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McCollum will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

McCollum received a spot start in Monday's loss to Minnesota with Dyson Daniels (ankle) unavailable, but Daniels is back and starting Wednesday, so McCollum will return to his reserve role. In 13 games off the bench this season, McCollum has posted averages of 17.9 points, 3.2 assists and 2.3 triples per contest.

Newell won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Jalen Johnson will return from a one-game absence due to knee inflammation, pushing Newell back to the second unit. Over three appearances off the bench so far this month, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 13.7 minutes per game.

Potter (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.

Potter was considered questionable due to a sprained left ankle, but he'll be in uniform for Wednesday's contest. Potter started and played 29 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Knicks.

Walker (illness) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Nets.

Walker is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, and with Pascal Siakam (hamstring) unavailable for Wednesday's game, Walker should see plenty of shots falling his way. Walker has scored in double figures in nine straight appearances.

Sims will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.

The 27-year-old big man will return to the first unit due to Ryan Rollins (foot) being sidelined. As a starter this season (five games), Sims has averaged 2.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game.

Champagnie isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Champagnie's streak of three consecutive starts will come to a close as the Wizards trot out a lineup of Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly and Jamir Watkins. With Alex Sarr (hamstring) and Tristan Vukcevic (illness) sidelined, Champagnie will likely be tasked with plenty of playing time despite the reserve role.

Watkins will start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

With the Wizards shorthanded in the frontcourt, Watkins will step back into the starting five. As a starter this season (three games), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.7 minutes per contest.

Kalkbrenner is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks.

Kalkbrenner is getting the start due to Moussa Diabate (suspension) being unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams. Over 26 starts this season, Kalkbrenner has registered averages of 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.

Williams will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

With Miles Bridges (suspension) unavailable, Williams will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Through four February appearances, the seventh-year forward has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.3 minutes per tilt.

Clowney (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Clowney was previously upgraded to available for Wednesday's contest but was unable to get through pregame warmups. The 21-year-old forward's next opportunity to play will come against Cleveland on Feb. 19. Danny Wolf, Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams are candidates for increased playing time due to Clowney being sidelined.