Kent Bazemore Ruled Out Wednesday
Kent Bazemore (rest) will not play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Dennis Schroder (back) and Ersan Ilyasova (shoulder) will be sidelined as well. The Hawks are going to be thin at guard and on the wing against the Pistons. Taurean Prince, DeAndre Bembry and Tyler Dorsey will all see a significant boost in playing time on Wednesday. Dorsey may draw the start for Bazemore, but it has not been officially announced yet.
Source: Michael Cunningham
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Source: Michael Cunningham
Austin Reaves, Kent Bazemore Out Wednesday
Austin Reaves and small forward Kent Bazemore have tested out of the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but neither were cleared to return to action Wednesday vs. Memphis. Reaves' absence has now been extended to seven games, while Bazemore is missing his sixth consecutive contest, leaving L.A. thin on the wing for the time being. Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson have stepped into larger roles without the duo available. Prior to entering the protocols, Reaves had averaged 11 points and 5.3 rebounds across 28.5 minutes in his three latest outings. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on Reaves' and Bazemore's availability ahead of Friday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.
Source: Dave McMenamin
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Source: Dave McMenamin
Kent Bazemore Returns To Starting Five Friday
Kent Bazemore has been bumped into the starting group for Friday's contest against Minnesota. Bazemore will be making his first start since Nov. 12, having since played sparingly off the bench. Even during his stint as a starter to begin the year, Bazemore scored in double figures just twice, severely limiting his fantasy appeal. Although, the veteran could see a significant minutes bump beginning Friday as Talen Horton-Tucker and Austin Reaves have entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Source: Ryan Ward
Los Angeles Lakers small forward Source: Ryan Ward
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