12/15/2024, 2:02 AM

All-around production in G League

Washington has scored at least 24 points in three straight games, but he's gone 26-for-67 from the field and 7-for-27 from deep during that stretch. Across eight G League appearances, he's averaged 22.2 points, 7.6 assists, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 34.2 minutes per game while shooting 40.7 percent from deep.

12/15/2024, 12:40 AM

Questionable to play Sunday

Beal missed Friday's 134-126 win over the Jazz after experiencing swelling in his knee, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff. If Beal is unable to suit up, then Royce O'Neale would probably remain in the starting lineup at one of the forward spots alongside Kevin Durant. Beal is averaging 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game in four appearances in December.

12/14/2024, 5:08 PM

Productive in big minutes in return

Nurkic reclaimed his spot in the starting five after missing the last five games, initially due to a left ankle sprain and then due to a right thigh contusion. He faced no restrictions in his return, clearing the 30-minute mark while setting a new season high with three blocks. Nurkic's health has been shaky this season and his minutes have been volatile, but if he can replicate Friday's line with any sort of regularity, he'll be worthy of a roster spot in 12-team points and category leagues.