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Josh Giddey Questionable Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) has a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Atlanta. He's trying to return from an ankle sprain, which has robbed Giddey of three games. Before getting hurt, Giddey was playing well this month, averaging 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.7 steals. There are also question marks hanging over Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) and Lonzo Ball (illness) ahead of Thursday's action, so the Bulls might be forced to rely heavily on their starters, with not much quality on the bench.
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Lonzo Ball Likely Out For Second Straight Game
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Atlanta. He's been feeling under the weather the entire week and appears set to miss a second straight game. Ball has had a decent comeback campaign, averaging 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals in 17.5 minutes off the Bulls bench. Coby White has more playmaking duties with Ball out of the lineup and might be expected to put in a huge shift on Thursday, as Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) and Josh Giddey (ankle) are considered questionable to play.
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Ayo Dosunmu Questionable To Play On Thursday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) has landed on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's action against Atlanta. Right Achilles tendinopathy might keep him off the floor for the first time this season. It's been a good campaign for Dosunmu, who has battled out a regular starting role. He's put up 14.5 points with 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in the first unit. The Bulls might be without several backcourt pieces for Thursday's game, which will potentially elevate Talen Horton-Tucker's role in the rotation.
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Ron Holland II Battling An Illness, Questionable For Thursday
Detroit Pistons small forward Ron Holland II (illness) is in danger of missing his first game of the season, with the team listing him as questionable for Thursday's contest against Sacramento. The 19-year-old rookie is battling an illness. Holland II has had an unspectacular first year in the league, averaging 6.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 16.0 minutes off the bench. Ausar Thompson might be a bigger part of the rotation if Holland II doesn't play on Thursday. Thompson has not been a good source of fantasy value this season, as he has a limited role on the team.
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Isaiah Stewart Tagged As Questionable For Thursday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's road outing against Sacramento. He's missed the past three games with a sprained left knee. Jalen Duren's (ankle) minutes have gone up during Stewart's absence, with Paul Reed providing backup off the bench. Reed has just logged a season-high 20 minutes in Monday's 117-114 victory against the Lakers. Strangely, he failed to score in the contest but was busy in other areas of the game, amassing three rebounds with five assists, two blocks, and three steals. Meanwhile, Duren has averaged 10.3 points and 9.0 rebounds across the last three games without Stewart.
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Jalen Duren Listed As Probable For Meeting With Kings
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is considered probable for Thursday's game against Sacramento. The talented big man is dealing with a right ankle sprain but is expected to play. Duren is a nightly double-double threat, averaging 9.0 points and 9.2 rebounds for the campaign with 1.1 blocks. Centers haven't been too productive against the Kings this season, but the hosts could be without Domantas Sabonis (illness) on Thursday. His absence would put Duren in a better position to perform.
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Keyonte George Iffy For Thursday's Game
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) has been labeled as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Portland. An ankle might keep George off the court for a third consecutive game. The injury has given Svi Mykhailiuk a chance to prove his worth. He's made back-to-back starts, averaging 14.5 points and 2.0 assists with six makes from downtown. Mykhailiuk might do damage with three-point bombs again on Thursday, with the Trail Blazers giving up the eighth-most three-point makes in the league.
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John Collins Considered Questionable Thursday
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Portland. He's dealing with a hip contusion and might be absent for a second straight game. As a result of Collins' absence, Micah Potter hopped into the starting five for Monday's clash with Cleveland. He put in a good performance in 26 minutes with 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. The Trail Blazers' defense is horrible, and they struggle to rebound the ball, so Potter will find himself in a perfect spot for another productive outing if he continues to fill in for Collins.
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Robert Williams III Questionable For Thursday's Action
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Utah. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive contest. Williams III's continued absence would leave Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan as the lone big men in the rotation. Deni Avdija, who scored a team-high 19 points off the bench in Monday's 132-108 loss to Dallas, has also seen time at center this season. Utah gives up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing centers, so this will be a juicy matchup for the Portland players who end up getting minutes at the five position.
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Cam Thomas Remains Out Thursday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will remain on the shelf for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. It was announced earlier this week that Thomas has progressed to five-on-five action in practice. This is a sign that the talented scorer is nearing his return. However, Thursday's game comes too soon for him. Following Thursday night, the Nets have two more games to come this week, which might include Thomas' comeback. Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin, and Shake Milton should continue to see rotational minutes during Thomas' absence.
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Tari Eason Might Return To Action Thursday
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with New Orleans. He's missed the past three games while managing a lower leg injury. Eason has established himself as one of the league's most productive bench players, averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in 22.8 minutes this season. He might have a bigger role to play in Thursday's game due to Dillon Brooks' (ankle), although the team likely will not want to overwork him. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate will lose minutes with Eason's return.
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Dillon Brooks Misses Second Consecutive Game Thursday
Houston Rockets guard/forward Dillon Brooks (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's clash against New Orleans. He's nursing right ankle soreness. Brooks' injury has come at a bad time for the Rockets, who play three games in four nights. Amen Thompson crushed it as a starter in Brooks' place on Monday against Charlotte and should do well again in Thursday's matchup. The 21-year-old posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds on Monday, adding three assists, three blocks, and one steal to his tally.
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Trey Murphy III Listed As Questionable Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Houston. The 24-year-old sprained his left ankle in the last contest against Denver on Sunday. However, Murphy III may remain in the lineup versus the Rockets. On Tuesday, the team announced that Murphy III is considered day-to-day. Both Brandon Boston Jr. and Jordan Hawkins would have larger roles to play in the rotation if Murphy III isn't game-ready. New Orleans might also be without another rotational piece in Javonte Green (knee), who is sporting a questionable tag as well.
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Domantas Sabonis Listed As Questionable For Thursday
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (illness) is iffy for Thursday's game against Detroit. He's battling an illness, and the team has listed Sabonis as questionable on the injury report. The Kings star has previously sat out two contests this season. On these occasions, Trey Lyles and Alex Len filled in for him in the starting lineup. Lyles had a pair of big games when Sabonis was out in November and will definitely be an appealing fantasy option if he gets another start on Thursday.
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Onyeka Okongwu To Remain Sidelined Thursday
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (knee) will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against Chicago. The talented big man has battled inflammation in his left knee lately and will miss a fourth consecutive game. Larry Nance Jr. has entered the rotation in Okongwu's absence, posting impressive numbers. Working as Clint Capela's backup, Nance Jr. has averaged 11.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.3 blocks across the past three games. The Hawks big men should get plenty of work done on Thursday against a team that gives up the seventh-most fantasy points in the league to opposing centers.
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Anthony Davis Will Not Return On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's matchup against Golden State. Davis exited the contest early and has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain. He finishes the Christmas Day game with zero points, two rebounds, and one steal on 0-for-3 shooting in seven minutes. Jaxson Hayes (ankle) and Christian Wood (knee) are already on the shelf, so the Lakers could be very thin on the frontcourt going forward if Davis has to miss additional time following Wednesday's game.
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Jamal Murray Returns For Christmas Matchup
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) will play against Phoenix on Christmas Day. He's returning from a one-game absence, with the team upgrading Murray from questionable to available. Murray's return will send Russell Westbrook back to the second unit. Coming off the bench, Westbrook's contributions have been limited to 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists this season. Murray has registered 20-plus points in each of his last four appearances, which marks his best scoring run of the season.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Tagged As Questionable For Thursday
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) is carrying a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against Chicago. He might be out for a second consecutive game after sustaining a lower leg contusion. With Bogdanovic out of the lineup against Minnesota on Monday, Garrison Mathews went berserk off the Hawks bench with 25 points on 7-for-8 shooting from deep. We might see a similar effort from him on Thursday if Bogdanovic remains sidelined. The Bulls give up the fifth-most three-point attempts in the league and have one of the worst defensive records.
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Trae Young Listed As Questionable For Thursday's Game
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (heel) is questionable to face Chicago on Thursday. After sitting on the injury report for multiple weeks with an Achilles injury, Young is currently troubled by a heel contusion. He missed a game with the issue last week but was back in the lineup for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. Should Young head back to the shelf on Thursday, Vit Krejci will likely log his second start of the season. He was fairly anonymous in his first opportunity last Saturday versus Memphis, finishing with seven points, three assists, and one steal. Young's absence would likely bring Keaton Wallace back to the rotation as well. His production was limited to five points and four assists versus the Grizzlies.
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Khris Middleton Considered Probable For Thursday's Action
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has been labeled as probable for Thursday's matchup against Brooklyn. The veteran has just logged his first couple of starts of the campaign and is expected to make an eighth consecutive regular-season appearance. He missed the recent NBA Cup final with an illness. Middleton looked back to his best in Monday's 112-91 win against Chicago, notching 21 points with five rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes. However, he has offensively benefited from the absences of Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Damian Lillard (illness). Both Bucks superstars have been listed as questionable and may return to action on Thursday.
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