NBA Player News

Edey finished his Purdue career as one of the most accomplished players in college basketball history, as he was a two-time consensus All-American and two-time winner of the Wooden Award. In leading the Boilermakers to their second national title game appearance, he averaged 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game, shooting 62.3% from the field and 71.1% from the foul line. While the 7-foot-3 Edey has solid touch for a big man, he wasn’t forced to show it off too often in games throughout his Purdue career. Edey will need to improve his footwork, especially defensively, as teams will look to involve him in the two-man game consistently. Edey brings sorely-needed size to a Memphis team that lost Steven Adams and Xavier Tillman last season, and he should see meaningful rotational minutes in Year 1.

Murray’s nagging elbow injury hasn’t kept him out of a game in January. His shooting percentages are down but he’s stuffing the stat sheet by doing a little of everything on offense while racking up steals on defense.

Williamson has played in three of his team’s previous five games but isn’t back to 100% just yet. New Orleans is being cautious with its star forward after missing so much time with a hamstring injury. Javonte Green will get a chance at another spot start.

Dallas was optimistic about Irving playing on Wednesday, but now he’s trending in the opposite direction. He didn’t shoot the ball well his last time out and Spencer Dinwiddie will likely reclaim a starting spot if Irving is sidelined again.

Trent is set to miss his third consecutive game on Wednesday. The Bucks wing has looked better offensively as of late after getting off to a slow start. He’ll be competing with Khris Middleton off the pine from here on out.

Antetokounmpo and Middleton appear to be set to suit up against Orlando. Antetokounmpo will continue to power the offense while Middleton returns from a one-game layoff. Middleton’s workload hasn’t fallen off since being relegated to a bench role.

It appears like Atlanta will be exceedingly thin on Wednesday with all these key players out of commission. Bogdan Bogdanovic, David Roddy, Garrison Matthews, and others will need to step up against Chicago.

Young will sit on Wednesday after scoring a season-high 43 points against the Suns his last time out. Atlanta is short on point guards, so Keaton Wallace could get a chance to play a large role running the offense alongside Dyson Daniels.

George is set to return from a five-game layoff on Wednesday. The Jazz point guard should bump rookie Isaiah Collier back to the bench if he assumes his usual role against Charlotte.

Martin and Drummond have both missed multiple games in a row. Eric Gordon has a chance to start if Martin is ruled out while Joel Embiid’s availability will determine whether Guerschon Yabusele starts at center.

Maxey and George are questionable again after sitting against the Thunder. Reggie Jackson and Ricky Council IV could be in to start in a second consecutive game if the two stars are ruled out again.