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Turner (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Turner popped up on the injury report as probable due to a left ankle sprain, but the veteran center has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's interconference clash. He has averaged 18.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 threes, 3.0 blocks and 1.2 steals over 30.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.

Oklahoma City acquired the rights to Koprivica from the Jazz on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Koprivica was selected 57th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by Detroit, and his rights have previously been traded to the Clippers and Jazz. The 25-year-old hasn't made his NBA debut, and a return to the States isn't expected anytime soon.

Gafford is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle.

Gafford has been dealing with nagging ankle injuries throughout the season, and there's a chance he could be forced to the sidelines yet again Thursday evening. If Gafford can't play, there will be more minutes available for Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse.

Porzingis (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.

Porzingis was scratched from Tuesday's game because of an illness, and the ailment could prevent him from suiting up Thursday. Before Tuesday, Porzingis had missed 12 consecutive games due to left Achilles tendinitis. Even if available Thursday, Porzingis would likely have his minutes monitored.

Okongwu (mouth) is questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.

Okongwu underwent a dental procedure Jan. 29, and he's missed three straight games as a result. The 25-year-old center will have a chance at returning Thursday against the shorthanded Jazz, who recently made waves by acquiring Jaren Jackson in a blockbuster trade with the Grizzlies.

Landale is being traded to the Hawks on Wednesday for cash considerations, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Landale was sent to Utah on Tuesday as part of the Jaren Jackson trade, and just a day later, he'll pick up his things and head to Atlanta. Landale will help add some depth to the Hawks' frontcourt, but it'll be tough for him to find meaningful minutes when Kristaps Porzingis and Onyeka Okongwu are healthy. Landale can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.

Zubac (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

This may raise some eyebrows with the trade deadline 24 hours away, but Azarly reports that this absence is not related to that. With Zubac out of the mix, the Clippers will likely lean more on Brook Lopez, John Collins and Derrick Jones.

The Thunder acquired Plumlee (groin) in a three-team trade with Charlotte and Chicago on Wednesday, and he was immediately waived, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports. Coby White and Mike Conley were sent to Charlotte, with Ousmane Dieng landing with the Bulls.

Plumlee was used sparingly by Charlotte across 14 appearances before being sidelined by a groin surgery. He's scheduled to be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, and he'll likely draw some interest from contending teams in need of frontcourt depth.

Hartenstein (eye) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.

Hartenstein is dealing with a corneal abrasion and will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's coming off a triple-double against the Magic on Tuesday with 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 23 minutes. With Chet Holmgren (back) also out, the Thunder could rely heavily on Jaylin Williams and Branden Carlson.

Jackson supplied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 loss to Utah.

Jackson recorded his sixth double-double of the season despite the loss. The Pacers rested five key players Tuesday, allowing Jackson and Jay Huff to both play key roles. Although this was a strong line, fantasy managers won't want to overreact given the circumstances.