Jalen Suggs Could Miss Third Consecutive Game
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (illness) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. The versatile guard has been feeling under the weather and missed a back-to-back set against Indiana and Cleveland at the start of the week. Jevon Carter and Jamal Cain have shared starts during Suggs' absence. After Carter's two-point dud on Monday night against Indiana, Cain got the nod on Tuesday and delivered a strong performance against Cleveland with 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Carter was productive off the bench, so it seems likely that Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley won't tinker with his lineup if Suggs remains out against Sacramento.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Black Misses 11th Straight Game
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (abdomen) won't be in action on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings, missing an 11th consecutive contest. The 22-year-old remains without a timeline for his return, but his next opportunity to rejoin the lineup will be on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. In Black's absence, Tristan da Silva is poised to make another start. He's kicked off this week with two impressive performances, averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists across matchups with Indiana and Cleveland. It should be another fun night for da Silva and the Magic against the Kings, who give up the third-most points in the league at 121.2 per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Franz Wagner Remains Out Thursday
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain out on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. An ankle injury will keep him sidelined for a 19th consecutive game. While it's unclear when Wagner will return, his practice stint with the G League's Osceola Magic earlier this week suggests that the German star is nearing his comeback. Orlando will wrap up this week on Sunday with a game against the Toronto Raptors. With Anthony Black (abdomen) also out, Tristan da Silva will continue to have an expanded role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Could Return Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) could return to action as soon as this Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. On March 17, the team announced that Edwards had been diagnosed with right knee inflammation and would be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks. Currently, he is considered day-to-day. Edwards missed a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Minnesota has gone 4-1 without him but will be desperate to get its star man back. If Edwards' return doesn't come on Saturday, he will likely be good to go on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Landry Shamet to Remain Out Thursday
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (knee) will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran hurt his right knee last week, and it might take a bit of time until Shamet is ready to play again. In the meantime, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado have a chance to make a bigger impact in the rotation. Of the two, Clarkson has performed better in recent games, coming off a 10-point, five-assist outing against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Vit Krejci Misses Sixth Straight Game
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) won't be part of the action on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will sit out a sixth consecutive game due to a left calf contusion. Portland initially listed Krejci as questionable for the contest, so his return looks to be close and might happen later this week. The Trail Blazers will return to action on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Krejci has averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 19.9 minutes since joining the team from Atlanta on Feb. 1.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Peyton Watson Good to Go Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will play on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Late last week, Watson returned from a hamstring injury, and Denver decided not to use him on Tuesday when the team kicked off a back-to-back with a victory over Phoenix. Watson's return aligns with Aaron Gordon's (hamstring) exit. He will help cover for his absence, along with Spencer Jones and Cameron Johnson. Despite missing six weeks, Watson was in fine form on Sunday against Portland, notching 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon Misses Second Leg of Back-to-Back
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He carried a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Gordon hasn't played in both games of a back-to-back set since January, so his absence was expected against Dallas. Peyton Watson (hamstring) sat out Tuesday's win over Phoenix and will be Gordon's natural replacement in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl Cleared to Play Against Clippers
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The Austrian big man has shaken off a questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence. As a result, Sandro Mamukelashvili will land back on the bench, while Collin Murray-Boyles' fantasy potential will also be limited. Poeltl has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 26.5 minutes since the All-Star break.
Source: Law Murray
Source: Law Murray
Immanuel Quickley Won't Play Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (foot) will remain out for a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The explosive guard is dealing with right foot plantar fasciitis and was downgraded from questionable to doubtful in the afternoon. Jamal Shead replaced Quickley in the starting unit on Monday against Utah and is likely to get the nod again. As a starter, Shead has recorded 12.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game this season.
Source: Law Murray
Source: Law Murray
Brandon Ingram Active Against Clippers
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He sat out Monday's win over Utah due to inflammation in his right heel. Meanwhile, Toronto has ruled Immanuel Quickley (foot) out for a second consecutive game, meaning Ingram could have extra offensive duties on Wednesday night. With Ingram back, Ja'Kobe Walter will drop to the bench, but he should remain a significant piece of the rotation.
Source: Law Murray
Source: Law Murray
Myles Turner Won't Play Against Trail Blazers
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out after the team added Turner to the injury report late with a questionable designation. Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) also won't play, leaving the Bucks' frontcourt shorthanded. Jericho Sims will likely take over from Turner as the starting center and may handle a heavy workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma Out Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forwards Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) won't play on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Kuzma will be sidelined for a second consecutive game, while Portis won't be able to help his team for the second time in three games. Without the duo, Pete Nance, Ousmane Dieng, and Taurean Prince are in a position to receive more playing time on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Ryan Rollins and Gary Trent Jr. will get more work on the offensive end.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Brandon Williams Available Wednesday Night
Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (concussion) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He has missed three games due to a concussion. Williams has been an impactful bench piece for the Mavericks this season, averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 22.0 minutes per game. Before being hurt on March 16 against New Orleans, Williams had scored 10-plus points in 14 consecutive outings.
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Kawhi Leonard Ready to Face Raptors
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will be active on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, Farbod Esnaashari of RTB Sports reports. He will make a third straight appearance despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. Leonard has been very effective this month, averaging 29.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.9 steals while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. He has scored at least 25 points in 10 consecutive appearances.
Source: Farbod Esnaashari
Source: Farbod Esnaashari
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