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  • Pete Nance PF | MIL

    Bucks' Pete Nance: Steps up with 13 points off bench

    Nance registered 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

    The two-way player matched a season high in minutes Tuesday, providing a lift off the bench. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) set to miss at least one week, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucks take an extended look at Nance, though he's eligible to appear in only three more games through the rest of the season while he remains signed to a two-way deal. The third-year forward still has several obstacles to climb for playing time, as the likes of Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, Ousmane Dieng and Jericho Sims all remain heavily involved in the Milwaukee rotation.

  • Doug McDermott SF | SAC

    Kings' Doug McDermott: Playing time picking up

    McDermott finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 132-104 loss to the Spurs.

    McDermott is quietly beginning to see some meaningful burn for the Kings, logging at least 25 minutes in three of his past four games. Sacramento's nightly rotations are becoming more difficult to predict at this stage of a lost season, but McDermott's workload will remain worth monitoring in deep fantasy leagues. The veteran sharpshooter has averaged 7.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.5 three-pointers in 23.9 minutes per tilt in his last four games.

  • Peyton Watson SF | DEN

    Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Ruled out Wednesday

    Watson (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

    Although Watson will miss an 18th straight contest due to a right hamstring strain, it sounds like he's on the cusp of making his return to the floor. The Nuggets expressed optimism Monday that Watson would play at some point this week, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, so the forward will next set his sights toward Friday's tilt against Toronto as a possible return date.

  • Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Ruled out Wednesday

    Williams (concussion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

    Williams was unable to shake his doubtful tag for this contest. With this news, Max Christie and Ryan Nembhard could be a bit more involved for Dallas.

  • Aaron Gordon PF | DEN

    Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Taking seat Wednesday

    Gordon is listed out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to right hamstring injury management.

    Gordon will rest up for the second leg of a back-to-back set after posting 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Tuesday's blowout win over the 76ers. Presumably, Gordon will be back in action Friday against Toronto.

  • Darius Garland PG | LAC

    Clippers' Darius Garland: Will play Wednesday

    Garland (toe) will play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, per Law Murray of The Athletic.

    Wednesday is the first half of a back-to-back set with New Orleans, so Garland's presence might mean a maintenance day is coming Thursday. The star guard has averaged 19.9 points, 6.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 3.7 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per game over seven contests for the Clippers so far, shooting 46.4 percent from deep.

  • Nicolas Batum PF | LAC

    Clippers' Nicolas Batum: May be rested

    Batum (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

    Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Clippers are likely eyeing a maintenance day for the veteran during one of the next two games. Kobe Sanders could become more involved if Batum is ultimately held out.

  • Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Sits out practice

    Cunningham (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Cunningham exited in the first quarter of Tuesday's 130-117 win over the Wizards due to back spasms, and he's still bothered by the injury a day later. Until the Pistons release an official injury report ahead of Thursday's rematch with Washington, the two-time All-Star point guard can be tentatively deemed questionable for that contest.

  • Jaylen Clark SG | MIN

    Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark: Questionable with calf soreness

    Clark is questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah due to right calf soreness.

    Clark is in danger of being out for the second half of this back-to-back set. However, he hasn't seen any playing time in two of Minnesota's last three contests, suggesting Clark is a negligible part of the rotation for now.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Iffy for Wednesday

    Reid is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz with a right ankle sprain.

    Reid picked up an ankle sprain Tuesday against the Suns, but he was able to return to the game. If he's unable to give it a go, the Timberwolves may rely more on Kyle Anderson in the frontcourt.

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