Player Absence
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl takes leave for family illness in Germany
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Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany, the team announced on Saturday. The 30-year-old star, who returned home to Cologne on Friday, is expected to rejoin the team later next week. The club has requested privacy for Draisaitl and his family during this time.
Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porziņģis will be sidelined for at least two more weeks due to a mystery illness, according to reports. He has already missed seven of the team's last eight games and is undergoing further evaluation. The team is prioritizing his long-term health over short-term availability.
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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss his team's next two games due to a family matter. The absences include Monday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns and Wednesday's NBA Cup game versus the Golden State Warriors. Durant is expected to return for Sunday's contest against the Utah Jazz.