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Gary Trent Jr. Considered Probable For Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is regarded as probable for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is on the injury report with left patella tendinopathy. However, it is only a minor ailment, and Trent Jr. is expected to play on Thursday. When he gets the official clearance, Trent Jr. will attempt to stretch a scoring streak of 10-plus points to five games. It would be his second-longest such streak of the season. If he suffers a significant setback that takes him out of the lineup, the Bucks will look to receive greater contributions from AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr.
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Damian Lillard Likely To Suit Up Against Lakers
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. A sore groin has not prevented Lillard from being in the lineup throughout the month, and he is likely to play through the injury again on Thursday. Lillard has been experiencing a small scoring slump recently, finishing back-to-back games with fewer than 20 points. This season, he has had only one three-game streak of scoring under 20 points.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Thursday's Clash Against Lakers
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as probable for Thursday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. Antetokounmpo is expected to make a 16th consecutive appearance despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy. Milwaukee's leading man has been a bit quiet in the scoring department for a couple of games, yet Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the stat sheet. Last time out against the Golden State Warriors, he had 20 points with nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and three steals.
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Santi Aldama Available Following Six-Game Absence
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has recovered from a right calf strain, which kept Aldama sidelined for six consecutive games. With Aldama back, Brandon Clarke's workload will likely drop. The Spanish big man has been one of the best bench contributors in the Association this season, averaging 12.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Portland is known for giving up a lot of bench points -- the fourth-most in the league -- which puts Aldama in a good position to enjoy a productive comeback on Wednesday night.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. Active On Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is good to go again after missing Monday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings due to a sore left wrist. With Ja Morant (hamstring) on the shelf, Pippen Jr. could take on a significant role in Wednesday's matchup. He has averaged 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists this season in games without Morant. Pippen Jr.'s return will probably lead to Desmond Bane, who posted a season-high 44 points on Monday, being less involved in the offense. Luke Kennard will also lose fantasy value.
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Christian Braun Back For Nuggets Wednesday Night
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (foot) will return to the floor on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team gave Braun a questionable tag on the initial injury report, but he has now been upgraded to available. The 23-year-old will return to the lineup after missing only his second game of the season on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. With Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) and Jamal Murray (ankle) out of the lineup, Braun may take on additional offensive duties in Wednesday's contest. Peyton Watson and Jalen Pickett will lose fantasy value with Braun back.
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Aaron Gordon Good To Go Against Lakers
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ahead of tip-off, the team has upgraded Gordon's status from probable to available. He should be heavily involved in the contest, considering that Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) and Jamal Murray (ankle) will remain sidelined for a second consecutive game. When the star duo sat out Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Gordon exploded for a season-high 38 points on 14-for-23 shooting.
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Jamal Murray Unavailable Against Lakers
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) will not rejoin the action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team listed Murray as questionable on the initial injury report, but sources have told NBA insider Chris Haynes that the Canadian star will not play in the contest. Russell Westbrook is set to receive the keys to the backcourt again. He racked up 12 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists, two blocks, and three steals in 42 minutes when Murray exited the lineup for Monday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
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Nikola Jokic Remains Out On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA insider Chris Haynes has announced that Jokic will sit out the game alongside Jamal Murray (ankle). This will be the second consecutive absence for both players. As a result, Russell Westbrook, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. are expected to handle the majority of the offensive work. All three players will have additional fantasy value on Wednesday.
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Stephen Curry Ready To Return Thursday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (rest) is set to re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Golden State rested Curry on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the veteran star has not been listed on the injury report for Thursday. Although Curry's shooting efficiency has been lacking in recent games, he can still be satisfied with his form. Over nine appearances in March, Curry has averaged 25.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists, with the team going 7-2 with him in the lineup.
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Trey Jemison III Active Against Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison III (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He has recovered from an illness that forced him to sit out the past four games. With Jemison III back in the fold, the Lakers will have an additional frontcourt option on the bench. However, his availability holds no significance for fantasy basketball. Jaxson Hayes has been performing well as the starting center for the Lakers, notching 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 28.0 minutes per game this month.
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Luka Doncic Officially Available Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will play in Wednesday's big Western Conference showdown against the Denver Nuggets. His status has been upgraded from probable to available. Doncic has a chance to register a fifth consecutive double-double on Wednesday. His average numbers for the month have been close to a triple-double, as the Slovenian superstar has posted 30.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 9.5 assists, along with 2.1 steals.
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Jerami Grant Still Out On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is forced to sit out a fifth consecutive game due to an issue with his right knee. Deni Avdija's fantasy production has greatly increased in Grant's absence. Since his exit from the lineup, Avdija has averaged 23.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle also help to fill the void left by Grant, but they lack fantasy appeal.
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Toumani Camara Available Against Grizzlies
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Toumani Camara (calf) has received the all-clear to return to action on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. A sore right calf forced Camara to miss Monday's clash against the Washington Wizards, and he was initially regarded as questionable for Wednesday's game. Camara's absence on Monday allowed Kris Murray to move into the starting lineup. He is set to return to the bench against Memphis, which will hurt Murray's fantasy value. Camara has been delivering strong all-around production in 2024-25, averaging 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals in March.
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Jabari Walker Remains In Concussion Protocol
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (concussion) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He remains in concussion protocol after sustaining a head injury in a matchup against the New York Knicks a week ago. Jerami Grant (knee) has also missed time, which has given Kris Murray more playing time. Murray had a mixed performance on Monday against the Washington Wizards, registering five points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 37 minutes, with 25 percent shooting from the field.
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Robert Williams III Out On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will be inactive on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran big man has been out for nearly a month, making his last appearance on Feb. 20. It has been another frustrating campaign for the injury-prone center, as Williams III has featured just 20 times for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25. Duop Reath carries additional fantasy value in Williams III's absence, though he is not a difference-maker in fantasy basketball with Portland's starting center, Donovan Clingan, fully healthy.
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Mason Plumlee Unavailable Wednesday
Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (quadriceps) will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. He injured his left quadriceps on Monday against the Toronto Raptors, which will cause Plumlee to miss only his second game of the season. In his absence, Oso Ighodaro will move up in the depth chart. Ighodaro outperformed starting center Nick Richards on Monday, though it was during a blowout victory. The 22-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 22.4 minutes across five appearances in March.
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Grayson Allen Continues To Sit Wednesday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls, marking his fifth consecutive absence. The veteran sharpshooter is trying to recover from a left foot strain. The Suns are also without Bradley Beal (hamstring), prompting head coach Mike Budenholzer to experiment with Collin Gillespie in the starting unit on Monday versus the Toronto Raptors. With Allen and Beal unavailable, Tyus Jones, Royce O'Neale, and Cody Martin are also given additional playing time.
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Jake LaRavia Ruled Out For Wednesday
Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (illness) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, and the team has ruled him out after initially listing LaRavia as questionable. The Wake Forest product should now also be considered iffy for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Trey Lyles figures to benefit the most from LaRavia's absence, while Doug McDermott and Isaac Jones may pick up a few extra minutes of action.
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Cason Wallace Out Against 76ers
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (shoulder) will not be in action on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will sit out the game due to a right shoulder strain after the team downgraded Wallace's status from questionable to out. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) also unavailable on Wednesday, Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso, and Aaron Wiggins should get plenty of extra work in the Thunder backcourt. Wiggins erupted for 30 points the last time Oklahoma City was without several of its regulars.
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Gary Trent Jr.
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