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Johni Broome • C • 76ers

Johni Broome Remains Out Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Johni Broome (knee) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's play-in tilt against the Orlando Magic. The 23-year-old rookie is recovering from a midseason knee surgery. He has been listed as out for Wednesday's game, but Broome could become an option for Philadelphia during the postseason after practicing fully on Tuesday. During the regular season, Broome made only 11 appearances before suffering a right knee lateral meniscus tear in late February while playing in the G League.

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Trendon Watford • PF • 76ers

Trendon Watford Probable for Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Trendon Watford (illness) is considered probable for Wednesday's action against the Orlando Magic. Philadelphia is likely to have Watford available for the Play-In Tournament game. However, it's unclear whether Watford will be part of the rotation. He has been used sparingly in April, averaging 4.7 minutes across three appearances. Joel Embiid's (abdomen) absence may give Watford some role in the frontcourt, but he probably still won't play enough to make a big impact.

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Royce O'Neale • PF • Suns |

Mark Williams • C • Suns

Royce O'Neale and Mark Williams Available on Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) and center Mark Williams (foot) are available to suit up for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Portland Trail Blazers. O'Neale sat out Sunday's regular-season finale due to a knee issue, while Williams was given the night off for rest. Both players have been cleared and are expected to see increased usage in tonight's matchup.

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Jett Howard • SG • Magic

Jett Howard Iffy for Wednesday

Orlando Magic small forward Jett Howard (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old sprained his left ankle late in the regular season, missing the last five games. According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Howard was limited to movement work and didn't take any contact during Tuesday's practice. Considering this, it wouldn't be surprising to see Howard miss another game. However, Orlando should cope with his absence, as Howard contributed only 5.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game during the regular season.

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Jonathan Isaac • PF • Magic

Jonathan Isaac Questionable for Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's play-in contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Isaac practiced on Tuesday but didn't do any contact work, which doesn't bode well for his chances of returning to the lineup. Orlando was without Isaac for 21 of the last 22 regular-season games. Even when in the lineup, Isaac has been limited to 10.0 minutes per game this season. His defensive ability would be an asset to the team, but in general, the 28-year-old isn't a major loss.

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Dillon Brooks • SF • Suns

Dillon Brooks Available for Tuesday's Play-In Game Against Portland

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (hand) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks sat out of the Suns' final regular-season contest on Sunday versus Oklahoma City due to injury management. However, he is good to go for tonight's matchup in Phoenix. Since returning from a fractured left hand that required surgery, the 30-year-old Canadian saw action in six regular-season games, averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 28.5 minutes.

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Pelle Larsson • SG • Heat

Pelle Larsson Active on Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (leg) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old has been cleared to suit up after he was previously listed as probable due to a right lower-leg contusion. Larsson averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 70 regular-season outings and should be productive off the bench for the Heat during tonight's clash.

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Austin Reaves • SG • Lakers

Austin Reaves Slated to Miss at Least One More Week

According to Khobi Price of The California Post, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) is expected to be sidelined at least one more week due to a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury. Luka Doncic (hamstring) will also remain on the shelf indefinitely due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and both players are at risk of missing the first round of the playoffs versus Houston. In the meantime, LeBron James will continue to carry an increased offensive workload while Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart are in line to see an uptick in scoring opportunities.

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Luka Dončić • PG • Lakers

Luka Doncic Set to Miss at Least One More Week

According to Khobi Price of The California Post, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will miss at least one more week. Doncic remains sidelined indefinitely and is at risk of missing the first round of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. It looks like, for the foreseeable future, LeBron James will be relied upon to shoulder the bulk of the Lakers' offensive workload. Luke Kennard will also continue to see an expanded role in the backcourt.

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Jordan Goodwin • PG • Suns

Jordan Goodwin Returns From Two-Game Absence

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (ankle) has been cleared for the Play-In Tournament and will suit up on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. His regular-season campaign ended prematurely because Goodwin missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Goodwin has been a key reserve for the Suns, averaging career-high numbers in scoring (8.7), rebounding (4.9), and steals (1.5). He's been a starter in each of his last three appearances and could have added importance again on Tuesday night, as Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable to play.

15 hours ago

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Tagged as Questionable for Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He missed the last seven regular-season games due to a right calf strain, and Portland could also be without Grant for the Play-In Tournament. Grant has suited up for just two of the Trail Blazers' last 11 games. His health issues have allowed Scoot Henderson to move into the first unit, and the third-year guard could be an X-factor against the Suns. Henderson has averaged 16.0 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.3 steals across the last seven games, sinking 40.0 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.

15 hours ago

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Questionable Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's play-in clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. He injured his left hamstring on Friday against the Lakers and sat out Sunday's regular-season finale versus Oklahoma City. Allen's absence would leave the Suns without their fourth-highest scorer on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has averaged a career-high 16.5 points per game this season. Royce O'Neale (knee) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) will have more prominent roles if Allen isn't cleared to play. Both are available for Tuesday's game after missing time during the final week of the regular season.

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Jalen Green • SG • Suns

Jalen Green Cleared for Action Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (knee) will play on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed the last two regular-season games with a sore right knee. Fortunately for the Suns, Green is able to participate in the Play-In Tournament. The former second-overall pick made his postseason debut last year and clearly struggled with the occasion as Houston was dumped out in the first round by a lower-seeded Golden State. Phoenix needs Green to stay sharp on Tuesday night. He had a decent finish to the regular season, scoring 20-plus points in seven of his last 10 outings.

15 hours ago

Devin Booker • SG • Suns

Devin Booker Available Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) will play in Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is managing an ankle injury and missed the final two regular-season games. However, the Suns haven't included Booker on the injury report before Tuesday's action. Booker had a huge finish to the regular season and is expected to lead the Suns through the Play-In Tournament and into the playoffs. He has scored at least 30 points in five of his last six appearances, nailing 41.0 percent of his three-point attempts.

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Immanuel Quickley • PG • Raptors

Immanuel Quickley Considered Day-to-Day

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is day-to-day, the team announced. Quickley suffered a mild hamstring strain in Toronto's regular-season finale against Brooklyn on Sunday. While Quickley faces a race against time to get healthy for the playoffs, he has plenty of recovery time, as Toronto won't kick off the postseason until April 18. Quickley's scoring numbers have dropped slightly this season, but he has improved his defensive play. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 1.3 steals during the regular season. He also set a new career high with 5.9 assists and had 16.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. If the Raptors are forced to start the playoffs without Quickley, Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter must be ready for heavier workloads.

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Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Expected to Miss Play-In Tournament

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) is expected to sit out the Play-In Tournament, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The former MVP underwent a successful appendectomy on Thursday, missing the final few games of the regular season. "He's not expected to play during the Play-In Tournament," Charania said on Monday during an appearance on NBA Today. "My understanding is he's in the very early stages of his recovery process from appendicitis. He has to recover first, then there will be a separate physical part of the rehab as well." Unfortunately, Philadelphia is forced to start another postseason without Embiid, and it's unclear when he can rejoin the lineup. The team will lean on Andre Drummond and Adem Bona at center while he's out.

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Dru Smith • PG • Heat

Dru Smith Ruled Out Against Hornets on Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (foot) is unavailable for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since April 4 due to right foot soreness. If the Heat defeat the Hornets, Smith could potentially return for Friday's game to determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. His unavailability won't have much fantasy relevance, as he has played a reduced role down the stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Pelle Larsson • SG • Heat

Pelle Larsson Considered Questionable for Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (leg) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old is at risk of missing the contest due to a left lower-leg contusion that sidelined him for Sunday's regular-season finale. Fantasy managers should expect an update on his status closer to tipoff. If Larsson is unavailable, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio would be in line for increased workloads.

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Simone Fontecchio • SF • Heat

Simone Fontecchio Slated to Suit Up Against Hornets

Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (ankle) is expected to suit up for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fontecchio is set to return after missing Sunday's regular-season finale due to left ankle soreness. The 30-year-old could see increased frontcourt minutes if Pelle Larsson (leg), who is questionable, is unable to play.

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Nikola Jović • SF • Heat

Nikola Jovic Unavailable for Tuesday

Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (ankle) is unavailable for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Charlotte Hornets. Jovic will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. If the Heat defeat the Hornets, the 22-year-old could potentially return for Friday's matchup to determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. His absence on Tuesday is unlikely to have a significant fantasy impact, as he averaged just 7.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 17.2 minutes across 47 appearances during the regular season.

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