NBA Player News

Jock Landale will not play in the upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors on April 20, 2025. He is out due to a knee injury reported on April 19, 2025.

This season, Landale played in 42 games and was inactive for 38 games. Alperen Sengün and Steven Adams may see more action in his absence.

Ariel Hukporti is questionable for the Knicks' game against the Pistons on April 19, 2025. He is still recovering from knee surgery and has been inactive for most of the season, playing only 25 games.

The Knicks have performed well when Hukporti has played, with a record of 17-8. If he cannot play, Mitchell Robinson may see more time at center, impacting the lineup in the Eastern Conference First Round, Game 1.

Tyler Smith of the Milwaukee Bucks will miss the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 19, 2025, due to a left ankle sprain. This injury comes after a right ankle sprain earlier in April.

Smith has played in 23 games this season, with an average of 3.0 points per game. With Smith out, players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Livingston might see adjustments in their roles.

Zach Edey played well in the Memphis Grizzlies' win over the Dallas Mavericks. He scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, achieving a double-double. His shooting was efficient, making 7 of 9 shots for a 77.8% field goal percentage.

During this postseason, Edey has averaged 14.5 points and 14 rebounds per game. In the regular season, he grabbed 9 or more rebounds in 7 straight games. This performance is higher than his regular season averages of 9.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Brandon Williams put on a solid performance in the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament. He scored 16 points and dished out 7 assists, leading his team in assists during the game.

His shooting was 50% from the field, though he made only 20% of his three-point attempts. This game added to his postseason average of 16.5 points per game, significantly higher than his regular season average of 8.3 points per game.

Naji Marshall scored 13 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in the Mavericks' play-in loss to the Grizzlies. His shooting was efficient, hitting 5 out of 7 shots, resulting in a 71.4% field goal percentage.

This performance aligns closely with his regular-season averages of 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. In the postseason, he has averaged 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game, showing consistency across different stages of play.

Desmond Bane played well in the game against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 22 points and recording 9 assists. He shot 53.3% from the field and made 3 out of 6 three-point attempts.

This performance aligns with his strong postseason stats, where he averages 26.0 points and 6.5 assists per game. Bane has scored 17 or more points in 7 straight regular-season games, showcasing his consistency.

Ja Morant had a standout performance in the play-in game against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 22 points. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 9 assists, leading the game in assists and steals with 3.

Morant's shooting was 7 for 24, giving him a 29.2% field goal percentage for the game. This aligns with his postseason average of 22 points per game, though it falls below his regular-season average of 23.1 points.

Anthony Davis delivered a standout performance with 40 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists in the Play-In Tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies. He shot 55.2% from the field and had a usage rate of 41.73.

This game boosted his postseason average to 33.5 points per game. Davis has scored 12 or more points in 8 straight games, highlighting his consistent scoring ability this season.

Damian Lillard will not play for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana Pacers on April 19, 2025. He is reconditioning from a right calf deep vein thrombosis.

Lillard has missed 24 games this season due to various injuries. His absence means players like Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins may see more court time.