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Jaylen Nowell

WAS Shooting Guard #20

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The Wizards have signed Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Nowell, who played with the Pelicans in November, is back in the NBA. He most recently played for the Wizards’ G League affiliate, and he’ll fill Washington’s open roster spot for the next ten days. The 2019 second-round pick is not a player who should be added to fantasy league rosters.

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Source: Michael Scotto

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Jaxson Hayes

LAL Center-Forward #11

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Jaxson Hayes (foot) is available to play against the Rockets on Saturday.

Hayes hasn’t taken the floor since April 5 against the Mavericks, as a foot injury has kept him on the sidelines. However, the injury-hit Lakers get a bit of good news on Friday, as the athletic center’s name is no longer on the injury report. He’ll likely come off the bench in his return.

Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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Mark Williams

PHX Center #15
Mark Williams (foot) will not play against the Warriors on Friday.

The Suns will be without their starting center on Friday, with their season on the line. Williams played 22 minutes in the Play-In Tournament loss to the Trail Blazers. In his absence, Oso Ighodaro will likely fill in as Phoenix’s starting center.
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Source: Anthony Slater

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Kevin Durant

HOU Forward #7
Kevin Durant (knee) is questionable to play against the Lakers on Saturday.

Durant’s status comes after resting in the regular-season finale against the Grizzlies. Now with Game 1 approaching, his uncertain availability is undoubtedly worth monitoring. Durant, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, averaged 26.0 points and 4.8 assists per game this season. If unable to go, his superstar production will be missed in Game 1, which will be without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves on the Lakers’ side.
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Injury

Source: Law Murray

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Spencer Jones

DEN Forward #21

Spencer Jones (hamstring) is questionable to play against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Unlike teammate Peyton Watson, Jones has a chance to play through his hamstring injury in Game 1. The second-year forward started over half of his 64 regular-season appearances and averaged 22.1 minutes per game. If he plays, he’ll likely come off the bench for a Nuggets team that is closer to full strength in terms of health. Jones hasn’t played since March 29 against the Warriors.

Injury

Source: Denver Nuggets

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Peyton Watson

DEN Guard #8

Peyton Watson (hamstring) will not play in Game 1 on Saturday against the Timberwolves.

Watson missed 28 of Denver’s 82 regular-season games this season and will miss its first playoff game on Saturday. When healthy this season, the fourth-year wing took a major leap in production, averaging 14.6 points per game on 41.1 percent three-point shooting. The Nuggets will miss his two-way ability in Game 1; his status moving forward will be worth monitoring.

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Moussa Diabaté

CHA Forward #14

Moussa Diabaté is available to play against the Magic on Friday.

Diabaté’s return supplies the Hornets with their starting center, one who brings energy and activity on the glass. He started 47 of 73 games for Charlotte during the regular season and posted 14 rebounds in the first Play-In Tournament win over the Heat. He’ll be on double-double watch vs. the Magic.

Injury

Source: Cody Taylor

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Ayo Dosunmu

MIN Guard #13

Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is no longer on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

The welcoming back of Dosunmu to the lineup, following the missed regular-season finale, could be a big one for Minnesota. The sixth-year guard came on strong at the end of the regular season, posting averages of 18.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game over his last 10 appearances. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Dosunmu could play an important role throughout the opening-round matchup.

Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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Anthony Edwards

MIN Guard #5

Anthony Edwards (knee) is questionable to play against the Nuggets on Saturday.

Edwards has dealt with a knee issue since the latter part of the regular season, causing him to recently miss the finale against the Pelicans. However, the superstar guard is officially questionable for the postseason opener, giving him a real chance to take the floor. Edwards averaged 30.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in three games against Denver this season. His availability will likely have a massive impact on the series.

Injury

Source: Ryan Eicheten

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Jonathan Isaac

ORL Forward #1

Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not play on Friday against the Hornets.

Isaac hasn’t played since March 12 against the Wizards. The veteran forward didn’t start any games for the Magic during the regular season and posted career lows in minutes, points, and rebounds per game. His absence should not cause any changes in Orlando’s rotation.

Injury

Source: Jason Beede

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Thomas Bryant

CLE Center-Forward #3

Thomas Bryant (calf) is out for Saturday’s Game 1 against the Raptors.

Bryant missed Cleveland’s final four regular-season games with a strained left calf, and the injury will keep him out for Saturday’s series opener as well. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley available, Bryant’s minutes were going to be limited if he were healthy enough to play.

Injury

Source: NBA Injury Report

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