NBA News
Zach LaVine: Won't be limited Sunday
Head coach Doug Christie said pregame that LaVine (ankle) won't be on a minutes restriction in Sunday's matchup against the Bucks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
(Jan 4 -- Rotowire)
Sources: Clips' Jones out with another MCL sprain
Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be reevaluated in six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
(Jan 4 -- ESPN)
Derrick Jones: To be re-evaluated in six weeks
Jones has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
(Jan 4 -- Rotowire)
Jimmy Butler gets brutally honest' with heartfelt Buddy Hield description
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler got "brutally honest" with a heartfelt description about teammate Buddy Hield.
(Jan 4 -- Yahoo Sports)
Anthony Black: Career-high 10 dimes vs. Indiana
Black logged 27 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 assists, three rebounds, four blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during the Magic's 135-127 win over the Pacers on Sunday.
(Jan 4 -- Rotowire)
Pascal Siakam: Game-high 34 points in loss
Siakam logged 34 points (14-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 36 minute during the Pacers' 135-127 loss to the Magic on Sunday.
(Jan 4 -- Rotowire)
Michael Porter: Double-doubles in win
Porter posted 27 points (8-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and four turnovers across 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-115 win over the Nuggets.
(Jan 4 -- Rotowire)
Jamal Murray: Season high in assists Sunday
Murray tallied 27 points (11-23 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 16 assists and six rebounds over 40 minutes during the Nuggets' 127-115 loss to the Nets on Sunday.
(Jan 4 -- Rotowire)
Jamal Murray amassed 27 points (11-of-23 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds and a season-high 16 assists over 39 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Nets.
The 16 helpers were a season-high for Murray as he also topped 20 points for the 13th time in his last 15 games since a 52-point explosion back on December 3. The 28-year-old guard will be tasked with serving as Denver's primary offensive catalyst while Nikola Jokic (knee) is sidelined until at least late January. He's delivered second-round fantasy value this season, averaging 25.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks through 34 games. The injury-ravaged Nuggets will play four games next week against Eastern Conference opponents with matchups against the 76ers, Celtics, Hawks and Bucks.
(Jan 4 -- NBC Sports)
Aaron Gordon tallied 20 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Gordon looked sharp in his first game action since November 21, finishing a couple boards shy of a double-double in limited minutes off the bench, following a six-week absence recovering from a hamstring strain. The 30-year-old's return couldn't come at a more opportune moment for the injury-ravaged Nuggets, who are missing several starters including franchise icon Nikola Jokic (knee).
(Jan 4 -- NBC Sports)
Peyton Watson posted 23 points (8-of-14 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Watson has flashed some decent scoring upside over the past week, averaging 19.8 points over his last four games. His all-around fantasy upside is relatively limited, but he'll continue to see an increase in minutes and scoring opportunities for the injury-depleted Nuggets as they embark on a busy four-game week against a handful of Eastern Conference opponents.
(Jan 4 -- NBC Sports)
Tidjane Salaun (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Salaun did not play in Saturday's win over the Bulls, sitting out with a sore left ankle. Josh Green played 25 minutes off the bench, and the Hornets had to go small when fill-in PJ Hall was not on the floor, given the team's many absences in the frontcourt.
(Jan 4 -- NBC Sports)
Grayson Allen (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Unfortunately, Allen will miss a ninth consecutive game due to right knee injury management. Until he's healthy enough to play, Allen will continue to be replaced in the starting lineup by Royce O'Neale. Also, Collin Gillespie has added fantasy value with Allen and Jalen Green unavailable. Suns head coach Jordan Ott said on Sunday that he hopes to have Allen back for Monday's game against the Rockets.
(Jan 4 -- NBC Sports)
Brandon Miller (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Miller is dealing with a left knee contusion, but the probable tag suggests that he will be available for Monday's matchup with the reigning champs. Miller hasn't missed a game in a month, with Sion James being his replacement in a December 3 loss to the Knicks. With Kon Knueppel questionable, James may start even if Miller is available.
(Jan 4 -- NBC Sports)