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Kevin Love • PF • Jazz

Kevin Love Active Wednesday Night

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (rest) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran big man rested on Monday against Denver, but the Jazz haven't included Love on the injury report for Wednesday's game. Love has been in and out of the lineup all season and hasn't played much recently when available. In February, Love averaged only 14.7 minutes per game across seven outings. Kyle Filipowski is the only big man on the Jazz who is worth considering for fantasy purposes. The Duke product has averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals since the All-Star break.

9 hours ago

Jaden Ivey • SG • Bulls

Jaden Ivey to Miss Five-Game Road Trip

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey (knee) will not join the team for an upcoming five-game road trip, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Ivey missed his seventh consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and apparently will be sidelined for at least 10 more days. The Bulls hit the road on Thursday to face the Phoenix Suns and will conclude their trip on March 13 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Anfernee Simons (wrist) is also missing from the backcourt, and Josh Giddey (ankle) may exit the lineup after getting hurt on Tuesday, improving the fantasy prospects of Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, and Rob Dillingham.

9 hours ago

Zach Edey • C • Grizzlies

Zach Edey Has Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday. The team announced on Sunday that Edey will have an ankle procedure but didn't specify a recovery timeline. Now we know that Edey's season is over. The good news is that the 23-year-old big man is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. Unfortunately, Edey appeared in only 11 games this term, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes. With Santi Aldama (knee) also hurt, Memphis has to rely on Olivier-Maxence Prosper, GG Jackson II, and Taylor Hendricks in the frontcourt.

9 hours ago

Matas Buzelis • SF • Bulls

Matas Buzelis Exits Early Tuesday

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis missed the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an ankle sprain, K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network reports. Buzelis was attempting to produce his fourth consecutive 20-point game, but an ankle injury in the third quarter ruined a productive outing for him. The 21-year-old sophomore finished the contest with 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes. Buzelis could now miss his first game of the season when Chicago returns to action on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Leonard Miller, who tallied eight points and three rebounds in 21 minutes on Tuesday, may replace Buzelis in the first unit.

10 hours ago

Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Hurts Ankle Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey rolled his right ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Giddey left the game late in the third quarter but came back to play until the end. After the game, Giddey said his ankle "doesn't feel too bad." According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will evaluate Giddey further on Wednesday. Chicago has two more games scheduled this week, starting with a road contest against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Giddey's absence could open the door to the first unit for Collin Sexton, who led the team with 20 points on Tuesday night. Tre Jones and Rob Dillingham will likely also pick up some of the available minutes.

10 hours ago

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Exits Early With Knee Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen injured his right knee on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports. The big man exited the contest in the third quarter, finishing the night with eight points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. Despite missing their starting center for most of the second half, the Cavaliers managed to take down the Eastern Conference leaders 113-109. Thomas Bryant saw additional action in Allen's absence, notching nine points, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. Cleveland might promote Bryant to the starting lineup if Allen misses more time, which would boost his fantasy value.

10 hours ago

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Ready to Take on Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (ankle) will be in action against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. It was initially unclear whether Williamson would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. The former No. 1 pick sprained his right ankle in Saturday's win over Utah and missed Sunday's matchup with the Clippers. Before he was hurt, Williamson enjoyed an outstanding five-game stretch in which he averaged 24.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 blocks.

20 hours ago

VJ Edgecombe • SG • 76ers

VJ Edgecombe Sustains Back Injury Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) will miss the second half of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. The exciting rookie sustained a back injury following a hard fall late in the first half. Edgecombe will finish the night with six points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 20 minutes. Cameron Payne and Justin Edwards could see more action in the second half without Edgecombe. Fantasy managers should consider Edgecombe questionable for Wednesday's clash against Utah.

20 hours ago

Ivica Zubac • C • Pacers

Ivica Zubac Remains Absent Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Due to a left ankle sprain, he has yet to play for the Pacers since arriving from the Clippers a month ago, and Zubac remains without a timeline for his return. Jay Huff and Micah Potter will continue to handle the minutes at center until Zubac is ready to make his Pacers debut. Potter has clearly outperformed Huff in recent games despite coming off the bench, averaging 15.7 points and 5.5 rebounds since the All-Star break.

20 hours ago

Neemias Queta • C • Celtics

Neemias Queta Returning to Action Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (rest) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has removed the Portuguese big man from the injury report after he was rested on Monday against Milwaukee. Queta was well worth the rest, having dominated against Philadelphia on Sunday with 27 points, 17 rebounds, and three blocks. Nikola Vucevic filled in for Queta in the starting lineup against Milwaukee, notching 10 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and one block. While Vucevic is set to return to the second unit on Wednesday, he will continue to hold fantasy value.

20 hours ago

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Available Wednesday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will be active on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Williams III missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against Atlanta, but the team has not included him on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest. Serving as Donovan Clingan's backup, Williams III has contributed 6.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this season. On Wednesday, he has a very attractive matchup against a team that doesn't have a traditional big man on the roster.

20 hours ago

Kris Murray • PF • Trail Blazers

Kris Murray Iffy for Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. On Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks, Murray made his fourth consecutive start, but he logged only four minutes in the contest due to illness. Vit Krejci started the second half in Murray's place, producing a solid line against this former team, with 14 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Krejci may keep his spot in the first unit on Wednesday if Murray and Deni Avdija (back) remain absent.

21 hours ago

John Collins • PF • Clippers

John Collins to Miss Second Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center John Collins (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The athletic big man is dealing with a neck strain and will be out for a second consecutive game. Kobe Sanders grabbed Collins' spot in the starting unit on Monday night against Golden State and is likely to keep it. Yet Sanders couldn't get much going in 22 minutes against the Warriors, finishing with eight points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block. He may be more successful in Wednesday's matchup against a leaky defense.

21 hours ago

Obi Toppin • PF • Pacers

Obi Toppin Probable for Wednesday's Action

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. He appears on track to make his third consecutive appearance. However, Toppin has seen only limited minutes since returning from a fractured foot. He has logged 19 total minutes in his first two games back from injury. Toppin's minutes will likely remain around the same on Wednesday night, meaning he doesn't have anything to offer fantasy managers at present.

21 hours ago

Aaron Nesmith • PF • Pacers

Aaron Nesmith Tagged as Questionable for Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has missed five games with a right ankle sprain and may sit out another contest against the Clippers. Ben Sheppard has seen regular action as a starter during Nesmith's absence and will lose minutes if he returns on Wednesday night. Since Nesmith left the lineup, Sheppard has had his best spell of the season, averaging 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals.

21 hours ago

Andrew Nembhard • PG • Pacers

Andrew Nembhard Could Miss Another Contest Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 26-year-old is bothered by lower back and neck soreness and could sit out a second consecutive game. With Nembhard on the shelf, Kam Jones joined the first unit on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 24-year-old rookie put in solid work, finishing with a 10-point, 10-assist double-double, the first of his career. Jones is expected to maintain a larger role until Nembhard returns.

21 hours ago

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (wrist) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. The four-time All-Star has missed six of the last seven games, including each of the last three. Due to a left wrist sprain, Siakam may sit out another contest on Wednesday night. Jarace Walker, Kobe Brown, and Micah Potter have benefited from Siakam's absence due to health issues. Walker has the most fantasy appeal of the three players, having carved out a regular starting role.

21 hours ago

Santi Aldama • PF • Grizzlies

Santi Aldama Now Ruled Out Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after all. Prior to tip-off, the team upgraded his status from questionable to available, and Aldama was even expected to start. However, he has now been ruled out. With Aldama remaining on the shelf for an 11th consecutive game, GG Jackson II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will continue to carry a heavy workload in the frontcourt.

22 hours ago

Santi Aldama • PF • Grizzlies

Santi Aldama Available Versus Timberwolves

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) will return to action on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been on the shelf for a month while managing a right knee injury. Aldama has played an important role for the Grizzlies, averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 27.9 minutes this season. However, his workload may be limited on Tuesday after missing several weeks, and it would be surprising to see him play on Wednesday in the second leg of a back-to-back against Portland.

22 hours ago

Cedric Coward • SG • Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Returns to Grizzlies Lineup

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (knee) has been cleared to play on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been battling a knee injury lately and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Coward last played on Feb. 9, missing seven contests. Cam Spencer and Walter Clayton Jr. will likely have smaller roles in the rotation with Coward back in the lineup. The 22-year-old has been a regular starter since mid-November, averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists during his maiden campaign.

22 hours ago

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