So it's a team issue." Jokic also recorded a game-high mark in rebounds and a game-high-tying 14 assists Sunday, marking his 28th triple-double across 56 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Donovan Clingan POR C
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Double-doubles in loss
7h agoClingan totaled 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to Denver.
Clingan opened Sunday's game with back-to-back triples, and he set a new career high in three-point makes within his first 10 minutes of play. This was the sophomore center's seventh straight double-double and his 32nd of the season. He shouldn't have much trouble keeping that streak going Monday with a favorable matchup against the Nets.
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Ariel Hukporti NY C
Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Recalled from G League
8h agoThe Knicks recalled Hukporti from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Sunday.
Hukporti has suited up in 48 games for New York this season, averaging 1.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game. While he'll be available Sunday, there are no guarantees he'll play.
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Naz Reid MIN C
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Available to play
8h agoReid (ankle) is available for Sunday's game in Boston.
Reid is back after a two-game absence, which could result in Joan Beringer falling out of the rotation. Reid is averaging 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.2 triples, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game this season.
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Precious Achiuwa SAC PF
Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Pulls down season-high 15 boards
4h agoAchiuwa finished with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 win over the Nets.
The 15 boards were a season best for Achiuwa, who collected his 10th double-double of the year. The sixth-year forward has filled in admirably for the injured Domantas Sabonis (knee) at power forward this season. Over his last nine contests, Achiuwa has averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game while shooting 57.7 percent from the floor during this stretch.
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Tristan Vukcevic WAS PF
Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Exits early Sunday
5h agoVukcevic won't return to Sunday's game against the Knicks due to lower-back tightness, and he'll finish with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes.
With Alex Sarr (toe) sidelined in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Vukcevic got the starting nod Sunday but logged just over 15 minutes before exiting the contest. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday in Utah.
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Royce O'Neale PHO PF
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Won't suit up Sunday
7h agoO'Neale (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
O'Neale will miss a third straight game due to left knee soreness, and his next opportunity to return will come Tuesday against Denver. Jordan Goodwin will likely remain in the starting five in O'Neale's absence, while Rasheer Fleming and Ryan Dunn are candidates for increased playing time.
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John Collins LAC PF
Clippers' John Collins: Probable for Monday
7h agoCollins is probable for Monday's matchup with Milwaukee due to a left ankle sprain, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Collins is dealing with a minor ankle sprain, but it looks like he plans to play through it Monday. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.
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Bobby Portis MIL PF
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Off injury report for Monday
7h agoPortis (rib) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Portis was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's win over the Suns due to left rib costochondritis, though he's set to return to action Monday. Over his last five outings, the veteran big man has averaged 18.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.4 minutes per contest.
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Kyle Kuzma MIL PF
Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Questionable for Monday
7h agoKuzma (Achilles) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Clippers.
Kuzma exited Saturday's win over the Suns with the Achilles issue, and now he's in danger of missing Monday's game. If he can't give it a go, Bobby Portis could see a bump in minutes.
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E.J. Liddell BKN SF
Nets' E.J. Liddell: Hands out four assists off bench
4h agoLiddell notched one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings.
The two-way player is seeing fairly steady action for the Nets, appearing in seven of their last eight contests. With Michael Porter (hamstring) out for multiple weeks, the door is open for Liddell to seize a more prominent role. That said, he has averaged just 3.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 blocks in 14.0 minutes per game over his last eight outings for Brooklyn.
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Kawhi Leonard LAC SF
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Questionable for Monday
7h agoLeonard (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Leonard has been a regular on the injury report of late due to a left ankle sprain, and he's in jeopardy of missing his third game this month. If the star forward is ruled out, Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders would be candidates for expanded roles.
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Bennedict Mathurin LAC SF
Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Out again Monday
7h agoMathurin (toe) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's meeting with Milwaukee, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
This will be Mathurin's fourth consecutive game on the sidelines, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. For now, he should be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors.
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Cameron Johnson DEN SF
Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Scores 19 points with two swipes
7h agoJohnson notched 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Johnson couldn't miss to begin Sunday's game, drilling his first five buckets after being limited to just six points on 2-of-7 shooting his last time out. This was Johnson's second straight game with multiple steals, and as a bonus for nine-cat managers, he finished the match without a single turnover.
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Peyton Watson DEN SF
Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Scores 14 points in return
7h agoWatson (hamstring) accumulated 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 20 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Watson brought some gritty energy to the second unit, and he was moving around great in his first game back following a seven-week absence. That said, the Nuggets open Week 22 with a Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back set, so managers will need to be on alert for a potential maintenance day.
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Pacome Dadiet NY SF
Knicks' Pacome Dadiet: Recalled from G League
8h agoThe Knicks recalled Dadiet from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Sunday.
Dadiet will be available for Sunday's game versus the Wizards. He's made 24 total appearances for the Knicks this season, averaging 1.2 points and not much else in 3.8 minutes per game.
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Devin Carter SAC SG
Kings' Devin Carter: Handles sizable role in return
3h agoCarter (calf) posted 16 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 victory over the Nets.
After a five-game absence due to a bruised right calf, Carter returned to action and wound up being thrust into a significant role because of an injury to Killian Hayes (toe). With Russell Westbrook (foot) also banged up, Carter could find himself in a position for extra ball-handling duties going forward. Across his past six outings, Carter has averaged 11.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per game.
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Devin Booker PHO SG
Suns' Devin Booker: Bounces back in win
4h agoBooker contributed 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists and three rebounds across 31 minutes in Sunday's 120-98 win over the Raptors.
After posting 14 points on 4-of-17 shooting during Saturday's loss to the Bucks, Booker delivered a bounce-back performance in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The star guard recorded a game-high 25 points, reaching the 20-point marker for the 10th time across 12 March appearances. He also finished second on the Suns in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in four of the last five games. Over that five-game stretch, Booker has averaged 27.0 points, 5.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 34.4 minutes per showing.
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Malachi Smith BKN SG
Nets' Malachi Smith: Puts up season-high 18 points
4h agoSmith ended Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings with 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 29 minutes.
It was Smith's finest effort since joining the Nets on a 10-day contract last week. Over five appearances for Brooklyn, the 26-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. It remains to be seen if Smith has played well enough to earn another deal with the Nets.
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Malik Monk SAC SG
Kings' Malik Monk: Season-high 32 points in win
6h agoMonk amassed 32 points (8-17 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one block across 30 minutes in Sunday's 126-122 win over the Nets.
With the Kings shorthanded Sunday, Monk saw an expanded role and made the most of the opportunity, tying his season high in triples en route to a season-best 32 points. The veteran guard also led the second unit in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in three of his last four outings. Killian Hayes (toe) and Nique Clifford (ankle) both exited Sunday's win early, so Monk would be in line for increased minutes in Charlotte on Tuesday if Hayes, Clifford or Russell Westbrook (foot) is sidelined.
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Nique Clifford SAC SG
Kings' Nique Clifford: Won't return Sunday
7h agoClifford (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Nets. He'll finish with seven points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 27 minutes.
With Clifford and Killian Hayes (toe) exiting Sunday's contest early, the Kings will have only eight available players to finish the game. Expect more minutes for Malik Monk, Doug McDermott and Devin Carter while Clifford is out.
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Deni Avdija POR SG
Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Nets 23 points with 14 assists
7h agoAvdija ended with 23 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds and 14 assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to Denver.
Avdija showed some impressive playmaking, racking up double-digit dimes by halftime, and he also did a nice job of limiting his turnovers. This was Avdija's third straight game scoring 20-plus points, and he'll look to keep this hot streak alive Monday versus the Nets.
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Ben Saraf BKN PG
Nets' Ben Saraf: Scores season-high 22 points
4h agoSaraf closed Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings with 22 points (10-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes.
The 22 points were a season high for Saraf, who crossed the 20-point marker for the first time this season. With the Nets playing out the final weeks of a losing campaign, Brooklyn should continue getting an extended look at the rookie first-rounder. Over his last six contests, Saraf has averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 27.1 minutes per game.
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Ayo Dosunmu MIN PG
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Stuffs stat sheet in win
4h agoDosunmu chipped in 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes in Sunday's 102-92 win over the Celtics.
With Anthony Edwards (knee) still out Sunday, Dosunmu drew the start for a fourth consecutive contest. The Illinois product scored at least 17 points for a fifth straight game, and he has made multiple triples in four of those outings. He also finished third on the team in rebounds and led all players in assists, dishing out six or more dimes for the third game in a row. Edwards is expected to be re-evaluated soon, and Dosunmu should continue to start for as long as the former is sidelined.
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Jamal Murray DEN PG
Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Scores 22 points with seven assists
7h agoMurray totaled 22 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 victory over Portland.
Murray was red hot to begin Sunday's game, as he dropped 18 points on 11 shots by halftime. However, the Trail Blazers did an excellent job of taking him out of the offense over the second half. Still, Murray was able to cross the 20-point plateau for a second straight game while converting 50 percent of his shot attempts, and he'll look to keep the good times rolling Tuesday in Phoenix.
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Kevin Porter MIL PG
Bucks' Kevin Porter: Remains out for Monday
7h agoPorter (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Porter will miss a third consecutive contest due to right knee synovitis, marking his eighth absence this month. With the 25-year-old guard sidelined, Cam Thomas and Gary Trent are candidates for increased minutes, while Ryan Rollins is likely to continue seeing increased playmaking duties. Porter's next chance to play will come Wednesday in Portland.
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Killian Hayes SAC PG
Kings' Killian Hayes: Won't return Sunday
8h agoHayes won't return to Sunday's game against the Nets due to a toe injury on his left foot, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. He'll finish with two points (1-4 FG), four rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes.
With Russell Westbrook (foot) sidelined, Hayes got the starting nod Sunday. However, he picked up a toe injury in the first half and won't return during the second. Malik Monk and Devin Carter will likely help pick up the slack in the backcourt the rest of the way. Hayes' next chance to play will come Tuesday in Charlotte.
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Tyler Kolek NY PG
Knicks' Tyler Kolek: Recalled to NBA
8h agoThe Knicks recalled Kolek from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Sunday.
Kolek suited up for Westchester in Sunday's 141-131 win over the Greensboro Swarm, during which he posted 42 points (15-22 FG, 9-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, three rebounds and one block across 36 minutes. He's available to face the Wizards on Sunday but isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.
