NBA Players Week Update #17

- Ben Simmons contributed to the Brooklyn Nets with 5 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes and 5 seconds of playtime. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough as the Nets suffered a 110-118 loss to the Celtics in Brooklyn on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. Simmons did not participate in the subsequent game against the Celtics in Boston on Thursday, 15 February 2024, due to a left knee effusion injury.

- Dante Exum was sidelined for the Dallas Mavericks' games due to right knee bursitis. He missed the 112-104 victory over the Washington Wizards in Dallas on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, and the 116-93 win against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas on Thursday, 15 February 2024.

- Duop Reath played for the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 6 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and recording 1 block and 1 steal in 12 minutes and 33 seconds during their 109-121 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Portland on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. In the next game, he maintained his 6-point contribution with 3 rebounds in 16 minutes and 46 seconds, though the Trail Blazers faced a more significant defeat, 91-128, against the Timberwolves in Portland on Friday, 16 February 2024.

- Dyson Daniels was absent from the New Orleans Pelicans' lineup due to left knee issues. He missed the 96-87 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, and the 133-126 victory over the Washington Wizards in New Orleans on Thursday, 15 February 2024, due to soreness and a meniscus tear, respectively.

- Jock Landale did not play for the Houston Rockets in their 105-103 win over the New York Knicks in Houston on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, and their 113-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis on Thursday, 15 February 2024.

- Joe Ingles saw limited action for the Orlando Magic, scoring 0 points and providing 3 assists and 1 rebound in 9 minutes and 45 seconds during their 113-127 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Orlando on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. He improved in the next game, scoring 6 points, dishing out 5 assists, and collecting 2 rebounds and 1 steal in 19 minutes and 50 seconds as the Magic secured a 118-100 win over the Knicks in Orlando on Thursday, 15 February 2024.

- Josh Giddey played a key role for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 10 points, handing out 5 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds in 27 minutes and 2 seconds in their 127-113 win over the Magic in Orlando on Wednesday, 14 February 2024.

- Josh Green contributed to the Dallas Mavericks with 13 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals in 29 minutes and 5 seconds during their 112-104 win over the Wizards in Dallas on Tuesday, 13 February 2024. In the following game, he scored 8 points, provided 2 assists, and grabbed 3 rebounds in 18 minutes and 5 seconds in the 116-93 victory over the Spurs in Dallas on Thursday, 15 February 2024.

- Matisse Thybulle played for the Portland Trail Blazers, recording 1 assist, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal in 18 minutes and 44 seconds during their 109-121 loss to the Timberwolves in Portland on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. His contribution was limited in the next game, with 1 steal in 11 minutes and 15 seconds as the Trail Blazers faced a 91-128 defeat against the Timberwolves in Portland on Friday, 16 February 2024.

- Patty Mills was absent from the Atlanta Hawks' lineup due to illness. He missed the 126-136 loss to the Chicago Bulls in Atlanta on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, and the 99-122 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte on Thursday, 15 February 2024.