Cooper Flagg Won't Play Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He was added to the injury report late due to illness, and the team has now officially ruled him out. The top pick of this year's draft will miss his first career game. With no Anthony Davis (calf) on Wednesday either, the Mavericks offense will flow through P.J. Washington, Max Christie, Brandon Williams, and Klay Thompson.
Source: NBA on ESPN
Source: NBA on ESPN
Bam Adebayo Cleared to Play Wednesday
Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (toe) will be available against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Heat have uprgaded his status from questionable to available. Adebayo was out for six games after spraining his left big toe. As a result of his return, Kel'el Ware will likely land in the second unit for Wednesday's game. However, Ware should still have a significant role to play in the rotation, and there might even be more minutes than usual available for Miami's bench mob on Wednesday, as the Warriors will play with a weakened team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Tre Mann Ruled Out Wednesday
Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (ankle) will be out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers due to left ankle soreness. Mann hasn't missed a game this season, averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per contest across 14 outings. He doesn't offer ton from a fantasy perspective when available as LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Kon Knueppel also log a ton of backcourt minutes for the Hornets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill Ruled Out for Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after Merrill injured his shooting hand in Monday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. With Darius Garland (toe) still absent, Nae'Qwan Tomlin will make his second career start. Tomlin finished his first career start with a 24-point, 12-rebound double-double. However, it came in a contest that featured only Jarrett Allen from Cleveland's big guns. Tomlin will likely be limited to a complementary role in Wednesday's game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jabari Smith Jr. Active Against Cavaliers
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (knee) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded Smith Jr.'s status from questionable to active. Smith Jr. has a chance to record a second consecutive double-double on Wednesday. However, he faces a tough battle in the frontcourt against Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. To counter the duo, Houston will also have Steven Adams in the starting lineup on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Buddy Hield Good to Go Wednesday
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Buddy Hield (illness) will be active against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He managed to play through an illness on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic and will attempt to do the same on Wednesday night. Hield has been limited to 6.6 points per game this season. However, he could have a larger offensive role in Wednesday's game, as the Warriors are going to be without Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler III (back), Al Horford (toe), Draymond Green (illness), and Jonathan Kuminga (knee).
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Kuminga Misses Fourth Consecutive Game
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. He is struggling to shake off bilateral knee patellar tendonitis. Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler III (back), Al Horford (toe), and Draymond Green (illness) will all join Kuminga on the sidelines on Wednesday, meaning Golden State's chances against the Heat will depend on the efforts of Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, and Will Richard. Kuminga's next chance to return will be on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alexandre Sarr Unavailable on Wednesday
Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sarr has yet to miss a game this season, but soreness in his left big toe will keep him out of tonight's tilt. The 20-year-old big man has been excellent, averaging 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game across 13 games this campaign. His next opportunity to get back on the floor is Friday versus the Raptors. While Sarr is sidelined, Marvin Bagley III and Tristan Vukcevic will take on extra minutes. Bagley is a stronger option streaming-wise based on rebounds and points for tonight's contest.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Draymond Green Out Wednesday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (illness) won't play on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Green is battling an illness and will take a seat after playing 31 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Orlando Magic. Jimmy Butler (back), Al Horford (toe), and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) are all out as well on Wednesday, which opens up a lot of playing time in the frontcourt for players like Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis. There might even be a Gui Santos sighting at Kaseya Center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jimmy Butler III Misses Meeting With Heat
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. The veteran will miss a reunion with his old team due to a back injury. Overall, the Warriors will have six players out with injuries, including Stephen Curry (ankle) and Draymond Green (illness). Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody will likely lead the offense, and rookie Will Richard could also make some noise again. In a similar situation earlier this month, Richard erupted for 30 points against the Sacramento Kings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Al Horford Ruled Out For Wednesday Against Miami
Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (injury management) will not play on Wednesday in the second game of his team's road back-to-back in Miami due to left toe injury management. The Warriors have been very careful with the veteran's workload this season and will look to get him back for Friday's matchup with Portland. Golden State could be very shorthanded with Stephen Curry (ankle) sidelined and Jimmy Butler (back), Buddy Hield (illness), and Draymond Green (illness) potentially all unavailable for tonight's tilt. While Horford is absent, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are in line to be assigned extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaden McDaniels Out Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (wrist) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. McDaniels will miss his first game of the season due to a sprained left wrist. Jaylen Clark will likely see increased playing time with McDaniels sidelined, and the Timberwolves' frontcourt will rely on Naz Reid to take on extra minutes. Reid is coming off a double-double against the Mavs on Monday, when he registered a season-high 22 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists in 23 minutes.
Source: Timberwolves PR
Source: Timberwolves PR
Joel Embiid Unavailable Wednesday Against Raptors
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been downgraded to unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors after he was listed as doubtful on Tuesday. The former MVP will miss his fifth game in a row. Philadelphia has also lost Adem Bona (ankle) from the center rotation, leaving Andre Drummond to continue to see an expanded role. The former All-Star has had a strong four-game run, averaging 14.3 points and 13.5 rebounds across 35.4 minutes. Drummond could grab plenty of boards tonight as the Raptors tend to struggle in the rebounding department.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Stephen Curry Sidelined on Wednesday
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) will not suit up against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Curry will sit out due to right ankle soreness after jamming it during Wednesday's 121-113 loss to the Magic. The 37-year-old could be back on Friday as the Warriors haven't labeled the injury a sprain. Along with Curry, Golden State could have several key players out this evening, as Draymond Green (illness), Jimmy Butler (back), and Buddy Hield (illness) are all potentially unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Saddiq Bey Uncertain for Meeting With Nuggets
New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. Due to Zion Williamson's (hamstring) absence, Bey has enjoyed a good spell as a member of the first unit, averaging 14.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. However, he landed on the injury report at the start of this week with a sprained left ankle. Williamson also remains on the injury report, meaning Derik Queen and Yves Missi could continue to start together.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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