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Walker Kessler  • C  •  Jazz

Walker Kessler Sidelined On Thursday

The Utah Jazz announced center Walker Kessler (thumb) is unavailable to suit up for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man is a late scratch due to a left thumb strain. Kessler will have some time to recover from the injury with the upcoming NBA All-Star break. His next chance to return to action is February 21st against the Thunder. With Kessler on the shelf, Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter will soak up the extra minutes at center during this evening's contest.
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Jabari Smith Jr.  • PF  •  Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. On Track To Return After The All-Star Break

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) is set to rejoin the action after the All-Star break. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Smith Jr., who fractured his hand on Jan. 1, is aiming for a return on Feb. 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old has averaged 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 30.9 minutes this season. Amen Thompson has excelled in a starting role during Smith Jr.'s absence, and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka will face some tough decisions once the entire squad is back together. Smith Jr. has been a starter for all 188 of his career games so far.
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Drew Eubanks  • C  •  Clippers

Drew Eubanks Remains Out Against Jazz

Los Angeles Clippers center Drew Eubanks (ankle) is not ready to face his former team, the Utah Jazz, on Thursday. He is nursing a left ankle sprain, which will sideline Eubanks for a second consecutive contest. The Jazz traded Eubanks to the Clippers on Feb. 1, but he has suited up for only three games with his new squad. The 28-year-old has notched 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 8.7 minutes. With Ivica Zubac healthy and having a fantastic season, Eubanks has little chance of making an impact in L.A.
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Amir Coffey  • PF  •  Clippers

Amir Coffey Questionable Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Amir Coffey (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. A sore left knee might keep Coffey sidelined after he logged 18 minutes in Wednesday's win against the Memphis Grizzlies. So far, Coffey has missed only one game this season. He has been a solid contributor for the Clippers but does not hold much fantasy value. Across 25.9 minutes of action, Coffey has averaged 10.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. If he is out on Thursday, Derrick Jones Jr., Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Nicolas Batum may receive additional playing opportunities.
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Markelle Fultz  • PG  •  Kings

Markelle Fultz Will Play On Thursday Night

Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz will play on Thursday against the Pelicans. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick recently signed with Sacramento after averaging 11.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 234 regular season appearances with the Sixers and Magic. The Kings recently traded De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs, so the team lacks depth at the one. While it could take Fultz time to carve out a routine role in the rotation, it's not unreasonable to assume he'll get some cracks at the starting lineup moving ahead. For now, Malik Monk should remain the Kings' starting point guard.
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Kenyon Martin Jr.  • SF  •  Jazz

Kenyon Martin Jr. Out Against Clippers

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (conditioning) is sidelined for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. After being traded to the Jazz recently acquired, the 24-year-old is, and he has yet to make his debut with his new squad. He's been held out of the lineup due to return to competition reconditioning. His next opportunity to debut in a new uniform comes after the entire All-Star break versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 21st.
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Ben Simmons  • PG  •  Clippers

Ben Simmons Set For His Clippers Debut

Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons (conditioning) is not listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Jazz, meaning he'll be available to make his debut with his new team. He finalized a contract buyout with the Nets on Friday after averaging 24.6 minutes in his 33 games this season and producing 6.2 points, 6.9 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game. His role with the Clippers is uncertain but with Kawhi Leonard (rest) not playing, Simmons could get significant playing time on Thursday.
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Steven Adams  • C  •  Rockets

Steven Adams Not Listed On The Injury Report

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) is not on the injury report against the Warriors, even though there was an earlier report that the 31-year-old would sit out since the Rockets were playing the second half of a back-to-back set of games. Adams had five points and six rebounds while playing just 10 minutes against the Suns, so maybe the lighter workload is part of why he can bounce back and play again on Thursday. He has been dealing with an ankle injury that has had him in and out of the lineup, but it looks like he'll be available to serve as the primary backup for Alperen Sengun in the Rockets' last game before the All-Star break.
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Jordan Clarkson  • SG  •  Jazz

Jordan Clarkson Ruled Out On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) won't suit up Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to left foot plantar fasciitis injury management. Clarkson will sit out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back after finishing with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes in a 131-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. With the 32-year-old out and Collin Sexton (ankle) still sidelined, Keyonte George will have plenty of extra scoring opportunities on Thursday.
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Collin Sexton  • PG  •  Jazz

Collin Sexton Out Versus Clippers

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. This will mark his sixth straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up comes after the All-Star break against the Thunder on February 21st. Jordan Clarkson (foot) will also be out of action, so 21-year-old Keyonte George is most likely the prime candidate to see more minutes on the floor this evening.
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Klay Thompson  • SG  •  Mavericks

Klay Thompson Is Questionable On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward Klay Thompson (foot) played 34 minutes against his former team on Wednesday night, but he is listed as questionable on Thursday against Miami for the second half of the Mavericks' back-to-back set of games before the All-Star break. Thompson had 17 points, seven assists, two rebounds, two blocks, and a steal in the win and has been a solid recent contributor for the Mavericks, who are dealing with multiple injuries in their frontcourt. Thompson is joined by Kyrie Irving (shoulder) as questionable on the injury report, and if Kyrie is out but Klay plays, he could have a heavy workload. If both starters are sidelined, the rest of the depth chart will be especially busy, opening huge fantasy opportunities for Spencer Dinwiddie, Max Christie, and Naji Marshall.
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Dante Exum  • PG  •  Mavericks

Dante Exum Listed As Questionable Versus The Heat

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (Achilles) is questionable Thursday due to Achilles tightness. The 29-year-old Australian has been limited to six games this season, averaging 19 minutes per game and producing 9.2 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 rebounds per contest. Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Klay Thompson (foot) are also questionable, so Exum could end up in a big role if he's available. If the Mavs go into their final game before the All-Star break without Kyrie, Klay, and Exum, they will need other players to shoulder the offensive workload like Jalen Hardy, Spencer Dinwiddie, and new arrival Max Christie.
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Kyrie Irving  • PG  •  Mavericks

Kyrie Irving Uncertain Thursday Against Miami

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) was listed as questionable for Thursday's home game against the Heat. Irving logged 40 minutes in Wednesday night's win over the Warriors, pouring in 42 points to go with seven rebounds. He had 30 points on Monday, so he's having a huge week, but he's also battling shoulder soreness now, so he may have to sit out on Thursday against Miami. The Mavericks also listed Klay Thompson (foot) and Dante Exum (Achilles) as questionable, and if those main contributors sit, there will be heavy minutes and usage available for Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy, and Max Christie in the backcourt.
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Cason Wallace  • PG  •  Thunder

Cason Wallace Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He missed the previous six games due to a right shoulder sprain and will remain sidelined. Wallace has been a key depth piece for OKC, contributing on both ends of the floor with season averages of 7.3 points and 1.8 steals per game. With him out again, Aaron Wiggins will likely see extra minutes this evening.
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Kevin Love  • PF  •  Heat

Kevin Love Will Not Play Thursday In Dallas

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (personal) is away from the team on Thursday for personal reasons and will miss a second straight game. The veteran is only averaging 10.5 minutes per game in his 19 games this season, so his absence won't impact the rotation very much. Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic will continue to get most of the work at forward coming off the bench, although both could be in for extra work depending on the status of Bam Adebayo (knee), who is questionable.
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Alex Caruso  • SG  •  Thunder

Alex Caruso Out Thursday Versus Minnesota

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) won't play Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Caruso is out due to a left hip injury he suffered against Miami on Wednesday. While the 30-year-old is sidelined, Isaiah Joe will likely continue to see extra minutes on the floor. Joe finished with 10 points, three rebounds, and one assist across 27 minutes in a win versus the Heat in his last outing. The 25-year-old could be a solid option for fantasy managers looking for streamers.
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Terry Rozier  • PG  •  Heat

Terry Rozier Will Not Play Thursday Against The Mavericks

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (illness) will miss a second straight game while battling a stomach bug that has been circulating in the Heat's locker room. Rozier also missed Wednesday night's loss in Oklahoma City, allowing Davion Mitchell to start alongside Tyler Herro in the backcourt. Mitchell had 14 points, three assists, a steal, and a rebound in his 35 minutes, and he'll likely get plenty of work again on Thursday. Duncan Robinson (illness) will return from his one-game absence, but Mitchell's playing time should be relatively secure since Andrew Wiggins (illness) will join Rozier on the sidelines.
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Duncan Robinson  • SG  •  Heat

Duncan Robinson Probable For Thursday In Dallas

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson missed Wednesday night's loss to Oklahoma City with a stomach bug that is going around the Miami locker room, but he is listed as probable to play on Thursday night when Miami finishes its back-to-back set against the Mavs. With Andrew Wiggins (illness) out and Bam Adebayo (knee) questionable, Robinson could even get more usage than normal if he is up for it. He could also start in Wiggins' place, and in his last 11 games as a starter, he averaged 12.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.8 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes per game. He has some streaming appeal if you need three-pointers headed into the All-Star break.
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Andrew Wiggins  • SF  •  Heat

Andrew Wiggins Will Not Play Thursday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (illness) has been ruled out of Thursday's game in Dallas against the Mavericks. Wiggins has played two games for Miami since joining the team in the Jimmy Butler trade. He had 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists in Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City, but he won't be able to play on the second night of the team's back-to-back games as they stop in Dallas. With Wiggins out, Jaime Jaquez Jr. will likely pick up much more work while Haywood Highsmith and Pelle Larsson could see increased minutes and usage as well.
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Bam Adebayo  • C  •  Heat

Bam Adebayo Uncertain For Thursday's Matchup

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (knee) could be forced to miss Miami's final game before the All-Star break since he was listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Dallas. Adebayo has been putting up big numbers with at least 18 points in eight straight games and six double-doubles in his last nine. He had 27 points and 15 boards in 35 minutes against the Thunder on Wednesday, but now he's dealing with a left knee contusion that could sideline him for the second game of the back-to-back. If he's unable to give it a go, Nikola Jovic, Kyle Anderson, and Haywood Highsmith would be set up for more work while Kel'el Ware would have more space to dominate against a banged-up Dallas frontcourt.
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