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Sharpe (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Sharpe will miss an eighth straight game due to a right knee sprain. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for any of the Nets' final two games of the season: on Friday against Minnesota and Sunday versus New York.

Robinson is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to left ankle injury management.

The big man won't be an option off the bench for the Knicks in this game, meaning Precious Achuiwa is slated to have a bigger role off the bench as Karl-Anthony Towns' primary backup. Robinson's next chance to play will come against the Cavaliers on Friday in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Robinson is averaging 5.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game over his previous 10 games.

Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Richards won't be available for the Suns on Wednesday against Oklahoma City due to an elbow issue. Phoenix will likely turn to Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Hartenstein (Achilles) won't play Wednesday against the Suns.

After logging 29 minutes against the Lakers on Tuesday with eight points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal, Hartenstein will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams (ankle) is no longer on the injury report, however, and could see an uptick in minutes Wednesday.

Missi is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to left ankle soreness.

Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set. Presumably, Missi could be held out for maintenance in one of these games. Kelly Olynyk is resting Thursday, so it's more likely that a maintenance day for Missi would occur Friday.

Hayes (hand) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes is dealing with a contusion on his right hand, which might keep him sidelined Wednesday in Dallas. If the veteran center cannot play against the Mavericks, the Lakers will likely turn to Trey Jemison and Dorian Finney-Smith to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Holmes (shoulder) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Holmes appears likely to miss a fourth straight game for the Wizards. Assuming he sits out Wednesday, Holmes will have two more chances to suit up during the regular season.

Vucevic (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Vucevic was given the night off Tuesday against the Cavaliers for injury maintenance, but he's expected to see his usual allotment of minutes Wednesday. Jalen Smith started Tuesday's game in Vucevic's place, but he's now questionable to face the Heat due to an ankle sprain.

Williams (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors.

Miles Bridges (hip) is also being held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Williams on the shelf, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely soak up the bulk of the center minutes Wednesday.

Carter ended Tuesday's 119-112 victory over the Hawks with 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, three blocks and six steals across 37 minutes.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the way for the Magic on the offensive end of the court, but Orlando wouldn't have secured the victory without the impressive contributions of Carter. Not only did the big man fill the stat sheet, but he also recorded two or more tallies in each of the five major categories, and he established new season-high marks in both steals and blocks. He's averaging 10.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per contest over his last 10 outings.