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Jones (hamstring) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Boston.

Jones will miss an 11th straight game due to a strained left hamstring, but the guard will have the full All-Star break to rest and recover before Chicago's next game, which will come Feb. 19 against Toronto. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) also sidelined Wednesday, look for Chicago to lean on the quartet of Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham in the backcourt.

Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Giddey will miss an eighth consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain, and his next opportunity to return will come against the Raptors on Feb. 19 after the All-Star break. The Bulls will likely continue relying heavily on Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey and Collin Sexton due to Giddey being sidelined Wednesday.

Rollins (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Orlando.

Rollins will miss the first leg of this back-to-back set due to plantar fasciitis, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game in Oklahoma City. With Rollins unavailable, Gary Harris and Cam Thomas could be more involved in the rotation, while guys like AJ Green and Kyle Kuzma might be asked to step it up on offense.

Okoro (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Okoro was added to the Bulls' injury report Wednesday morning due to a sore left knee, and he'll wind up missing the team's final game before the All-Star break. With Tre Jones (hamstring) and Josh Giddey (hamstring) also sidelined, Patrick Williams, Collin Sexton and Leonard Miller could all see expanded roles.

Nance (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Nance was previously considered questionable due to a sprained left ankle, but the third-year big man has been given the green light to suit up. He's averaging 18.7 minutes per game over his last six appearances.

Risacher (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Risacher will shed his questionable tag due to a left quadriceps contusion and suit up in Atlanta's final game before the All-Star break. The second-year forward has appeared in each of the Hawks' last five outings, averaging 7.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 21.6 minutes per contest over that stretch.

Johnson (knee) is available for Wednesday's game in Charlotte, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Johnson is back after a one-game absence, which will likely result in Asa Newell heading back to the second unit. Mouhamed Gueye's minutes figure to dip with Johnson active and CJ McCollum likely won't be as active on offense.

Daniels (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Charlotte, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Daniels will shed a questionable tag in time to suit up Wednesday night. The 22-year-old is averaging 10.1 points, 6.8 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 32.0 minutes in his last 10 appearances.

Thompson (two-way) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

A two-way player, Thompson hasn't seen action for the Pacers or their G League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom, since last Wednesday while he's been managing a thumb issue, but the injury doesn't look like it will prevent him from playing against Brooklyn. With eight other players listed out with injuries and with Micah Potter (ankle) and Jarace Walker (illness) considered questionable, Thompson appears likely to be included in the rotation Wednesday.

The Spurs waived Sochan on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Sochan fell out of the rotation in San Antonio, but he's expected to receive interest from multiple teams upon clearing waivers. If Sochan lands in a spot where he's able to earn 20-plus minutes per game, he could emerge as a deep-league asset for his ability to rack up dimes and defensive stats.