NBA Player News

Jabari Smith
Houston Rockets • #10 • PF
Jabari Smith Jr. Out March 8 Against Spurs Due To Ankle Injury
Jabari Smith Jr. (Ankle) is out for the upcoming contest against the Spurs on Sunday, March 8.
What It Means
In his last game, a 115-113 loss to the Warriors on March 5, Smith had three points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Smith is averaging 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.0 block per game this season.

Kris Murray
Portland Trail Blazers • #24 • PF
Kris Murray Out March 8 Against Pacers (Illness)
Kris Murray (Illness) is out for the upcoming game against the Pacers on Sunday, March 8.
What It Means
Murray didn't score in his last action, a 135-101 loss to the Hawks on March 1. Murray is averaging 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks per game this season.

Deni Avdija
Portland Trail Blazers • #8 • SF
Deni Avdija Out March 8 Against Pacers Due To Back Injury
Deni Avdija (Back) is out for the upcoming game against the Pacers on Sunday, March 8.
What It Means
Avdija didn't score in his last game, a 92-77 win over the Suns on Feb. 22. Avdija paces his team in both points (24.4 per game) and assists (6.6), and averages 7.0 boards. At the other end, he posts 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.

Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics • #7 • SF
Jaylen Brown Scores 24 Points In Win Over Mavericks
Jaylen Brown had 24 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday.
What It Means
The Celtics will now play the Phoenix Suns at home on Friday.

Max Christie
Dallas Mavericks • SG
Max Christie Scores 12 Points In Loss To Celtics
Max Christie recorded 12 points as the Dallas Mavericks lost 120-100 to the Boston Celtics on Friday.
What It Means
The Mavericks will now play the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Friday.

Klay Thompson
Dallas Mavericks • #31 • GF
Klay Thompson Scores 19 Points In Loss To Celtics
Klay Thompson put up 19 points as the Dallas Mavericks lost 120-100 to the Boston Celtics on Friday.
What It Means
The Mavericks next take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Friday.

Kel'el Ware
Miami Heat • #7 • C
Kel'el Ware Scores 10 Points In Win Over Hornets
Kel'el Ware put up 10 points and four blocks as the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-120 on Friday.
What It Means
The Heat will now go on to face the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Friday.

Tyler Herro
Miami Heat • #14 • SG
Tyler Herro Scores 33 Points In Win Over Hornets
Tyler Herro put up 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists as the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-120 on Friday.
What It Means
The Heat will now face the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Friday.

Moussa Diabate
Charlotte Hornets • #14 • PF
Moussa Diabaté Scores 6 Points In Loss To Heat
Moussa Diabate recorded six points, 14 rebounds and two blocks as the Charlotte Hornets lost 128-120 to the Miami Heat on Friday.
What It Means
The Hornets next take on the Phoenix Suns on the road on Friday.

Kon Knueppel
Charlotte Hornets • #7 • SF
Kon Knueppel Scores 27 Points In Loss To Heat
Kon Knueppel recorded 27 points and four assists as the Charlotte Hornets lost 128-120 to the Miami Heat on Friday.
What It Means
The Hornets next play the Phoenix Suns on the road on Friday.

