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Tuesday, January 13

Alperen Sengun Dishes 11 Assists, Scores 23 Points in Win

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Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun logged 23 points (10-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 assists, seven rebounds, and one block over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 win over the Bulls. His 11 dimes were his most since December 1st. Sengun, who was tied as the Rockets' second-leading scorer, has played 35-plus minutes in both games since returning from a three-game ankle injury absence, indicating a full recovery. This season, he averages 21.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.0 blocks.

Julius Randle Scores 29 Points, Leads Timberwolves to Victory

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Minnesota Timberwolves' Julius Randle finished Tuesday's 139-106 win over the Bucks with 29 points (12-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, and one steal over 30 minutes. Playing without Anthony Edwards (foot) and Rudy Gobert (suspension), Randle seized the opportunity to run the offense, delivering his highest scoring output since Christmas Day. He has logged at least 20 points in five of his last seven games, averaging 21.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.7 threes over that span.

Bam Adebayo Nears Double-Double, Leads Heat to Victory

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Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo logged 29 points (11-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 127-121 win over the Suns. He stepped up with 13 points in the fourth quarter to help snap Miami's three-game losing skid, a strong bounce-back after a six-point outing Sunday. This was Adebayo's first game of at least 20 points since Dec. 15 and his 13th double-double of the season. Since Jan. 1, he's averaged 13.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 threes, and 0.9 steals.

Davion Mitchell Out for Tuesday's Game with Left Shoulder Contusion

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Davion Mitchell will not return to Tuesday's game against the Suns due to a left shoulder contusion. Earlier, Mitchell went to the locker room after suffering an apparent left shoulder injury, which occurred when he ran into a hard screen from Mark Williams. Following evaluation, the Miami Heat guard was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Mitchell should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics, with Dru Smith, Pelle Larsson, and Tyler Herro potentially seeing increased roles if he misses time.

Austin Rivers Named Rising Stars Coach for NBA All-Star Weekend

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Austin Rivers will serve as an honorary head coach for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game during NBA All-Star Weekend on February 13th in Los Angeles. He will coach alongside Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, and Vince Carter, overseeing a team of NBA rookies and sophomores in a tournament format.

Zubac Questionable for Wednesday with Left Ankle Sprain

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Ivica Zubac is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle sprain. He did not play the final 14 minutes of Monday's win over the Hornets and was seen favoring his left ankle in the locker room. If Zubac is unable to play, Brook Lopez, John Collins, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser would be in line for more minutes for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Grant Out Tuesday with Achilles; Progress Noted with 'Doubtful' Tag

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Jerami Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors, marking his 14th consecutive absence. This is the first time he has received a "doubtful" tag since his injury, which indicates progress in his recovery. His next chance to play for the Portland Trail Blazers will come Thursday against the Hawks.

Leonard Questionable for Wednesday vs. Wizards with Ankle Issue

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Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday versus the Wizards. Leonard has powered through the ankle issue in recent games, but with Wednesday's match coming against the 10-28 Wizards, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 34-year-old veteran take the night off. If Leonard does need to skip Wednesday's game, Kobe Sanders, Jordan Miller, and Nicolas Batum would see increased minutes for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Young Out Wednesday vs. Clippers; Wizards Prioritize Draft Pick

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Trae Young (quad) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. The Washington Wizards are incentivized to lose games, as their 2026 NBA Draft pick will go to the Knicks if it falls outside the top 8. The team has acknowledged they are in no rush to bring Young back from his quad injury, and he is unlikely to be cleared by Friday given the upcoming Friday-Saturday back-to-back set.

Bulls' Jalen Smith to Start Tuesday Against Rockets

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Jalen Smith is slated to start for the Chicago Bulls in Tuesday's matchup against the Rockets. This move comes as Coby White (rest) is out, prompting the Bulls to utilize a larger lineup featuring Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Smith, and Nikola Vucevic. In his three previous starts this season, Smith has averaged 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 triples, and 1.0 steal per contest.

Bucks' Bobby Portis Enters Starting Five for Tuesday's Game

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Bobby Portis will join the Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves. This marks his sixth start of the season, filling in due to the absence of Myles Turner (illness). In his previous starts this season, Portis has averaged 16.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.6 three-pointers, and 0.8 steals over 31.7 minutes per game.

Timberwolves' Mike Conley to Start Tuesday vs. Milwaukee

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Mike Conley is set to start for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Tuesday's game against Milwaukee. He will step into the starting lineup due to Anthony Edwards (rest) being out. Conley will be joined in the first unit by Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, and Naz Reid. In his six starts this season, Conley has posted averages of 9.2 points, 5.2 assists, 1.7 triples, and 1.3 steals per contest.

Timberwolves' Naz Reid to Start Tuesday Due to Gobert Suspension

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Naz Reid will make his first start of the campaign for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, filling in for the suspended Rudy Gobert. In games where Reid has played 30 or more minutes this season, he has demonstrated strong production, averaging 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.6 steals across 10 contests.

Pelicans' Saddiq Bey Cleared to Play Tuesday vs. Nuggets

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Saddiq Bey (hip) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, marking his return from a six-game absence since December 31. While he's had a tremendous season, his minutes will likely be monitored in his first game back. His return will reduce available minutes for Bryce McGowens, Micah Peavy, and Karlo Matkovic. He was previously upgraded to probable.

Anthony Davis Avoids Surgery, Sidelined Six Weeks; Mavs Renew Trade Talks

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Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery for torn ligaments in his left hand, a second opinion confirmed, superseding earlier reports. He is expected to be re-evaluated in six weeks, potentially returning by early March, which sidelines him past the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Despite the injury, Dallas is actively renewing trade talks for Davis, who has had a turbulent, injury-plagued tenure since joining the team last February. He averaged 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds when healthy this season.

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Cleared for Fourth Straight Game

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Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, marking his fourth consecutive appearance since returning from a 19-game absence that began November 22. He has been cleared to play and could maintain his starting role at center, as he did during Sunday's victory over the Bucks. Over his last four outings, Gordon has averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over 25.0 minutes per game.

Mavericks' Ed Davis Avoids Surgery, Sidelined Six Weeks

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Mavericks player Ed Davis (finger) will not require surgery, a second opinion revealed, and he'll be re-evaluated in six weeks. Early indications suggested a multi-month absence with surgery, but Davis will now rehab without a procedure. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, likely returning by early March. Daniel Gafford, Dwight Powell, and Moussa Cisse will handle center duties during his absence.

Jalen Green Cleared for Contact, Nearing Return from Hamstring Injury

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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reports Jalen Green (hamstring) has progressed to playing with some players and coaches, marking the final stages of his recovery. While Green won't play Thursday in Detroit, he is taking steps daily and is inching closer to a return. The team is being cautious due to his extended absence. Green is now cleared for contact and participating in up-and-down play, indicating significant progress.

Mamukelashvili Questionable for Wednesday's Game Due to Illness

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Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili is questionable for Wednesday's game in Indiana, battling an illness. His status will be updated closer to tip-off. Should Mamukelashvili be unable to play, Jamison Battle and Jonathan Mogbo are expected to see increased minutes. This is a developing situation for the Raptors' rotation.

Myles Turner Ruled Out for Tuesday's Game Against Minnesota

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Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (illness) has been officially ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota. Turner has been dealing with an illness, preventing him from suiting up. His absence will likely lead to increased playing time for Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims, with Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially seeing more action at the center position. Turner's next opportunity to play will be Thursday against San Antonio.