Giannis Antetokounmpo Ruled Out on Wednesday Evening
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) won't play on Wednesday against Miami. He's missed the last three games with a left adductor strain. While it appeared there was a chance the multi-time All-Star would be back for this one, fantasy managers will need to wait a little longer. His next chance to suit up will be on Friday versus the New York Knicks at MSG. In the meantime, Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, and Bobby Portis are the favorites to lead the way offensively.
Source: Eric Nehm
Source: Eric Nehm
Andrew Wiggins Will Suit Up Against Milwaukee
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (hip) is available to suit up for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has missed three games due to a left hip flexor strain but has been cleared to play. Norman Powell (groin) will also return to the lineup for this evening's tilt. Wiggins is averaging 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in 33.1 minutes per contest this season and could provide plenty of fantasy production in his return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a Game-Time Decision on Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) is currently questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Minnesota. Fantasy managers should already be planning for his absence. However, it's not a lock he'll be sidelined, with SGH planning to warm up to see how he feels. If Gilgeous-Alexander isn't available, it will be all hands on deck, although Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, and Ajay Mitchell may benefit the most offensively.
Source: Andrew Schlect
Source: Andrew Schlect
Dru Smith Available Versus Bucks
Miami Heat shooting guard Dru Smith (hip) is set to suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Smith has been dealing with a left hip contusion, but he has yet to miss a game this season. The 27-year-old is averaging 6.3 points, 3.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 16.8 minutes across 18 games. He will continue to have a limited role in the Heat's rotation and will likely not factor in fantasy basketball this evening.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jamie Jaquez Jr. Available for Wednesday's Matchup With Milwaukee
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is now available to suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Jaquez has been cleared to play after he was listed on the injury report earlier due to issues with his right hip. Coming off the bench, the 24-year-old has been excellent this season, averaging 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 30.4 minutes across 18 games. However, his reliable fantasy production could take a hit now that Tyler Herro is back in the mix.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Upgraded to Probable Against Bucks
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks. The 24-year-old hasn't missed a game this season, but he was listed on the injury report as questionable earlier due to issues with his right hip. Jaquez is becoming one of the NBA's best bench performers, averaging 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 30.4 minutes. If Jaquez has a setback and is unable to suit up this evening, it would allow Simone Fontecchio to take on a larger role in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton Sidelined on Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Pat Connaughton (calf) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Connaughton picked up a right calf strain against the Clippers on Sunday and will miss his second straight game this evening in Charlotte. His next chance to get back on the floor will come on Friday versus the Bulls. The 32-year-old is averaging only 4.3 points across 9.3 minutes per contest and he rarely makes much of an impact in fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Dylan Harper Set to Suit Up Wednesday
According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (calf) is available to suit up for Wednesday's matchup against Portland after missing 10 straight games due to a calf strain. His return adds needed depth while second-year guard Stephon Castle (hip) is out of action. Harper's role may shift early on as the Spurs sort out how to divide minutes between De'Aaron Fox, Castle, and Harper once everyone is ready to return. Before sustaining the calf injury, the 19-year-old rookie was averaging 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists across six appearances.
Source: Jeff McDonald
Source: Jeff McDonald
Jonathan Kuminga Sent to G League on Wednesday
Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) has been assigned to the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Wednesday. Currently, there isn't a timetable on when the 23-year-old will be back with the Warriors. He will likely participate in scrimmages, but will not see any live action with Santa Cruz. Before sustaining a knee injury, Kuminga was averaging 13.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 27.7 minutes per contest across 13 appearances.
Source: Dalton Johnson
Source: Dalton Johnson
Landry Shamet Sidelined at Least Four Weeks
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, New York Knicks guard/forward Landry Shamet (shoulder) will be out at least four weeks due to a right shoulder sprain. Before the setback, the 28-year-old secured his spot as a starter and was shooting 42.2 percent from beyond the arc. He also averaged 9.2 points with 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five outings. With Shamet out, fantasy managers could look to Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson as possible streaming options.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Steven Adams Ruled Out Wednesday Against Warriors
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will miss Wednesday's matchup against Golden State. His absence does not guarantee a major role for Clint Capela, who has been a fringe option and could still get squeezed if Houston leans into small-ball looks. Capela has averaged 2.0 points and 3.2 rebounds across his last five appearances, but Houston's thin frontcourt with Kevin Durant (personal reasons), Tari Eason (oblique), and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) all out could lead to a slight bump in minutes. He remains a deeper-league rebounding flyer rather than a standard-league option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schroder Questionable With Hip Soreness On Wednesday
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Phoenix after appearing in every game so far. The veteran has recently slid into more of a backup role behind Russell Westbrook but is still providing 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game on 43.1 percent shooting over his last five outings. If he's ruled out, Westbrook takes on more creation duties, and Malik Monk, Nique Clifford, and Keon Ellis each gain a slight uptick in minutes and touches.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Grayson Allen Sidelined For Sixth Straight Game
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Sacramento, marking his sixth straight absence. His continued absence keeps Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin in elevated roles. Gillespie has averaged 17.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.8 steals over his last five games, highlighted by 16 points and three steals in 29 minutes against Houston. Goodwin has also been productive, contributing 11.8 points and 2.0 steals on 51.0 percent shooting in that same span. Both remain viable streamers while Allen is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dylan Harper Nearing Return From Calf Strain
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Portland after missing 10 straight games. His return adds needed depth with second-year guard Stephon Castle (hip) still out. Harper's role may fluctuate early as the Spurs sort out how to divide touches between De'Aaron Fox, Castle and Harper once everyone is healthy. Harper averaged 13.8 points on 50.0 percent shooting with 4.2 assists across his last five outings, giving him stash appeal for managers willing to wait.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Zach Edey's Status in Doubt Ahead of Pelicans Matchup
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (head) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against New Orleans after exiting Monday's loss in the first quarter and not returning. His potential absence positions Jock Landale and Santi Aldama for increased roles, and both have shown they can produce when given minutes. Landale is coming off a 26-point, 10-rebound effort in 31 minutes, while Aldama contributed 12 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks in the same game as Memphis sorted through its frontcourt rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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