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Matas Buzelis • SF • Bulls

Matas Buzelis to Miss Third Straight Game

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) will officially miss his third game in a row on Thursday. Buzelis will remain sidelined against the Washington Wizards due to a lingering illness. There are only a few games left in the regular season, so it's unclear if Buzelis will play again this season. The continued absence of Buzelis should mean that Leonard Miller keeps getting an extended look in the rotation. The second-year forward finished with 13 points and eight rebounds across 25 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. He figures to be a decent streaming option while Buzelis is out.

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Isaiah Stewart • PF • Pistons

Isaiah Stewart is Available on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (calf) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Stewart is finally back after missing the last 13 games due to a calf injury. The expectation is that Stewart will be eased back into the rotation with only three games left in the regular season. The Pistons aren't going to push him too hard with the playoffs on the horizon. With that being said, Stewart is unlikely to be a favorable DFS option with limited playing time. Ron Holland II and Javonte Green could see reduced roles with Stewart back in the mix.

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Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham is Officially Returning on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (lung) is officially back in action ahead of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was able to get through shootaround without any problems. Cunningham is good to go after missing the last 11 games due to a collapsed lung. The assumption is that Cunningham will operate under a minutes limit. He probably won't have a significant workload until the playoffs begin, so DFS managers might want to look elsewhere for help. Daniss Jenkins should see a reduced role in the rotation with Cunningham officially back.

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Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Set to Sit Out on Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. A rib contusion will keep the superstar center out of action this evening. The injury occurred on Monday, though imaging showed no structural damage. His next chance to suit up is Friday against Dallas. Fantasy managers should not expect him to handle a full workload even if he returns by the end of the week, with the Spurs locked into playoff positioning. Luke Kornet could be a short-term streaming option, while Devin Vassell and De'Aaron Fox could see extended minutes until Wembanyama is set to return.

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Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Ruled Out for Wednesday's Matchup With Portland

According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Castle logged an impressive outing during Monday's win over Philadelphia, bagging a triple-double. Unfortunately, he also hurt his right knee in the contest. Victor Wembanyama (ribs) will also sit out tonight, so players like Dyaln Harper, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson could be a lot more involved in the offense.

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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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