NBA Player News

Jokic (ankle) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Jokic has been managing an ankle injury but is trending toward playing against the Jazz on Friday. The superstar big man is coming off an impressive 39-point triple-double in Wednesday's win against the Bucks, as he continues to make a case to win another NBA MVP award.

Davis (adductor) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Davis was widely expected to play Thursday, so the upgrade in his status isn't much of a surprise for fantasy managers counting on him ahead of Thursday's matchup. However, it's worth noting that he'll play under a minutes restriction in this game, as head coach Jason Kidd said the big man will be limited to somewhere around 24 to 28 minutes, according to Mason Williams of SI.com. Davis didn't play against the Knicks on Tuesday and has been limited to just two games with Dallas since being traded in the deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers before February's trade deadline. He's averaging 19.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game in those two outings.

Sharpe (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Sharpe will miss a second straight game for the Nets while dealing with a right knee sprain. Noah Clowney and Trendon Watford (illness) will likely be leaned on to shoulder the load in the frontcourt against Los Angeles.

Boucher (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Boucher has missed the Raptors' last three games due to injuries, and a decision on his status will likely be made closer to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo could see more time in the frontcourt if Boucher ends up being ruled out once again.

Davis (adductor) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Magic, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

After missing Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, Davis is trending toward returning to the floor for the Mavericks on Thursday in Orlando. The veteran big man missed 18 straight games after getting injured in his first game with Dallas following the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. In his return from the adductor injury on March 24, the one-time NBA champion racked up 12 points, six rebounds, one steal and one block in a win over the Nets.

Jokic (ankle) logged 39 points (16-25 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 10 rebounds and 10 assists across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 127-117 victory over Milwaukee.

Back in action after a five-game absence due to a left ankle impingement, Jokic immediately picked up where he left off. He came through with his 30th triple-double of the season and delivering a few jaw-dropping highlights in the process. Though his recent stretch of missed games was undoubtedly frustrating for managers who had been hoping to ride him during the fantasy playoffs, Jokic looks healthy again and ready to produce at his usual elite level for those who are still active in leagues.

Lopez had 26 points (12-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 127-117 loss to Denver.

The Bucks were without their top two offensive players in Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) and Damian Lillard (calf), so they had to rely more on Lopez to provide scoring. The big man stepped up and delivered an excellent showing, however, missing just five of his 17 shots from the field and surpassing the 25-point plateau just for the third time this season. Lopez scored over 20 points in five of his last nine contests.

Zubac notched 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 victory over the Knicks.

The center position isn't particularly deep regarding fantasy upside. Still, Zubac is having a career-best season and continues to produce at a high standard despite not being the team's go-to option on offense. This was his fifth consecutive double-double, and he's achieved that mark in all but two of his 18 games since the All-Star break. Over that stretch, Zubac is averaging 19.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.4 steals per contest while shooting an impressive 63.4 percent from the floor.

Claxton recorded 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and five blocks in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 116-86 loss to the Raptors.

The 25-year-old center led the Nets in scoring and rebounding, but no other Brooklyn player managed more than 13 points or six boards. Claxton's 22 points were a season high, while his five rejections represented his best defensive showing since March 1. In March, he's averaging 10.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 blocks in 13 appearances while shooting 58.9 percent from the floor.

Robinson closed with a game-high 23 points (10-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 116-86 victory over Brooklyn.

The 24-year-old center continues to take advantage of his opportunities with the Raptors. Getting the start with Jakob Poeltl (rest) in street clothes once again, Robinson recorded his fourth double-double of the season, all of which have come in his last eight appearances. During that stretch, he's averaging 13.0 points, 8.8 boards and 3.0 assists in 26.1 minutes a contest.