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Donte DiVincenzo Questionable Heading Into Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Done DiVincenzo (back) is listed as questionable headed into Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. DiVincenzo has been dealing with back spasms, The 27-year-old hasn't missed any game action yet due to the back spasms so there may not be much cause for concern here. However, fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout Thursday. DiVincenzo has averaged 9.4 PPG and may be a streaky fantasy option. A matchup against the lowly Raptors doesn't hurt, but fantasy managers will want to take caution if he's indeed active.
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Isaiah Hartenstein To Make Season Debut On Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Hartenstein is set to make his season debut after missing the beginning of the season due to a fractured left hand. His return comes at a good time for the Thunder with Chet Holmgren (hip) sidelined right now. The expectation is that Hartenstein is going to be eased back into the rotation. Once at full health, Hartenstein should play a significant role in the Thunder rotation. If available, fantasy managers should go scoop him up before it's too late.
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Tyrese Maxey Active On Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) is active ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Maxey will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last six games due to a lingering hamstring issue. His return should be a huge boost to the Sixers lineup considering Maxey was producing at an elite level before going down. The expectation is that Maxey will be limited during his first game back in the lineup. Jared McCain will likely see his production take a hit with Maxey returning. Fantasy managers should hold McCain for now to wait and see how he produces with Maxey playing alongside him.
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Jarace Walker Available On Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (illness) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Walker was tagged as questionable coming into this game, but has been cleared to play now. He figures to remain in the starting lineup with Ben Sheppard (oblique) ruled out once again. Walker finished with six points, four rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes of action on Monday. He'll likely continue playing minutes in the mid-20s, but there isn't a ton of streaming appeal here with Walker.
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Ben Sheppard Ruled Out For Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Sheppard suffered a left oblique strain during Monday's game and as a result he'll sit out Wednesday as well. The absence of Sheppard could mean more minutes for Quenton Jackson, Jarace Walker, and Bennedict Mathurin could see more minutes as well. Walker was quiet with six points and four rebounds through 24 minutes of playing time on Monday. He should see a similar role again, but it probably won't be enough minutes to warrant streaming him. Jackson hasn't done much lately, so Mathurin is the best streaming option, but he is likely rostered in most fantasy formats already. If available, fantasy managers should snag Mathurin.
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Myles Turner To Play On Wednesday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (calf) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Turner is back in the lineup after missing one game due to right calf soreness. The Pacers need Turner desperately with multiple big men already sidelined. Turner finished with 34 points and nine rebounds during his last game against the Toronto Raptors. There is no word about Turner being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go on Wednesday. Enrique Freeman will head back to the bench and won't have much streaming appeal there.
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Jalen Green Available On Wednesday
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (illness) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Green was listed as questionable coming into this game due to an illness, but he'll continue to play as he has yet to miss a game this season. The 22-year-old figures to resume his role in the starting five for Wednesday's game. Green is averaging 19.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 32 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Green back in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
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Vince Williams Jr. Out Versus 76ers
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Williams sprained his right ankle during Tuesday's contest with the Denver Nuggets and could not return. Marcus Smart (illness) and John Konchar (illness) could also be out, as they are listed as doubtful. Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard will see more minutes than usual if Smart and Konchar cannot suit up.
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Wendell Carter Jr. Unavailable Versus Clippers
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Carter will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to left plantar fasciitis. However, he did practice Tuesday, which could lead to him playing against the Lakers on Thursday. The 25-year-old has been missed as he has consistently contributed when on the floor, averaging 8.3 points and 8.8 rebounds this season. With Carter still out, Moritz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, and Goga Bitadze will continue to see expanded roles in the frontcourt.
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Patrick Williams Undergoing Testing On Left Foot
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) won't play in Wednesday's divisional meeting against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 23-year-old appeared in Tuesday's edition of the injury report because of bilateral foot soreness. However, since then, it was confirmed he's dealing with an issue with his left foot, the same one he had season-ending surgery on in January. Williams will undergo further testing. But fantasy managers could be without him beyond Wednesday evening. If that's the case, Julian Phillips and Jalen Smith could be in line for more work. Torrey Craig may also see more minutes than usual.
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Darius Garland Won't Play Versus New Orleans
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) won't play on Wednesday against the Pelicans. The 24-year-old is coming off a rough showing in Tuesday's loss to the Boston Celtics, finishing with only eight points off 3-for-21 shooting from the field. But he'll be sidelined versus New Orleans because of groin soreness, meaning his next chance to play will be on Sunday versus the Toronto Raptors. With the Cavs also down Caris LeVert (knee), Sam Merrill (ankle), Isaac Okoro (ankle), Max Strus (ankle), and Dean Wade (ankle), Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley could each see an uptick in fantasy production. The same can be said Georges Niang, Ty Jerome, and Craig Porter Jr.
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Caris LeVert Will Not Play Wednesday
On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (knee) will not suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans. LeVert will miss his second straight game due to inflammation in his left knee. Luckily, he will have more extra days of rest since the Cavs' next game is on Sunday versus Toronto. With LeVert missing in action, Georges Niang and Craig Porter could see an uptick in minutes on the floor versus the Pelicans.
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Kevin Durant Could Return Next Week
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (calf) could return as early as Tuesday next week against the Lakers for the NBA Cup game. The 36-year-old has been out since suffering a left calf strain against the Mavs on November 9th. Getting Durant back will be a massive boost for fantasy managers, as he is averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks while shooting 42.9% from behind the arc. In the meantime, Devin Booker will need to continue to pick up some of the slack on the scoring end, while Tyus Jones, Grayson Allen, and Royce O'Neale could also surpass fantasy expectations at times until Durant is back.
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Trey Murphy III Out Versus Cavs
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (hamstring) will not play Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Murphy is likely sidelined due to the Cavs playing the second leg of back-to-back games. Versus Dallas on Tuesday, the 24-year-old collected 19 points, five rebounds, and two steals in 29 minutes on the floor. With Brandon Ingram (ankles) also unavailable, Javonte Green, Brandon Boston, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will likely relied upon more than usual.
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Brandon Ingram Unavailable Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (ankles) will not suit up against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to bilateral ankle sprains on Wednesday. Ingram is likely sitting out for precautionary reasons, as the Pelicans are in the second half of back-to-back sets. Trey Murphy III (hamstring) will also have the evening off to rest. With plenty of minutes on the table, players like Brandon Boston, Javonte Green, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl would likely see their roles to expand against the Cavs.
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Scottie Barnes Officially Listed As Questionable
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (eye) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Barnes has been out for several weeks after sustaining a right orbital fracture versus Denver on October 28th. He practiced Wednesday after missing 11 consecutive contests. Fantasy managers, be aware that if the 23-year-old returns Thursday, his minutes will likely be limited after missing a significant amount of games.
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Cam Whitmore Considered Questionable For Wednesday
Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (knee) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's encounter with Indiana. Whitmore last played for Houston on Nov. 6 and has recently been limited to G League action. After he rejoined the Rockets, Whitmore missed Monday's game against Milwaukee with a sore left knee. The 20-year-old looked very promising over the final stretch of last season, but Whitmore has fallen in the pecking order in 2024-25 and likely won't play a big part on Wednesday, even if he is in the lineup.
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Ryan Rollins Continues To Sit Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Ryan Rollins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 22-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Before getting hurt, Rollins had battled out a rotation spot for himself and logged 22 minutes in his last appearance. His absence has given Delon Wright a regular role. He's been limited to 3.8 points in the past four games but has done a good job as a playmaker, dishing out 4.5 assists. Wright, who's known as a defensive specialist, has also averaged 2.3 steals over the four-game stretch.
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Kevon Looney Expected To Return On Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Kevon Looney (illness) appears to be on track to return to action on Wednesday against Atlanta. He has been listed as probable on the injury report ahead of the game. Looney missed Monday's matchup against the Clippers due to an illness. The veteran has been limited to a backup role behind Trayce Jackson-Davis, but Looney remains a major force on the glass. Despite seeing only 15.7 minutes of action per game, he's averaging a team-high 8.4 rebounds while scoring 5.8 points. Atlanta's rebounding rate is in the league's bottom tier, meaning the Warriors' big men should have a good outing.
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Kyle Anderson Questionable For Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson (neck) might have to skip Wednesday's meeting with Atlanta. He's on the injury report as questionable due to a neck strain. Anderson has so far featured in 12 of the Warriors' 13 games, posting 5.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 16.6 minutes. Anderson's versatility makes him an intriguing fantasy option, but he doesn't see enough regular action on the Golden State roster to help out managers on a consistent basis. Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody should take care of Anderson's minutes if he's out on Wednesday. It's a juicy fantasy matchup for the Warriors against a team that plays with a high pace but has a leaky defense.
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Donte DiVincenzo
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