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Wendell Carter Jr. • C • Magic

Wendell Carter Jr. Active Against Minnesota

According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old has been cleared to play after suffering a nasal fracture in Monday's win over Detroit, exiting the contest after logging just 18 minutes. Despite the injury, Carter is expected to handle his usual minutes. He is averaging 12.1 points and 7.4 rebounds across 29.5 minutes per game in 75 appearances this season.

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Jaden McDaniels • PF • Timberwolves

Jaden McDaniels Slated to Suit Up Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. McDaniels is set to return after missing six consecutive contests due to left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise. Despite Anthony Edwards (knee), Julius Randle (hand), Ayo Dosunmu (rest), Mike Conley (rest) and Rudy Gobert (rest) all sidelined, the Timberwolves will likely remain cautious with McDaniels, keeping his minutes restricted tonight in Orlando.

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Jalen Williams • SF • Thunder

Jalen Williams Available Against Clippers

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is available to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams will return to the floor after he was held out for hamstring injury management during Tuesday's victory over the Lakers. He finished with 20 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 29 minutes in his last outing against the Clippers on December 18. With the 24-year-old forward back in action, Ajay Mitchell will likely see less playing time this evening as the team's rotation adjusts to accommodate Williams' return to the lineup.

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Rudy Gobert • C • Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert Unavailable on Wednesday

According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rest) won't play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The 33-year-old big man will have the backend of a back-to-back set off to rest after closing with five points, 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 124-104 win over Indiana. Anthony Edwards (knee), Julius Randle (hand), Ayo Dosunmu (rest) and Mike Conley (rest) will also miss tonight's contest. Naz Reid and Joan Beringer are slated to have expanded frontcourt workloads this evening.

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Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham Expected to Suit Up Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (chest) is expected to play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, per Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com. Despite still carrying a questionable tag, Cunningham should be upgraded to available soon, as he went through shootaround without any issues. The 24-year-old star guard is averaging 24.5 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.9 assists in 34.4 minutes across 61 games this season. Daniss Jenkins and Marcus Sasser would likely lose usage in Cunningham's return.

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Ty Jerome • PG • Grizzlies

Ty Jerome Remains Out Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome (ankle) will remain on the shelf against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. He has been ruled out for a ninth consecutive game. Jerome is nursing a left ankle sprain, and considering the Grizzlies' situation, it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out the final week of regular-season action. Javon Small (thigh) and Cam Spencer (back) also won't be part of the rotation against Denver. Lucas Williamson and Adama Bal had a huge workload in Monday's loss against Cleveland and could feature heavily again. Walter Clayton Jr., who recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 11 assists on Monday, is another player benefiting from the backcourt injuries.

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Wendell Carter Jr. • C • Magic

Wendell Carter Jr. Iffy for Wednesday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (nose) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old big man suffered a nasal fracture in Monday's win over Detroit, leaving the game after logging only 18 minutes. Goga Bitadze's workload increased on Monday night, and the same is likely to happen on Wednesday if Carter Jr. isn't available. Moritz Wagner would also move up on the depth chart. Bitadze had nine points, four rebounds, one assist, three blocks, and one steal in 24 minutes on Monday in a tough matchup against Jalen Duren. His life won't be any easier on Wednesday versus Rudy Gobert.

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Isaiah Stewart • PF • Pistons

Isaiah Stewart Might Be an Option for Pistons Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ahead of Monday's game against Orlando, Stewart was upgraded to doubtful on the injury report, and he has now received another upgrade. The 24-year-old has been out of action since mid-March due to a left calf strain. Stewart's return will significantly affect how much the Pistons use Paul Reed. He could be limited to only a handful of minutes, with Jalen Duren also healthy.

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Thomas Bryant • C • Cavaliers

Thomas Bryant Misses Wednesday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) won't be part of the rotation on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He has been ruled out for a second consecutive game due to a left calf strain. Muscle injuries can be hard to heal, so Cleveland might also begin the playoffs without Bryant. Larry Nance Jr. has a bigger role without Bryant and should be fired up against his former team on Wednesday. Still, with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley healthy, Nance Jr. is unlikely to make a fantasy impact.

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Dean Wade • PF • Cavaliers

Dean Wade Could Return Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He appears to be nearing his return, as the team has previously listed Wade out for seven consecutive games. The 29-year-old hasn't played since March 24 due to a right ankle sprain. Wade has been a regular starter for Cleveland since December. His absence has allowed Max Strus and Keon Ellis to log starts. Jaylon Tyson (toe) will also soon become an option for the Cavaliers, leaving head coach Kenny Atkinson with a complicated rotation puzzle to solve.

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Jaylon Tyson • SF • Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson Questionable Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The 23-year-old sophomore is nursing a toe injury and hasn't played since March 19. When he eventually returns, Tyson could be on a minutes limit, which would further decrease his fantasy appeal. Tyson's fantasy stock took a big hit in February when the Cavaliers acquired James Harden. He has made only a handful of starts since then. Max Strus' addition to the rotation last month has also made his situation more complicated.

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Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Unavailable Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) will be out for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran recently sustained a right calf strain, and it may take some time before he's game-ready again. With Grant out of action, Portland has inserted Scoot Henderson into the starting lineup. He has been effective in his new role, averaging 17.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, while shooting 47.6 percent from three-point range. The Spurs likely won't have Victor Wembanyama (ribs) available on Wednesday, which will notably weaken their defense. This is great news for Henderson and the Trail Blazers.

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Shaedon Sharpe • SG • Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Picks Up Doubtful Tag

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (fibula) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report before Wednesday's action against the San Antonio Spurs. A stress reaction in his left fibula has kept Sharpe out for two months, but his doubtful designation suggests he could potentially return before the regular season wraps up. The Trail Blazers' next game is Friday against the Clippers, and they will finish things off by hosting Sacramento on Sunday. Sharpe has played very well when healthy this season, averaging a career-high 21.4 points, along with 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals.

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Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Considered Doubtful for Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (knee) is unlikely to play on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Castle bagged a triple-double in Monday's win over Philadelphia, but he also hurt his right knee in the contest. Dylan Harper would get a big boost from Castle's absence on Wednesday. Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is also considered doubtful, so players like Harper, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson could be a lot more involved in the offense.

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Jaxson Hayes • C • Lakers

Jaxson Hayes a Late Scratch Against Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (foot) won't play on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have lost another body from the rotation, as Hayes popped up on the injury report an hour before tip-off. The big man is experiencing soreness in his left foot. With Hayes unavailable, starting center Deandre Ayton could be in for a very busy night. Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme will get an opportunity to log more minutes off the bench. Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura could also see some time at center. Unfortunately for Ayton & Co., this is a brutal matchup against a team that allows the fewest points per game to centers this season.

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Max Strus • SG • Cavaliers

Max Strus Returning to Action Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He was held out of the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night against Memphis. Due to a foot injury, Strus wasn't able to make his season debut until mid-March, and he has regularly sat out action in back-to-back situations. So far, Strus has made nine appearances, averaging 12.7 points and 6.0 rebounds with 44.8 percent efficiency from downtown. The Hawks have done a good job defensively against three-point specialists this season, making this a tricky matchup for Strus.

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Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks

Caleb Martin Still Sidelined Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (heel) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers as he continues to work back from a prolonged absence. Although he was previously listed as doubtful, Martin has not played since mid-March and remains outside the regular rotation even when healthy. His absence carries minimal fantasy impact given his limited role, with Naji Marshall and Khris Middleton continuing to handle most of the wing minutes. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats given his current absence and lack of consistent minutes when available.

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Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-time All-Star appeared to hurt his right ankle on Sunday against Indiana and didn't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis. James Harden (personal) didn't play either on Monday, which led to Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis forming Cleveland's starting backcourt. Ellis was Mitchell's replacement in the first unit and could keep his spot if Mitchell needs more time to recover. On Monday, Ellis tallied 19 points and eight assists, but his offensive usage is bound to be much lower against Atlanta, with Harden back in the lineup.

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James Harden • SG • Cavaliers

James Harden Available Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (personal) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The team hasn't included him on the injury report. Harden was unavailable on Monday against Memphis due to personal reasons. With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out, Dennis Schroder led the offense with 22 points and 11 assists. Schroder's fantasy value drops significantly with Harden's return. Cleveland might also have Mitchell back on Wednesday, as he's listed as questionable. Since joining the Cavaliers, Harden has been a more efficient scorer, but his overall offensive numbers have dropped. The veteran star has averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists in 34.2 minutes per game.

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Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Ruled Out Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Clippers, opening backcourt minutes with the regular season nearing its end. Ryan Nembhard could reenter the rotation after posting two points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one block in 22 minutes in his last appearance, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists. AJ Johnson may also see limited run but remains more of a speculative flier after logging minimal minutes recently. Williams' absence could also mean more secondary ballhandling chances for Cooper Flagg and Max Christie.

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