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Jalen Suggs Doubtful To Play Against Hornets
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) remains on the injury report with a doubtful designation ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. Suggs has been listed as doubtful for a while, but the team has ultimately ruled him out each time. He last saw action on Jan. 25, missing eight games. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black have benefited from Suggs' absence, although their performances can be quite inconsistent. Anthony has started the last four games, while Black had a four-game stretch as a starter before him.
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Drew Eubanks Ruled Out For Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers center Drew Eubanks (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Eubanks suffered a left ankle sprain on Saturday and as a result he'll miss Wednesday's game. The Clippers do play a back-to-back set, so Eubanks will get another chance to play on Thursday. However, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Clippers take the cautious approach and rest Eubanks until after the All-Star break. His absence means that Ivica Zubac and Nicolas Batum will see more minutes at the center spot. Zubac is the only fantasy relevant option here right now.
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Dorian Finney-Smith Unavailable On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He is nursing an ankle issue, so the Lakers have decided to hold him out during the final game before the All-Star break. His absence should free up additional playing time for Dalton Knecht, Shake Milton, and Jarred Vanderbilt. None of them are great streaming choices, but Knecht probably has the most upside out of the three. Fantasy managers should expect Finney-Smith to be back in the rotation after the break.
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Vasilije Micic Ruled Out Tuesday
Phoenix Suns point guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will not make his debut on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Micic's next chance to make his first appearance as a Sun will be on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. However, even if he is healthy enough to play, Micic may not see the court because several players are ahead of him on the depth chart.
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Grayson Allen Available Against Grizzlies
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will hop back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has upgraded Allen from probable to available, with Allen ready for action after missing one game due to a sore left knee. Bradley Beal (toe) is out for the Suns, putting Allen in a position where he can contribute more offensively. In his last outing against the Utah Jazz, Allen stood out with a 21-point performance on 7-for-14 shooting from deep. The Grizzlies have a much better defensive record against three-point shooters, and Allen is unlikely to repeat his Friday heroics.
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Scoot Henderson Out On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) will not be in action on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He hurt his right ankle against the Nuggets on Monday and was diagnosed with a sprain. Henderson's absence opens the door for Shaedon Sharpe and Dalano Banton to make noise. The latter led the team with 22 points and dished out six assists in Monday's 146-117 loss to Denver. Sharpe sits among the team's top scorers but has averaged only 24.5 minutes of action this month.
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Dalton Knecht Removed From Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Knecht returned to the Lakers after the trade that sent him to Charlotte fell through. He didn't play on Monday and it's unclear if Knecht is going to be a significant part of the rotation going forward. Before the trade, Knecht was averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists across 20 minutes per game. The Lakers are without Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Gabe Vincent (knee) on Wednesday, so Knecht could get a decent amount of minutes if he's actually active.
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Deandre Ayton To Miss Wednesday's Action
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Ayton sustained a left calf strain against the Nuggets on Monday and will have to sit out Wednesday's rematch because of the injury. Donovan Clingan is set to slide into the starting unit, with Robert Williams III potentially seeing more action off the bench if he can play. The team has listed Williams III as questionable. Following a quiet spell, Clingan tallied 21 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes on Monday.
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CJ McCollum Uncertain For Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (personal) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. He may be out for a second consecutive game after missing Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder for personal reasons. Karlo Matkovic joined the starting lineup against OKC, finishing with eight points, nine rebounds, and three blocks. Jordan Hawkins saw an uptick in minutes off the bench and produced 12 points with 50 percent shooting from downtown. However, the rotation may look different on Wednesday, as Bruce Brown will be eligible to make his Pelicans debut.
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Luka Doncic Listed As Questionable For Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Doncic made his team debut on Monday after missing the last 23 games due to a left calf strain. He finished with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists across 24 minutes of action. It's worth noting that Wednesday is the Lakers last game before the All-Star break. Possibly, the Lakers take the cautious approach and rest Doncic to give him additional time to recover over the break. If he sits, Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin would likely be asked to play bigger roles on Wednesday.
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Fred VanVleet Expected To Return After All-Star Break
Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) is poised to rejoin the lineup after the upcoming All-Star break. "He's on track as far as that and the plan is to have him back after the All-Star break," Rockets head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on Tuesday. VanVleet has missed five games and will be sidelined for at least two more, as Houston is set to play out a back-to-back set on Wednesday and Thursday. During VanVleet's absence, Aaron Holiday has received a pair of starts, while rookie Reed Sheppard has joined the rotation. Neither player has contributed much from a fantasy perspective.
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Alperen Sengun Listed As Questionable For Wednesday
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile big man was limited to only three minutes due to back spasms against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. He is reportedly feeling better and will test out his back on Wednesday to decide if he can play against the Suns. Sengun also missed some time at the beginning of the month, with Steven Adams stepping in for him in the starting lineup. Adams averaged 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks as a starter. Jock Landale and Jeff Green might get a little more playing time as well if Sengun is unable to play on Wednesday night.
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Chet Holmgren To Be Rested On Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (rest) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Following his return from a right iliac wing fracture, OKC has eased Holmgren back into action, and the team will keep him on the shelf Wednesday for rest purposes. He will likely return to the lineup for the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Alex Caruso joined the first unit when Holmgren sat out Saturday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Aaron Wiggins is another candidate to fill in for him on Wednesday. Wiggins was back in the second unit on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans but continued his recent impressive spell with a 24-point outing.
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Tyler Herro Labeled As Questionable For Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A stomach bug took Herro out of the lineup on Monday against the Boston Celtics, and he may be forced to miss another game against the Thunder. Davion Mitchell started in Herro's place on Monday but managed only four points, three rebounds, and four assists as the entire Heat offense struggled in a 103-85 loss. Terry Rozier and Alec Burks, who notched 13 points as a starter Monday, also receive a usage boost with Herro out.
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Jrue Holiday Unavailable Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) will remain on the shelf for Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be his fourth consecutive absence due to right shoulder impingement. Payton Pritchard has taken on an expanded role with Holiday out, averaging 15.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 31.5 minutes off the Celtics bench this month. Jaylen Brown (knee) may also miss another game on Wednesday, further increasing Pritchard's fantasy appeal.
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Jaylen Brown In Danger Of Missing A Second Consecutive Game
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He is battling knee soreness and may have to skip a second consecutive game. With Brown on the shelf, Sam Hauser joined the starting unit on Monday against the Miami Heat and fired in 15 points with a 5-for-8 record from deep. Payton Pritchard also benefits from Brown's absence. He settled for only five points Monday night but had 10 rebounds with eight assists and two steals.
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Anthony Edwards Questionable For Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Following a one-game absence, Edwards returned to work on Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, notching a game-high 44 points in a 128-107 loss, but he might be out again on Wednesday due to a sore hip. Nickeil Alexander-Walker's fantasy stock would get a boost with Edwards' absence. He went for 21 points, five rebounds, and six assists when Edwards was sidelined on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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LaMelo Ball Ruled Out For Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The talented playmaker suffered yet another ankle injury in Monday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, exiting the contest after logging only 10 minutes of action. KJ Simpson will likely take on a starting role against the Magic, with Nick Smith Jr. receiving extra offensive touches in the backcourt. Elfrid Payton, who is on a 10-day contract, may also get a runout.
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Daniel Gafford To Be Re-evaluated In Two Weeks
Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (knee) will be re-evaluated within the next two weeks after sustaining a right knee sprain in Monday's 129-128 overtime loss to Sacramento. Injuries continue to pile up for the Mavs frontcourt, with Gafford, Anthony Davis (thigh), Dereck Lively (ankle), and Dwight Powell (hip) all out for the time being. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Kylor Kelley will see more minutes on the floor while Gafford is out of action. However, neither player won't make much of an impact fantasy-wise.
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OG Anunoby Will Miss Tuesday's Contest
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. There was a chance Anunoby would be available to return to the lineup when the team upgraded him to questionable, but he has now been officially ruled out. Anunoby's next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks. Precious Achiuwa will continue to play an expanded role on Tuesday. He has averaged 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals over the past three games.
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