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Onyeka Okongwu • C • Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu Sidelined Wednesday

According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (illness) won't suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The 25-year-old big man will miss the game due to an illness. His next chance to get back on the floor will come on Friday against the Nuggets. Okumgwu has played in 37 games this season, posting averages of 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks across 37 appearances. With Okongwu sidelined this evening, Mouhamed Gueye will likely take extra minutes.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. • PF • Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr. Downgraded to Questionable For Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Jackson was previously tagged as probable, but he has since been downgraded to questionable due to feeling under the weather. In 34 games this campaign, the 26-year-old big man is averaging 18.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks across 30.4 minutes per outing. The Grizzlies frontcourt could also be without Santi Aldama (ankle), who is considered questionable due to soreness in his right ankle.

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Matas Buzelis • SF • Bulls

Matas Buzelis Set to Suit Up Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) will play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Buzelis was previously listed as questionable due to feeling unwell. The 21-year-old is coming off a solid outing against the Celtics on Monday, registering 26 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes of action. Buzelis, in his second NBA season, continues to improve and has been relatively productive fantasy-wise throughout the 2025-26 campaign.

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Coby White • SG • Bulls

Coby White Sidelined Versus Pistons

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports that Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) won't suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. White will have the evening off for injury management. The 25-year-old could be back in action on Thursday in Miami. With White sidelined for tonight's tilt, Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter will have expanded roles, but will face a challenging matchup against a tough Pistons defense.

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Draymond Green • PF • Warriors

Draymond Green Upgraded to Probable on Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Green was previously considered questionable after spraining his left ankle during Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. If the 34-year-old has a setback and is unable to suit up, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are likely to see increased playing time. That said, it's a difficult fantasy matchup for Green or the other two big men, as Milwaukee allows the third-fewest fantasy points to centers.

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LeBron James • SF • Lakers

LeBron James Considered Questionable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. James is dealing with left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica injury. Tonight's contest is the second half of a back-to-back, and the Lakers may decide to sit him for maintenance. The 41-year-old veteran finished with 30 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one block, and two steals in a 111-103 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday.

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Moussa Diabaté • PF • Hornets |

Ryan Kalkbrenner • C • Hornets

Ryan Kalkbrenner Out, Moussa Diabate Probable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors, while center Moussa Diabate (wrist) is listed as probable on the injury report. Kalkbrenner will sit out his ninth consecutive game due to a sprained left elbow. Diabate skipped a couple of games last week due to a wrist sprain, but it looks like he will be good to go against Toronto. With Kalkbrenner sidelined, Diabate has stepped into a regular starting role, averaging 8.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game with the first unit. Facing a Raptors team missing Jakob Poeltl (back) on Wednesday, Diabate is well-positioned for another productive outing.

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Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Listed as Probable Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He is on the injury report with a left knee contusion, but the issue isn't expected to keep Miller off the floor. Miller struggled against Toronto earlier in the season, posting only 19 points across two games. However, he has looked like a different player in recent weeks. Through his first outings in 2026, Miller has posted 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game.

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Alex Caruso • SG • Thunder

Alex Caruso Absent for Second Consecutive Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (back) won't take the court on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. The defensive specialist is dealing with a lower back issue and is missing a second consecutive game. Caruso's absence opens up additional playing time for Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, and Isaiah Joe. Of the trio, Wiggins appears to be the safest bet to deliver fantasy value, as he had a starting role in Monday's victory over the Charlotte Hornets, filling in for Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).

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Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Available Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (personal) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He missed a pair of games last week for personal reasons. While Claxton wasn't at Tuesday's practice, the team has not listed him on the injury report, indicating that he is ready to rejoin the lineup. Claxton's return will bump Day'Ron Sharpe to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy value. Orlando has done a decent job defensively against centers this season and limited Claxton to 13 points and five rebounds earlier in the campaign.

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Moritz Wagner • C • Magic

Moritz Wagner Still Out Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward/center Moritz Wagner (knee) will remain on the shelf on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The German big man is expected to make his season debut this week, but he won't be available for the second leg of a back-to-back. Wagner's next chance to return will come on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Orlando also has a meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans scheduled for Sunday. Given Wagner's extended absence due to a knee injury, he's likely to be eased back into action with a strict minutes restriction upon his return, limiting his fantasy appeal.

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Franz Wagner • SF • Magic

Franz Wagner Not Ready to Return Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed 13 games with a high ankle sprain, but the German star appears to be nearing his comeback. Last Friday, it was reported that Orlando expects Wagner to be available "within the next week." With Jalen Suggs (knee) also out on Wednesday, players like Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black, Tyus Jones, and Jase Richardson will have additional fantasy value. That said, this isn't a good matchup from a fantasy standpoint, as Orlando will face a slow-paced team that has the fourth-best defensive record in the Eastern Conference.

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Jalen Suggs • SG • Magic

Jalen Suggs Remains Out Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. On Tuesday, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs has not been cleared for on-court activities, so this probably won't be his last absence. With Suggs sidelined, Tristan da Silva made a second consecutive start in Tuesday's loss to the Washington Wizards, scoring 13 points and snagging two steals. Tyus Jones and Jase Richardson also had increased roles, with the latter scoring a team-high 20 points. The Magic struggled in the first half, leading to bench players like Jones and Richardson seeing a lot of action.

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Draymond Green • PF • Warriors

Draymond Green Questionable to Suit Up Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Green could already miss his second game this month after spraining his left ankle during Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are candidates for increased playing time if Green misses Wednesday's action. That said, it's a difficult fantasy matchup for the duo, as Milwaukee allows the third-fewest fantasy points to centers.

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Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith Ruled Out for Second Straight Game

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (concussion) will be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Smith entered concussion protocol over the weekend after sustaining a head injury during a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Chicago's frontcourt is also currently without Zach Collins (toe), opening up a spot in the rotation for Lachlan Olbrich. The 22-year-old rookie failed to impress on Monday night against the Boston Celtics, finishing scoreless in 12 minutes and recording two rebounds and two assists.

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Matas Buzelis • SF • Bulls

Matas Buzelis Could Miss First Game of the Season Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He is dealing with an illness, and if Buzelis can't shake it off before tip-off, he would miss his first game of the season. The 21-year-old sophomore has taken an impressive leap in 2025-26, averaging 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips will likely be called upon to take on larger roles Wednesday night if Buzelis is unavailable.

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Coby White • SG • Bulls

Coby White May Skip Wednesday's Game

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. On Monday, White made a sooner-than-expected return to the lineup from a right calf injury, but he may sit out some action again. Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter will likely see more time on the court if White is unavailable, although Wednesday presents a challenging matchup for the Bulls against the league's second-ranked defense.

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Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham Probable for Wednesday

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (wrist) is considered probable for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Detroit's leading man is dealing with a right wrist injury, but the probable designation indicates that Cunningham isn't expected to miss time. The 24-year-old is averaging a double-double for a second consecutive month. He has notched 29.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 2.0 steals per game through his first few outings of 2026. If Cunningham experiences a setback, Jaden Ivey and Daniss Jenkins will take on a greater workload against Chicago.

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Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein to Remain Out Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Hartenstein is recovering from a right soleus strain and doesn't have a return timeline. Chet Holmgren has operated as the starting center during Hartenstein's absence, with Branden Carlson seeing additional action off the bench. Wednesday's matchup is a juicy spot for the Thunder bigs against a team that struggles against centers. Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace have filled in for Hartenstein in the starting lineup.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. • SF • 76ers

Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Return to Action Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The veteran has been sidelined since Nov. 14 due to a knee sprain, but he could be ready to return to the court against his former team. Before injuring his left knee, Oubre Jr. was performing well. He has averaged 16.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 34.8 minutes this season. Initially, Oubre Jr.'s workload is likely to be limited upon his return.

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