NBA Player News
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Deni Avdija SF | POR
Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Pours in 35 for OT win
Avdija chipped in 35 points (12-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 42 minutes during Thursday's 134-133 overtime victory over Sacramento.
Avdija had another excellent outing against the Kings, registering his eighth 30-point game of the season. He did so while shooting 12-for-19 from the floor and converting ten made free throws, the final two coming in overtime with one second remaining to give his team the win. In December, Avdija is averaging 9.7 free-throw attempts per game, which trails only Luka Doncic (10.4). Avdija's game is blossoming rapidly. Over his last 10 outings, he hasn't finished a game with fewer than four rebounds, five assists or 16 points.
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Stephon Castle PG | SA
Spurs' Stephon Castle: Impactful performance Thursday
Castle finished with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one block across 25 minutes during Thursday's 119-94 win over the Wizards.
Castle's scoring numbers dropped a bit after averaging 23.3 points per game over his previous three appearances, but he made up for it with playmaking output. He has remained busy since returning from a hip injury, producing multiple assists and at least 17 points in four consecutive contests.
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Ayo Dosunmu PG | CHI
Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Expected to play
Dosunmu (thumb) is probable for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Dosunmu, who has missed four of Chicago's last five games, was previously labeled as questionable for this contest. If he can get through warmups without any setbacks, he could be in line to reprise his sizable role in the rotation.
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Tre Jones PG | CHI
Bulls' Tre Jones: Upgraded to probable
Jones (hamstring) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Jones was previously considered questionable, but he's on track to suit up against Cleveland. Over his last three outings, he has produced averages of 7.7 points, 7.0 assists and 1.7 steals.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Bucks' Myles Turner: Tallies 21 points in defeat
Turner accumulated 21 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Raptors.
Turner put on a solid display, scoring more than 20 points for the first time in nine games. His first season in Milwaukee hasn't gone as planned, but Turner is more than capable of stringing together a handful of excellent results and should continue to see increased usage until Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns to action.
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Danny Wolf PF | BKN
Nets' Danny Wolf: Quiet outing against Heat
Wolf ended with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Thursday's 106-95 loss to the Heat.
Wolf failed to reach double digits in scoring for the second straight game, slowing down after a few interesting performances in early December. The forward has been a frequent backup option in recent matchups, averaging 11.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 22.8 minutes per game over his last nine contests.
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Trey Jemison C | NY
Knicks' Trey Jemison: Makes rare appearance Thursday
Jemison ended with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 18 minutes during Thursday's 114-113 win over the Pacers.
Jemison took advantage of his few opportunities and recorded his most minutes this season. The Knicks were without Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) on Thursday, so it's unlikely Jemison, who's operating on a two-way deal, will take on a major role moving forward. However, he could be a reliable option for rebounds when included in the rotation.
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Anthony Edwards SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Goes through shootaround
Edwards (foot) participated in Friday's morning shootaround, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Edwards remains questionable on the official injury report for Friday's game against the Thunder, but his participation in the morning bodes well for his chances of suiting up at night. He's been sidelined for three straight games, and the team could be mindful of his minutes if he gets the green light to suit up.
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Moussa Diabate PF | CHA
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Logs six rebounds Thursday
Diabate ended with five points (2-4 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 18 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 victory over the Hawks.
Diabate managed to lead his team in rebounds despite having limited playing time off the bench in the win. He has made a limited impact in recent action, but his involvement on the boards and occasional shooting numbers make him a decent second-unit option going forward.
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Moe Wagner C | ORL
Magic's Moritz Wagner: Back to NBA
Orlando recalled Wagner (knee) from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday.
Wagner hasn't played since December 2024 due to an ACL injury, but he's now aiming to return at some point in the current season. While not guaranteed to get minutes in the near future, Wagner has rejoined the NBA squad as he continues to ramp up his workload.