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Huff is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Huff will return to his regular role off the bench due to the return of Zach Edey (ankle). Huff is averaging 7.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season.

Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Houston on Wednesday.

Plumlee will make his 19th start of the season Wednesday (and his first since Jan. 18) due to the absence of Nick Richards (ankle). Plumlee has scored in double digits over his last four games, and over that span he has shot 76.9 percent from the field and averaged 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 24.5 minutes.

Hartenstein will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against Boston, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein has started for the Thunder in 42 games this season but will come off the bench Wednesday in Boston. In two games in a reserve role during the 2024-25 campaign, the veteran big man averages 13.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game

Kornet is not in Boston's starting lineup against Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Kornet has started in four of the Celtics' last five games and has averaged 6.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over 25.4 minutes per game over that span. He'll come off the bench Wednesday due to the return of Al Horford (toe), but Kornet should still see prominent playing time due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

Robinson will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Robinson started two of the last three games for the Raptors but will resume his reserve role Wednesday against Philadelphia. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 4.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game off the bench this season for Toronto.

Horford is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Thunder on Wednesday.

Horford was held out of Monday's win against Utah due to a left big toe sprain, but he will suit up for Wednesday's contest. The veteran big man will continue to play a prominent role for the Celtics due to the extended absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

Clarke (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Clarke didn't play against the Suns on Monday due to right knee soreness, but he's been cleared to return Wednesday. He has averaged 10.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 20.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

Edey (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Edey was sidelined for Monday's win over the Suns due to left ankle soreness, but he's recovered enough to suit up Wednesday. The rookie center out of Purdue has averaged 8.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks over 22.1 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

Drummond (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Drummond will return from a one-game absence Wednesday due to an illness, and he'll start at center due to the absence of Guerschon Yabusele (knee). Drummond started in six straight games before missing Monday's loss to the Hawks, and over that span he averaged 10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals over 22.2 minutes.

Richards (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Richards will miss his first game with the Suns as he deals with soreness in his right ankle. The team will likely turn to Mason Plumlee to shoulder the load in the frontcourt Wednesday in Houston.