Alexandre Sarr Out Against Jazz
Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) will miss Wednesday's game against Utah, marking his second straight absence due to inflammation in his left toe. His absence should keep frontcourt minutes available for Tristan Vukcevic (back), Anthony Gill, and Julian Reese. Vukcevic is questionable, but if cleared to play, he could see an expanded role after finishing with 13 points, three three-pointers, one rebound, and one assist in 15 minutes last game. Gill is on the radar in deeper leagues after putting up 18 points, two three-pointers, five rebounds, and three steals in 26 minutes last game, while Reese remains more of a wait-and-see option if he cracks the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ayo Dosunmu Questionable for Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with Houston after drawing recent starts while Anthony Edwards (knee) remains sidelined. If Dosunmu sits, Minnesota may need to reshuffle its backcourt rotation, with Bones Hyland a strong candidate for extra minutes after producing 23 points, three three-pointers, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 30 minutes off the bench in his last outing. Hyland shapes up as a viable deep-league streamer if given a larger role, while Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle could also see slight usage bumps.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Daniel Gafford Iffy Against Denver
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver after leaving Monday's overtime loss with a right shoulder injury. His availability could affect Dallas' frontcourt rotation if he is unable to play. Marvin Bagley III could see increased minutes after finishing with nine points and three assists in 15 minutes off the bench Monday. Dwight Powell did not play in that contest but could re-enter the rotation if depth is needed. Bagley may be worth a look in deep leagues if Gafford misses time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Quentin Grimes Could Miss Another Game
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls after sitting out Monday's loss to Oklahoma City. His status could affect the wing rotation, especially with Paul George set to return from suspension. If Grimes remains out, MarJon Beauchamp could continue to see extended minutes after posting 13 points, three three-pointers, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 32 minutes as a starter Monday. Justin Edwards also logged 25 minutes in that contest. Grimes' potential return and George's availability could limit the streaming appeal of both players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard Probable for Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers after recently playing through the same issue. He appears on track to remain in the starting lineup after strong back-to-back performances. Nembhard posted 13 points, seven rebounds, and 14 assists in 35 minutes Monday after finishing with 25 points and seven assists in his previous outing. He offers solid fantasy value while handling lead guard duties. T.J. McConnell could see extra ballhandling work if any limitations arise.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Luke Kornet Unavailable for Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (knee) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kornet will have tomorrow evening off for right knee injury management. The 30-year-old big man is averaging 6.6 points and 6.3 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per contest across 61 appearances this campaign. He could be back in action on Saturday against the Bucks. Kelly Olynyk and Mason Plumlee will take on extra frontcourt minutes while Kornet is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith Likely Available Wednesday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers and is expected to remain in his usual starting role despite ongoing injury management. Nesmith has been productive lately, averaging 17.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 3.6 three-pointers over his last five games while logging nearly 28 minutes per contest. He finished with 19 points and five three-pointers in Monday's win and remains a solid streaming option for points and threes. Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard could see slightly more wing minutes if any limitations arise.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam Expected to Play Against Lakers
Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers after being listed with a minor knee issue following his recent return to action. The veteran is coming off a dominant performance with 37 points, two three-pointers, six rebounds, one assist, two steals, and two blocks in 34 minutes Monday. He should continue to handle a heavy workload if active and remains a must-start in all formats. Jarace Walker has continued to produce alongside Siakam and could be worth a look while the minutes remain elevated.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
De'Aaron Fox Slated to Miss Wednesday's Matchup With Memphis
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (back) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Fox will be held out of action due to lower back tightness. The 28-year-old has only missed one other game since Nov. 7. While Fox is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect plenty of production from Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper. The two players combined to score a total of 42 points during Monday's 136-111 win over Miami.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Johnson Could Miss Third Straight Game
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit after sitting out the past two contests with inflammation. His status likely will be determined closer to tipoff depending on how he responds in pregame work. Mouhamed Gueye would remain in the starting unit if Johnson sits, though his production has fluctuated. Gueye had three points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 22 minutes Monday after posting 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in a previous start. He is a risky deep-league streamer. Onyeka Okongwu and Jonathan Kuminga could also see slight usage bumps if Johnson remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid Questionable Against Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Chicago after missing nearly a month while recovering from a core injury. He has resumed on-court work and appears close to returning, though his availability remains uncertain. If Embiid plays, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona would likely lose most of their short-term streaming appeal. Bona finished with three points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks in 26 minutes in his last start, while Drummond had six points, four rebounds, and two assists in 19 minutes. Embiid remains a must-start if active.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kon Knueppel Active Against Kings
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kon Knueppel (back) is available to suit up Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. The 20-year-old rookie is good to go despite dealing with a lower back issue. Knueppel has missed just one game during his first NBA campaign, averaging 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. He will look to bounce back from a subpar outing on Saturday against Memphis, as he collected just nine points on 3-for-9 shooting.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Pat Connaughton Sidelined on Tuesday
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Pat Connaughton (illness) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Connaughton will sit out tonight's game due to an illness. The 33-year-old veteran forward is averaging 2.9 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per contest across 35 appearances this season. He typically isn't a fantasy factor, as he's rarely in the Hornets' rotation.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Moses Moody Sidelined for Remainder of Season
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody has been diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Due to the injury, Moody's career-best season ends as he finishes with averages of 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.7 minutes per contest across 60 outings. With Moody out for the foreseeable future, Gui Santos, Gary Payton II and Will Richard are all candidates for larger roles.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Stephen Curry Won't Return on Wednesday
Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports that Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets as he continues recovering from right knee soreness. Curry has been out of action since the beginning of February and it's unclear when he will return. Slater also noted that the 38-year-old hopes to participate in a scrimmage in the near future and see how the knee feels. In the meantime, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton should continue seeing expanded backcourt roles and streaming appeal. Both guards offer fantasy value for scoring and assists.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
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