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Former Arkansas, NBA C Oliver Miller dies at 54

Thu Mar 13 1:49am ET
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Oliver Miller, who starred at center for Arkansas ahead of a lengthy NBA career, died at age 54, the National Basketball Retired Players Association announced on Wednesday.

No cause of death was stated.

He played nine seasons in the NBA for six teams, including three seasons each with the Phoenix Suns and the Toronto Raptors.

Miller was the Southwest Conference Player of the Year for the Razorbacks as a junior in 1990-91, when he averaged 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and a national-best 2.9 blocked shots per game.


A season earlier, he put up 11.1 points and 6.3 boards per game as Arkansas advanced to the Final Four, where it lost to Duke.

Arkansas athletics tweeted on Wednesday, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Arkansas legend Oliver Miller. A key member of the 1990 Final Four team, an SWC Hall of Famer, a first round NBA draft pick and a true embodiment of the Razorback spirit. We love you Big O. Our thoughts are with his family."

Selected by Phoenix with the 22nd overall pick of the 1992 NBA Draft, Miller also appeared in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons, the Raptors, the Dallas Mavericks, the Sacramento Kings and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In 493 career NBA games (196 starts), Miller averaged 7.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 blocks. His best season was 1995-96 with Toronto, when he contributed 12.9 points, 7.4 boards, 2.9 assists and 1.9 blocks per contest.

Player Notes
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Aaron Gordon Wed Mar 12 8:40pm

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Rudy Gobert Wed Mar 12 8:40pm

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The French big man is dealing with a lingering back injury, but the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of Wednesday's tip-off. On Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, Gobert returned from a 10-game absence, posting 18 points, eight rebounds, and two steals in 20 minutes. Despite the long layoff, Gobert showed no signs of rust, but he saw only limited minutes, which may happen again on Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic Wed Mar 12 8:30pm

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will play Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Denver's star man is currently a bit banged up, dealing with elbow and ankle issues, but the team has upgraded Jokic from probable to available. Jokic has posted five double-doubles in his past nine outings and is averaging 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds, and 10.8 assists this month. He looks primed for another big stat line in Wednesday's game.

Jamal Murray Wed Mar 12 8:30pm

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He landed on the injury report due to left ankle inflammation, but Denver has upgraded him from probable to available. Following a couple of quiet outings, Murray kicked off this week with a bang, pouring in 34 points on Monday in a 140-127 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is averaging 24.0 points per game since the All-Star break, with fantastic 48.5 percent shooting from downtown.

Robert Williams Wed Mar 12 7:50pm

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Matisse Thybulle Wed Mar 12 7:50pm

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is ready for his season debut on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. The defensive specialist has faced tough luck with injuries in the 2024-25 season, undergoing a knee procedure and suffering a Grade 2 right ankle sprain. Thybulle is not expected to take on a major role for the Trail Blazers, but his defensive ability could be a big asset for the team in certain situations. During his five years in the league, Thybulle has averaged 1.5 steals per game while earning two NBA All-Defensive Second Team selections.

Jerami Grant Wed Mar 12 7:40pm

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out. This will be Grant's second consecutive absence due to a right knee tendinitis. When Grant exited the lineup on Monday against the Golden State Warriors, Deni Avdija filled his spot in the starting lineup and took on a huge workload, logging 41 minutes. Jabari Walker will help fill Grant's minutes off the bench, while the addition of Matisse Thybulle (ankle) to the rotation will also compensate for Grant's loss.

Luka Doncic Wed Mar 12 7:30pm

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Wed Mar 12 7:30pm

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Damian Lillard Wed Mar 12 7:30pm

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is managing a groin issue, but Lillard has made nine consecutive appearances and is expected to remain in the lineup on Thursday. Lillard was off form last time out against the Indiana Pacers, shooting only 4-for-14 from the field to finish with 15 points. He will attempt to bounce back against a Lakers that will be without LeBron James (groin) and may also play on Thursday without Luka Doncic (ankle), who is considered questionable for the game.

Brandon Williams Wed Mar 12 7:10pm

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (hamstring) will play in Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He will be back in the lineup after missing Monday's meeting with the Spurs due to a tight hamstring. With several regulars out of the lineup for Dallas, Williams has started to make a name for himself. The second-year player has averaged 19.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 30.6 minutes over his past three appearances.

Jeremy Sochan Wed Mar 12 7:00pm

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Devin Vassell Wed Mar 12 7:00pm

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Monte Morris Wed Mar 12 7:00pm

The Phoenix Suns announced veteran guardMonte Morris(back) is unavailable for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. Morris is set to miss his 14th consecutive contest due to a back injury. The 29-year-old out of action won't affect fantasy this evening since he's only averaging 13.1 minutes and 4.9 points per game across 40 outings this season. His next opportunity to return to the floor is on Friday versus the Sacramento Kings.

Zach Edey Wed Mar 12 6:50pm

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's battle against the Utah Jazz. Due to ankle soreness, Edey was unavailable on Monday against the Phoenix Suns and initially carried a questionable tag leading into Wednesday. Edey has gone through plenty of growing pains during his rookie year, but he is averaging nearly a double-double for the month. Over five March appearances, the 22-year-old has notched 10.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

Nick Richards Wed Mar 12 6:50pm

According to Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix, Phoenix Suns centerNick Richards (ankle) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. Richards will be out of action for the first time since joining the Suns due to soreness in his right ankle. With the 27-year-old sidelined, Mason Plumlee will likely be assigned more minutes to support the club's frontcourt for Wednesday's game. Richard's next chance to suit comes on Friday versus the Kings.

Brandon Clarke Wed Mar 12 6:50pm

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Terry Rozier Wed Mar 12 6:40pm

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Santi Aldama Wed Mar 12 6:40pm

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Spaniard has played only once in the last five games and is still recovering from a right calf strain. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) also unavailable, the frontcourt must rely on Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee), while GG Jackson II and Jay Huff also play a bigger role.


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