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Huff totaled eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 loss to the Mavericks.

Huff continues to play as the primary backup behind fill-in starter Brandon Clarke. While it has been a great opportunity for Huff, his production of late has been trending in the wrong direction. Over the past three games, he has averaged just 5.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.7 combined steals and blocks in 13.3 minutes per game. With Zach Edey likely returning from an ankle injury soon, Huff's opportunity could be about to come to an unceremonious end.

Clarke provided eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 loss to the Mavericks.

Clarke continues to start for the Grizzlies but has struggled to deliver what might be considered adequate production. Since moving into the starting lineup, Clarke has scored double-digits only four times, recording six total blocks. Zach Edey has a chance to return from his ankle injury this week, a move that would likely see Clarke move back to the bench.

Boucher finished Tuesday's 122-111 win over the Pacers with six points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes.

Boucher offered very little Tuesday, continuing his recent run of low production. He has scored no more than 10 points in each of the past six games, adding three total blocks. The Raptors continue to deal with injuries to multiple players, yet Boucher has been unable to carve out a consistent role. Despite a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, it appears Boucher would need a minor miracle to have any chance of playing a significant role moving forward.

Brown totaled no counting stats over three minutes during Tuesday's 122-111 loss to Toronto.

Brown logged fewer than five minutes for the fourth consecutive game, continuing an uninspiring return to the NBA. The Pacers signed Brown after losing their two backup centers to separate Achilles injuries. Brown has failed to score in each of the past three games and barring an injury to Myles Turner, Brown's role is likely to remain limited.

Turner notched 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 122-111 loss to the Raptors.

Turner amassed multiple blocks for the second time in the past six games. Despite the Pacers' modest season, Turner has been relatively consistent on the defensive end, averaging 2.9 combined steals and blocks. However, the same cannot be said for the offensive end of the floor, where he is shooting 47.3 percent from the field, putting up 15.8 points per game.

Sengun was ejected with 1:52 remaining in Tuesday's game versus the Kings. He will finish the contest with 24 points (10-20 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in 31 minutes.

Sengun was ejected alongside Rockets coach Ime Udoka late in the fourth quarter after receiving double technicals for arguing with the refs. Still, Sengun had a productive outing, scoring at least 20 points in his fifth straight appearance.

Williams (foot) recorded four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block in nine minutes Tuesday in the Hornets' 110-104 loss to the 76ers.

The third-year center made his first NBA appearance since Dec. 8, 2023, after a back contusion cost him the final 62 games of last season and a left foot tendon strain kept him sidelined for the first 20 games of the current campaign. As was to be expected following a year-long absence, Williams had significant restrictions in place in his return, as he was eased back in as a bench player and was part of a three-man center rotation with Nick Richards (29 minutes) and Moussa Diabate (10 minutes). Williams should eventually assume Diabate's minutes, but it's unclear if when or if he'll supplant Richards as the Hornets' starting center. On the rare occasions he's been healthy during his career, Williams has displayed an intriguing fantasy profile due to his efficient scoring and strong contributions in the rebounds, blocks and steals categories. He's worthy of a speculative pickup in most fantasy leagues where he's available, but he'll likely need to take hold of a consistent 20-plus-minute role before he becomes a usable option in 12-team leagues or shallower.

Richards chipped in 22 points (6-9 FG, 10-13 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the 76ers.

Richards made his return to the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench in Charlotte's previous game. He led all players rebounds while ending second on the team in scoring in a double-double performance. Richards matched his season high in rebounds while posting his second outing with at least 20 points. Richards has now recorded a double-double in four of his seven appearances this season.

Coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that he doesn't expect Embiid (knee) to play in Wednesday's game against the Magic, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Embiid is expected to miss his fifth consecutive game due to left knee injury management. However, the superstar already missed the first game of the back-to-back set in Tuesday's NBA Cup win over the Hornets, so it's not out of the realm of possibility for Embiid to suit up for the second leg. If the big man remains sidelined alongside Andre Drummond (ankle), Guerschon Yabusele, KJ Martin and Adem Bona will likely receive upticks in playing time.

Jackson-Davis will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Kevon Looney will get his first start of the season with Jackson-Davis retreating to the bench. The second-year big man averaged 6.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks across 15.4 minutes per game in his last five outings (four starts).