NBA Players Week Update #15

Ben Simmons showcased his versatility for the Brooklyn Nets, clocking in 18 minutes and 14 seconds of playtime, during which he amassed 10 points, dished out 11 assists, grabbed 8 rebounds, and contributed 1 block and 1 steal, leading to a triumphant 147-114 victory against the Utah Jazz in Brooklyn on January 30, 2024. Unfortunately, Simmons was sidelined with a left knee contusion and missed the Nets' 120-136 defeat to the Phoenix Suns in Brooklyn on February 1, 2024. He returned to the court on February 4, 2024, against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, playing for 13 minutes and 39 seconds. Despite not scoring, Simmons managed to provide 5 assists and secure 9 rebounds in a 136-121 win.

Dante Exum was absent from the Dallas Mavericks' lineup due to right knee soreness, missing their narrow 131-129 victory over the Orlando Magic in Dallas on January 30, 2024, and the 87-121 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minnesota on February 1, 2024, followed by right knee bursitis which kept him out of the 117-129 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks in Dallas on February 4, 2024.

Duop Reath contributed valuable minutes for the Portland Trail Blazers, starting with an 11-minute and 50-second stint where he scored 5 points, had 1 assist, and 1 rebound in a 130-104 win over the 76ers in Portland on January 30, 2024. His performance continued to improve, including a 13-minute effort scoring 10 points against the Bucks, a 20-minute and 31-second game scoring 10 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, and a 13-minute and 20-second game contributing 8 points in a subsequent loss to the Nuggets.

Dyson Daniels of the New Orleans Pelicans displayed his defensive and rebounding skills across three games, playing 13 to 23 minutes, with contributions ranging from scoreless efforts to scoring 9 points, alongside collecting rebounds, assists, and steals in matchups against the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs.

Jock Landale was sidelined for the Houston Rockets in three games due to injury but returned to play for 6 minutes and 37 seconds, scoring 4 points with 1 block in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 5, 2024.

Joe Ingles provided steady contributions for the Orlando Magic in four games, with playtimes ranging from 13 to 15 minutes, adding points, assists, and rebounds to his team's efforts in wins and losses against teams like the Mavericks, Spurs, Timberwolves, and Detroit Pistons.

Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder had impactful performances across four games, with his playtime ranging from 19 to 41 minutes, significantly contributing in points, assists, rebounds, and blocks, influencing both victories and defeats for his team.

Josh Green offered considerable contributions to the Dallas Mavericks in three games, playing significant minutes and varying his output in points, assists, rebounds, and steals, including a standout 20-point performance against the Bucks.

Matisse Thybulle of the Portland Trail Blazers played for 19 minutes and 28 seconds, scoring 3 points and securing 1 rebound, contributing to a 130-104 victory over the 76ers in Portland on January 30, 2024.