NBA Player News
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Quenton Jackson SG | IND
Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Plays eight minutes in blowout loss
Jackson (hamstring) tallied one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across eight minutes in Sunday's 108-89 loss to the Wizards.
After an extended absence due to a right hamstring strain, Jackson had been upgraded to available for the Pacers' previous game Friday against the 76ers, but he was left out of the rotation in a 10-point loss. He remained on the bench for the entire first half of Sunday's contest before checking into the game early in the third quarter in what was his first appearance at the NBA level since Nov. 3. Jackson wasn't particularly productive during his time on the court, but it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually earned more playing time on the wing at the expense of fellow two-way player Ethan Thompson or journeyman Garrison Mathews.
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Jerami Grant PF | POR
Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Pours in 35 in Sunday's win
Grant had 35 points (12-22 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 136-131 victory over the Warriors.
The veteran forward tied Shaedon Sharpe for the team lead in points on the night, as Grant also tied his own season scoring high and set a new high in made three-pointers. He's scored in double digits in 10 straight games, averaging 22.3 points, 4.4 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.8 assists and 1.5 combined blocks and steals over that stretch.
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Bones Hyland PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Scores 18 points Sunday
Hyland logged 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 win over Sacramento.
Hyland was cleared to play only a few hours before tipoff, as he was dealing with a bruised knee, but he got the start and ended up being one of the most productive players for Minnesota in this win. Hyland should remain in the first unit as long as Anthony Edwards (foot) remains sidelined. Hyland seems to have more consideration from the coaching staff compared to other backcourt alternatives such as Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon.
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Jimmy Butler SF | GS
Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Salvages night at free-throw line
Butler had 16 points (3-11 FG, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 136-131 loss to Portland.
Despite the poor shooting, Butler scored at least 15 points for a third straight game thanks to his volume at the charity stripe. The veteran forward is averaging 16.7 points, 7.7 boards, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals since returning from a two-game absence due to a sore knee despite shooting just 43.8 percent from the floor.
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Julius Randle PF | MIN
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Leads Minnesota to victory
Randle finished with 24 points (9-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 victory over Sacramento.
Randle has taken over the role of being the Timberwolves' primary option on offense due to the absence of Anthony Edwards (foot), and the veteran forward has stepped up to the challenge. Randle has scored at least 20 points in five straight games, averaging 24.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 0.6 steals per game while shooting 39.1 percent from three in that span.
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Quinten Post PF | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Minutes decline in Green's return
Post accumulated 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 136-131 loss to Portland.
While he remained in the starting five for a fourth straight game, even with Draymond Green (foot/personal) back in the lineup, Post saw his court time shrink after he'd averaged 30.3 minutes in three starts during Green's absence. Post stayed locked in from long range, however, extending his streak of games with double-digit points and multiple three-pointers to five while averaging 13.6 points, 4.6 boards, 3.2 threes, 3.0 assists and 1.2 combined steals and blocks during that span. Post is taking advantage of his current opportunity, but he could get bumped back to the bench depending on the matchup, especially once Al Horford (back) is cleared to return.
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Donte DiVincenzo SG | MIN
Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Loaded stat line Sunday
DiVincenzo registered 18 points (7-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and four steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 victory over the Kings.
DiVincenzo posted an impressive stat line in this win Sunday, surpassing the 15-point mark for a second straight game while notching at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. DiVincenzo seems to be locked in as the Timberwolves' starting point guard for the foreseeable future, and that alone gives him a solid floor. However, his ability to fill the stat sheet is also noteworthy from a fantasy perspective. He's averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks per game since the beginning of December.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Limited impact vs. Minnesota
Raynaud had eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and one block over 26 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 loss to the Timberwolves.
Raynaud took a step back in his fourth consecutive start, though that was more due to a lack of touches rather than a lack of efficiency. If Domantas Sabonis (knee) is cleared to return Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Raynaud would move back to the bench, and that would limit his fantasy upside considerably in deeper leagues.
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Draymond Green PF | GS
Warriors' Draymond Green: Productive in return to lineup
Green (personal) racked up 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block across 30 minutes during Sunday's 136-131 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The veteran big man missed the prior three games due to a foot injury and a personal matter, but he filled up the box score in his return, with the three steals tying his season high. He's scored in double figures in five of his last six full games he's played dating back to Nov. 18, averaging 10.7 points, 7.7 boards, 6.0 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals over that stretch.
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DeMar DeRozan SF | SAC
Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Goes for 17 points in loss
DeRozan chipped in 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 loss to the Timberwolves.
DeRozan has failed to reach the 20-point mark in six of his last eight appearances, and the veteran forward has struggled to get into a groove offensively all season long. He's averaging 15.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game over that eight-game stretch, and while he retains fantasy upside due to his role in Sacramento's scheme, his numbers are clearly down compared to recent years. He's posting the third-worst scoring average of his career at 17.7 points per game.