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Markelle Fultz

ORL Point Guard #20

Markelle Fultz (left knee tendinitis) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards.

Fultz remains sidelined, and fantasy managers should essentially consider him out indefinitely until further notice. Anthony Black remains the replacement in the starting lineup but has recently lost minutes to Gary Harris and Cole Anthony. If available on the waiver wire, Anthony is by far the best fantasy option of the three.
Jonathan Isaac

ORL Power Forward #1

Jonathan Isaac (sore left ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards.

Isaac, who injured his ankle during the fourth quarter of Friday’s win over the Celtics, did not play against the Hornets on Sunday. His absence resulted in more minutes for Caleb Houstan, who isn’t worth streaming in any league. Should Isaac be cleared to play, Houstan would fall out of the rotation.
Jaden Springer

PHI Shooting Guard #11

Jaden Springer (illness) and Danuel House Jr. (left quad contusion) have been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans.

Springer and House will remain sidelined after missing Monday’s win over the Lakers. Those absences freed up rotation minutes for Marcus Morris Sr., who scored 16 points off the bench. He still isn’t worth streaming in this spot, but Morris is worth watching.
Grayson Allen

PHX Shooting Guard #8

Grayson Allen (illness) did not participate in practice on Tuesday.

While Allen, who sat out Sunday’s win over the Knicks, did not practice, Suns coach Frank Vogel maintains hope that he’ll be able to play Wednesday night in Toronto. Should he be cleared, Josh Okogie would be headed back to the bench, eliminating any streaming value that he enjoyed as a spot starter.
Kevin Durant

PHX Small Forward #35

Kevin Durant (right foot soreness) participated in Tuesday’s practice.

Durant has missed Phoenix’s last two games with a sore foot. While his participation in Tuesday’s practice represents a step in the right direction, Suns coach Frank Vogel said after the session that the team will wait to see how Durant’s foot responds before making a decision regarding Wednesday’s game against the Raptors. Keita Bates-Diop is the player most impacted by Durant’s availability, as he’s been the replacement in the starting lineup.
Noah Clowney

BKN Power Forward #21

Noah Clowney (right shoulder soreness) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Raptors.

Clowney’s absence won’t impact fantasy basketball, as he’s appeared in just one game this season. He should already be on the waiver wire in all leagues.
Keegan Murray

SAC Small Forward #13

Keegan Murray (lower back soreness) is officially out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors.

Less than an hour after it was reported that Murray wasn’t at the Kings’ pregame shootaround, he’s officially been ruled out for Tuesday’s game. Chris Duarte will remain in the starting lineup but hasn’t offered great streaming value in that role. Fantasy managers would be better served to add Harrison Barnes if he’s available.
Wendell Carter Jr.

ORL Center #34

Wendell Carter Jr. (fractured third metacarpal, left hand) had his cast removed on Tuesday and did some light shooting.

Carter still isn’t close to returning to game action, but the cast removal is an important step in the right direction. Goga Bitadze will continue to offer solid value as Carter’s replacement in the starting lineup, and backup Moritz Wagner is also worth streaming.
Fred VanVleet

HOU Point Guard #5

Fred VanVleet (left thumb sprain), Dillon Brooks (left adductor tendinopathy), Tari Eason (lower left leg soreness), and Jae’Sean Tate (left knee soreness) are all available for Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks.

All four were probable on the initial injury report, so this update was the expected outcome. VanVleet and Brooks will continue to occupy their usual places in the starting lineup, with Tate and Eason providing depth off the bench.
Keegan Murray

SAC Small Forward #13

Keegan Murray (lower back soreness) was not seen at pregame shootaround ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Warriors.

Murray was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, so the chances of him being available for Tuesday’s game were slim to begin with. His not being at pregame shootaround is another sign that he’s unlikely to be available. If that’s the case, Chris Duarte would get another start.

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