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Markelle Fultz Inks Deal With Kings
Guard Markelle Fultz has signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings for the remainder of the season. The former first-overall pick will add extra playmaking to the team, which recently lost De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell in two separate trades. Fultz, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, has not yet played this season. He averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.0 steals in 21.2 minutes with the Orlando Magic last term. His agent and attorney, Raymond Brothers of I AM Sports & Entertainment, told ESPN that Fultz is healthy and ready to play. If he can regain some of his best form, Fultz could prove to be an excellent pickup for the Kings, though he likely won't have a significant impact in fantasy basketball.
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Steven Adams Will Not Play On Thursday
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will be held out of the team's second game in a back-to-back situation on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Adams has recently been in and out of the lineup due to an ankle injury. He will be rested against the Warriors after Adams registered five points and six rebounds in 10 minutes Wednesday night in a 119-111 win over the Phoenix Suns. Jock Landale and Jeff Green didn't see the court on Wednesday and will be fully rested to back up Alperen Sengun. However, the two don't have any fantasy value.
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Tari Eason To Skip Thursday's Action
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Eason has managed a lower leg injury throughout the campaign, and the team will keep him out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Eason had a big night against the Phoenix Suns, scoring a team-high 25 points while also recording nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 34 minutes. Eason started instead of Aaron Holiday, who may move back to the starting unit for Thursday's action. At the same time, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate could see a few extra minutes with Eason unavailable.
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Kris Dunn Expected To Be Available Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (undisclosed) appears good to go for Thursday's action against the Utah Jazz. Dunn didn't finish Wednesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an unspecified minor injury. However, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters postgame that Dunn should be fine for Thursday night. Lue inserted Dunn back into the starting lineup on Wednesday, and he put in a tremendous 21-minute shift, finishing a 128-114 victory with 14 points, three rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Dunn started in place of Derrick Jones Jr., who settled for nine points and two rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench.
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Kawhi Leonard Will Sit Out Thursday's Game
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will not play in Thursday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The team does not want to take any risks with its injury-prone star following Leonard's productive 34-minute outing in Wednesday's 128-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Leonard had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 25 points and tallied five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Amir Coffey, who recorded 15 points against Memphis, may start in place of Leonard on Thursday, with Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr. also in the mix for additional playing time.
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Vit Krejci To Miss 3-4 Weeks
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Vit Krejci (back) has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks. The 24-year-old made an early exit against the Orlando Magic on Monday and has been diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture. Krejci has played well for the Hawks in recent months since cementing a spot in the rotation. He has averaged 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 27.0 over his past 10 appearances. Atlanta's new-look bench -- with Terance Mann, Caris LeVert, and Georges Niang -- should share Krejci's minutes during his absence.
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Larry Nance Jr. To Be Re-Evaluated In Six Weeks
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team announced. The veteran hurt his right knee against the Orlando Magic on Monday and was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right medial femoral condyle. Nance Jr. has worked as a backup big behind Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 19.5 minutes this month. Okongwu has previously shared the load with Clint Capela. He recently missed time due to back spasms and has not been in the lineup for recent games, even though he is not listed on the injury report. On Wednesday, Hawks head coach Quin Snyder stated that Capela is ramping up, which suggests that the team plans to reintegrate him into the rotation after the All-Star break.
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Ja Morant Ruled Out Against Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) will miss the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. He was previously considered a game-time decision for the contest, but the team has downgraded Morant's status from questionable to out. With Morant sidelined, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will assume additional responsibilities. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to increase their offensive contributions.
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Vince Williams Jr. Will Not Play Against Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be inactive against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest after initially listing Williams Jr. as questionable. Williams Jr. has only recently returned from a lengthy absence, and it was unlikely that Memphis would have him play both games in a back-to-back situation. GG Jackson II may be more involved in the action on Wednesday with Williams Jr. out. Jackson II struggled on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns but has offered low-tier fantasy value lately, averaging 12.6 points and 3.8 rebounds this month.
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Kris Murray Joins Starting Unit Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) will return to action as a starter on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed Monday's meeting with Denver due to a left quadriceps contusion, and Murray was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's rematch. Murray will make his first start of the campaign with Jerami Grant (knee) sidelined. Last season, Murray logged 29 starts and didn't do much with the additional workload, so fantasy managers should tame their expectations for him.
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Deandre Ayton Out At Least Four Weeks With Calf Strain
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for at least four weeks. He suffered a left calf strain in Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. This is a bitter blow for Ayton, who has performed well in 2025. Donovan Clingan will take over from Ayton as the starting center in Wednesday's rematch against the Nuggets. The 7-foot-2 rookie has averaged 6.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks in 22.1 minutes as a starter. Robert Williams III (knee) might also see increased usage during Ayton's absence; however, health issues have restricted him to just eight appearances since the beginning of the year, and Williams III is currently out of the lineup due to right knee soreness.
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Russell Westbrook Hopeful To Return After All-Star Break
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) is expected to get back on the court after the All-Star break, according to head coach Mike Malone. Westbrook missed the final seven games before the break due to a left hamstring strain. Before going down, Westbrook was making a solid contribution with 13 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across 27 minutes per game. Christian Braun has been playing a bigger role lately with over 30 minutes of action in six of his last seven games. He'll continue to have increased fantasy value until Westbrook returns to the court. Fantasy managers who have Westbrook rostered should be able to get him back in their lineups after the break.
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Aaron Gordon Downgraded To Out
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He started out as probable for this game after playing in each of the last four contests. He has now worked his way down to out ahead of the final game before the All-Star break. Possibly, Denver just wants to take the cautious approach and give Gordon some additional rest and recovery time. Regardless of the reason, Julian Strawther and Zeke Nnaji should both see increased roles on Wednesday. Between the two, Strawther is the better streaming choice after back-to-back 18-point outings.
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Jamal Murray Active On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been officially cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially listed as probable on the injury report, it was always likely that Murray would stay in the lineup for his third consecutive appearance. This month, Murray has improved his shooting efficiency to 53.4 percent but is somewhat strangely averaging slightly fewer points than his season average of 20.3. He has recorded 19.4 points per game in February, along with 6.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.2 minutes.
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Michael Porter Jr. Ruled Out On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This marks the third game in a row that Porter has missed due to a left hamstring strain. It's the final game before the All-Star break, so the Nuggets are likely just being cautious and holding out Porter to be safe. His absence means that Julian Strawther should once again see a significant role in the rotation. The 22-year-old has been a better fantasy option lately with back-to-back 18-point outings. That being said, fantasy managers seeking a streaming option on Wednesday might want to take a look at Strawther.
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Gabe Vincent Out On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. He will exit the lineup after making five consecutive appearances. Vincent has averaged 11.8 points and 3.0 assists in 23.0 minutes this month, but his role will surely change now that Luka Doncic has come to town. The Lakers head to the All-Star break following Wednesday's action, meaning Vincent's first chance to return to the lineup will come on Feb. 19 against the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton may receive more work with Vincent out on Wednesday.
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P.J. Washington Remains Out On Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Washington has now missed four of the last five games due to a sprained ankle. Washington will get another chance to play on Thursday, but the Mavs might hold him out of that game as well with it being the final game before the All-Star break. The absence of Washington means that Naji Marshall and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will see bigger roles in the rotation. Both players are possible streaming options, but Marshall is the better choice between the two.
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Alperen Sengun Available Against Suns
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will play on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Troubled by back spasms, Sengun logged only three minutes on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, and the team initially listed him as questionable for Wednesday's matchup. On Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks, Sengun recorded his fourth 30-point game of the season, and his recent performances include a 20-20 outing, showing that the Turkish big man has been in good form overall lately.
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Dante Exum Ruled Out For Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Exum has been nursing an Achilles issue, so the Mavs have decided to take the cautious approach during the front end of this back-to-back set. The hope is that Exum will play on Thursday, but it wouldn't be shocking if the Mavs hold him out until after the All-Star break. His absence means that Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy, and Naji Marshall could all see increased roles in the rotation. Between the three, Dinwiddie is the best fantasy option after dropping 20 points or more in two of his last three games.
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Austin Reaves Cleared For Action Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. He has been upgraded from probable to available, paving the way for Reaves to make his 28th consecutive appearance. The 26-year-old has had a huge month, averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in 33.4 minutes. Luka Doncic's addition to the backcourt is bound to have an impact on Reaves, but Doncic will continue to play with a minutes restriction on Wednesday. Reaves remained a big part of the offense on Monday when Doncic made his Lakers debut against the Jazz, posting 22 points with nine rebounds and four assists.
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