NBA Player News
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Probable against Clippers
Williams (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Williams is likely to return from a one-game absence for knee injury management. The veteran big man has played fewer than 20 minutes in each of his last four appearances, and he should handle the backup role behind Donovan Clingan.
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Anthony Davis C | DAL
Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Out with minor groin strain
Davis (groin) is expected to miss a few games, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Davis sustained a minor groin strain in Thursday's loss to the Warriors, and he'll likely need to sit out for around a week or so. With the superstar big man sidelined, fantasy managers can expect Daniel Gafford to see an expanded role at center while Dwight Powell handles the backup role.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Muted effort Thursday
Gafford supplied six points (3-3 FG) and five rebounds across 15 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to Golden State.
Gafford hasn't cracked the 20-minute mark since the Nov. 24 loss in Miami, but he could see a rise in playing time with Anthony Davis (groin) likely to miss some time. Gafford has averaged 4.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 14.8 minutes per contest over his last seven games.
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James Wiseman C | IND
James Wiseman: Waived by Indiana
The Pacers waived Wiseman on Friday.
Wiseman signed a 10-day contract back on Dec. 20, so he won't finish out his short-term deal. He made a total of three appearances during this stint, totaling 37 minutes.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis C | GS
Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Solid display in limited minutes
Jackson-Davis racked up 10 points (5-6 FG), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 13 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 win over the Mavericks.
Jackson-Davis achieved a season-high scoring count by shooting 83.3 percent from the field during Thursday's clash. Having made just one start this season, he's not expected to be favored over Quinten Post at center but could continue to see action off the bench in upcoming contests.
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Bam Adebayo C | MIA
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Downgraded to doubtful
Adebayo (back) is now doubtful for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Adebayo was previously listed as questionable for Miami. With the center expected to sit out, Kel'el Ware could have a higher floor Friday, and more minutes will be available for someone like Jaime Jaquez.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Massive outing versus Timberwolves
Jokic finished with 56 points (15-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 22-23 FT), 16 rebounds, 15 assists and two blocks across 43 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime victory over the Timberwolves.
Jokic notched a season-high scoring tally along with his 15th triple-double of the 2025-26 campaign. The star player has exceeded 40 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games and has recorded at least a double-double in all except one of his last 17 starts. Additionally, he has more than twice as many triple-doubles as any other player in the league.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Another quiet outing
Allen closed with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Knicks.
Allen's output continues to leave a lot to be desired, as well as his workloads. Evan Mobley returned from his injury Thursday, but he came off the bench and saw just 25 minutes with the team easing him back into things. Over Allen's last six games, he's averaging 11.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks in 24.9 minutes per contest.
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Al Horford C | GS
Warriors' Al Horford: Excellent line in limited minutes
Horford (sciatica) tallied 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 11 minutes Thursday in the Warriors' 126-116 win over the Mavericks.
Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 4 after missing the Warriors' previous seven games due to right sciatic nerve irritation, Horford was operating with a significant minutes restriction but still delivered solid production during his limited time on the court. Prior to missing time with the injury, Horford was averaging 21.4 minutes per game in 13 appearances, so despite his solid showing Thursday, he's unlikely to see enough playing time once he's fully ramped up to draw much intrigue outside of deeper fantasy leagues.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double in Christmas Day win
Sengun amassed 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.
Sengun shook off a questionable tag related to left calf tightness and came through with his 16th double-double of the season in a Christmas Day victory. The fifth-year center has been excellent overall, though the three-point shot has been absent, as he hasn't attempted one in the past two games and is 0-for-14 from deep over the past eight contests since his last make Dec. 1.