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Adebayo (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Lakers.

Adebayo missed Monday's contest against the Clippers due to a back injury and is in danger of missing a second consecutive game. If Adebayo can't play Wednesday, the Heat will likely rely on Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware as the primary big men again.

Huff (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs.

Huff is dealing with left knee soreness, though he is expected to suit up Wednesday. The big man was held out of Monday's loss to the Rockets due to coach's decision. Over his last five outings, he has averaged 5.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per contest. Huff will likely continue to receive little playing time unless injuries arise at the center position.

Jackson-Davis (thumb) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Jackson-Davis is expected to suit up after sustaining the sprained right thumb in Monday's loss to Toronto, during which he recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 30 minutes. If the second-year pro is sidelined against the Timberwolves, Kevon Looney should see a bump in minutes. Over his last five appearances, Jackson-Davis has averaged 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.2 minutes per contest.

Sims (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

After being a late scratch ahead of Monday's loss to the Pistons, Sims is in danger of missing consecutive games Wednesday due to lower back spasms. If the 26-year-old big man can't play, the Knicks would likely look to lean on Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) if he's available, and Precious Achiuwa would handle New York's backup center role against Philadelphia.

Drummond (toe) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but he's considered day-to-day after resuming on-court work, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Drummond will miss his fifth straight game with a left toe sprain, but he could be trending toward returning to the floor sooner rather than later. In the 26 games he's played this season, the veteran big man has averaged 7.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 18.9 minutes per contest.

Embiid (foot) remains out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but the 76ers are continuing to view the center as day-to-day, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Embiid will miss his fifth straight game Tuesday due to a left foot strain, but since he's still being labeled as day-to-day, he could have a chance at making it back for the second leg of the back-to-back set Wednesday versus the Knicks. Andre Drummond (toe) is also sitting out Tuesday, so Guerschon Yabusele should again be in store for significant minutes as the 76ers' top center.

Bitadze (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

After leaving Sunday's game against the 76ers early, Bitadze was held out of Tuesday's practice. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, however. Jonathan Isaac is a candidate to step into a larger role if Bitadze can't go.

Bitadze (hip) did not practice Tuesday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Bitadze left Sunday's game against the 76ers early and is dealing with a right hip contusion. The Magic will be releasing their injury report Tuesday afternoon or evening, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Magic slapped a questionable tag on the center. Jonathan Isaac could see more run if Bitadze is unable to give it a go.

Davis logged 30 points (13-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 126-102 loss to San Antonio.

The Lakers didn't have a good performance overall and looked overmatched in a 24-point defeat to the Spurs, but the star big man had an excellent individual showing. This was his sixth straight double-double, and he has scored at least 30 points three times during that stretch while averaging 27.2 points, 14.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals per game.

Wembanyama chipped in 23 points (10-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 126-102 win over the Lakers.

Fantasy managers should be used to seeing Wembanyama fill the stat sheet on a regular basis, but the Frenchman had perhaps one of his most productive performances of the season Monday. He recorded at least two tallies in each of the six major categories, and even though he didn't record a double-double, this was another impressive showing for the second-year big man. He's been on a tear of late, averaging 22.2 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game since the beginning of January.