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Schroder is part of the Cavs' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Schroder will step into the starting lineup Wednesday night due to the absence of James Harden (thumb). In eight games with the Cavaliers, Schroder is averaging 8.0 points, 4.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 20.3 minutes. Wednesday's game will be his first start for Cleveland.

Merrill is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Bucks on Wednesday.

The Cavaliers are missing Donovan Mitchell (groin), James Harden (thumb) and Evan Mobley (calf) for Wednesday's game, so Merrill will enter the starting lineup alongside Dennis Schroder, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen. It'll be Merrill's 24th start of the season and ninth in 12 games for Cleveland. His last start took place Friday in a 118-113 win over the Hornets, when he logged 10 points, two rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes.

Jerome will start Wednesday versus the Warriors.

Jerome is back from a rest day and will replace Scotty Pippen in the first unit for Wednesday's game. Javon Small, Jaylen Wells, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper with join Jerome in the starting lineup Wednesday.

Spencer is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Spencer started in Monday's loss to the Kings, when he finished with seven points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes. He'll come off the bench for Wednesday's contest while the Grizzlies go with a starting five of Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Javon Small, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.

Pippen isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Golden State.

Pippen started Monday night and generated six points, two rebounds, eight assists and five steals over 22 minutes. He'll retreat to a reserve role Wednesday, as Javon Small will replace him in the first unit.

Small is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Small will be in the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time in his career. He's coming off a strong performance against the Kings on Monday, when he logged 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds over 25 minutes. Small has played 20-plus minutes in each of his last eight outings and will have the opportunity to take on an expanded role against Golden State.

Anthony (not with team) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Anthony continues to be away from the Suns after being traded by the Bucks on Feb. 5. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Kings, though there's no indication that he'll suit up for Phoenix in the near future.

Wiggins is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Wiggins will step into the first unit for the short-handed Thunder on Wednesday. In 16 starts this season, Wiggins is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals over 28.5 minutes.

Williams is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Pistons on Wednesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined, Williams will enter the Thunder's starting five alongside Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort. It'll be Williams' ninth start of the season, with his last taking place in a 116-106 loss to the Spurs on Feb. 4, when he recorded 24 points ,12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 40 minutes.

Richard is starting Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Stephen Curry (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (knee) are out Wednesday, opening a path for Richard to make his 16th start of the campaign. The rookie guard is averaging 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 22.5 minutes as a starter this season.