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Jayson Tatum Questionable Against The Bulls
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The 26-year-old is having another fantastic season, averaging 26.9 points while amassing career-highs in assists and rebounds. He's also only missed three games, although he is in danger of missing a fourth because of right knee tendinopathy. If Tatum can't find his way to the floor against Chicago, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis should benefit the most on the offensive end. But with Al Horford (toe) and Sam Hauser (hip) also in danger of missing Wednesday's game, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White could also be in line for more scoring chances.
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Tari Eason Misses Tuesday's Game
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will not play against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. He will miss the second game of a back-to-back as Eason manages a left lower leg injury. The 23-year-old has missed significant time this season because of the injury, so it makes sense that the Rockets want to avoid risking a re-aggravation. Jae'Sean Tate is expected to see increased playing time on Tuesday, particularly since Cam Whitmore (illness) is questionable for the game. However, Tate is not a reliable source of fantasy value.
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LaMelo Ball Out On Wednesday Night
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Nets. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick logged nine minutes in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers before exiting with a left ankle sprain. Unfortunately, It's certainly seems as if he'll miss more time beyond Wednesday's contest, with the Hornets planning to update his condition "as appropriate." Charlotte is already down Brandon Miller (wrist). But now the team will be without Ball, who has averaged a career-high 28.2 points with 7.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. While there's no denying his talent, his inability to remain healthy over the years, especially as it relates to multiple ankle injuries, has been frustrating for fantasy managers. At any rate, while Ball is on the shelf, Vasilije Micic, averaging 11.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in 12 starts this season, will likely fill the void in the rotation.
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Steven Adams Will Miss Tuesday's Game
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will not be available for Tuesday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He landed on the injury report late with left ankle soreness. Adams played 14 minutes in Monday's win over the Boston Celtics, notching four points and four rebounds. Jock Landale should take over his minutes as the backup center on Tuesday. As Alperen Sengun is fully healthy, Landale likely won't play enough to warrant fantasy selection.
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Rui Hachimura Returning On Tuesday After A Two-Game Absence
According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will play and start against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday after missing two consecutive contests due to left calf soreness. He will replace Dorian Finney-Smith in the starting lineup. The 26-year-old has started every game when available, averaging 12.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 32.0 minutes per contest across 37 games this year's campaign.
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Guerschon Yabusele Active On Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Yabusele currently has a huge role to play in the 76ers frontcourt, as Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) are sidelined. The Frenchman is set for his 21st start of the season. In his previous games as a starter, Yabusele has averaged 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He impressed with 3-for-4 outside shooting in this season's first matchup against the Lakers, finishing a 116-106 loss with 14 points and five rebounds.
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Anthony Davis Available Against 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) is active for Tuesday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will take the court for the third time in four nights. Davis has feasted in recent games, recording 78 points and 36 rebounds across back-to-back wins over the Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors. Philadelphia is without Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe), so another monster performance appears to be on the cards for Davis on Tuesday night.
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LeBron James Good To Go Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Following his 36-minute shift in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Lakers once again gave James a probable tag on the initial injury report before upgrading him to available. James flirted with a triple-double on Monday, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. He's well-placed to fill up the stat sheet again, as the Lakers face a depleted 76ers team on Tuesday.
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Paul George's Return Timetable To Be Determined After Undergoing An MRI
According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (finger) underwent an MRI, and it was determined the 76ers star has an extensor tendon injury on his left fifth finger. A return timetable hasn't been determined for the 34-year-old. George has had a tough first season as a Sixer, dealing with various ailments. He's played in 30 of 44 Sixers games in this year's campaign, averaging 17.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per contest.
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Zaccharie Risacher Sits Out Tuesday's Game
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) will not suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Houston Rockets. The top pick of last year's draft was back from a six-game absence on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, logging 20 minutes, but he will come out of the lineup on Tuesday for adductor injury management purposes. De'Andre Hunter went off for a big 35-point game against Minnesota and looks set for a vital role again on Tuesday. Additionally, Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews are likely to see additional action as well.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Misses Tuesday's Action For Personal Reasons
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (personal) will not play against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Bogdanovic was a late addition to the injury report. He will miss a second consecutive game. The veteran scorer was in the lineup on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves but didn't log any action. Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews will see additional action in the rotation with Bogdanovic unavailable. Krejci has emerged as a viable fantasy option since the turn of the year, averaging 11.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists for January.
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Walker Kessler Out Against Warriors
The Utah Jazz announced center Walker Kessler (shoulder) will be unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Kessler will miss his second game in a row after suffering a shoulder contusion on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The young big man posted 11 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals, and two blocks in 29 minutes on the court. While Kessler and John Collins (illness) are both out, Kyle Filipowski will likely see some added opportunities at center. During Filipowski's last outing on Monday against the Pelicans, he grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds for his first double-double this season.
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Dyson Daniels Returns To Hawks Lineup Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Dyson Daniels (ankle) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. He is poised to return from a one-game absence. Daniels leads the NBA in steals this season, and he has also stepped up offensively in recent times. Three of Daniels' five 20-point efforts this season have come in his past five appearances. However, on Tuesday, Daniels faces a top defensive team, making scoring difficult for him.
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Trae Young Back For Hawks Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Houston Rockets. He sat out Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Keaton Wallace stepped in for Young in the starting lineup and had a good game with 13 points, seven assists, and two steals. But it wouldn't be surprising to see him fall out of the rotation on Tuesday. Young has struggled recently, failing to reach the 20-point plateau in three consecutive appearances. However, he appears to be in a good bounce-back spot, as the Rockets allow the fourth-most points per game to the point guard position.
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John Collins Remains Sidelined On Tuesday
Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Utah Jazz forward John Collins (illness) will not play on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Collins will be sidelined for the third consecutive contest due to an illness. He has only suited up for three of the last 16 games due to various ailments. Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh will likely see added opportunities since Walker Kessler (shoulder) and Lauri Markkanen (rest) are also out this evening.
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Jordan Clarkson Out For Tuesday's Matchup With Golden State
According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (heel) won't play Tuesday versus the Golden State Warriors due to injury management for his left foot. On Monday, Clarkson posted 13 points, three rebounds and five assists across 22 minutes in a loss to the Bucks. It was his first game back after missing 10 consecutive contests after recovering from an injured left foot. His next chance to suit up comes at home on Thursday against Minnesota. In the meantime, Utah will have to rely upon Keyonte George and Collin Sexton to take on the majority of the team's backcourt minutes that will be available.
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Lauri Markkanen Unavailable For Tuesday
The Utah Jazz announced forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will be unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors due to lower back injury management. Several of the Jazz's players will be out for Tuesday's game as they are in the second half of a back-to-back set. John Collins (illness) and Walker Kessler (shoulder) will also be out of the lineup. Drew Eubanks, Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter will likely see expanded roles in the team's frontcourt this evening.
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Sacramento Expected To Listen To Trade Offers For De'Aaron Fox
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Sacramento Kings are expected to open talks to potentially trade guard De'Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. James Ham of The Kings Beat Podcast also reports that according to multiple sources, if Fox leaves the Kings via trade, his preferred landing spot is the San Antonio Spurs. The 27-year-old has played in 43 of 46 Sacramento games this season, posting averages of 25.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across 37.2 minutes per contest.
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Jarred Vanderbilt Out Tuesday
Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) won't play Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After recovering from surgery on both feet, the 25-year-old has suited up for two games this season. He's played under 15 minutes per game and is likely resting for the second half of a back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play comes on Thursday against the Washington Wizards.
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Domantas Sabonis Notches Second Consecutive Triple-Double
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis remained in triple-double mood in Monday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing a 110-96 victory with 21 points, 22 rebounds, and 10 assists. Sabonis, who shot 8-for-10 from the field Monday, has now posted triple-doubles in back-to-back outings for the first time this season. He boasts seven triple-doubles for the campaign, tying him for the third-most in the league, behind LeBron James (9) and Nikola Jokic (21). In his next outing, Sabonis has a chance to extend his triple-double streak to three games against a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team. He last managed more than two triple-doubles on the bounce in February 2024.
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