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With Paul George still suspended, Quentin Grimes could see a big uptick in minutes due to Oubre Jr.'s absence.

Gill will join Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, Tristan Vukčević, Kyshawn George and Jamir Watkins on the sideline. Washington’s frontcourt rotation is decimated by injuries, so Julian Reese could earn a second start in as many days.

Thompson is still nursing a right adductor contusion, and he’s likely headed to the sideline for another game. AJ Johnson could see increased run in Thompson’s absence, but Thompson’s availability isn’t highly impactful in the realm of fantasy hoops.

Washington is expected to return following a three-game absence, and he should immediately reclaim his place in the starting lineup. In three career matchups against his former team, Washington has averaged an underwhelming 9.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

Claxton sat out Sunday’s tilt with the Cavaliers, but he’ll return following a one-game absence. Claxton’s availability will push Day’Ron Sharpe back to the bench after a lukewarm performance in Sunday’s spot start.

Listed as questionable on the NBA’s official injury report, Beede notes that, “Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said Black did not go through shootaround this morning and he will ‘most likely not go tonight.’” Black’s absence should mean additional run for Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva.

The undrafted rookie out of Iowa spent time with the OKC Blue of the G League, and he’ll offer some emergency depth for the parent club. Sandfort isn’t on the fantasy radar.

Vukčević’s continued absence will free up meaningful minutes for Gill if Gill is able to take the court after sitting out Monday. If Gill is out again, rookie Julian Reese could remain with the first unit. Reese started Monday in his NBA debut and recorded two points, four rebounds and three steals a cross 28 minutes.

George sustained the elbow injury in the third quarter of Monday’s loss to Houston, and it will cost him at least one game. With both George and Watkins out of action, the Wizards will need to lean more heavily on Will Riley and Justin Champagnie.

Moody was limited to 25 minutes in Monday’s defeat, exiting after suffering right wrist and shoulder injuries during the second half. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed after the game that the guard jammed his right wrist and injured his shoulder, and the team expects to learn more about the severity on Tuesday. If Moody were to miss time, that could open the door for Gui Santos (5/10/3/3 with one three-pointer) to return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench on Monday.

Monday’s game was the first in which Horford and Draymond Green (4/2/6/1 with one three-pointer in 31 minutes) started alongside each other since a January 30 loss to the Pistons. While Green struggled, especially in the second half, Horford was solid in his 27 minutes. And the 39-year-old has played more recently, due in part to the Warriors’ many injuries. Since the beginning of February, Horford has played between 26 and 28 minutes in seven of his last 10 appearances. And with the Warriors not knowing when Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) will be able to return, they’ll continue to rely on Horford, whether he starts or comes off the bench.