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Player News
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Ryan Kalkbrenner CHA C
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Backup role continues
5m agoKalkbrenner totaled six points (3-4 FG), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 118-89 win over the Celtics.
Kalkbrenner continues to play a limited role as the backup center, having logged fewer than 19 minutes in six straight games. Charlotte has won 16 of its past 19 games, with Moussa Diabate playing a huge part in the recent success. With Diabate seemingly locked in as the starter, Kalkbrenner should be viewed as nothing more than a blocks streamer.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser LAC C
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: To miss at least two games
1h agoNiederhauser (foot) won't travel with the Clippers on their upcoming two-game road trip and will undergo further evaluation Thursday, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
Niederhauser will miss Friday's game in San Antonio and Saturday's matchup in Memphis due to a right foot injury he sustained in Wednesday's 130-107 win over the Pacers. The rookie big man had been seeing consistent burn before picking up the injury, and Isaiah Jackson will likely operate as Brook Lopez's primary backup until Niederhauser returns.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL PF
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Paces Milwaukee in loss
2h agoAntetokounmpo contributed 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.
Antetokounmpo led all players in scoring on efficient shooting from the field in this one, though he struggled from the charity stripe. He was Milwaukee's only player to score more than 16 points as the Bucks lost their fourth consecutive contest. The two-time MVP saw just one more minute than he did in Monday's loss to Boston -- his return from a 15-game absence due to a right calf strain -- suggesting the Bucks will continue to slowly ease him back into game action. In two outings since the extended absence, he has totaled 43 points, 16 rebounds and six assists in 51 minutes.
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Micah Potter IND PF
Pacers' Micah Potter: Returns Wednesday
3h agoPotter (ankle) returned to Wednesday's game against the Clippers with 5:45 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Potter limped to the locker room after turning his right ankle in the second quarter. The Wisconsin product was initially labeled as questionable to return but should be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.
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Micah Potter IND PF
Pacers' Micah Potter: Questionable to return Wednesday
3h agoPotter is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a right ankle injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Potter turned his right ankle in the second quarter and limped to the locker room before eventually joining his teammates on the bench. If the big man is unable to return, Jay Huff will likely see increased minutes for the remainder of the contest.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser LAC C
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Exits game early with foot injury
3h agoNiederhauser won't return to Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a right foot injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. He will finish with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across eight minutes.
Niederhauser landed awkwardly on his right foot after blocking a shot and required assistance getting back to the locker room. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Friday's game in San Antonio. If the rookie big man is forced to miss time, Isaiah Jackson would likely see a bump in minutes behind Brook Lopez.
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Ryan Kalkbrenner CHA C
Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Backup role continues
5m agoKalkbrenner totaled six points (3-4 FG), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 118-89 win over the Celtics.
Kalkbrenner continues to play a limited role as the backup center, having logged fewer than 19 minutes in six straight games. Charlotte has won 16 of its past 19 games, with Moussa Diabate playing a huge part in the recent success. With Diabate seemingly locked in as the starter, Kalkbrenner should be viewed as nothing more than a blocks streamer.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser LAC C
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: To miss at least two games
1h agoNiederhauser (foot) won't travel with the Clippers on their upcoming two-game road trip and will undergo further evaluation Thursday, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
Niederhauser will miss Friday's game in San Antonio and Saturday's matchup in Memphis due to a right foot injury he sustained in Wednesday's 130-107 win over the Pacers. The rookie big man had been seeing consistent burn before picking up the injury, and Isaiah Jackson will likely operate as Brook Lopez's primary backup until Niederhauser returns.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser LAC C
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Exits game early with foot injury
3h agoNiederhauser won't return to Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a right foot injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. He will finish with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across eight minutes.
Niederhauser landed awkwardly on his right foot after blocking a shot and required assistance getting back to the locker room. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Friday's game in San Antonio. If the rookie big man is forced to miss time, Isaiah Jackson would likely see a bump in minutes behind Brook Lopez.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser LAC C
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Leaves for locker room
3h agoNiederhauser exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to an apparent lower right leg injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Niederhauser came down awkwardly after blocking a shot and required assistance getting back to the locker room. If the rookie big man is unable to return, Brook Lopez and Isaiah Jackson should pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Karl-Anthony Towns NY C
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in loss
4h agoTowns totaled 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 103-100 loss to the Thunder.
Towns dominated the glass, notching his league-leading 43rd double-double of the season, but he also made a fair amount of mistakes in the narrow loss. Towns fouled out for the first time since the All-Star break, finished with a team-worst minus-18 differential, and with him unavailable down the stretch, the Knicks had their three-game win streak snapped. They'll look to get things back on track Friday in Denver.
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Isaiah Hartenstein OKC C
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't return Wednesday
5h agoHartenstein won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Knicks due to tightness in his left calf, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
This is the same calf that caused Hartenstein's most recent lengthy absence, so the Thunder will proceed with caution and hold him out of the remainder of the game. Hartenstein will finish with five rebounds, two assists and one turnover across 17 scoreless minutes, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL PF
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Paces Milwaukee in loss
2h agoAntetokounmpo contributed 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.
Antetokounmpo led all players in scoring on efficient shooting from the field in this one, though he struggled from the charity stripe. He was Milwaukee's only player to score more than 16 points as the Bucks lost their fourth consecutive contest. The two-time MVP saw just one more minute than he did in Monday's loss to Boston -- his return from a 15-game absence due to a right calf strain -- suggesting the Bucks will continue to slowly ease him back into game action. In two outings since the extended absence, he has totaled 43 points, 16 rebounds and six assists in 51 minutes.
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Micah Potter IND PF
Pacers' Micah Potter: Returns Wednesday
3h agoPotter (ankle) returned to Wednesday's game against the Clippers with 5:45 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Potter limped to the locker room after turning his right ankle in the second quarter. The Wisconsin product was initially labeled as questionable to return but should be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.
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Micah Potter IND PF
Pacers' Micah Potter: Questionable to return Wednesday
3h agoPotter is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a right ankle injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Potter turned his right ankle in the second quarter and limped to the locker room before eventually joining his teammates on the bench. If the big man is unable to return, Jay Huff will likely see increased minutes for the remainder of the contest.
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Micah Potter IND PF
Pacers' Micah Potter: Heads back to locker room
3h agoPotter exited Wednesday's game against the Clippers in the second quarter due to an apparent right ankle injury, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Potter appeared to turn his ankle and hobbled down the court before eventually limping to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Jay Huff will likely see increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Chet Holmgren OKC PF
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Sinks six triples in win
4h agoHolmgren posted 28 points (11-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 win over the Knicks.
Holmgren was hot to start Wednesday's game, drilling six triples to tie his career-high in three-point makes by halftime, but the Knicks did a good job of keeping him out of the mix over the second half. The 23-year-old big man and first-time All-Star has been having a career-year this season with averages of 17.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 triples and 2.0 blocks per contest.
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Obi Toppin IND PF
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Won't start Wednesday
5h agoToppin won't start against the Clippers on Wednesday, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Pascal Siakam (wrist) will return from a three-game absence Wednesday, pushing Toppin to the second unit. The 28-year-old has logged eight and 11 minutes in his two outings following a four-month absence due to a right foot stress fracture, and he'll likely remain on a strict minutes restriction against the Clippers.
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Josh Hart NY SF
Knicks' Josh Hart: Pulls down 12 rebounds in loss
4h agoHart contributed 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 loss to the Thunder.
This marked Hart's 12th double-double of the season and the 118th of his career. He briefly exited Wednesday's game with a back issue but was able to return and play through it. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see him appear on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup in Denver. Until then, managers can operate under the assumption that no news is good news.
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Jaylen Brown BOS SF
Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Double-doubles in blowout loss
5h agoBrown supplied 20 points (7-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 118-89 loss to the Hornets.
Brown missed Monday's win over Milwaukee due to an illness but returned to action Wednesday. The star forward struggled with efficiency but still extended his streak of 20-plus-point performances to 22, albeit in a losing effort. He also led the Celtics in rebounds and assists. He has recorded two double-doubles and a triple-double across six outings since the All-Star break, and he has dished out at least seven dimes in five of those six games.
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Aaron Nesmith IND SF
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Available to play
5h agoNesmith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Clippers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nesmith may have his minutes monitored in his first game back from a five-game absence, but his return will likely result in Ben Sheppard or Kam Jones heading back to the bench. Nesmith is averaging 13.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.3 triples per game this season.
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Josh Hart NY SF
Knicks' Josh Hart: Checks back in Wednesday
6h agoHart (back) started the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Thunder, per the broadcast.
Hart checked out of Wednesday's contest just over a minute into the third quarter and immediately exited to the locker room with a trainer. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and was ultimately cleared to check back in. The veteran swingman appears to be good to go for the remainder of the game.
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Josh Hart NY SF
Knicks' Josh Hart: Exits to locker room
6h agoHart exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent back issue, Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Hart fell in the second quarter but was able to return for the third. However, the veteran swingman later grabbed at his back and headed back to the locker room with a trainer. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Kyshawn George WAS SF
Wizards' Kyshawn George: To be re-evaluated in three weeks
7h agoThe Wizards announced Wednesday that George has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
George sustained the injury in Monday's loss to Houston and won't return until late March at the very earliest. With the Wizards sitting at 16-45 on the season, it wouldn't be surprising to see the club exercise extreme caution with the second-year wing for the remainder of the season. With George sidelined, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins (ankle) and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased minutes.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC SG
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Nets 26 points with eight dimes
4h agoGilgeous-Alexander produced 26 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 victory over the Knicks.
Gilgeous-Alexander drilled some clutch shots down the stretch to ensure the Thunder earned their fourth straight victory, and he finished with a plus-six differential in the three-point win. The four-time All-Star ranks second in points per game (31.7) this season, and he's getting those buckets with remarkable efficiency, shooting 55.1 percent from the floor and 89.3 percent at the charity stripe.
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Quentin Grimes PHI SG
76ers' Quentin Grimes: Comes up clutch in fourth quarter
5h agoGrimes recorded 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during the 76ers' 106-102 win over the Jazz on Wednesday.
Despite missing all four of his three-point attempts, Grimes still finished Wednesday's game as the Sixers' third-leading scorer behind Tyrese Maxey (25 points) and Jabari Walker (22 points). Grimes found the ball in his hands down the stretch of the fourth quarter, and after tying the game at 102-102 with a driving layup, he gave the 76ers the lead for good by nailing two clutch free throws. It was an encouraging performance from the 2021 first-rounder after he failed to reach double-digit points in each of his three prior outings. Grimes has started in the 76ers' last two games but could revert to a bench role against the Hawks on Saturday if one or both of VJ Edgecombe (back) and Kelly Oubre (illness) were cleared to return.
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Ben Sheppard IND SG
Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Headed to bench
5h agoSheppard will come off the bench for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Sheppard will retreat to the second unit with Andrew Nembhard (neck) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) both active and starting. As a reserve this season, Sheppard has posted averages of 6.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
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Keyonte George UTA SG
Jazz's Keyonte George: Drops 30 points in Philadelphia
5h agoGeorge finished Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the 76ers with 30 points (10-24 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes.
George propelled the Jazz's offense during Wednesday's loss, with 15 of his game-high 30 points coming in the third quarter. It was the eighth time this season that the third-year pro connected on at least five three-pointers. George has scored 30-plus points in back-to-back games and appears to be fully recovered from the right ankle sprain that cost him six straight games in February. That said, his playing time could be restricted for the second leg of the Jazz's back-to-back set against the Wizards on Thursday.
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Ryan Rollins MIL SG
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Starting sans Porter
6h agoRollins will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
With Kevin Porter (knee) sidelined, Rollins will rejoin the first unit after coming off the bench in Monday's loss to Boston. Over six starts since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.
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Jordan Goodwin PHO SG
Suns' Jordan Goodwin: Won't play Thursday
7h agoGoodwin (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
The Suns have not provided any updates on Goodwin since announcing on Feb. 24 that he would be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, so it appears he'll spend at least one more week on the sidelines. He should be considered week-to-week until Phoenix provides a meaningful update on where Goodwin is in his recovery.
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Jrue Holiday POR PG
Trail Blazers' Jrue Holiday: Season-high 35 points in win
3h agoHoliday generated 35 points (13-19 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 122-114 win over the Grizzlies.
Holiday took advantage of a favorable matchup Wednesday, knocking down a career-high-tying eight triples en route to a game- and season-best 35 points. The veteran point guard also dished out a game-high 11 assists, securing his fifth double-double of the season. The 35-year-old has reached the 20-point threshold in four of his last five appearances, averaging 23.0 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per contest during that span.
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Isaiah Collier UTA PG
Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Contributes off the bench
4h agoCollier provided 18 points (5-10 FG, 8-8 FT), five assists, one block and three steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to Philadelphia.
Collier gave the Jazz the spark off the bench that they needed during Wednesday's close loss, with the second-year pro leading the team with five dimes while finishing as Utah's second-leading scorer behind Keyonte George (30 points). Collier has taken an a larger role as the season has progressed, and since Feb. 1 he has averaged 17.1 points, 8.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 32.0 minutes per game in 13 outings (nine starts).
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Tyrese Maxey PHI PG
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Leads Sixers with 25 points
4h agoMaxey recorded 25 points (8-22 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six assists, two rebounds, three blocks and one steals over 38 minutes during the 76ers' 106-102 win over the Jazz on Wednesday.
Maxey didn't have the most efficient night from the field, but he took 10 more shots than any other of his teammates as he absorbed more attention from the Utah defense due to the absences of Joel Embiid (oblique), Paul George (suspension), VJ Edgecombe (back) and Kelly Oubre (illness). Maxey still finished as the team's leading scorer and contributed defensively with a game-high three blocks, which was also a season high that he set twice back in November. The two-time All-Star extended his 20-plus-point streak to 12 games in Wednesday's win. Over that 12-game span, Maxey has averaged 29.2 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 threes, 2.1 steals and 0.8 blocks over 35.8 minutes per game, though he's connected on just 30.4 percent of his three-pointers in that period.
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Jalen Brunson NY PG
Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Double-doubles in loss
4h agoBrunson recorded 16 points (5-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, 15 assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 loss to the Thunder.
Brunson had a tough time finding the bottom of the net with Cason Wallace draped all over him for most of the night, but he still shined as a playmaker and knocked down some big shots late to keep it close. The Knicks had a chance to tie it in the final seconds of regulation, but Brunson's three-pointer was just off the mark, and OG Anunoby's last-second heave also clanked off the rim. The Knicks haven't beaten the Thunder at Madison Square Garden since 2017.
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Kam Jones IND PG
Pacers' Kam Jones: Won't start Wednesday
5h agoJones won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
With Andrew Nembhard (back/neck) returning to the lineup, Jones will slide to the second unit. Over his last five outings off the bench, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 4.0 points and 1.2 assists in 18.4 minutes per tilt.
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Alex Caruso OKC PG
Thunder's Alex Caruso: Won't return Wednesday
5h agoCaruso will not return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to a left hip contusion, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports. He'll finish with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist in 12 minutes.
Caruso exited to the locker room in the third quarter and won't return to the hardwood the rest of the way. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Golden State. If he's forced to miss time, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain are candidates for increased playing time.
