NBA Player News
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Kobe Bufkin SG | ATL
Hawks' Kobe Bufkin: Out at least one month
The Hawks announced Tuesday that Bufkin (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks.
Bufkin suffered a right shoulder subluxation during a recent practice and will miss at least a month. He's begun treatment and rehabilitation, but it'll likely be a while before he returns to on-court activities. His extended absence shouldn't have a major impact on Atlanta's rotation.
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Jaylin Williams PF | OKC
Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Remains out
Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Williams has yet to play this season. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday in Portland.
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Johnny Furphy SG | IND
Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Questionable for Wednesday
Furphy (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics.
Furphy is in danger of missing his second straight contest while recovering from strep throat. However, his potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Indiana's rotation.
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Kenrich Williams SG | OKC
Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Still out
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Williams has yet to play this season. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday in Portland.
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Myles Turner C | IND
Pacers' Myles Turner: Iffy against Boston
Turner is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics due to a left ankle sprain.
Turner is in danger of missing his first outing of the season Wednesday while dealing with an ankle injury. If Turner is ruled out against Cleveland, Isaiah Jackson will likely step in as the team's starting center.
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Kyle Kuzma PF | WAS
Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Ruled out for Wednesday
Kuzma (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Kuzma left Monday's game against the Hawks late in the fourth quarter due to a right groin strain and will miss Wednesday's rematch. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Miami. In Kuzma's absence, Carlton Carrington, Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George are candidates for increased roles.
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Josh Hart SF | NY
Knicks' Josh Hart: Listed as questionable
Hart is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a lower leg contusion.
Hart entered Monday's game against the Cavaliers dealing with a right ankle injury but played 38 minutes before suffering the leg contusion. If Hart is sidelined, Miles McBride would be the most likely candidate to join the starting lineup.
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Christian Koloko C | LAL
Lakers' Christian Koloko: Remains out
Koloko (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Koloko has been medically returned to clear but will sit out Wednesday as he returns to competition conditioning. When Koloko is ready to suit up, he is expected to compete for depth minutes in Los Angeles' frontcourt.
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Vit Krejci SF | ATL
Hawks' Vit Krejci: Ruled out for Wednesday
Krejci (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Krejci will miss at least one game after suffering a right adductor injury during Monday's loss to Washington. With Dyson Daniels (hip) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) also out, David Roddy and Garrison Mathews would be candidates for increased roles.