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Gillespie (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Nets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

This will be the first missed game of the season for Gillespie, and with Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring) also out, guys like Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin figure to be very busy on offense. The Suns' next two games come as a Thursday-Friday back-to-back set, so Gillespie might need to spend at least one more game on the sidelines before he's cleared to return.

Melton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Melton sat out Monday's loss to Minnesota -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left knee injury management. However, he's set to return to action Wednesday. The 27-year-old guard has played at least 20 minutes in five straight appearances, averaging 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals across 21.6 minutes per tilt over that stretch.

Payton is probable to play Wednesday versus the Jazz despite a right calf contusion.

It appears Payton will push through and make himself available for Wednesday's game, and we should get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff. Payton is averaging 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game this season.

Horford (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Horford is set to return to action after sitting out Monday's loss to Minnesota -- the second leg of a back-to-back set. The veteran big man has logged at least 19 minutes in each of his last six outings (one start), averaging 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 blocks across 21.3 minutes per contest during that span.

Green (back) is probable for Wednesday's game in Utah.

Green sat out Monday's loss to Minnesota, with that game coming as the second in a back-to-back set, but he should be back in action Wednesday night with his usual minutes. Green's return will likely result in Gui Santos or Quinten Post heading back to the second unit.

Curry (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Curry is likely to return to action Wednesday after missing Monday's loss to Minnesota -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to right patellofemoral inflammation. Over 12 January appearances, the superstar point guard has averaged 24.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.9 minutes per tilt.

Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.

The 76ers are on the second leg of a back-to-back, so they'll take a cautious approach with Grimes' ankle and hold him out of Tuesday's game. His absence should open up some minutes for Jared McCain and Justin Edwards. Grimes' next chance to play will come Thursday versus Sacramento.

The 76ers recalled Broome from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Tuesday, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

After being assigned to the G League on Friday, Broome will rejoin the parent club ahead of Tuesday's game against the Bucks. The rookie second-rounder has logged just nine minutes over two appearances with Philadelphia since the beginning of December, so he isn't guaranteed to see the court.

Wallace (hip) won't suit up for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

Alex Caruso (adductor) and Ajay Mitchell (abdominal) will join Wallace on the sidelines for Tuesday's game, leaving the Thunder's backcourt quite thin. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will have a chance for major minutes Tuesday with Oklahoma City banged up, so both of those guys are on the radar as potential streamers in deep leagues. Wallace's next chance to play will come Thursday in Minnesota.

Cissoko won't start against the Wizards on Tuesday.

With Deni Avdija (back) returning to the lineup, Cissoko will retreat to the second unit. In 21 games off the bench so far this season, the 21-year-old forward has averaged 5.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.8 minutes per contest.