NBA Player News
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Jericho Sims C | NY
Knicks' Jericho Sims: Retreats to bench Monday
Sims will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Karl-Anthony Towns returning from a one-game absence, Sims will slide back to the bench. The big man posted one assist across only six minutes in the starting lineup during Saturday's loss to Detroit. Sims will likely play an insignificant role off the bench while competing for minutes with Precious Achiuwa.
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Moses Brown C | IND
Moses Brown: Waived by Indiana
The Pacers waived Brown on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
With James Wiseman (Achilles) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) done for the season, Brown was signed to a one-year deal in November, but the Pacers will move in a different direction. Brown made nine appearances, averaging 3.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.1 minutes.
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Maxi Kleber C | DAL
Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Won't play Tuesday
Kleber (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber will miss a second straight contest Tuesday and remains day-to-day. His absence won't have a big impact on the rotation, as he's averaging 17.0 minutes per game this season.
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Mason Plumlee C | PHO
Suns' Mason Plumlee: Blocks four shots
Plumlee accumulated seven points (2-5 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 loss to Orlando.
Plumlee made his third start in a row while filling in for the injured Jusuf Nurkic (calf). In those games, Plumlee was a serviceable fantasy streamer with averages of 4.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.0 blocks. He could be worth a look again if Nurkic is unable to return Dec. 13 against the Jazz.
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Clint Capela C | ATL
Hawks' Clint Capela: Sees just 19 minutes
Capela amassed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Sunday's 141-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Capela made the most of his limited minutes, and his workloads have been frustrating for his fantasy managers. He's averaging 22.7 minutes compared to 24.0 for Onyeka Okongwu, and he's produced 11th-round value in nine-category formats on the season.
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Onyeka Okongwu C | ATL
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Nearly double-doubles
Okongwu totaled 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 141-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Okongwu saw 25 minutes compared to 19 for Clint Capela, and that's been a theme many times this season. Okongwu is averaging 24.0 minutes per contest compared to 22.7 for Capela, with both players returning 11th-round value in nine-category formats so far.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis C | GS
Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Not in rotation Sunday
Jackson-Davis did not see the floor during Sunday's 114-106 win over the Timberwolves.
Jackson-Davis' workload has fluctuated all season. He started the first 17 games of the campaign but was brought off the bench on Nov. 27, and came off the bench for three of the next four games. Sunday, it reached a low point. Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga started in the frontcourt together, and Jackson-Davis wasn't in the rotation at all. Coach Steve Kerr's rotation has been in flux all year, so don't be surprised if TJD gets back in the mix, but the preference seems to be Green and Kevon Looney playing the center minutes right now.
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Jay Huff C | MEM
Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Pours in 17 points
Huff supplied 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 win over Washington.
Huff had the hot hand off the bench as he produced his 14th game of the season with double-digit points. His lack of peripheral stats makes him a tough sell outside of deeper formats, however, as he's averaging 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.6 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers through five December outings.
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Brook Lopez C | MIL
Bucks' Brook Lopez: Scores three points
Lopez recorded three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 win over the Nets.
Lopez was a non-factor for most of the night, while Bobby Portis erupted for 23 points off the bench. Despite this dud, Lopez has been pretty reliable for most of the season, as he's on pace to post top-50 value in nine-category formats for his steady supply of three-pointers (1.8) and blocks (2.2).
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Yves Missi C | NO
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Posts massive double-double
Missi finished with 18 points (6-14 FG, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Spurs.
Missi's standout rookie season continued Sunday as he registered his sixth double-double of the campaign. He matched his career-best mark of 14 rebounds, and he's been trending straight up in fantasy leagues. Over his last five games, he's posting averages of 13.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 28.2 minutes.