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Double-double streak snapped Zubac ended his three-game double-double streak, as well as his stretch of five consecutive appearances scoring in double digits, in this loss. This was Zubac's worst outing of the season from a statistical perspective, but fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned with one off night. The big man has been very productive for the Clippers and has embraced the bigger responsibility on both ends of the court with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined. Zubac is averaging 14.0 points and 11.6 rebounds per game in seven appearances since the beginning of November.

Stands out off bench Wednesday The Clippers were limited to just 103 total points and no player reached the 20-point mark in this loss, but it's worth noting that Mann outscored every starter not named James Harden despite playing only 23 minutes. This was Mann's first appearance off the bench in 2024-25, and it wouldn't be surprising if he recovers his starting role in the near future.

Continues solid stretch of play Harden has been playing at a high level this season despite not being the Clippers' go-to option as a scorer, and his numbers have been excellent overall. He's been particularly good for standard formats, as managers who roster him in category-based formats have been suffering a bit with his lack of efficiency. Harden is shooting 35.6 percent from the field, 34.7 percent from three and 85.1 percent from the charity stripe since the beginning of November, but his overall stat line of 18.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in that stretch compensates for the lack of efficiency.

Scores 11 points Wednesday Dort was the only other starter who scored in double digits for the Thunder outside of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, and he made his presence in peripheral categories as well. Dort plays a secondary role on offense behind the aforementioned star duo, but he remains productive and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last five outings.

Fills stat sheet Wednesday Gilgeous-Alexander posted a career-high 45 points in the win over the Clippers on Monday, and while he didn't repeat those numbers in this win, he was nearly unstoppable on both ends of the court. He recorded at least two tallies in each of the five major categories, and the star guard continues to be a nightmarish matchup for opposing defenses. He's averaging 28.9 points, 6.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of November.

Shines at center once again Williams was impressive playing at center for the second consecutive game, and while it's only been two outings, the experiment of a frontcourt with two 6-foot-5 players has been going well for the Thunder. Williams has been extremely productive in recent weeks, averaging 22.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of November.

Season-highs in points and assists LaVine's 70.6 percent shooting from the field helped him post a season-high 31 points during Wednesday's win. The 29-year-old's eight dimes were also the most of his 2024-25 campaign. LaVine has displayed impressive efficiency this season, converting 42.6 percent of his 7.6 three-point attempts per contest.

Posts season-high 18 points Williams' efficient shooting helped him post a season-high 18 points during Wednesday's narrow win. While the 23-year-old forward is converting 38.2 percent of his 4.6 three-point attempts per contest this season, he is shooting just 37.4 percent from the field.

Decent output in another loss The Pelicans have been slumping badly this season, though no one could blame them given all the injury woes they've had in recent weeks. Ingram is the only projected starter who has been available regularly for New Orleans, but he can't do everything on his own. He's putting up decent numbers, averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 assists, 5.6 rebounds and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in seven games this month.

Efficient in victory Dosunmu's efficient shooting helped him record his fourth-straight game with double-digit points during Wednesday's win. Across his 12 appearances this season, the 24-year-old guard is averaging 11.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 28.3 minutes. However, Dosunmu has converted just 24.5 percent of his 4.4 three-point attempts per contest.

Struggles with shot Wednesday Boston scored in double digits in five games in a row amid a stretch in which he got promoted to the starting lineup due to the rash of injuries the Pelicans are going through. However, he's struggled massively with his shot over his last two contests, scoring a combined 15 points while going 6-for-23 from the field in that span. He's done enough to remain valuable in fantasy due to his contributions in other categories, however, as he's tallied 17 boards, 14 assists and five steals in that two-game stretch as well. That said, he needs to improve his scoring figures because he'll remain with a prominent role in the Pelicans' offensive scheme as long as they stay as depleted as they are right now.

Records double-double Missi seems to be adjusting quickly to the pace of the NBA game and posted his second straight double-double while also making each of his five shots from the field. There's no question the rookie big man is trending in the right direction, as he's scored in double digits in three of his last four outings. He's also averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 76.2 percent from the field in that stretch. Small-sample size applies here, but he's definitively showing enough to remain as the Pelicans' starting center once the roster gets healthier.

Fails to score in victory After recording double-digit points in three of his first four outings this season, Smith has done so just one time since. While the 24-year-old big man is converting 38.9 percent of his 3.6 three-point attempts per contest, he is also shooting just 44.4 percent from the field.

Perfect from field Payne's efficient outside shooting helped him tie his season-high in points with 11. The 30-year-old guard also recorded three steals Wednesday after tallying three total on the year beforehand. Payne is averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 14.7 minutes across his seven appearances in 2024-25.

Heads to G League Houstan will play Thursday for Osceola in their game against the Mexico City Capitanes before likely rejoining Orlando ahead of Friday's matchup with the 76ers. The 21-year-old forward possesses a spot on the Magic's 15-man roster but has seen infrequent opportunities at the NBA level this season, averaging just 5.3 minutes while appearing in eight of Orlando's first 13 games.

Explodes for season-high 46 points Despite Towns dropping a season-high 46 points, the Knicks came up short against the Bulls on Wednesday. The 29-year-old big man has displayed impressive efficiency to begin the season, converting 50.8 percent of his 5.4 three-point attempts per contest. Towns has also recorded a double-double in nine of his 11 appearances in 2024-25.

Solid outing in start Holland made his first career Wednesday and scored double-digit points for the second time this season. While the rookie guard came into the game shooting 91.7 percent from the free-throw line across his first 12 appearances, he missed two clutch free throws at the end of regulation that allowed the contest to head into overtime.

Excels in spot start Beasley capitalized on his first start of the season Wednesday by posting a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the year. Beasley also continues to be a reliable outside shooter, converting 37.8 percent of his 8.5 three-point attempts per contest.

Scores season-high 35 points Despite nailing five triples and scoring a season-high 35 points, Cunningham shot just 38.2 percent from the field in Wednesday's overtime loss. The 23-year-old guard has become one of the league's best passers and shot-blockers for a guard, averaging 8.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds through his first 13 appearances. However, turnovers continue to be a problem, as Cunningham is averaging 5.0 giveaways over that span.

Scores season-high 29 points Lopez enjoyed his best game of the 2024-25 campaign so far, as his efficient shooting helped him record a season-high 29 points. The veteran big man had yet to score above 15 points in a game before Wednesday's win. Lopez has somewhat struggled with his efficiency this year, posting 40.9/30.8/75.0 shooting splits across his first 12 appearances.

Hauls in season-high 10 rebounds Prince's season-high 10 rebounds helped him post his first double-double of the 2024-25 campaign. Prince has been one of the most efficient outside shooters this season, converting 53.2 percent of his 3.9 three-point attempts per contest through his first 12 appearances.

Season-high 59 points in win Antetokounmpo's efficient shooting helped him record a season-high 59 points, which was also the second-most of his career. The superstar forward also made a strong defensive impact, recording multiple steals and blocks in the same game for the first time in 2024-25. Over his first 11 appearances of the year, Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.3 points, 12.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.4 blocks in 35.5 minutes.

Modest outing in loss The Suns are short-handed, and Booker has the task of making up for Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal's (calf) absence. Although he averaged 27.0 points and 8.0 assists over the first two games without Durant, he fell well short of that total Wednesday evening. Increased production from Booker is critical to Phoenix's success over the next two weeks as Durant works his way back to health.

Struggles in starting role The Suns are struggling to account for Kevin Durant's (calf) absence. O'Neale and Ryan Dunn have both been ineffective in making up for the lost production, and the team has lost two of their last three games without Durant in the lineup. O'Neale has broken the double-digit scoring threshold only four times over the first 12 games of the season.

Helps plug the holes in loss The Suns are flailing amid injuries to Bradley Beal (calf), Kevin Durant (calf) and Grayson Allen (hamstring), but Okogie did an excellent job in propping up the offense. He led the team in points by a wide margin and was the second-best rebounder as well. his stat line is certainly an indication that his game is rounding into form after a hamstring injury held him out for the first eight games of the season.

Flirts with triple-double in win Sabonis served as more of a ball distributor in the win, falling short of his 22-point performance against the Suns last Sunday. He was in danger of breaking his 10-game double-streak, but he grabbed three quick rebounds during his brief appearance in the fourth quarter.

Dominant double-double in win Fox started out hot with four converted field goals before finally missing his first shot in the second quarter, helping Sacramento seal the deal against the short-handed Suns. The Kings also beat the Suns last Sunday, where Fox also recorded a double-double. with 11 rebounds.

Wakes up with 22 points Huerter stepped up after DeMar DeRozan (back) exited the game and blew well past his previous season high with 22 points. While Heurter has held on to a starting role with Sacramento, his production has been spotty in recent weeks. DeRozan has inherited a sizable role in the offense that his limits Huerter's involvement, but he has the ability to pop with double-digit totals on occasion.

Posts 24 points in defeat Edwards missed all nine of his three-point attempts as the Trail Blazers completed a two-game sweep of the Timberwolves in decisive fashion. His move to point guard amid Mike Conley's (rest) absence didn't have much effect on his stat line, although he recorded a season-high four steals in the loss.

Struggles against promising rookie Gobert had his hands full against Donovan Clingan, who effectively ruled the day under the basket. the synergy between Gobert and Julius Randle continues to improve, but neither player could contend with Clingan's size. A few appearances at the charity stripe helped to pad Gobert's totals, but it was an disappointing evening overall.

Slides into starting role in loss The Timberwolves adjusted their lineup to account for Mike Conley's (rest) absence, opting for a combo of Alexander-Walker and Anthony Edwards in the backcourt. In his first start of the season, Alexander-Walker matched a season high with five rebounds and also posted his second-highest scoring total of the season. Alexander-Walker's minutes have crept up as a reservist over the past two weeks, but he's not producing enough to warrant fantasy consideration, even in the deepest of leagues.

Posts 11 points in starting role Henderson logged his first start of the season with mixed results. It's difficult to break into the starting five with Anfernee Simons (illness) and Shaedon Sharpe playing at a high level, and Sharpe's 33 -point performance in the win clouds Henderson's outlook even further. Henderson was drafted as the presumptive heir to Damian Lillard's role last season, but first-unit minutes aren't coming his way.

Another night in double figures Wilson scored in double digits for a second straight game, and he notched his first steal since Nov. 1 against Chicago. He's been shouldering a steady workload off the bench for the Nets, averaging 21.7 minutes along with 8.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in November (seven appearances).

Scores in double figures Johnson got hot from beyond the arc in this one, resulting in his first double-digit scoring night since Nov. 1 against the Bulls. However, playing time has been hard to come by for Johnson in the early stages of the 2024-25 season, as he's averaging 13.3 minutes through his first 11 appearances of the campaign. That could change if he's able to stack decent performances like this one, but until then, production will be difficult to rely on.

Pours in 36 points Sharpe finally came out of his shell Wednesday after a sluggish start to the season. The team moved Toumani Camara to the wing and slid Sharpe into the off-guard role with Anfernee Simons (illness) out. The switch could be the key to a continued increase for Sharpe, but implementing the change permanently will hurt Scoot Henderson's fantasy outlook.

Leads way with 23 points Williams continues to play well in place of Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), an unlikely outcome considering Williams was averaging 8.3 points in his first 10 appearances off the bench. The Stanford product has tallied 12 and now 23 points in two straight starts while collecting 15 total rebounds along the way. Given Williams' recent success, look for him to draw another start Friday in New York if Finney-Smith can't go.

Double-doubles with eight blocks With Deandre Ayton (finger) out again, Portland's 2024 first-round pick turned in a stellar performance. At 7-2 and 282 pounds, Clingan is a challenge for any frontcourt, and he posted the huge number against Rudy Gobert and Julian Randle, arguably the best interior duo in the league.The UConn product dominated inside with eight blocked shots, and was only two swats short of the rare point-rebound-block triple-double.

Notches second double-double Brown turned in an impressive night on the glass, resulting in his second double-double and his best mark of the young season in rebounds. However, he was less productive shooting the ball, knocking down 42.1 percent of his attempts from the field. Brown's 24 points certainly helped the cause, but it was Jayson Tatum's team-high 36 points that powered Boston to victory, and Payton Pritchard also chipped in 23 points off the bench.

Narrowly misses triple-double Tatum fell one rebound shy of his first triple-double of the 2024-25 campaign. He led the Celtics in scoring by hitting 63.2 percent of his tries from the field, a much-needed night after shooting 5-for-16 in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta. Tatum continues to put up impressive numbers across the board, averaging 30.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.4 assists over his last five appearances.

Bounces back in win Pritchard shot just 2-for-8 from the field in his last appearance Tuesday against the Hawks, but he made up for it with a big night Wednesday. He led the Boston bench with 23 points and set top marks on the season in rebounds and assists. Pritchard has now reached the 20-point threshold three times in November.

Quiet in return Wednesday Branham returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury, playing limited minutes off the bench. He had been playing reasonably well prior to the injury but is now faced with a healthy Devin Vassell, as well as a confident Sephon Castle. Although Branham is likely to feature in the rotation on a regular basis, he would need an injury or two ahead of him to allow him to play significant minutes.

Monotonous season continues Barnes continues to do very little in terms of production, continuing what has been a lethargic start to the season. Through 12 games, the veteran is averaging just 9.8 points and 3.9 rebounds despite playing 28.7 minutes per game. At this point, he is more of a placeholder than a viable contributor.

Pours in career-high 50 points Wembanyama took advantage of a favorable matchup, torching the Wizards to the tune of 50 points, the first time he has reached that milestone. After a somber start to the season, Wembanyama has flicked the switch of late, putting up video game numbers on both ends of the floor. At this point, his ceiling could be anything.

Rare appearance in loss Champagnie cracked the rotation for the first time since the opening game, playing just one minute. While there is a chance he can earn some rotation minutes at some point this season, it appears as though he is going to be spending the majority of the next few months warming the bench.

Double-doubles off bench Valanciunas fracked up just his second double-double of the season, logging in excess of 20 minutes for the first time in the past three games. It's been an underwhelming start to his career in Washington, with rumors already swirling regarding his long-term future. As long as he is pushing 20 minutes per night, he should continue to be a nightly double-double threat.

Lands season-high 42 points Poole was on the front foot from the opening tip, ending with a season-high 42 points despite another loss. It's been a fantastic start to the season for Poole, coming off a forgettable campaign in 2023-24. Across 10 games, he is averaging 22.2 points, 4.4 assists, 2.3 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per game. There is some doubt as to whether this is sustainable, however, it appears as though we are going to have fun finding out.

Used sparingly in loss Dowtin suited up for the fourth straight game, albeit for just four minutes. Having played at least 20 minutes in each of the two previous games, Dowtin had been serving as a consistent piece in the rotation. However, given he has played fewer than five minutes in each of the other four games in which he has suited up, it would seem as though the coaching staff are only going to call on him as a last resort.

Flirts with double-double in start Yabusele moved into the starting lineup, filling for Joel Embiid who was given the night off as part of his injury management plan. With Andre Drummond also sidelined due to illness, it was Yabusele who served as the primary center option, playing at least 30 minutes for just the third time this season. Embiid will likely return for the next game but given the struggles of Drummond, there is a chance Yabusele moves ahead of him in the rotation at some point in the near future.

Explodes for career-high 38 points McCain continues to dominate on the offensive end, casually landing a career-high 38 points, while chipping in double-digit assists for the first time. The 76ers were without their three key pieces, affording McCain a ton of playing time. He has scored at least 23 points in three straight games and although this run will likely come to an abrupt end at some point, he is someone to monitor moving forward.

Low-volume production Wednesday LeVert was able to chip in across the board, albeit in small quantities. Despite playing a consistent role off the bench, LeVert's playing time has been a little underwhelming, resulting in modest production. He remains a key piece in the second unit but as long as the team is winning, it appears as though they are going to continue to limit LeVert's opportunities.

Modest performance despite start Okoro continues to start for the Cavaliers, having now run with the opening unit for six consecutive games. However, despite the opportunity, Okoro has failed to make the most of the situation, scoring double-digits only once, adding a combined five defensive stats. While he is likely to remain in the starting lineup, there is no indication his production will head north any time soon.

Limited again in victory Porter logged 11 minutes in the win, the first time his playing time has exceeded double-digits all season. Having won 13 straight games to begin the campaign, the Cavaliers are unlikely to tinker with their rotation unless absolutely necessary. For that reason, Porter is destined to remain nothing but a depth piece, at least for the foreseeable future.

Struggles with shot Hinton couldn't find the bottom of the net Tuesday, but he was able to contribute elsewhere. He paced the Vipers in rebounds while chipping in four combined steals-plus-blocks. Through two G League games, he's shot just 3-for-14 from the field and 2-for-10 from three-point range.

Scores 21 points in G League Nowell needed only eight shots to surpass the 20-point milestone, joining Nate Williams, Jermaine Samuels and Cam Whitmore in the 20-point club for the Vipers on Tuesday. Nowell also was exceptional as a passer, doling out eight assists with merely two turnovers.

Impactful as reserve Miller accounted for 13 of Austin's 17 bench points while also making significant contributions on the glass and as a defender. The 25-year-old is averaging 13.3 points, and 7.3 rebounds through three G League games this season.

Sidelined with ankle injury Dante played 19 minutes in the Vipers' opener but seems to have picked up an ankle injury. The Oregon product inked a two-way contract with the Rockets after going unselected in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he's slated to spend most of the campaign in the G League for development.

Scores 23 points in G League Bouyea needed just 13 shots to tally a team-high 23 points. He was also impactful on the defensive end, posting six combined steals-plus-blocks. Though Bouyea has appeared in just 14 NBA games during his first two professional seasons, he's been a standout G Leaguer, something he'll look to continue in 2024-25.

Nears G League double-double Bediako's stat line wasn't gaudy, but he was efficient on his shot attempts and was a threat on the offensive glass, pulling down four offensive rebounds. Through two games, Bediako is averaging 8.0 points and 8.0 rebounds across 24.9 minutes.

Struggles from distance Funk shot 39 percent on 9.1 three-point attempts per game for the Gold during the 2023-24 regular season. However, he's been slow to start the 2024-25 season, having connected on just four of his 16 attempts from distance through two games.

Another productive game in G League Pickett has been stellar in Grand Rapids' first two games, averaging 30.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 1.5 steals across 39.3 minutes. While he's part of the Nuggets' 15-man roster, he's played four total minutes spanning two NBA games this season.

Drops career-high 50 points It was a career game for Wembanyama, who set highs in points -- besting his previous total of 40 -- and made three-pointers. The 7-foot-4 center's mix of length and guard skills makes him a one-of-a-kind fantasy asset, and he's rewarded fantasy managers who selected him first overall with averages of 22.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.8 blocks and 1.3 steals per game on 47/34/87 shooting splits.

Battling back tightness Keon Ellis started the third quarter in place of DeRozan, who remained in the locker room after halftime with what we know now is a back injury. Ellis and Doug McDermott could see more action while DeRozan is inactive. His next chance to play will come Friday against Minnesota -- the first leg of a back-to-back.

Top distributor in defeat Haliburton struggled shooting from the field, but still contributed in other ways including leading Indiana with a team-high assist total in a near double-double. Haliburton recorded just his third outing of the year where he failed to reach double figures in scoring, coming up one point shy of reaching double digits. Haliburton has handed out at least 10 dimes in six contests this year, including in two straight outings.

Stays hot as leading scorer Wagner continued his recent hot stretch of leading the Orlando offense by posting a game-best point mark while handing out a team-high-tying assist total in a winning effort. Wagner, who connected on a team-high trio of threes, was nearly perfect from the line Wednesday while coming up one point shy of the 30-point mark. Wagner has tallied at least 20 points in six straight contests, adding five or more dimes in five consecutive outings.

Best game of year in double-double Bitadze put together his best performance of the season in Wednesday's victory, leading all players in rebounds while concluding as the lone Magic player with a double-double outing. Bitadze set a new season high in scoring while matching a season high in rebounds. He has now recorded a double-double in three contests this year, all of which have occurred over the last five outings.

Owns paint in near double-double Isaac provided a big lift off the Magic bench in Wednesday's contest, leading all bench players in rebounds while pacing the team in blocks and coming up two points shy of a double-double. Isaac set new season highs in blocks and boards, posting his first double-digit rebound outing of the year. He has now recorded at least eight points in four contests, including in three of his last five outings.

Limited action off bench in return Toppin returned to the court Wednesday after missing Indiana's previous game due to an ankle injury, seeing limited action off the bench despite doing a little bit of everything in his time on the floor. Toppin recorded a team-high-tying pair of blocks in just south of 20 minutes, the first time this year he has recorded more than one block. Look for Toppin to see his role continue to expand and improve as he works his way back to full strength.

Posts 20-10 double-double in loss Mathurin dominated the paint and provided a lift to Indiana offensively in Wednesday's narrow defeat, leading all players in rebounds while concluding second on the team in scoring and as the lone player with a double-double. Mathurin set a new season high in rebounds, now having reached double figures in three outings this year. He has now tallied at least 20 points in four straight contests.

Leads from deep as top scorer Siakam continued his trend of shooting well from deep in Wednesday's contest, leading all players in threes made while pacing Indiana in scoring in a losing effort. Siakam has connected on at least four threes in three outings this season, including in two of his last three contests. He has now tallied at least 25 points on four occasions this year.

Ejected after Flagrant 2 Stewart pulled down on Giannis Antetokounmpo's jersey as Antetokounmpo went up for a dunk and was given a Flagrant 2 penalty, ending his night prematurely. While Stewart is sidelined, expect Paul Reed to see more action. Assuming he isn't handed further punishment from the NBA, Stewart will be back on the hardwood Friday at Toronto.

Making first career start A 27-year-old journeyman and longtime G League standout, Huff will make his first career NBA start Wednesday. He's shined in a reserve role for the Grizzlies this season, averaging 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks across 15.6 minutes per game. While he'll be part of the first unit, Huff is expected to play 20-25 minutes as Memphis will look to mix Zach Edey in at the five-spot.

Moves into starting lineup O'Neale profiles is an integral part of Phoenix's rotation with Beal and Grayson Allen (ankle) unavailable Wednesday. O'Neale is averaging 12.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in five contests this season in which he's logged over 25 minutes of action, although he has failed to exceed eight points on three of those occasions.

Starting sans Conley Mike Conley is resting Wednesday, opening a spot in the first unit for Alexander-Walker. Though it'll be Alexander-Walker's first start of the season, he's been an important piece for the Timberwolves. He's averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.5 minutes per game.

Cleared to face Grizzlies Davis was labeled probable due to left foot plantar fasciitis and, as expected, he's been given the green light for Wednesday's contest. He's averaging 31.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 combined steals-plus-blocks across 35.1 minutes per game. Davis shouldn't be under any restrictions Wednesday.

Won’t play Wednesday Allen joins Bradley Beal (elbow) as inactive Wednesday in what will be a short-handed Phoenix rotation. Devin Booker will shoulder additional offensive burden, while Josh Okogie's experience could yield a larger role. Ample shooting opportunities should exist for rookie Ryan Dunn as well.

Officially out Williams was labeled doubtful for the contest, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. He'll look to make his 2024-25 debut Friday against Golden State.

Officially cleared Smart's clearance comes as expected after it was reported earlier in the day Wednesday that he was on track to play. It's a triumphant return for Memphis, as the team is tied for fourth in the Western Conference with seven wins -- the majority of which have come without Smart. Smart should slot back into a 20-25 minute role immediately, although he's averaging just 7.0 points on 23.5 percent shooting across his four healthy contests this year.

Downgraded to out Clarke popped up on the injury report before Wednesday's contest due to toe soreness, and he'll wind up watching the game in street clothes. In his stead, Jay Huff and Santi Aldama could see more action at center behind Zach Edey. Clarke's next chance to play will come Friday at Golden State.

Officially out Wednesday Beal will join Kevin Durant in being sidelined by calf injuries, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Friday versus the Thunder. Grayson Allen (hamstring) is a game-time decision in what could be a very short-handed Phoenix rotation.

Sent back to G League Santos appeared in four of the Warriors' first five games of the campaign but has been pushed out of the rotation in November. He'll head down to the G League to get some additional reps.

Cleared to play Wednesday Russell will not miss any time after being added to the injury report Tuesday due to the illness. It's unclear if Russell will re-enter the starting lineup, but he has performed strongly off the bench in his last two appearances, averaging 16.5 points in 26.0 minutes while shooting 52 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range.

Part of first unit Henderson will fill in at point guard for Anfernee Simons (illness), marking the second-year guard's first start of the 2024-25 campaign. Through 12 games, Henderson is averaging 12.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 25.4 minutes.

Deemed doubtful Washington has missed four consecutive games due to a right knee sprain and is on track to miss a fifth. Naji Marshall has started in Washington's place and should be expected to do so again Thursday if Washington can't go.

Lands probable tag Doncic is a little banged up heading into Thursday's contest, picking up a bruised right knee. The 25-year-old superstar has been off to a slow start to 2024-25, averaging 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.0 assists through 11 games. He averaged 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game during the 2023-24 regular season.

Set for first career start Holland will make the first start of his NBA career Wednesday, stepping in for Tim Hardaway (head laceration). Holland is averaging 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 15.2 minutes across his last five games, but he should be due for an uptick in role with Hardaway out, as well as Jaden Ivey (toe) inactive for his first game of the season.

Starting vs. Milwaukee The Pistons are getting depleted in the wings, as they won't have Tim Hardaway (head), Jaden Ivey (toe) and Simone Fontecchio (toe) available for this contest. Beasley will get the nod at shooting guard alongside Cade Cunningham and start against his former team.

Slides back to bench Thompson tallied 13 points, eight rebounds and eight combined steals-plus-blocks during a spot start Monday. However, the guard will shift back to the second unit now that Fred VanVleet is healthy. Thompson is averaging 10 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 24.1 minutes over 10 appearances off the bench.

Ruled in Wednesday Landale was labeled probable for Wednesday's tilt due to a strained left shoulder and, as expected, will suit up to face the Clippers. With Steven Adams (knee) idle for the contest, Landale should be Alperen Sengun's primary backup.

Gets starting nod Wednesday Wright will get the nod at point guard with Damian Lillard (concussion) and Ryan Rollins (shoulder) sidelined for this contest. Wright will combine with AJ Green to handle the point guard duties. This will be the first start of the season for the 10-year veteran.

Cleared to play Wednesday Sanogo had been listed as questionable for the contest due to a right knee effusion, but he was given the green light to play shortly before the opening tip. The second-year big man played four minutes off the bench in Monday's 119-113 loss to the Cavaliers, but he likely won't be part of the rotation Wednesday with Jalen Smith (illness) back in action and expected to reprise his usual role as starting center Nikola Vucevic's top backup.

Won’t play Wednesday A rematch against the Clippers on Friday will be his next opportunity to take the court. Adams has suited up in alternating fashion for four of Houston's last seven contests.

Demoted from starting lineup Mann has posted a lowly 37.5/20.0/69.2 percent shooting slash on 5.1 shots and 22.7 minutes per game across 11 contests this season -- all of which have been starts. Meanwhile, Dunn is connecting on 44.8 percent of 2.6 threes per game, and while he cannot consistently be counted on as a creator, he grades as a similarly stout defender and is an active two-way rebounder.

Bumped into first unit Dunn will supplant Terance Mann in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest, marking Dunn's first start in a Clippers uniform. He's averaging 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 21.7 minutes per game this season.

Officially out Wednesday Rollins's absence will be thrust into the hands of what has been an underwhelming second unit for Milwaukee this season. Andre Jackson and AJ Green, although defensively and offensively inclined, respectively, are the most likely candidates for relevant production

Moving back to bench The Thunder are still experimenting with new lineups after Chet Holmgren's (hip) injury. Wiggins will be pushed to the second unit as part of the trial, with Cason Wallace replacing him in the first five. In seven games off the bench, Wiggins is averaging 10.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 20.1 minutes.

Won’t play Thursday Kessler is set for a second straight absence Thursday, and it seems the big man doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. This means John Collins and Drew Eubanks will absorb the minutes at center, with Collins likely starting in Kessler's place again. Kessler's next chance to play will come against the Kings on Saturday.

Returns to first unit Wallace has struggled through Oklahoma City's first 11 games, connecting on just 26.7 percent of 2.7 threes per game. That being said, the Thunder are opting for a five-guard lineup Wednesday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams rounding out the starting group.

Getting green light As expected, LaVine has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a third straight game following a three-game absence due to an adductor strain. On Monday, LaVine posted 26 points, six rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during a 119-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Starting vs. Cleveland The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (illness), so Yabusele will get the nod at center, making his first start of the season. The big man has been playing well of late and has scored in double digits in three of his last five outings.

Earns first career start McCain has received at least 30 minutes in three straight games and averaged 22.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 45.1 percent shooting from the field. With Paul George (knee) sidelined Wednesday, the 76ers will reward McCain's recent success and give him a spot in the first unit. He'll slot in alongside Kyle Lowry in the backcourt.

In starting lineup Green starts alongside Brandon Boston, Trey Murphy, Brandon Ingram and Yves Missi on Wednesday. Green posted just three points and two rebounds across 24 minutes in his lone start of the season on Nov. 3.

Cleared for action Branham missed a pair of contests due to a sprained right ankle, but he's been given the green light Wednesday. Branham has appeared in nine games this season, averaging 10.0 points across 16.3 minutes.

Officially suiting up Allen and Evan Mobley (illness) have both been cleared for action as Cleveland looks to remain undefeated. Allen is averaging just 6.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 23.5 minutes during his last two games, but the degree to which his injury is affecting his play is unclear.

Good to go Mobley was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report, but he's feeling well enough to face the 76ers. The 23-year-old is averaging 18.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 combined steals-plus-blocks across 12 games this season.

Cleared Wednesday Payne logged nine minutes Tuesday in his return from a multi-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and he'll suit up for the second half of New York's back-to-back set. Payne remains removed from fantasy radar.

Starting sans Horford Queta will benefit from Al Horford resting Wednesday, entering the starting lineup for the third time this season. Queta has averaged 12.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game as a starter this season

Good to go Wednesday McBride is joined by fellow guards Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Cameron Payne (hamstring) in gaining clearance for Wednesday's contest. McBride has logged between 25-29 minutes in each of his last eight games, although Brunson being hobbled could lead to a larger workload.

Will play Wednesday Brunson tweaked his ankle on the first possession of the second half of Tuesday's win over Philadelphia, but he returned later in the third quarter and finished with 18 points (5-15 FG), five assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes. He was listed as questionable for the second half of New York's back-to-back set, along with backup guards Miles McBride (knee) and Cameron Payne (hamstring). However, all three guards will be available versus Chicago.

Late scratch Wednesday Portis being ruled out within 90 minutes of tipoff is a twist for Milwaukee's frontcourt. Brook Lopez has logged at least 35 minutes in three of Milwaukee's last six games, and a similar workload may be in store with Portis unavailable. Taurean Prince could log extra minutes at power forward, while MarJon Beauchamp could enter the rotation.

Plans to play Wednesday Allen participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, and the fact that he's planning to suit suggests he's more probable than questionable at this point. A final decision should be made closer to the 7:30 ET p.m. tipoff, but all signs point to the big suiting up for the Cavs on Wednesday.

Pours in 26 points Swider got off to a hot start to the 2024-25 G League campaign by leading his club in scoring while also making contributions on the defensive end. The Syracuse product was one of three Motor City starters to reach the 20-point threshold, as Lamar Stevens (22 points) and Alondes Williams (21 points) also enjoyed strong performances.