Golden State Warriors forward/centerAl 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), andDraymond 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.

Minnesota Timberwolves forwardJaden 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 Clarkwill 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.

Philadelphia 76ers centerJoel 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 lostAdem Bona(ankle) from the center rotation, leavingAndre 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.

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), andBuddy Hield(illness) are all potentially unavailable.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. The talented sniper sprained his right hand in Monday's victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, and the injury may force him to miss his fourth game of the season. Merrill has recently been Darius Garland's (toe) replacement in the starting lineup. Despite injuring his shooting hand, he nailed six triples during a 20-point performance on Monday night. If Merrill lands on the shelf Wednesday night, Dean Wade or Craig Porter Jr. could step into the first unit, increasing their fantasy appeal.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. He sat out a clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday as Dallas capped off a back-to-back. Gafford missed the start of the season with an ankle injury, but he has been impactful since entering the lineup. Over his past three appearances, Gafford has averaged 15.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks in 28.4 minutes. Since Anthony Davis (calf) is set to miss at least one more week, the times will continue to be busy for Gafford in the Mavericks frontcourt.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (wrist) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. He might be sidelined for the first time this season after spraining his left wrist. While McDaniels is mainly known for his defensive abilities, he has taken a big leap offensively this season, averaging 17.5 points per game. He is also one of Minnesota's better rebounders, averaging 4.6 boards. Jaylen Clark will likely see increased playing time if McDaniels isn't available on Wednesday night, although the Timberwolves might also choose to go with a bigger lineup and have Naz Reid on the court more often.

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old is dealing with left ankle impingement and may have to sit out a third consecutive game. Even if he shakes off the questionable tag and returns, Jones is set to have less fantasy value moving forward now that Coby White has entered the rotation. At the beginning of the campaign, Jones was starting in place of White, who sustained a calf strain late in the offseason.

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (pectoral) is listed as probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He played through a right pectoralis strain on Monday against the Denver Nuggets and appears prepared to do so again on Wednesday night. Smith serves as a backup in the Windy City, but he has posted some strong numbers. Across 13 appearances this season, the 26-year-old is averaging 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes. Smith has notched two double-doubles, both coming during his last five outings.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers, indicating he will return to the lineup. After White made his season debut on Sunday night against the Utah Jazz, he sat out Monday's win over the Denver Nuggets. Against the Jazz, White made an instant impact with 27 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and one steal across 30 minutes of action. He was supposed to be on a 24-minute restriction, but needed to put in more work because Sunday's game went into double overtime. Kevin Huerter stayed in the starting lineup over White to better manage his minutes.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Oubre Jr. sustained anLCL sprain in his left knee on Friday in a game against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran was productive before his injury, averaging 16.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 34.8 minutes. Paul George (knee) replaced Oubre Jr. in the starting lineup on Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, but he also won't play against the Raptors. Justin Edwards may get the starting nod, with Jabari Walker also in a position to play a larger role.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) won't suit up for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Due to a toe injury, Garland has made only three appearances in 2025-26, and it's unclear when he will be ready to rejoin the action. Following Wednesday's action, the Cavaliers have two more games to come this week, on Friday and Sunday. On Wednesday night, Craig Porter Jr. will continue to have a more significant role in the rotation, while Sam Merrill (hand) looks set for another start if he can shake off a questionable tag.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Williamson is close to returning from a hamstring strain, but it is uncertain if he will end his eight-game absence on Wednesday. His latest health issue has given Saddiq Bey (ankle) a chance to impress in the starting unit. However, he is also considered questionable for Wednesday and may miss a second consecutive game. If neither player can make it back on Wednesday, Derik Queen might be in for a very busy night. There will also be additional playing time available for Herbert Jones, Jordan Hawkins, and Micah Peavy.

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (toe) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. This marks a positive development, as Adebayo has missed six consecutive games without even getting a doubtful designation on the injury report. Kel'el Ware has looked great as Adebayo's replacement in the starting lineup, averaging 12.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks over the last six games. Even with Adebayo back, Ware will continue to have decent fantasy value. But he must settle for a smaller role in the rotation.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. A right ankle sprain may keep the Knicks star on the shelf for a third consecutive game. If Brunson can't return on Wednesday, Miles McBride will probably continue to start. He has done well in the first unit this season, averaging 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, although McBride's shooting numbers have been poor. Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet are also players who benefit from Brunson's absence. The latter has joined McBride in the starting lineup, filling in for OG Anunoby (hamstring).

Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) will play on Tuesday against the Lakers after missing the last four games because of a hamstring injury. The 21-year-old is having the worst season of his career, averaging 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 23.5% shooting from behind the arc. Of course, that kind of production won't earn him much trust from fantasy managers. With Kyle Filipowski (wrist) out, Hendricks may see more scoring opportunities. However, it likely won't be much of an improvement from his current statistical contributions.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. The chances of Holiday suiting up on Tuesday night were slim when the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report, and he has now been officially ruled out. Jerami Grant (illness) was Holiday's replacement in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. However, he has picked up a late questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's game, meaning Portland might have to switch up the starting unit again. With Holiday unavailable, Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe lead the Portland offense and have additional fantasy value.

Utah Jazz forward Kyle Anderson (back) is available for Tuesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 32-year-old has appeared in only three games this season, averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. With Kyle Filipowski (wrist) ruled out, Anderson may see a few extra minutes of action. However, it likely won't be enough for him to do anything meaningful for fantasy managers. While there is a chance Anderson may enter the starting lineup at some point this season, he's currently not worth rostering in nearly all formats.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) has landed on the injury report a couple of hours before a scheduled tip-off against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Due to an illness, Grant might have to miss his first game of the season. His absence would leave Portland without a starter, as Grant replaced Jrue Holiday (calf) in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. If Grant can't play on Tuesday, Portland must get more production from Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko.