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Jokic (elbow/ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Wednesday will mark a second straight absence with ankle and elbow injuries for Jokic, who sees his next chance to play arrive Friday against Portland. The Nuggets shifted Aaron Gordon to the center spot Monday against the Warriors, with Hunter Tyson and Peyton Watson joining the first unit in that one due to Jamal Murray's (ankle) absence as well.

The Nuggets are "leaning against" playing Jokic (elbow/ankle) against the Lakers on Wednesday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Jokic appears to be trending toward a second consecutive missed game due to a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement. Aaron Gordon (calf/ankle) got the start at center against the Warriors on Monday, and he would likely stay at the five if Jokic is indeed ruled out.

Biyombo is not in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Knicks on Wednesday.

Biyombo has started in all 15 games since the All-Star break, and over that span he has averaged 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 blocks over 18.7 minutes. He'll serve in a reserve role Wednesday while Jeremy Sochan enters the Spurs' starting five.

Hartenstein (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Hartenstein is out with a back injury, and his next chance to return comes Friday against the Hornets. The Thunder should rely on Chet Holmgren on Wednesday, with Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams likely handling expanded roles.

Ware is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

The rookie big man will supplant Haywood Highsmith in the starting five Wednesday. Across his last 10 appearances in the first unit, Ware has averaged 8.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.2 minutes.

Bryant is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Myles Turner is back from a one-game absence with a hip injury Wednesday, expectedly pushing Bryant to the second unit. Bryant has averaged 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.4 steals in 13.9 minutes across 13 games off the bench following the All-Star break.

Jones is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Pacers on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Jones will make the first start of his NBA career Wednesday due to the Mavericks being short-handed by injuries. Jones has fully recovered from a left quadriceps strain that kept him sidelined for Dallas' last seven games. His last appearance was March 3 against the Kings, when he tallied 21 points, eight rebounds and one block over 34 minutes.

Robinson (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Robinson made his 2024-25 regular-season debut Feb. 28 after recovering from left ankle surgery during the offseason. The Knicks are managing his injury by holding him out of one leg of back-to-back sets, which means he'll likely be held out of Thursday's game against Charlotte. Robinson will play Wednesday and will be limited to approximately 24 minutes of playing time, per Edwards.

Jones (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

A left quad strain cost Jones seven straight games, but the 2021 first-rounder will be available Wednesday to reinforce a depleted Mavericks frontcourt. Jones could be facing a minutes restriction in his return against Indiana, but he impressed with 21 points, eight rebounds and one block during 34 minutes in his lone appearance for the Mavericks this season back during the March 3 loss to the Kings.

Kessler (rest) will play Wednesday against the Wizards.

Kessler was originally ruled out for Wednesday, but the Jazz have upgraded his status to available -- Lauri Markkanen's (personal) absence may have factored into the decision. In his most recent outing against the Bulls, Kessler had seven points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 31 minutes.