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Derrick White • SG • Celtics

Derrick White Listed as Questionable for Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report before Thursday's big game against the New York Knicks. He is nursing a right knee contusion. The Celtics might head out with a very different starting lineup, as White is joined on the injury report by Jaylen Brown (Achilles), Sam Hauser (back), and Neemias Queta (toe). White's absence would open the door to the first unit for Payton Pritchard, while Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez might be more involved in the action. The Celtics also play on Friday against New Orleans, and there's a strong chance White will return to the lineup if he sits out Thursday's contest.

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Tre Johnson • SG • Wizards

Tre Johnson Iffy for Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Tre Johnson (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after missing the last two contests due to a right foot sprain. If the rookie lottery pick remains sidelined, Bub Carrington should continue to see solid run after posting 14 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes Tuesday, giving him some deep-league streaming appeal for assists. Jamir Watkins could also remain part of the rotation after finishing with 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes. Jaden Hardy (back) could also benefit if available.

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Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Iffy to Face Knicks

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is considered questionable for Thursday's showdown against the New York Knicks. Boston has listed him on the injury report with left Achilles tendinitis. This is the first game of a back-to-back, so the team might be considering giving Brown some rest late in the regular season. Derrick White (knee) is also on the injury report, which means the Celtics could be without two of their four leading scorers. It might be a big night for Jayson Tatum, who returns to the arena where he tore his Achilles tendon last year. Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic would also need to take on larger offensive roles if the Celtics aren't at full strength.

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Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Questionable Against Bulls

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after finishing with 19 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 24 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. If he sits, Washington could lean more on Will Riley and Jamir Watkins for additional minutes on the wing. Riley logged two points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 31 minutes on Tuesday and remains a deep league option for managers seeking late production. Watkins could also see increased run after posting 13 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes

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Gui Santos • SF • Warriors

Gui Santos Could Miss Another Game Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (pelvis) is questionable to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He landed on the shelf earlier this week with a right pelvic contusion and could miss a second consecutive game. Santos has been among Golden State's offensive leaders in recent months, averaging 16.3 points per game. Stephen Curry (knee) might not play against the Lakers either, so Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, and Pat Spencer could carry the offense.

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Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Out Again Thursday

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago and has not played since March 27, raising the possibility he could miss the rest of the regular season. His continued absence should keep Julian Reese in a significant role after he posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks in 36 minutes in a recent start, making him an intriguing deep-league streaming option. Anthony Gill (neck) could factor into the rotation if healthy, though Reese offers more fantasy appeal.

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Al Horford • C • Warriors

Al Horford to Remain Out Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (calf) will remain on the shelf against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He has been out since mid-March due to a calf injury, missing 13 games. Over the weekend, Golden State announced Horford was "making good progress." This suggests that the veteran big man could soon be ready to play, but it's possible the Warriors will keep him on the shelf until the play-in tournament. Golden State will run with a shorthanded frontcourt on Thursday night, opening up opportunities for Charles Bassey (ankle) and Malevy Leons.

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Caleb Martin • PF • Mavericks

Caleb Martin Remains Sidelined Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss his 12th straight contest due to a right heel strain. Martin has not played since March 15 and has held only a limited reserve role when healthy, leaving little fantasy impact from his continued absence. Khris Middleton and John Poulakidas should continue to handle available wing minutes, while AJ Johnson could also remain in the rotation. Martin can remain on waiver wires in most formats as the regular season winds down.

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Kristaps Porzingis • C • Warriors

Kristaps Porzingis Unavailable Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will miss Thursday's action against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Latvian veteran was sidelined on Tuesday night against Sacramento due to a knee injury and must now sit out another game because of illness. Al Horford (calf) remains out as well, so Charles Bassey (ankle) and Malevy Leons could take on larger roles in the frontcourt. Bassey is coming off an impressive performance, finishing Tuesday's victory over the Kings with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.

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Klay Thompson • SG • Mavericks

Klay Thompson Ruled Out Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix as part of routine maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. His absence should open additional wing minutes for John Poulakidas and AJ Johnson, though both remain deep-league dart throws. Poulakidas logged three points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block in 19 minutes on Monday, while Khris Middleton could continue seeing starting minutes after playing 20 minutes in that contest. Thompson is expected to return on Friday.

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Stephen Curry • PG • Warriors

Stephen Curry Questionable for Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP has just returned from a knee injury, playing in two consecutive games. However, it looks like Golden State will be without its leader for at least one game this week, as Thursday's contest marks the start of a back-to-back. LJ Cryer (illness) is likely to return from a two-game absence on Thursday and will help cover for the absence of Curry if needed. At the same time, Pat Spencer might face another very busy night after he logged a team-high 41 minutes in Tuesday's win over Sacramento.

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Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams to Miss Back-To-Back with Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix and will miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should keep Ryan Nembhard in the rotation after he produced 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 25 minutes against the Clippers, making him a possible deep-league streamer for assists. AJ Johnson could also see a slight uptick in minutes, though his role is not guaranteed. With the regular season winding down, Williams does not need to be held outside of very deep formats.

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LeBron James • SF • Lakers

LeBron James Ready to Return Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Due to a foot issue, James sat out Tuesday's loss to Oklahoma City. The legendary forward finished his most recent outing against Dallas with 30 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists. His offensive usage went through the roof with Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) out of the lineup. James will be the main man again on Thursday night, dictating the offense alongside Luke Kennard.

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Daniel Gafford • C • Mavericks

Daniel Gafford Ruled Out Vs. Phoenix

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix due to a right shoulder impingement, forcing him to miss both ends of the back-to-back set. His absence should lead to expanded roles for Marvin Bagley III and Dwight Powell. Bagley is the more appealing fantasy option after posting 21 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes off the bench Monday, making him a viable short-term streamer. Powell could also see starting minutes for rebounds, though his limited offensive role caps his upside in most formats.

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Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Misses Wednesday's Action

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after a 26-minute outing in Tuesday's loss to Houston. Allen has been banged up for most of the year, often missing time during back-to-back sets, so it's not unexpected that he won't play against Dallas. In his absence, Royce O'Neale and Collin Gillespie will probably see more time on the floor. This is a favorable matchup for Phoenix's bench unit, facing a team that gives up the seventh-most field-goal attempts to opposing benches.

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Naji Marshall • SF • Mavericks

Naji Marshall Out Wednesday Against Suns

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Naji Marshall (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix after suffering a left hip injury in Monday's loss to the Clippers. With Dallas already short-handed, his absence should open additional minutes for Ryan Nembhard, Khris Middleton, and John Poulakidas. Nembhard is the most intriguing deep-league option after posting 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 25 minutes last game. Middleton should continue to see starting minutes, while AJ Johnson could also see a slight uptick in playing time as Dallas fills rotation gaps.

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Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Good to Go Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against Phoenix after being listed as probable with a left wrist sprain. The rookie No. 1 pick should continue handling a heavy offensive workload with Dallas missing multiple starters. Over his last five games, Flagg averaged 30.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 33.7 minutes, reinforcing his must-start status in all formats. His availability keeps Max Christie and Marvin Bagley III in complementary roles, though both could still benefit from the Mavericks' thin rotation.

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Jahmai Mashack • SF • Grizzlies

Jahmai Mashack Ready to Return Vs. Denver

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack (concussion) is available for Wednesday's game against Denver after missing the last two contests while in the league's concussion protocol. The rookie second-round pick could return to a rotation role, especially with Memphis short on healthy guards. Over his last five appearances, Mashack averaged 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 steals across 26.2 minutes, giving him some deep-league appeal for defensive stats. His return could slightly trim the minutes of Walter Clayton Jr., Adama Bal, and Dariq Whitehead in the backcourt rotation.

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Rayan Rupert • SG • Grizzlies

Rayan Rupert Held Out Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Rayan Rupert will not play Wednesday against Denver as the team manages his availability under his two-way contract. Rupert also sat out the previous game, though he remains eligible for Memphis' final two regular-season contests. He showed intriguing upside earlier this month with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals across 39 minutes against Milwaukee, making him a speculative deep-league streamer if he returns to a similar role. Dariq Whitehead and Adama Bal could continue seeing extra backcourt minutes in his absence.

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Olivier-Maxence Prosper • PF • Grizzlies

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Ruled Out Vs. Nuggets

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Denver after initially being listed as doubtful with right ankle soreness. With the season nearing its end, Prosper's absence opens more frontcourt minutes for Taylor Hendricks and Toby Okani. Hendricks flashed some upside in a recent start against Milwaukee with 11 points, three three-pointers, four rebounds, and four steals in 13 minutes, making him a speculative deep-league streamer. Taj Gibson could also see spot minutes to help on the glass. Okani could also see deeper-league streaming appeal if the minutes hold.

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