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Max Strus Active On Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will get back to work on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. He missed the previous game due to ankle soreness. Strus will return to his position in the starting lineup, bumping De'Andre Hunter to the bench. Nonetheless, Hunter has proven to be one of the most prolific bench scorers this season, so his fantasy value will not be affected much. Strus has notched 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 2024-25 as a starter.
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Duncan Robinson Sidelined On Wednesday
According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (illness) won't play against the Oklahoma Thunder on Wednesday. Like teammate Terry Rozier (illness), Robinson will be out of the lineup due to the stomach flu. The 30-year-old has played 49 games this season, averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists. Fantasy managers could look for Andrew Wiggins to see more scoring opportunities with Robinson out. He finished with 11 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in his first game in a Heat uniform on Monday against the Celtics.
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Ty Jerome Will Not Suit Up Against Raptors
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors. He takes the night off due to calf soreness, with Cleveland downgrading Jerome from questionable to out. Jerome has been a big part of the Cavaliers' success this season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in 19.1 minutes off the pine. Craig Porter Jr. and Jaylon Tyson are unlikely to provide the same level of production even if they play more on Wednesday due to Jerome's absence.
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Trae Young Cleared To Face Knicks
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will play against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. As usual, Young was initially listed on the injury report with a probable designation, but the team has upgraded him to available. The Orlando Magic contained Young on Monday, but he still boasts impressive numbers for the month. Over six appearances in February, Young has averaged 29.7 points and 11.2 assists in 36.8 minutes.
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Terry Rozier Unavailable Versus Thunder
According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (illness) won't play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Rozier has the stomach flu and will miss his first game since January 1st. The 30-year-old is averaging 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists in 28.5 minutes across 47 games this season. Davion Mitchell will likely see an expanded role with Rozier out of the lineup.
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Mike Conley Continues To Sit With Finger Injury
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will be out for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran playmaker hasn't yet fully recovered from a right index finger sprain. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been Minnesota's starter at the point guard position recently, with Rob Dillingham also contributing more. Over six starts this season, Alexander-Walker has averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 32.5 minutes.
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Anthony Edwards Ready To Take On Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Edwards has scored 40-plus points in each of his last three appearances. Another big performance could be on the cards for him on Wednesday, as Minnesota is expected to dominate against a depleted Bucks team that won't have Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (hamstring) in the lineup.
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Lonzo Ball Ruled Out On Wednesday
Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports that Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons due to an illness. Ball will be missing in action for the third game in a row. With Ball sidelined, rookie Matas Buzelis deserves a look from fantasy managers. He's started the last few games and posted 12 points, one rebound and one assist across 19 minutes on Tuesday versus the Pistons.
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Moussa Diabate Sits Out Wednesday's Game
Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (eye) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He put in an impressive double-double performance against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, bagging 21 points and 10 rebounds, but Diabate also aggravated an eye abrasion in the contest, which will sideline him for Wednesday's action. With Mark Williams still away from the team, Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson will be the main options at center. Nurkic is penciled in for his Hornets debut, but he will be on a minutes restriction, so fantasy managers will only get limited production from him on Wednesday.
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Jaylen Brown Downgraded To Out Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, sidelining him for a second consecutive game. With Brown unavailable, Sam Hauser looks set for his ninth start of the season. In a starting role this year, he has averaged 11.4 points and 3.0 rebounds, hitting 3.3 three-pointers per game. Hauser's fantasy value relies significantly on his ability to make three-pointers, and Wednesday's matchup looks favorable for him since the Spurs are one of 14 teams that have allowed at least 38 three-point attempts per game this season.
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Jonathan Isaac Downgraded To Out Versus Hornets
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (back) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Isaac carried a questionable tag earlier but has since been downgraded to out for the contest. Wednesday's game will be the first the 27-year-old has missed since December 10th. With Isaac sidelined, it gives some of the Magic's younger players a chance step up like Caleb Houstan and Jett Howard. However, both players should not be seen as a viable fantasy option for tonight's game.
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Tyrese Maxey Will Miss Wednesday's Game
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. Philadelphia's leading scorer was added to the injury report just a couple of hours before tip-off with a questionable tag, and he has now been officially ruled out due to a right knee contusion. Maxey sustained the injury from a knee-on-knee contact on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. He struggled badly in the contest, going 1-for-9 from the field to finish with five points. With Kyle Lowry (hip) still out, Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin Jr. will take care of the ball-handling duties against the Nets.
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Alexandre Sarr Returns To Action Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) will be back in action on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. After spraining his left ankle, Sarr missed eight games. Richaun Holmes has enjoyed a decent run as the starting center but will likely return to a bench role for Wednesday's matchup. Tristan Vukcevic's position in the rotation will also be under threat. Sarr has struggled with inconsistency during his rookie season, with his shooting efficiency being his Achilles' heel. However, the 19-year-old has posted respectable numbers, averaging 11.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 26.8 minutes.
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Jalen Suggs Ruled Out For Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. He will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game due to a left quadriceps contusion. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black will continue to have additional fantasy value on Wednesday. Both players have impressed at times during Suggs' injury layoff, but consistency has been an issue for them. In Wednesday's game, they face a Hornets backcourt that won't have LaMelo Ball (ankle), which may allow Anthony and Black to focus more on offense.
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Damian Lillard Out On Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will not play on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lillard carried a probable tag on the initial injury report but was downgraded to questionable earlier on Wednesday. Now, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Lillard has been ruled out for the contest. Newly acquired Kevin Porter Jr. may receive a start with Lillard absent, with Ryan Rollins working as a secondary playmaker off the bench. Before moving to Milwaukee, Porter Jr. made a pair of starts with the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in the season. He was very productive in these games, averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 2.5 steals.
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Vince Williams Jr. Questionable Versus Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers due to soreness in his left knee. For the Grizzlies, Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set. Williams played during the first leg, posting seven points, nine rebounds, and one assist across 17 minutes, beating the Suns 119-112 on Tuesday. Ja Morant (knee) is also questionable for the contest this evening, so the Grizzlies might give the two players a longer rest during the upcoming All-Star break. If Williams is out of action, GG Jackson will see an uptick in minutes on the floor on Wednesday.
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CJ McCollum Returns To Pelicans Lineup Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (personal) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's clash against the Sacramento Kings. He was unavailable Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder for personal reasons. Zion Williamson (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup, so McCollum may assume a larger offensive role in the contest. His last appearance was a 31-point effort against the Kings on Saturday. McCollum has also recorded a 36-point outing in the matchup this season.
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Grayson Allen Will Not Play Against Rockets
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Allen is nursing left knee soreness and will skip Wednesday's action after logging 20 minutes in Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. With Allen out of commission, Ryan Dunn should receive more playing opportunities, especially as Devin Booker (back) and Bradley Beal (toe) also sit out Wednesday's game. The likes of Royce O'Neale and Monte Morris may also get a lot of burn.
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Bradley Beal To Miss Fourth Consecutive Game
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (toe) will be absent for a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. He is working his way back from a toe sprain and will now get some extra time to recover, with the league set to head into the All-Star break. Devin Booker (back) and Grayson Allen (knee) will also miss the game against the Rockets, leaving Kevin Durant and Tyus Jones as the only healthy players among Phoenix's top five scorers. Ryan Dunn was limited to only five minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday and should take on a much larger role in Wednesday's game, while Bol Bol might again be involved heavily in the offense. He has averaged 16.5 shot attempts across the past two games, posting 18.5 points.
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Devin Booker Ruled Out For Wednesday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (back) will come out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. He hurt his back in Tuesday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies as Phoenix kicked off a back-to-back. With Bradley Beal (toe) also out, Kevin Durant will be the last man standing among the Suns' Big Three. He netted a game-high 34 points in Tuesday's loss against Memphis to become the eighth player in NBA history with 30,000 career points. Given Phoenix's injury situation, Tyus Jones and Ryan Dunn should take on additional offensive duties in Wednesday's game.
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