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Braun (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.

Braun logged 26 minutes as a starter in his return from a lengthy layoff during Tuesday's loss to the Pistons, and it looks like he'll be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Braun is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.

Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Johnson hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a right knee bone bruise and is without a clear timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls until Denver offers an update.

Hart is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain.

Hart sprained his left ankle during Tuesday's win over the Wizards, and there's a real chance he may need to skip Wednesday's matchup with the Nuggets. With Wednesday's game being the second of a back-to-back set, the Knicks won't host a shootaround, so Hart will essentially be a game-time call. If he's unable to play, Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson could see a bump in minutes.

McBride (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

McBride will be sidelined for a fifth straight game Wednesday, and he remains without a target date to return. He can be considered highly questionable for Friday's game versus Detroit.

Olynyk is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder with left foot soreness.

Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Spurs may be cautious here. Olynyk has been used sparingly this season with an average of 9.5 minutes across 28 appearances.

Caruso (adductor) registered six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and one steal in 19 minutes Tuesday in the Thunder's 128-92 win over the Magic.

After he had missed the Thunder's previous six games due to a right adductor strain, Caruso saw a relatively standard allotment of minutes off the bench in his return. The defensive-minded Caruso came up empty from downtown but was able to deliver one steal for fantasy managers who streamed him in for help in that category. Tuesday's contest was the first of a back-to-back set for the Thunder, so Caruso could be a candidate to rest Wednesday in San Antonio if the Oklahoma City medical staff wants to ease him back from the adductor injury.

Clowney (back) tallied six points (3-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes Tuesday in the Nets' 125-109 loss to the Lakers.

Clowney stepped back into a starting role Tuesday in his return from a five-game absence due to a lower back sprain, resulting in Terance Mann moving to the bench. The third-year forward struggled to make an impact during his time on the court and fell well short of his season-long average of 28.6 minutes per game, though he sat out the entire fourth quarter and likely would have played more had the Nets been more competitive. Expect Clowney's minutes to pick up in the Nets' next game Thursday in Orlando.

Harper is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to right ankle soreness.

Harper was a late addition to the injury report for the front end of this back-to-back set. Stephon Castle is also questionable with adductor tightness, so the Spurs may be shorthanded in the backcourt against the Thunder. If one or both of Harper and Castle are ruled out, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson would be candidates for increased minutes, while Jordan McLaughlin could enter the rotation.

Braun (ankle) posted six points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two assists in 26 minutes Tuesday in the Nuggets' 124-121 loss to the Pistons.

Back in action after missing the Nuggets' previous 12 contests due to a left ankle sprain, Braun stepped back into the starting five and handled a healthy minutes load, but he struggled to deliver much in the way of useful production. At least until the Nuggets get both of Cameron Johnson (knee) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) back from injury, Braun should have a good chance at holding down a regular starting role, but he may not be in line for much of an uptick in playing time while he's struggled to find his shooting touch this season. After converting on at least 35 percent of his attempts from three-point range in each of his first three NBA campaigns, Braun has shot just 7-for-34 (20.6 percent) from downtown through his first 15 appearances of 2025-26.

Washington assigned Labissiere to the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Wednesday.

Labissiere only logged seven minutes in Wednesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks, and will now rejoin the Go-Go of the G League. Although he has shown he can be productive in an expanded role for the Wizards, he only received that opportunity due to a number of injuries to the team's frontcourt, and will likely not crack the rotation again unless this happens again.