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Kerr’s future with the Warriors was one of the major storylines for the franchise this season, and that has reportedly been addressed. The head coach has led the Warriors to four NBA championships, the most recent being won in 2022. Getting a healthy Jimmy Butler back in the mix will help matters, but he’s likely to miss the start of the 2026-27 season after suffering a torn ACL in mid-January. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are under contract for next season, while Kristaps Porziņǵis will be an unrestricted free agent and De’Anthony Melton has a player option.

Brown missed Sunday’s game against Dallas with a back injury but wasn’t initially on this injury report. However, an illness will keep him sidelined for a second straight game. Keon Ellis should take on extra minutes off the bench with Brown unavailable.

Mathurin played a season-high 24 minutes in Monday’s blowout loss to the Warriors, but he had played less than 10 minutes in the previous two games. Bryce McGowens may see a few extra minutes with Mathurin unavailable.

Murphy was initially listed as probable for this game after missing Monday’s game, but he is now expected to be sidelined for at least one more game. Saddiq Bey started in place of Murphy on Monday and should get the nod once again.

Graziano said there’s an outside chance the Rams won’t put Nacua on injured reserve ahead of Week 10. Rams sources “were very adamant that Nacua’s injury isn’t season-ending and that they hope to get him back around that Week 14, Week 15 time.” With Davante Adams (hamstring) also sidelined, look for the Rams offense to be unusually run heavy in the coming weeks. That should mean more work for Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson could see an uptick in targets too. If Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) is ever able to return to game action, he could profile as the team’s top target. Nacua had seen 44 percent of the Rams’ first-read targets this season, the highest rate in the NFL.

Mitchell has scored in double figures in five straight and nine of his last 10 games. Injuries that have beset the Thunder this season have created more opportunities for the third-year guard, who is averaging a career-high 18.5 points per game and providing top-100 fantasy value. As long as Mitchell stays healthy, he’s capable of maintaining his current production all season long.

After scoring 19 points off the bench in Saturday’s rout of the Wizards, McCain returned to the Thunder starting lineup on Tuesday. Shooting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, the third-year guard recorded his third 20-point stat line of the season. While he can be inconsistent, McCain is on a bit of a heater, scoring 21, 19 and 21 points in his last three games.

After playing the entire third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander did not play at all in the fourth, as Portland managed to pull away. Due to Oklahoma City’s many injuries, the two-time MVP is being asked to do even more heavy lifting on offense. SGA’s field-goal percentage suffered on Tuesday, but that doesn’t do much to change his status as one of the most valuable players to roster in fantasy basketball. Oklahoma City plays Portland again on Wednesday, and the extra rest time he picked up in the fourth quarter on Tuesday could pay dividends for SGA.

Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori made a change to his starting lineup on Tuesday, replacing Scoot Henderson with Cissoko. While he didn’t shoot well from the field, Sidy finished with a season-high point total and a solid overall stat line in 33 minutes. Henderson played 23 minutes and finished with 11 points, one rebound, four assists and three three-pointers. Cissoko isn’t a must-add, but he’s worth watching, especially with Ja Morant (hamstring) out for a few more weeks.

Avdija and Damian Lillard took over the third quarter of Tuesday’s 123-103 victory, combining to score 22 of the Trail Blazers’ 38 points. The former supplemented his nine points with three rebounds and three assists in the period, and Deni has scored at least 21 points in eight of Portland’s 10 games. The two teams meet again on Wednesday in what could be another big night for Avdija, who finished Tuesday’s win two assists shy of a double-double.

Fans got to see “vintage Dame” during the third quarter, with his production helping Portland grab control of the game. Shooting 5-of-6 from the field, Lillard scored 13 points in the third. The final three points came on a 35-footer as time expired, giving Portland a 17-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Lillard didn’t play in the fourth quarter, and the 24 minutes he did play may ensure he’s available for Wednesday’s rematch.