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Player News
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Cam Reddish LAL SF
Lakers' Cam Reddish: Off injury report vs. Charlotte
2h agoReddish (personal) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Reddish is set to return from an eight-game absence Wednesday due to personal reasons. The 25-year-old was included in the trade that would have sent Dalton Knecht to Charlotte in exchange for Mark Williams (reconditioning). However, both Knecht and Reddish are back in Los Angeles after the trade was rescinded, and they are both candidates for a bump in minutes if LeBron James (foot) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to be limited Wednesday
3h agoCoach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Doncic will operate under a minutes restriction in Wednesday's game against Charlotte, though he is not expected to remain limited moving forward, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Doncic will likely operate under a minutes restriction in the club's first game back after the All-Star break, though he is expected to shoulder his normal workload following Wednesday's contest. The superstar has appeared in two outings with the Lakers since straining his left calf with Dallas on Christmas Day, during which he has amassed 30 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block across 47 total minutes. Doncic will likely hover around the 25-minute mark against Charlotte, as he has yet to surpass 24 minutes in his two games with the Lakers.
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Mark Williams CHA C
Hornets' Mark Williams: Expected to play Wednesday
3h agoWilliams is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to return to play reconditioning.
Williams was initially set to be traded to the Lakers but the deal was rescinded after the 22-year-old big man failed his physical. Now that he's back with Charlotte, Williams is expected to make his first appearance since Feb. 3 and should reclaim the starting center job.
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Moussa Diabate CHA PF
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Off injury report for Wednesday
3h agoDiabate (eye) is off the Hornets' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
The big man is set to return to game action after missing the club's final outing before the All-Star break due to a right eye abrasion. With Mark Williams (reconditioning) listed as probable to suit up, Diabate will likely rejoin the second unit. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.
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LaMelo Ball CHA PG
Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Probable to play Wednesday
3h agoBall (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Ball didn't play in the Hornets' last game before the All-Star break, but the star floor general seems to have used the time off to recover. Ball has been Charlotte's best player this season, averaging 27.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game across 33 appearances.
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Dorian Finney-Smith LAL PF
Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Set to play Wednesday
3h agoFinney-Smith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith will return to action Wednesday after missing the Lakers' last outing before the All-Star break due to left ankle soreness. Across his previous 10 appearances, the veteran forward is averaging 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.4 minutes.
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Mark Williams CHA C
Hornets' Mark Williams: Expected to play Wednesday
3h agoWilliams is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to return to play reconditioning.
Williams was initially set to be traded to the Lakers but the deal was rescinded after the 22-year-old big man failed his physical. Now that he's back with Charlotte, Williams is expected to make his first appearance since Feb. 3 and should reclaim the starting center job.
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Jaxson Hayes LAL C
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Will be available Wednesday
3h agoHayes (face) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, head coach JJ Redick told media Tuesday, according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
Hayes has started in each of the Lakers' last seven games, and that streak might continue Wednesday in the league's return following the All-Star break. It's unclear if Hayes will remain as the Lakers' starting center with Alex Len and Christian Koloko also in the mix, but Hayes has been playing around 20 to 25 minutes on a regular basis over the last few weeks.
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Myles Turner IND C
Pacers' Myles Turner: Expected to play Thursday
5h agoCoach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Turner (neck) should be good to go for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner missed Indiana's previous three contests due to a cervical strain in his neck but is expected to return to action Thursday after recovering over the All-Star break. If Turner is officially deemed available, he should reclaim his starting spot from Thomas Bryant.
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Mark Williams CHA C
Hornets' Mark Williams: Links back up with team
11h agoWilliams returned to Charlotte over the All-Star break and is expected to resume playing with the Hornets in the aftermath of his rescinded trade to the Lakers, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
The Hornets agreed to trade Williams to the Lakers on Feb. 6, only for the Lakers to rescind the deal two days later when the club detected multiple concerns with the third-year center's medical record that resulted in him failing his physical. Though Shams Charania of ESPN reported Feb. 10 that the Hornets planned to get in contact with the league to dispute the Lakers' findings, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said over the weekend that Charlotte never filed a formal protest of the rescinded trade, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com. While reintegrating Williams may make for some awkwardness after the Hornets attempted to trade him away, the 22-year-old should step back in as Charlotte's starting center coming out of the All-Star break. As Plowright notes, the Lakers failed his physical because of long-term concerns about his health, not due to any current injury. If Williams is in fact back in action with the Hornets to begin the second half, he'll be playing against the team he was nearly traded to in the Lakers, as the two squads are set to play Wednesday in Los Angeles.
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Victor Wembanyama SA C
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Scores 11 points in ASG final
2d agoWembanyama registered 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one block over 7:29 of court time during Chuck's Global Stars' 41-25 loss to Shaq's OGs in the final of the All-Star Game Tournament.
Wembanyama played a key role in Team Chuck's 41-32 win over Team Kenny in the first round, finishing with six points, four rebounds, one block and one steal over 6:22 of court time. Wembanyama was the only player on Team Chuck to score in double digits in the finals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory. With All-Star weekend coming to a close, Wembanyama and the 12th-seeded Spurs will look to make a final push for the playoffs, starting with Thursday's game against the Suns.
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Zach Edey MEM C
Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Starting for Rising Stars
2d agoEdey will start Sunday's All-Star Game semifinal against Shaq's OGs, per NBA broadcast.
Edey and Team Rising Stars won the Rising Stars title and advanced to play in Sunday's All-Star Game tournament. Edey holds averages of 9.3 points and 9.3 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per contest over his last six appearances.
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Moussa Diabate CHA PF
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Off injury report for Wednesday
3h agoDiabate (eye) is off the Hornets' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
The big man is set to return to game action after missing the club's final outing before the All-Star break due to a right eye abrasion. With Mark Williams (reconditioning) listed as probable to suit up, Diabate will likely rejoin the second unit. Over his last five outings (three starts), the 23-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.
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Dorian Finney-Smith LAL PF
Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Set to play Wednesday
3h agoFinney-Smith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith will return to action Wednesday after missing the Lakers' last outing before the All-Star break due to left ankle soreness. Across his previous 10 appearances, the veteran forward is averaging 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.4 minutes.
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Jayson Tatum BOS PF
Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Scores 15 in All-Star Game
2d agoTatum recorded 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes during Sunday's 41-25 All-Star Game final win for Shaq's OGs over Chuck's Global Stars.
Tatum had a solid performance in the semifinal for a balanced OGs squad, logging six points, two rebounds and two assists. However, he truly shined in the tournament final, posting a game-high scoring total. While Stephen Curry was named All-Star Game MVP, Tatum played a pivotal role in the OGs' success. The Celtics will resume regular-season play Thursday against the 76ers.
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Evan Mobley CLE PF
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Scores six points vs. Team Chuck
2d agoMobley registered six points (3-4 FG) and one assist over 7:59 of court time in Kenny's Young Stars' 41-32 loss to Chuck's Global Stars in the first round of the All-Star Game Tournament.
Mobley co-led Kenny's team in scoring alongside Darius Garland and Tyler Herro, but the trio's efforts weren't enough to make it to the final round of the tournament. Mobley and fellow Cleveland All-Stars Garland and Donovan Mitchell have played critical roles in the Cavaliers' 44-10 record, which is best in the Eastern Conference. Mobley and the Cavs will go on the road to face the Nets on Thursday.
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Jayson Tatum BOS PF
Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Starting for Team Shaq
2d agoTatum will start for Shaq's OGs against Candace's Rising Stars in the second game of the NBA All-Star Game Tournament, per the NBA broadcast.
It's Tatum's sixth selection to the NBA All-Star game. He's averaging 27.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.2 steals over 36.4 minutes per game this season.
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Kevin Durant PHO PF
Suns' Kevin Durant: Earns start for Team Shaq
2d agoDurant will start for Shaq's OGs against Candace's Rising Stars in the second game of the NBA All-Star Game Tournament, per the NBA broadcast.
Durant was voted to his 15th All-Star Game, becoming the seventh player in NBA history to reach that milestone. Durant is shooting 53.2 percent from the field (including 40.4 percent from three) and is averaging 27.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 blocks over 36.5 minutes per game this season.
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Cam Reddish LAL SF
Lakers' Cam Reddish: Off injury report vs. Charlotte
2h agoReddish (personal) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Reddish is set to return from an eight-game absence Wednesday due to personal reasons. The 25-year-old was included in the trade that would have sent Dalton Knecht to Charlotte in exchange for Mark Williams (reconditioning). However, both Knecht and Reddish are back in Los Angeles after the trade was rescinded, and they are both candidates for a bump in minutes if LeBron James (foot) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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LeBron James LAL SF
Lakers' LeBron James: Iffy for Wednesday
3h agoCoach JJ Redick said that James (foot) went through most of Tuesday's practice and is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
James sat out of the All-Star Game due to discomfort in his left foot and ankle and could miss the club's first game following the All-Star break. The Lakers were managing the superstar's activity prior to the break due to the lingering left foot injury, and if he is ruled out for Wednesday's contest, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dalton Knecht could see an uptick in playing time.
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Justin Edwards PHI SF
76ers' Justin Edwards: Dealing with ankle sprain
4h agoEdwards sustained a sprained left ankle during Tuesday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
The severity of the ankle injury is unclear, though Edwards can be considered questionable at best for Thursday's contest against Boston until the Sixers provide another update. The 21-year-old has received an increased role of late, and over his last 10 outings (nine starts), he has averaged 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals across 28.9 minutes per game. If Edwards is sidelined, Ricky Council and Quentin Grimes could see an uptick in playing time.
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Eric Gordon PHI SF
76ers' Eric Gordon: Set to see specialist
4h agoGordon (wrist) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice and will see a specialist Wednesday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Gordon was forced to sit out Philadelphia's previous two contests before the All-Star break due to a right wrist sprain and appears to still be bothered by it. Wednesday's evaluation with a specialist should provide more clarity for the veteran guard's availability for Thursday's matchup with Boston.
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Jaylen Brown BOS SF
Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Plays in All-Star Game
1d agoBrown (knee) scored four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) with two rebounds across seven minutes for Team Shaq in Sunday's 41-25 win over Team Chuck in the All-Star Game.
Brown missed two straight games due to right knee soreness prior to All-Star Weekend, but his availability Sunday bodes well for his status going forward. Brown should be ready to roll for Thursday's game against the 76ers, resulting in fewer minutes for Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
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Dalton Knecht LAL SF
Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Logs eight points vs Shaq's OGs
2d agoKnecht logged eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Sunday's 42-35 All-Star Game semifinal loss to Shaq's OGs.
Knecht was a standout performer in Team Rising Stars' loss Sunday, knocking in two threes and throwing down a two-handed dunk in transition. Knecht has played just one game since returning to the Lakers, in which he logged 10 points in 17 minutes. The rookie figures to maintain a respectable role off the bench when play resumes Wednesday.
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Jalen Suggs ORL SG
Magic's Jalen Suggs: Remains limited in practice
5h agoHead coach Jamahl Mosley said Tuesday that Suggs (quadricep) was able to run during practice but has yet to resume contact drills, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs missed the club's last nine outings leading up to the All-Star break due to a left quad contusion, and his limitations during practice bode poorly for his chances of returning for Thursday's game against Atlanta. The fourth-year pro has delivered a career-best year thus far, though availability has been a glaring issue of late, as he has missed 19 of the Magic's last 20 games. If Suggs remains on the shelf for Thursday, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black could see increased roles.
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Jaylen Nowell WAS SG
Jaylen Nowell: Cut loose by Washington
1d agoThe Wizards released Nowell on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Nowell's 10-day contract was set to expire before the Wizards' next game Friday versus the Bucks, and rather than re-signing him to a second 10-day pact, Washington is instead electing to bring aboard guard Erik Stevenson on a 10-day deal. During his stint with the Wizards, Nowell didn't make any appearances, though he previously averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 21.0 minutes per contest over eight games with the Pelicans earlier in the season.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC SG
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Cools off in ASG final
2d agoGilgeous-Alexander tallied four points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist over 6:02 of court time during Chuck's Global Stars' 41-25 loss to Shaq's OGs in the final round of the All-Star Game Tournament.
Gilgeous-Alexander paced Team Chuck in their first-round victory over Team Kenny, connecting on all five of his field-goal attempts and finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, one assist and one block over 7:10 of playing time, but he wasn't able to carry that momentum into the finals. Now that the All-Star Game is over, Gilgeous-Alexander, fellow All-Star Jalen Williams and the Thunder will look to expand on their eight-game cushion at the top of the Western Conference standings, starting with Friday's game against the Jazz.
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Ryan Dunn PHO SG
Suns' Ryan Dunn: Scores eight in All-Star Game loss
2d agoDunn logged eight points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and a steal in 10 minutes during Sunday's All-Star Game semifinal loss to Shaq's OGs.
Dunn tied for a team-high eight points with Dalton Knecht, although it was not enough to advance to the final. Dunn has seen a limited role of late, averaging 3.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per contest over his last five appearances. The Suns return to action Thursday against the Spurs.
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Keyonte George UTA SG
Jazz's Keyonte George: Starting for Rising Stars
2d agoGeorge will start Sunday's All-Star Game semifinal for Candace's Rising Stars against Shaq's OGs, per the NBA broadcast.
George's Rising Stars tournament team won the Rising Stars title Friday and advanced to play in Sunday's All-Star Game Tournament. George has averaged 16.6 points, 7.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.
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Anthony Edwards MIN SG
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Sits out All-Star tournament
2d agoEdwards did not play Sunday's All-Star tournament due to groin soreness, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Edwards said after Sunday's festivities that he might have tried to play if there was a longer pregame warmup, per Tim Reynolds of Associated Press. In any case, the groin issue doesn't seem to be anything serious enough to keep Edwards from playing when the Timberwolves open their second-half schedule Friday in Houston.
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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely to be limited Wednesday
3h agoCoach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Doncic will operate under a minutes restriction in Wednesday's game against Charlotte, though he is not expected to remain limited moving forward, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Doncic will likely operate under a minutes restriction in the club's first game back after the All-Star break, though he is expected to shoulder his normal workload following Wednesday's contest. The superstar has appeared in two outings with the Lakers since straining his left calf with Dallas on Christmas Day, during which he has amassed 30 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block across 47 total minutes. Doncic will likely hover around the 25-minute mark against Charlotte, as he has yet to surpass 24 minutes in his two games with the Lakers.
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LaMelo Ball CHA PG
Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Probable to play Wednesday
3h agoBall (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Ball didn't play in the Hornets' last game before the All-Star break, but the star floor general seems to have used the time off to recover. Ball has been Charlotte's best player this season, averaging 27.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game across 33 appearances.
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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Likely off minutes restriction
3h agoCoach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Doncic is not expected to operate under a minutes restriction moving forward, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Doncic has played in only two outings since sustaining a left calf strain on Christmas Day, and in those two appearances with the Lakers, he has amassed 30 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block across 47 total minutes. The superstar will likely receive more ball-handling responsibilities if LeBron James (foot) is sidelined.
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Gabe Vincent LAL PG
Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Good to go against Charlotte
3h agoVincent (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Vincent will return to action Wednesday after missing Los Angeles' previous contest due to left knee soreness. The 28-year-old guard is averaging 9.5 points and 2.8 assists in 24.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Kyle Lowry PHI PG
76ers' Kyle Lowry: Doesn't practice Tuesday
4h agoLowry (hip) didn't practice Tuesday and his availability for Thursday's game against the Celtics is in question, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
The veteran floor general didn't practice Tuesday as he continues to deal with a hip problem. However, he's not expected to have a big role in the rotation even when healthy.
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Elfrid Payton CHA PG
Hornets' Elfrid Payton: Gets another 10-day deal
9h agoPayton agreed to a second 10-day contract with the Hornets on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
After a successful stint with the Pelicans earlier in the season, Payton will get another look with the Hornets. In two appearances with Charlotte so far, Payton has averaged 2.0 points, 5.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes. His playing time will likely take a major hit if LaMelo Ball (ankle) is available to play coming out of the All-Star break.