Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He strained his left calf last week and could be out through the All-Star break. Sharpe's absence from the lineup has increased Vit Krejci's workload, though he had a quiet five-point outing in Monday's loss to Philadelphia. Scott Henderson and Blake Wesley are also relied upon more in this situation, with the former being the better fantasy option. Henderson has averaged 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists in two games since making his season debut.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) won't suit up for Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. He remains on the injury report with right knee tendinitis. In Porter Jr.'s absence, Danny Wolf joined the starting unit on Monday against Chicago. The 21-year-old rookie has done a good job all year when given the opportunity to start, averaging 10.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes. Wolf may be even more productive on Wednesday against a defensively-challenged team. With Porter Jr. sidelined, the rest of the Nets starters also gain added fantasy value due to a higher share of offensive responsibilities.

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Ian Begley of SNY reports. The veteran playmaker is experiencing soreness in his right hamstring but has been cleared to play in the first leg of a back-to-back. It appears likely that McConnell will be rested for Wednesday's matchup with Brooklyn. McConnell has made all of his 39 appearances off the bench this season, averaging 9.5 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (concussion) is listed as questionable for Wednesday against Memphis after missing the past two games. His status matters for the frontcourt rotation, as third-year wing Julian Strawther has filled the opening and produced, averaging 19.5 points, 3.0 three-pointers, and 5.5 rebounds in 31.2 minutes over the last two starts. If Jones sits again, Strawther profiles as a viable streamer with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) out. Jones' role has been volatile, keeping him off the fantasy radar outside deep leagues, while usage remains concentrated with Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Indiana Pacers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. He will miss the rematch of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals due to a toe injury. This will be Anunoby's third consecutive absence after the Knicks initially listed him as questionable for Tuesday's game. Landry Shamet started in Anunoby's place on Sunday against Boston but had a poor game with three points. Mohamed Diawara and Jose Alvarado are also candidates for more minutes until Anunoby returns.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday against Memphis after playing through the issue earlier in the week. Braun's season has been uneven, but his last two games show signs of life, averaging 15.0 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 31.8 minutes with a 16.5 percent usage rate. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) sidelined, wing minutes remain available. Braun is a short-term streamer in deeper formats, though usage stays secondary behind Jamal Murray (hip) and Nikola Jokic (ankle).

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (hand) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Knicks, SNY's Ian Begley reports. It was initially unclear whether he would play after Indiana listed Nesmith as questionable on the injury report. On Tuesday, Nesmith will look to regain his scoring touch, having finished Sunday's loss to Toronto with only seven points. He has averaged 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across his last 10 appearances. Since Nesmith isn't fully healthy, he could be unavailable for the second leg of a back-to-back set on Wednesday against Brooklyn.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (hip) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Memphis after finishing Saturday despite discomfort. The issue has not interrupted his availability, and his workload has remained heavy with Denver short-handed. Murray has averaged 25.6 points, 9.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds over his last five games while logging 37.3 minutes, carrying a 30.3 percent usage rate. His role stays secure if active, with Nikola Jokic (ankle) also expected to play. Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson remain secondary options, while Murray profiles as a clear hold and high-end fantasy starter.

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (quadriceps) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Charlotte Hornets. The French talent recently returned from a knee injury and is now nursing a left quadriceps contusion. Risacher hasn't been in good condition to play, averaging only 7.0 points on 32.4 percent shooting since returning to the lineup. If Risacher isn't in the lineup on Wednesday, Atlanta may use Corey Kispert or Buddy Hield as his replacement in the first unit. With Jalen Johnson (knee) and Dyson Daniels (ankle) out, Kispert already saw increased playing time in Monday's loss to Minnesota, recording 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal across 31 minutes.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday against Memphis and is expected to play through the lingering issue. Jokic has remained a fixture despite regular injury designations, producing at an elite clip with 22.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.2 blocks over his last five games in 34.7 minutes. With Jamal Murray (hip) also probable, Denver's offense stays concentrated. Jokic remains a locked-in fantasy anchor, while Christian Braun's (ankle) usage stays capped and Cameron Johnson holds deep-league value.

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Dyson Daniels (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. The versatile Australian continues to battle inflammation in his right ankle, which kept him out of Monday's matchup against Minnesota. Daniels' absence allowed CJ McCollum to start, and the veteran had an outstanding performance with a game-high 38 points in 33 minutes. At the same time, Corey Kisper got additional burn off the bench and contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one block in 31 minutes.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (ankle) won't suit up against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Smart will get the evening off for right ankle soreness, maintenance. The 31-year-old veteran guard collected 19 points, three assists, three rebounds and two steals during Monday's loss to OKC. LeBron James (foot), Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (calf) will sit out tonight as well, so Nick Smith Jr. and Kobe Bufkin could take on heavier workloads than usual.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Charlotte Hornets. He is facing a second consecutive absence due to left knee inflammation. With Johnson unavailable, Asa Newell got the nod to start on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had a limited role in the contest, notching two points, four rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes. Mouhamed Gueye is also in a position to see more action, but he was ejected from Monday's game early in the fourth quarter.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (illness) could miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus the New York Knicks, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Grimes missed Monday's loss to Portland due to illness after being a late addition to the injury report. With Grimes out of the mix, Kyle Lowry made his first appearance in nearly a month. The veteran guard had six points, one rebound, one assist, one steal, and one block in 18 minutes. Unfortunately, the days of Lowry providing fantasy value are long gone.

On Tuesday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will not play against the San Antonio Spurs. James will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back for injury maintenance after finishing with 22 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists in 36 minutes during Monday's loss to OKC. Luka Doncic (hamstring), Austin Reaves (calf), and Marcus Smart (ankle) will also be sidelined. With several key contributors out of action, the Lakers will be forced to rely heavily on their remaining rotation, creating additional usage opportunities for players like Luke Kennard and Dalton Knecht during tonight's matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Due to illness, Barlow sat out Monday's loss to Portland, and Philadelphia may now be without its starting forward for another game. Trendon Watford filled in for Barlow in the first unit on Monday, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, and three assists in 25 games. Justin Edwards saw additional action off the bench and tallied 12 points with four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. The two look set for a busier night again if Barlow doesn't return against the Knicks.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Eastern Conference showdown against the New York Knicks. Embiid has been a regular in the lineup since January but didn't play in Monday's loss to Portland to manage his knee injury. The former MVP hasn't missed back-to-back games since mid-December. Another absence for Embiid on Wednesday would allow Andre Drummond to remain in the starting lineup. He had 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in Monday's tilt. Adam Bona served as the backup center, finishing with seven points and one board.

According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) will not play against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. The 27-year-old will sit out the back end of a back-to-back due to left calf injury management, with his next opportunity to return coming Thursday against the Mavericks. Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James (foot), and Marcus Smart (ankle) are also expected to miss Tuesday's contest. As a result, Dalton Knecht, Kobe Bufkin, Nick Smith, and Luke Kennard should be more involved in the rotation this evening.

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) was listed as doubtful for his team's matchup in Boston on Wednesday, meaning he's likely to miss his third straight game and his fifth game in Chicago's last seven. Smith has been puttin gup bit numbers, averaging 13.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 25.9 minutes per game over his last 11 contests (eight starts). After the Bulls traded Nikola Vucevic to the Celtics at the trade deadline, Smith could be in for an expanded role when available the rest of the season. The 25-year-old has been a great per-minute producer this year and will be worth a roster spot in most standard leagues when he's able to resume a full workload. With the week off for the All-Star break after Wednesday's game, though, it makes sense for the Bulls to be cautious for this contest. Without Smith, Guershon Yabusele, Matas Buzelis, Nick Richards, and Patrick Williams will continue to hold down the frontcourt.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) was listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Powell will be missing his second straight game with this back issue after missing three games a couple of weeks ago due to a hand injury. Powell has been excellent when available for the Heat this season, averaging 23.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 30.6 minutes per game. Pelle Larsson (elbow), who would normally help fill in for Powell, is also out, meaning more work in this favorable matchup for Simone Fotechhio, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Andrew Wiggins (toe) if he can play through his questionable tag.