Peyton Watson Good to Go Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will play on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Late last week, Watson returned from a hamstring injury, and Denver decided not to use him on Tuesday when the team kicked off a back-to-back with a victory over Phoenix. Watson's return aligns with Aaron Gordon's (hamstring) exit. He will help cover for his absence, along with Spencer Jones and Cameron Johnson. Despite missing six weeks, Watson was in fine form on Sunday against Portland, notching 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Aaron Gordon Misses Second Leg of Back-to-Back
Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He carried a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Gordon hasn't played in both games of a back-to-back set since January, so his absence was expected against Dallas. Peyton Watson (hamstring) sat out Tuesday's win over Phoenix and will be Gordon's natural replacement in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl Cleared to Play Against Clippers
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The Austrian big man has shaken off a questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence. As a result, Sandro Mamukelashvili will land back on the bench, while Collin Murray-Boyles' fantasy potential will also be limited. Poeltl has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 26.5 minutes since the All-Star break.
Source: Law Murray
Source: Law Murray
Immanuel Quickley Won't Play Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (foot) will remain out for a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The explosive guard is dealing with right foot plantar fasciitis and was downgraded from questionable to doubtful in the afternoon. Jamal Shead replaced Quickley in the starting unit on Monday against Utah and is likely to get the nod again. As a starter, Shead has recorded 12.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game this season.
Source: Law Murray
Source: Law Murray
Brandon Ingram Active Against Clippers
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He sat out Monday's win over Utah due to inflammation in his right heel. Meanwhile, Toronto has ruled Immanuel Quickley (foot) out for a second consecutive game, meaning Ingram could have extra offensive duties on Wednesday night. With Ingram back, Ja'Kobe Walter will drop to the bench, but he should remain a significant piece of the rotation.
Source: Law Murray
Source: Law Murray
Myles Turner Won't Play Against Trail Blazers
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out after the team added Turner to the injury report late with a questionable designation. Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) also won't play, leaving the Bucks' frontcourt shorthanded. Jericho Sims will likely take over from Turner as the starting center and may handle a heavy workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma Out Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forwards Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) won't play on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Kuzma will be sidelined for a second consecutive game, while Portis won't be able to help his team for the second time in three games. Without the duo, Pete Nance, Ousmane Dieng, and Taurean Prince are in a position to receive more playing time on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Ryan Rollins and Gary Trent Jr. will get more work on the offensive end.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Brandon Williams Available Wednesday Night
Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (concussion) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He has missed three games due to a concussion. Williams has been an impactful bench piece for the Mavericks this season, averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 22.0 minutes per game. Before being hurt on March 16 against New Orleans, Williams had scored 10-plus points in 14 consecutive outings.
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Kawhi Leonard Ready to Face Raptors
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will be active on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, Farbod Esnaashari of RTB Sports reports. He will make a third straight appearance despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. Leonard has been very effective this month, averaging 29.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.9 steals while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. He has scored at least 25 points in 10 consecutive appearances.
Source: Farbod Esnaashari
Source: Farbod Esnaashari
Daniel Gafford Won't Play Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. He was initially listed as questionable due to a right shoulder sprain. The big man suffered the injury in Monday's loss to Golden State. Marvin Bagley III and Dwight Powell will move up on the depth chart on Wednesday night, with one of them starting in Gafford's place. Bagley is the better fantasy option, even if he will be part of the second unit.
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR
Jerami Grant Returns to Action Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (foot) will play on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran has missed two games due to a sore left foot and was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest. Grant's return will affect the playing time of Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray. This month, Grant has been inconsistent, but he was on fire in his most recent outing, notching 26 points on 62.5 percent shooting against Minnesota. One of Grant's best offensive performances of the season was against Milwaukee earlier in the season when he had 35 points in 31 minutes.
Source: Danny Marang
Source: Danny Marang
Robert Williams III Active Wednesday Night
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. He missed the second game of a back-to-back on Monday against Brooklyn but has been cleared to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The team initially listed Williams III as questionable. Williams III will replace Yang Hansen as Donovan Clingan's backup. Despite coming off the bench, Williams III has averaged nearly a double-double this month, posting 9.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
Source: Danny Marang
Source: Danny Marang
Trey Murphy III Iffy to Face Pistons
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of the first leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons. He is nursing a right ankle sprain and might miss his first game of the month. Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is also questionable for Thursday's game, so the Pelicans could be without two of their leading players. Jeremiah Fears and Yves Missi will take on larger workloads if New Orleans isn't at full strength, while Jordan Poole may also re-enter the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dejounte Murray Questionable to Play Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's clash against the Detroit Pistons. The Pelicans enter a back-to-back and are set to sit Murray for at least one of the games. They will face the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Murray has bounced back well from an awful Achilles injury, averaging 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.5 steals across 11 appearances this season. Jeremiah Fears and Yves Missi are set to have more prominent roles on Thursday if Murray doesn't play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook Out Indefinitely With Toe Injury
Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook (toe) will be out indefinitely, the team announced on Wednesday. An MRI has revealed Westbrook is dealing with irritation in the joint of the first toe on his right foot. He will sit out a third consecutive game on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. Malik Monk, Devin Carter, and Killian Hayes (toe) will have expanded roles until Westbrook returns, though Hayes is also currently dealing with a toe injury. Carter led Sacramento's starters in scoring with 18 points during Tuesday's loss to Charlotte, while Monk had a game-high 14 assists.
Source: Sacramento Kings
Source: Sacramento Kings
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