NBA Player News
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Desmond Bane SG | MEM
Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Late addition to report Friday
Bane is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to lower back soreness, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The back soreness is a new concern for Bane, who was a late addition to the injury report for Friday's contest. If the sharpshooter is unable to face the Clippers, Jaylen Wells and Vince Williams will likely see an uptick in playing time. Bane has made 10 consecutive appearances for the Grizzlies, during which he has averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.7 three-pointers and 1.2 steals across 34.5 minutes per game.
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Ben Sheppard SG | IND
Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Pulls down eight boards
Sheppard had zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 overtime victory over Brooklyn.
Tyrese Haliburton missed his third straight contest with a back injury, but Sheppard wasn't able to generate any offense despite some impressive peripheral stats. Over his last three appearances, Sheppard has averaged 2.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.8 minutes per contest.
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Jaden Springer SG | UTA
Jazz's Jaden Springer: Ruled out Friday
Springer (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
After previously being listed as questionable, Springer is set to miss his fourth consecutive game due to injury management for lower back soreness. The 22-year-old's role in the Jazz's rotation has been limited, and his absence shouldn't affect the lineup significantly.
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Maxwell Lewis SF | BKN
Nets' Maxwell Lewis: Productive off bench
Lewis chipped in eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 overtime loss to the Pacers.
Lewis has now eclipsed 16 minutes in four straight appearances as the Nets continue to give him more opportunities. In that span, Lewis has flirted with top-150 value in nine-category formats in 19.9 minutes per game, posting averages of 9.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Jordan Clarkson PG | UTA
Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Added to injury report Friday
Clarkson (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Boston.
Clarkson was a late addition to the injury report due to left foot plantar fasciitis, which has been a lingering concern for the 32-year-old all season. If the veteran combo guard is sidelined Friday, Johnny Juzang and Svi Mykhailiuk could see a bump in minutes.
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Svi Mykhailiuk SG | UTA
Jazz's Svi Mykhailiuk: Cleared to play
Mykhailiuk (foot) will play in Friday's game against Boston.
After missing the last two games due to a strained right foot, Mykhailiuk was able to shed his questionable tag this time. Meanwhile, Jordan Clarkson (foot) is considered questionable. In his last three appearances, Mykhailiuk has averaged 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 three-pointers.
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Pete Nance PF | MIL
Bucks' Pete Nance: Plays in garbage time
Nance scored two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in seven minutes in Thursday's 118-89 win over the Lakers.
Nance recorded his first points with the Bucks in their blowout win Monday. The 25-year-old signed a two-way deal on February 27 but has appeared in just two games that featured minimal playing time. The team's depth at center is currently shallow due to Bobby Portis being suspended and Jericho Sims (thumb) out for the regular season, but coach Doc Rivers has employed Giannis Antetokounmpo at the five instead of giving minutes to Nance.
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Stephen Curry PG | GS
Warriors' Stephen Curry: Avoids serious injury
Curry (pelvis) underwent an MRI on Friday that confirmed no structural damage and will be re-evaluated Monday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Curry is expected to miss the start of the club's six-game road trip while he receives treatment for the pelvic contusion. The superstar exited Thursday's win over the Raptors during the third quarter after a hard fall, though he will seemingly avoid a long-term absence. Curry won't join the team flight for Saturday's game against Atlanta, meaning his next chance to return will come Tuesday against the Heat. Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield and Pat Spencer are all candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Curry being sidelined.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Season high in win
Monk accumulated 34 points (12-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and five assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-116 loss to the Bulls.
Monk finished the loss with a team- and season-high 34 points, marking his third outing with at least 30 points over 58 regular-season appearances. The 27-year-old combo guard was also efficient from beyond the arc, and he sank at least three triples for the 25th time this season. Monk has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five outings, and in that five-game span, he has averaged 21.8 points, 6.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across 36.6 minutes per game.
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Zach LaVine SG | SAC
Kings' Zach LaVine: Ties season low in loss
LaVine supplied eight points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, one rebound and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 128-116 loss to the Bulls.
LaVine returned to action after missing Wednesday's win over Cleveland, tying his season-low mark in points in his first outing against his former team since having been traded. The star swingman struggled from three-point range against Chicago, though entering Thursday's contest he had shot an impressive 52.6 percent from beyond the arc in March. Over 10 appearances this month, LaVine has averaged 21.1 points, 3.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 three-pointers across 36.4 minutes per contest.