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  • Liam McNeeley SF | CHA

    Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Assigned to G League

    Charlotte assigned McNeeley to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

    The Hornets are off until Friday, so the franchise is looking to get the rookie some additional reps. In his last three NBA appearances, McNeeley averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 19.5 minutes per contest.

  • Spurs' Carter Bryant: Downgraded to questionable

    Bryant (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Josh Paredes of FanSided Sports reports.

    Bryant did not initially carry an injury/illness designation but now is in danger of missing Wednesday's NBA Cup contest. Since he is buried on the depth chart, his absence would not impact much, but more minutes would likely be given to Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan.

  • Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Set for season-ending surgery

    Lively is slated to undergo season-ending surgery in the coming days to address lingering discomfort in his right foot, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

    Lively sought multiple opinions on his foot since suffering a setback in his last appearance Nov. 21, but doctors determined that surgery was the best course of action. The 21-year-old is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season. He made just seven appearances during his third NBA season, posting averages of 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per contest. Daniel Gafford is likely to have a higher minutes floor for the rest of the season with Lively out of the mix, and Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell could continue to see more opportunities in backup roles.

  • Nique Clifford SG | SAC

    Kings' Nique Clifford: Scores 16 points in G League

    Clifford produced 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes of Tuesday's 112-99 G League win over the South Bay Lakers.

    Clifford made his first cameo in the G League on Tuesday, but he's likely to be recalled ahead of Thursday's NBA game against the Nuggets. His role with the parent club has been inconsistent.

  • Raptors' Collin Murray-Boyles: All-around contributions in loss

    Murray-Boyles posted six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to the Knicks.

    Murray-Boyles played just six minutes Sunday but was able to lead all bench players with 22 minutes Tuesday. His role has been up-and-down to say the least this season, including a few spot starts and some games playing less than 10 minutes. However, the rookie will likely still be featured in Toronto's rotation moving forward.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Near double-double in loss

    Poeltl posted 10 points (5-7 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to New York.

    Poeltl has been a steady presence in the interior, averaging 11.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks in his last 14 games. He figures to continue holding down his role as the team's starting center, shooting a whopping 71.7 percent from the field.

  • OG Anunoby SF | NY

    Knicks' OG Anunoby: Great defensive effort in win

    Anunoby contributed 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 victory over the Raptors.

    Anunoby has been important for the Knicks ever since returning from his hamstring injury, averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.0 threes on a 40.0 percent clip across 29.0 minutes in the three games he's been back. While he did not shoot the ball particularly well Tuesday, his two-way efforts have been missed, as the Knicks are 3-0 since Anunoby returned and 11-4 on the season when he plays.

  • Josh Hart SF | NY

    Knicks' Josh Hart: Drains four triples in win

    Hart ended Tuesday's 117-101 win over the Raptors with 21 points (8-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 36 minutes.

    Hart has been a jack-of-all-trades since joining the starting lineup, averaging 16.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.0 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.3 threes on a blistering 44.7 percent clip across 35.3 minutes in nine starts. Ever since electing to roll with Hart over Mitchell Robinson with the first unit, the Knicks are 8-1, and the former's spot in that lineup is likely to stay for the foreseeable future.

  • Jalen Suggs SG | ORL

    Magic's Jalen Suggs: Cashes in trio of triples in win

    Suggs closed with 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 win over the Heat.

    Suggs continues to remain active on the defensive end, extending his steal streak to seven games, averaging 15.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.7 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.1 threes in that span. While he has not been shooting the ball well from beyond the arc (meager 33.3 percent clip this season), he continues to factor in as a two-way presence and has been integral to Orlando's success.

  • Goga Bitadze C | ORL

    Magic's Goga Bitadze: Blocks two shots in loss

    Bitadze ended with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 win over the Heat.

    Bitadze extends his block streak to eight games, averaging 6.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.5 blocks across 17.4 minutes in that span. He has done a fine job backing up Wendell Carter and continues to be a great source of blocks and rebounds for fantasy managers.

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