NBA Player News
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Upgraded to available
Missi (illness) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
After missing the last two games, Missi will return to the floor for the Pelicans for Friday's game on the road in Memphis. The rookie big man has played well in his first season with New Orleans, averaging 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 56.3 percent from the field.
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Dejounte Murray PG | NO
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Will play Friday
Murray (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murray has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to lingering right elbow bursitis, though he hasn't missed a game since Nov. 25. Over his last five outings, the 28-year-old has averaged 21.0 points, 7.8 assists, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.4 minutes per contest.
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Cameron Johnson SF | BKN
Nets' Cameron Johnson: Out for Saturday
Coach Jordi Fernandez said Friday that Johnson (ankle) will not play in Saturday's matchup against the Heat and will be re-evaluated sometime next week, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Johnson will miss his second consecutive contest due to the right ankle sprain, and it wouldn't be surprising if he also misses Monday's game against the Kings at the very least as the club works him back to form. With the 28-year-old sidelined, Jalen Wilson, Tyrese Martin and Tosan Evbuomwan are all candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Trendon Watford PF | BKN
Nets' Trendon Watford: Remains out for Saturday
Watford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Watford will miss a 20th straight game for the Nets while dealing with a left hamstring strain. Even though he's been out for an extended period of time, the 24-year-old might be back sooner rather than later, as he is being considered day-to-day moving forward, which is a good sign for Brooklyn.
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Toumani Camara SF | POR
Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Expected to play Friday
Camara is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to an illness.
Camara is expected to play in his second straight contest Friday despite dealing with an illness. The 24-year-old forward will likely draw his 43rd start of the season if he's upgraded to available.
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Kris Murray PF | POR
Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Iffy Friday
Murray (chest) is questionable for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Murray is in danger of missing the second leg of the club's back-to-back set due to a chest contusion. The 24-year-old was able to play in the first half of the back-to-back set in Thursday's loss to Orlando, during which he posted six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes. Jabari Walker could see extended run if Murray is sidelined.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Likely to return against Charlotte
Clingan (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Clingan is expected to return to action Friday after missing Portland's previous five contests due to a left ankle sprain. With Deandre Ayton (knee) and Robert Williams (hand) both out, Clingan should draw the start at center if he's upgraded to available against Charlotte.
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Anfernee Simons SG | POR
Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons: Expected to play Friday
Simons is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to lower back soreness.
Simons is expected to suit up Friday despite continuing to deal with a back issue. Simons has been scorching the nets from outside as of late, as he is converting 45.6 percent of his 9.0 three-point attempts per contest across his last 10 appearances.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Won't go Friday
Williams has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right hand soreness.
Williams will miss the second leg of the club's back-to-back set with the hand issue, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Thunder. With the big man joining Deandre Ayton (knee) on the shelf, Donovan Clingan (ankle) and Jabari Walker could see increased roles.
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Deandre Ayton C | POR
Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Sidelined Friday
Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Ayton will miss his second consecutive contest due to the left knee sprain, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Oklahoma City. With the big man joining Robert Williams (hand) on the shelf, Donovan Clingan (ankle) and Jabari Walker could see increased roles.