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Santos will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Utah, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Santos will return to his reserve role with Draymond Green back from a rest day. Santos is averaging 4.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per game this season.

Post won't start against the Jazz on Wednesday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Post got the starting nod in Monday's loss to Minnesota but will retreat to the second unit in favor of Al Horford on Wednesday. In 16 appearances off the bench so far this season, Post has averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per contest.

Spencer will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Utah, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Spencer received a spot start in Monday's loss to Minnesota with Stephen Curry resting on the second leg of a back-to-back set. However, Curry is back and starting Wednesday, which will shift Spencer back to his reserve role. The third-year guard has averaged 5.4 points and 3.0 assists per game this season.

Horford will start against the Jazz on Wednesday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Horford sat out Monday's loss to Minnesota -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- though he'll return to the starting five Wednesday. As a starter this season (two games), the veteran big man has averaged 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 20.5 minutes per tilt.

Aldama (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Aldama was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness and won't suit up Wednesday. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against New Orleans. With Aldama out, Jock Landale, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson are candidates for increased minutes.

Washington will start against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Washington will rejoin the first unit in his third outing following a three-game absence due to personal reasons and an ankle issue. As a starter this season (31 games), the 27-year-old forward has averaged 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.3 minutes per game.

Gafford is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Joining Gafford in the first unit for Wednesday's game will be Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and P.J. Washington. Across 20 starts this season, Gafford has registered averages of 9.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

Powell won't start against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Daniel Gafford will return to the starting five Wednesday, pushing Powell to the second unit. The veteran big man has averaged 3.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

Conley won't start against the Mavericks on Wednesday.

Anthony Edwards will return to action following a one-game absence due to right foot injury maintenance. As a result, Conley will slide to the second unit. The veteran point guard has averaged 1.8 points, 2.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

Curry (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Curry was held out of Monday's loss to Minnesota -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to right patellofemoral inflammation. However, the superstar point guard will shed his probable tag and return to action Wednesday. Over 12 January appearances so far, Curry has averaged 24.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 30.9 minutes per game.