NBA Player News

Capela is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to a left calf contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela has posted double-doubles in his last two appearances, but he's dealing with a calf issue ahead of Friday's matchup. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available, but Onyeka Okongwu and Bruno Fernando (back) are candidates to see increased run if Cappella is sidelined.

Fernando (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Fernando missed Wednesday's game against the Warriors due to back spasms, and his availability remains in doubt for Friday's matchup. It shouldn't impact Atlanta's rotation much if he's unable to go.

Poeltl (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Coach Darko Rajakovic said Thursday that Poeltl was unlikely to play against the Clippers, so it isn't very surprising to see the center officially ruled out. However, Poeltl has made progress in his recovery recently, and he's considered day-to-day after doing half-court work Wednesday.

Poeltl (ankle) is unlikely to play Friday against the Clippers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Poeltl did half-court work Wednesday and is considered day-to-day for now, but he'll likely be forced to miss a ninth consecutive game due to his ankle injury. The center will likely need to progress to full-contact work before he's in the mix to return to game action, but he at least seems to be trending in the right direction.

Holmgren ended with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 140-114 win over the Spurs.

Holmgren didn't quite reach the box score productivity of his Rookie of the Year rival Victor Wembanyama, and the two rookie big men had a fun exchange of blocks and buckets in the fourth quarter. Holmgren's production has dipped slightly in the new year. Over his last six games, he has averaged 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.2 steals over 31.7 minutes per game.

Ayton racked up 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 137-131 overtime victory over the Rockets.

Ayton recorded his 13th double-double in Wednesday's win, and it was the first time he reached that mark since Dec. 21 against the Wizards. He's played four games since returning from a 12-game absence due to left knee tendinitis, and his 41 minutes played was his most of the season. Over that span, Ayton has averaged 10.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks over 30.0 minutes per game.

Sengun recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 137-131 overtime loss to Portland.

Sengun was two assists short of registering his second triple-double of the season. The young center is having a breakout year, and he has registered a double-double or better in each of his last four games. Sengun is averaging 24.5 points on 54.3 percent shooting, 9.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.6 steals over 34.5 minutes per game in January.

Bagley amassed 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-8 FT), 15 rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 118-107 loss to Minnesota.

Bagley led all bench players in Wednesday's contest in scoring while leading the Wizards in rebounds and ending as one of two players with a double-double in one of his best performances of the season. Bagley set a season high in rebounds while posting a double-double for the fourth time this season, including in three of his last four contests.

Towns racked up 27 points (11-24 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-107 win over Washington.

Towns once again boosted Minnesota's offense, coming off a career-high 62-point outing Monday by ending as one of two Timberwolves with 25 or more points and ending three points short of the 30-point mark. Towns, who also hauled in a half-dozen rebounds in the victory, has tallied at least 25 points and six boards in three of his last five games.

Gobert supplied 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-6 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and four blocks in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-107 victory over Washington.

Gobert led all players in Wednesday's contest in rebounds and blocks while ending as the lone Timberwolves player with a double-double in a well-rounded performance. Gobert has tallied at least 15 points and 15 boards in nine games this season, posting a double-double in 14 of his last 15 outings.