NBA Player News

Koloko (illness) is out for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.

Koloko has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a respiratory illness. With the Raptors not offering any timeline for his return, he can be viewed as week-to-week until the team provides a concrete update.

Richards won't play in Saturday's game versus the Knicks due to a concussion.

Richards likely suffered the concussion in Friday's matchup with Milwaukee, causing him to miss his first game of the season Saturday. Mark Williams and P.J. Washington will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. Richards' next chance to suit up will be Monday's matchup with Boston.

Collins supplied 28 points (10-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 129-120 loss to the Kings.

Collins' playing time remained consistent during Friday's matchup, and he was productive from the charity stripe and three-point range in the narrow loss en route to his best scoring total of the season. He fell just short of a double-double but had plenty of output on both ends of the floor. He's topped 10 points in nine consecutive appearances, averaging 16.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 29.6 minutes per game during that time.

McGee provided four points (2-2 FG) and one assist across eight minutes during Friday's 129-120 win over San Antonio.

McGee played single-digit minutes for a third consecutive game Friday and was unable to carve out much production in the victory. He's had a limited role to begin his first year in Sacramento, averaging 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game.

Sabonis contributed 27 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 129-120 win over San Antonio.

Sabonis has been a consistent force for the Kings in recent weeks, as he's posted five consecutive double-doubles while topping 20 points in four of those appearances. During that time, he's averaged 24.6 points, 12.6 rebounds and 9.2 assists in 37.4 minutes per game. Although De'Aaron Fox is back in action in the backcourt, Sabonis' frontcourt role hasn't diminished, and he should continue to be an integral part of the team's plans.

Landale finished Friday's 106-100 loss to the Clippers with two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds across seven minutes.

Landale played double-digit minutes in each of his first four appearances in November but has now been held below 10 minutes in his last three appearances. He's averaged 0.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 5.3 minutes per game during that time and doesn't have much fantasy upside as long as Alperen Sengun is healthy.

Sengun closed with 23 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 106-100 loss to the Clippers.

Sengun moved past an ankle injury late last week and hasn't appeared to have any limitations over three appearances since then. He's been a consistent presence for the Rockets during that time, averaging 23.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.3 minutes per game. The 21-year-old should continue to handle a significant role now that he's healthy.

Valanciunas had 22 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes during Friday's 115-110 win over the Nuggets.

Valanciunas came just one point shy of tying his season-high scoring mark, but he's not the steady double-double threat he was in previous seasons since he's had to adjust to a secondary role on offense, particularly when both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson are healthy. Valanciunas has only three double-doubles across 12 outings.

Jokic closed Friday's 115-110 loss to the Pelicans with 26 points (10-20 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 16 rebounds, 18 assists and one block across 36 minutes.

There are not enough adjectives to describe what Jokic has been doing this season, but this was perhaps his best game of the campaign so far. The 18 assists tied a career-high mark, and in addition to notching his fifth triple-double of the season in just 12 contests, he was absolutely dominant on both ends of the court. Jokic is averaging 29.7 points, 14.1 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game so far, and he's putting up elite numbers that are worthy of another MVP candidacy.

Capela provided 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 126-116 loss to the 76ers.

Capela notched his first double-double since Nov. 1, and while he remains a respectable defensive presence and active rebounder, his scoring figures have regressed compared to previous seasons. His two-way play makes him valuable in most formats, but he's averaging a modest 10.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game since the beginning of November.