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Luka Doncic has moved on from the shock of Mavs trade?
After the Lakers were eliminated in the first round against Minnesota, Dončić said he was “mentally kind of exhausted from everything that happened.” But that wasn’t the version of him that returned to the U.S. for this tour. Lara Beth Seager, Dončić’s manager, said he’s no longer carrying any baggage from his exit from Dallas. “He’s moved on,” she told The Athletic.
Vinny Benedetto: Jamal Murray (R hamstring tightness) and Aaron Gordon (illness/R calf injury management) are questionable for tomorrow's game against Minnesota. Nikola Jokic (L ankle impingement) and Christian Braun (L foot sprain) are probable. Julian Strawther and DaRon Holmes II are out.
Rod Boone: Brandon Miller (left glute/injury management) is questionable for tomorrow's game against Minnesota. Nick Richards (right shoulder soreness) and Mark Williams are out.
Tony Jones: Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said he will play his regular rotation extensively tonight against Minnesota. Philly plays tomorrow night in Boston. The back half of the roster will play the majority of the game against the Celtics
Cody Taylor: Admiral Schofield (illness) has been added to the Magic's injury report for tonight's game against Minnesota, joining the following players listed as out: Carter (knee) G. Harris (calf) K. Harris (two-way contract) Howard (G League) Ingles (ankle) Isaac (hamstring) Franz (ankle)
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Rod Boone: Brandon Miller and Nick Richards are questionable for tomorrow's game against Minnesota. Richards being questionable is a good sign as he's been listed as out since sustaining a concussion Nov. 17.
Braun has logged double-digit performances in 14 regular-season games, including a career-high 19 points against Minnesota (Feb. 5). He has led the Nuggets in several games in blocks (nine) and steals (seven). And he has even earned six starts amid various team injuries. That pales to what Braun displayed, however, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. “I’m just grateful to be here, obviously,” Braun told reporters. “This is something I wanted to do my whole life.”
Rudy Gobert on Mike Conley: 'One of my favorite human beings'
Conley was still preparing to play against Minnesota amid it all. Not until a text message from Gobert vibrated his phone, and an emoji of bulging eyes flashed on the screen, did Conley affirm his new reality. O’Neale dialed soon after to celebrate the news. The once-upon-a-time Jazz forward rang his former center next. “I was just excited,” Gobert told Yahoo Sports. “Mike is one of my favorite human beings.”
Dave McMenamin :LeBron James is playing against Minnesota according to Darvin Ham, as expected.
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Gary Payton II likely to return on Sunday
CJ Holmes: The Warriors had a light practice today, but Gary Payton II scrimmaged on Friday, Steve Kerr says. He's considered probable entering Sunday's game against Minnesota. Will warm up with the intention of playing.
James Harden listed as questionable against Minnesota
Philadelphia: James Harden (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota. Tobias Harris (left calf contusion) and PJ Tucker (back spasms) are also questionable.
D'Angelo Russell back Sunday vs. Warriors?
Dave McMenamin: D’Angelo Russell will miss a fourth straight game Friday against Minnesota because of his right ankle sprain, Russell told ESPN. Asked if Sunday vs. GSW was a potential return date, Russell said, “We’ll see once we get through Friday.”
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