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  • Alex Sarr C | WAS

    Wizards' Alex Sarr: Iffy for Thursday

    Sarr (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

    Sarr is nursing a left toe injury and is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest. If the second-year big man is unable to give it a go Thursday, the Wizards would likely divvy up the center minutes among Anthony Gill, Tristan Vukcevic and Julian Reese.

  • Jonathan Isaac PF | ORL

    Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Still out with knee sprain

    Isaac is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets with a left knee sprain.

    The Magic last announced a week ago that a timetable for Isaac's return would be determined by how he responds to treatment. Until Orlando provides another update on the forward's status, it's reasonable to consider Isaac week-to-week.

  • Anthony Black PG | ORL

    Magic's Anthony Black: Ruled out for Thursday

    Black (abdomen) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

    This will be the seventh straight game on the shelf for Black. The Magic have yet to provide a timetable, as the team wants to see how he responds to treatment. Black's next chance to play is Saturday against the Lakers.

  • Franz Wagner PF | ORL

    Magic's Franz Wagner: Sitting out again Thursday

    Wagner (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

    Wagner hasn't played since Feb. 11 and remains without a timetable to return. For now, he can be considered doubtful at best for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

  • Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Ruled out for Thursday

    Cunningham is out for Thursday's game versus the Wizards with a left back contusion.

    Cunningham left Tuesday's win over Washington due to what the Pistons had previously classified as back spasms. After he was unable to practice Wednesday, Cunningham will end up sitting out the rematch with Washington. It's worth noting Thursday is the front end of a back-to-back set for Detroit, so the team could be exercising caution with their franchise centerpiece by holding him out against a weaker opponent. The Pistons have typically turned to Daniss Jenkins to fill the void in the first unit in Cunningham's previous absences, with Jenkins averaging 14.8 points, 7.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.4 minutes per tilt across eight games as a starter this season.

  • Ben Saraf PG | BKN

    Nets' Ben Saraf: Listed out Wednesday

    Saraf (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.comreports.

    Saraf was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. Nolan Traore, Drake Powell and Terance Mann could see a bit more run with Saraf out of the picture.

  • Warriors' Stephen Curry: Hopes to return before end of month

    The Warriors are optimistic that Curry (knee) will be able to return before the end of March, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

    The superstar point guard has been on the shelf since the start of February due to a right knee injury, but he's intensifying his on-court activity amid his rehab. It sounds like Curry remains week-to-week, and it's worth noting Golden State returns from its current road trip in the March 25 matchup versus the Nets. In the meantime, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton should continue holding down the fort in the backcourt.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Won't play Wednesday

    Reid is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a sprained right ankle.

    Wednesday is set to be a rare absence for Reid, who is out for just the second time all year and last sat out Feb. 22 versus the 76ers. With Reid and Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined, Kyle Anderson and Bones Hyland are both worthy of streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.

  • Ousmane Dieng SF | MIL

    Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Strong line off bench

    Dieng notched 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

    This was a terrific showing for Dieng, and he's absolutely trending up in fantasy hoops with the Bucks' playoff hopes fading. Plus, there's been reports that the team is considering shutting down Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) for the remainder of the season.

  • Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Expected to return Friday

    Knicks head coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that he believes Brunson (ankle/neck) will return to the lineup Friday against the Nets, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. "I imagine [he'll play in Brooklyn]. ... There's two days off before the next game," Brown said of Brunson. "There's plenty of time to get himself right."

    Brunson was sidelined for just the sixth time all season and for the first time since Jan. 17 during Tuesday's 136-110 win over the Pacers. The veteran point guard's absence was attributed to right ankle injury management as well as a cervical strain on the right side, but neither issue is viewed as a major concern. The Knicks were likely just looking to give Brunson some rest during a lighter portion of their schedule; after defeating the 15-54 Pacers, New York will face three non-contending teams in Brooklyn, Washington and New Orleans for its next three matchups.

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