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Kyle Kuzma Injured On Wednesday Night
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (rib) exited Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He did not return. The 29-year-old wasn't on the court long, logging only eight minutes before calling it a night because of a rib sprain. But now the real question is if he'll be ready to go Saturday's game in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, fantasy managers are used to this, so they are already preparing for Kuzma to miss at least a game or two. He'll likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. In the meantime, Jordan Poole should benefit if Kuzma spends time on the shelf. Alexandre Sarr, Malcolm Brogdon, Kyshawn George, and Bilal Coulibaly could also see an uptick in production.
2 hours ago
Cam Thomas Sidelined 3-4 Weeks
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) could be sidelined for up to a month. The 23-year-old had 34 points in Sunday's win over the Sacramento Kings. However, he injured his hamstring in Monday's win over the Golden State Warriors. Thomas has had a career-year, averaging 24.7 points and shooting 38.9% from behind the arc. But he's had trouble staying healthy over the years, which could mean the team will play it safe by not rushing him back. Even then, Thomas may need to log fewer minutes in order to stay on the court. At any rate, Cameron Johnson and Dennis Schroder are the favorites to pick up the slack offensively. Ziaire Williams, amassing 19 points versus the Warriors, is worth keeping an eye on for streaming purposes, assuming he continues to play well. Lastly, Ben Simmons could also benefit from Thomas' absence, although he hasn't played in consecutive games this season.
3 hours ago
Nicolas Claxton Out Again On Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) remains out for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. The 25-year-old entered the season burdened by a hamstring issue. However, a back injury will cause him to miss his second-consecutive game. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) a game-time call and Noah Clowney (ankle) out, Ben Simmons should handle most of the work underneath the rim. Trendon Watford, who had eight points, four boards, and one block could also see more work and is worth considering for value purposes in DFS formats.
5 hours ago
Dalton Knecht Cleared To Suit Up Versus San Antonio
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (quadriceps) will play on Wednesday evening versus the Spurs. The rookie entered this contest listed on the injury report because of a quad contusion. However, he's good to go. Knecht logged 19 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, scoring only seven points. With Cam Reddish (ankle) available, fantasy managers should expect more of the same from Knecht against San Antonio.
5 hours ago
Anthony Davis Good To Go Versus The Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) will play in Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs. AD is coming off another strong performance, accumulating 25 points, 15 boards, five assists, and four blocks in Tuesday's NBA Cup loss to the Suns. He was back on the injury report because of a nagging foot issue. But, as usual, Davis is good to go. He had 40 points in the Lakers previous meeting with San Antonio a few weeks ago. While it will be tough for Davis to hit that mark again, his upside appears higher than usual.
5 hours ago
Bradley Beal Will Warm Up, Still Questionable Against Brooklyn
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) remains questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets. He returned for Tuesday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers after missing time because of a calf injury. He played well, amassing 23 points while shooting 10-for-15 from the field (3-for-6 from deep). However, head coach Mike Budenholzer indicated the team will be cautious with Beal, especially on the second night of a back-to-back. If Beal plays, he's a lock for season-long formats. But if he doesn't, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn could see more work, with Kevin Durant (calf), assuming he plays, and Devin Booker likely picking up most of the slack on the scoring end.
6 hours ago
Kevin Durant Expected To Face His Former Team
According to Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, forward Kevin Durant (calf) is expected to play in Wednesday's meeting with the Nets. The veteran returned for Tuesday's win over the Lakers after missing seven games because of a calf injury. He played well, scoring 23 points in 30 minutes. With that in mind, there's a good chance Durant may play less than he did on Tuesday, especially if the Suns build a big lead. Still, he's a must-start in redraft formats, although DFS managers may want to play if safe and consider other options.
6 hours ago
John Collins Ruled Out Versus Denver
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. The veteran was initially labeled as questionable because of a knee contusion. Unfortunately, he was downgraded to out. The Jazz will be down some size versus Nikola Jokic, with Lauri Markkanen (personal) and Kyle Filipowski (leg) already ruled out. As a result, Walker Kessler could see more work than usual. Drew Eubanks and Brice Sensabaugh should also get more scoring chances.
6 hours ago
Brandon Ingram Ruled Out On Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) won't play in Wednesday's contest versus Toronto. The veteran is battling a sore calf, so he'll miss his second-straight game. Fortunately for New Orleans, Dejounte Murray (hand) is active after missing over a month, so that will help lessen the blow. There's also room for Javonte Green and Brandon Boston Jr. to remain involved, although their fantasy ceilings are lower with Murray and CJ McCollum on the floor.
6 hours ago
Dejounte Murray Officially Cleared To Play On Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) is officially active for Wednesday's matchup versus the visiting Raptors. The 28-year-old logged 30 minutes in the opener against the Chicago Bulls. However, he fractured his hand and has been on the shelf ever since. With Brandon Ingram (calf), Jose Alvarado (hamstring), Zion Williamson (hamstring), and Trey Murphy III (knee), Murray could be in line for a solid fantasy showing, although there's a chance he plays fewer minutes than usual in his first game back in over a month.
6 hours ago
Klay Thompson Ruled Out Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (foot) will sit out Wednesday against the New York Knicks. A left foot problem will take Thompson out of the lineup for the second time this season. With Thompson now unavailable, Naji Marshall will likely start. Marshall posted 22 points and grabbed six rebounds during Monday's 129-119 win over Atlanta. The 26-year-old could be a solid fantasy option, as he's tallied 20-plus points in the last three games.
6 hours ago
Scoot Henderson To Play On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (back) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Henderson is back in the mix following a three-game absence due to a back strain. He figures to resume his role as the primary backup point guard. Dalano Banton could see his value take a slight hit with Henderson back in the rotation. There is no word on Henderson being limited so fantasy managers should expect him to have his full workload on Wednesday.
6 hours ago
Deandre Ayton Returning On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (finger) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Ayton is back in the mix following a seven-game absence due to a right finger contusion. The Blazers could use his help with the team banged up at the center spot right now. The expectation is that he could be somewhat limited during his first game back. However, Ayton should still be able to provide quality fantasy value even with slightly less playing time. Fantasy managers can get him back in their lineups for Wednesday.
6 hours ago
Lonzo Ball Available On Wednesday
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Ball has been out since late October due to a right wrist sprain. That being said, Ball is going to be limited to around 15 minutes on Wednesday. The expectation is that the Bulls are going to ease Ball back into the rotation. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Ball to have meaningful fantasy value until he's back to full speed. Both Josh Giddey and Ayo Dosunmu could see their playing time take a hit with Ball back in the mix.
7 hours ago
Norman Powell Absent On Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. This marks the fifth game in a row that Powell has missed due to a left hamstring strain. It sounds like he's getting closer to a return, but he'll miss at least one more game. Amir Coffey will continue seeing an increased role while Powell is out. Coffey has been playing a bigger role lately for the Clippers and is worth a look as a streaming option while Powell is out.
7 hours ago
John Collins Listed As Questionable Wednesday
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest with the Denver Nuggets due to a knee contusion. With Lauri Markkanen (personal) and Kyle Filipowski (leg) already ruled out, the Jazz could be quite shorthanded if the 27-year-old can't play. However, if he can give it a go, Collins could have significant fantasy value as he will be relied upon heavily with Markkanen sidelined.
7 hours ago
Steven Adams Ready To Go On Wednesday
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This is good news as Adams appears to be ready to return to the court after missing each of the last two games. He figures to continue serving as the primary backup center to Alperen Sengun. Adams has been extremely quiet in a minor role with the Rockets this season. He can be avoided for fantasy purposes right now.
7 hours ago
Brandon Ingram Unavailable On Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the second game in a row that Ingram has been forced to miss due to right calf soreness. The expectation is that the Pelicans will use a committee approach to help fill the void. That means, Javonte Green, Jordan Hawkins, and Brandon Boston Jr. should all see increased roles. Green played 26 minutes on Monday, so he figures to have a similar role on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should view Green as a low-end streaming option for Wednesday's slate.
7 hours ago
LaMelo Ball Cleared For Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. As expected, Ball will be ready to go after being listed as probable on the injury report. This is great news for fantasy managers as Ball has been playing at an unbelievable level lately. He has scored 35 points or more over each of his last three games. He figures to see his normal workload on Wednesday, so fantasy managers better make sure to get Ball in their ahead of tip-off.
7 hours ago
Kyle Filipowski Out Again Versus Denver
The Utah Jazz will be without forward/center Kyle Filipowski (leg) for a third straight game due to lower left-leg inflammation. In addition to Filipowski, the Jazz will also be without the services of Lauri Markkanen and possibly John Collins (knee), who is listed as questionable. With the 21-year-old Filipowski sidelined, a player like Drew Eubanks could see an uptick in minutes against Denver, but unfortunately, Eubanks doesn't bring much value fantasy-wise.
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