NBA Players Week Update #7

Ben Simmons was not in the lineup for the Brooklyn Nets during a series of games, starting with a narrow 114-113 victory against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on Thursday, December 7, 2023. His absence continued as the Nets secured a 124-97 win over the Washington Wizards in Brooklyn on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Dante Exum showcased his versatility for the Dallas Mavericks, contributing significantly with 5 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds in a dominant 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz in Dallas on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Exum's performance peaked with a 33-minute, 23-point effort in a 125-112 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Duop Reath made impactful contributions for the Portland Trail Blazers, including a 22-minute performance that yielded 10 points in a close 106-110 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Reath continued to provide solid support with another 10-point game in a 112-125 loss to the Mavericks in Portland on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Dyson Daniels had limited court time for the New Orleans Pelicans, starting with a 6-minute appearance that included 2 steals in a 127-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Daniels' role expanded in subsequent games, culminating in a 17-minute, 4-point performance in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Jock Landale was sidelined for the Houston Rockets' victories, missing a 110-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, December 7, 2023, and a 114-106 win against the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Joe Ingles contributed to the Orlando Magic with a series of performances, including a 17-minute, 3-assist effort in a 111-121 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Ingles' contributions helped secure a 123-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Orlando on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Josh Giddey was a consistent presence for the Oklahoma City Thunder, playing nearly 25 minutes in both a 101-110 loss to the Houston Rockets and a thrilling 138-136 victory over the Golden State Warriors, the latter in Oklahoma City on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Josh Green was not part of the Mavericks' lineup for their victories over the Jazz and the Trail Blazers, marking his absence from significant wins on Thursday, December 7, and Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Matisse Thybulle demonstrated his defensive capabilities for the Trail Blazers, contributing 9 points and multiple steals in losses to the Warriors and the Mavericks, showcasing his value on the defensive end across the games on Thursday, December 7, and Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Patty Mills returned to the Atlanta Hawks for a 16-minute performance that included scoring 3 points in a 114-125 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia on Saturday, December 9, 2023, following his absence in a narrow loss to the Nets in Atlanta on Thursday, December 7, 2023.