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Holmgren (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Holmgren was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest due to back spasms, but the fourth-year big man has been cleared to play in the front end of the Thunder's back-to-back set. He has averaged 15.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks over 28.5 minutes per game since Feb. 1, though he's shot just 22.2 percent from three-point range (on 3.4 3PA/G) over that span.

Strawther is probable for Wednesday's game against Boston with a left toe sprain.

Fantasy managers can look for the Nuggets to confirm Strawther's status at some point closer to Wednesday's tipoff. Strawther has started six consecutive contests, averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.7 minutes per game.

Murray (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Boston.

Murray is still dealing with lingering right hamstring tightness but is likely to suit up Wednesday. The star point guard has averaged 21.2 points, 6.8 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers across 32.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.

Pickett (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Celtics.

Pickett will miss a second straight game due to lingering knee soreness. In his absence, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway could pick up a handful of minutes.

Sheppard will start against the 76ers on Tuesday, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

With Pascal Siakam (wrist) unavailable, Sheppard will rejoin the starting five. As a starter this season (16 games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 8.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 25.0 minutes per contest.

Mitchell (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Mitchell will return from a one-game absence due to an illness. As a result, Kasparas Jakucionis is expected to retreat to the bench. Over seven February appearances, Mitchell has averaged 9.0 points, 6.0 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per tilt.

Drummond is not part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Indiana.

The 76ers are getting Joel Embiid (knee/shin) back into the first unit Tuesday. Drummond is available off the bench, but it's possible Adem Bona ends up being the only traditional center to see meaningful playing time behind Embiid.

Embiid (knee/shin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

After five straight games on the shelf, Embiid will shed his questionable tag for this contest. However, it's possible he has some restrictions in his first game back. With the star big man back in the mix, Andre Drummond is expected to shift to the second unit.

Simons has been diagnosed with a fractured left wrist, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Simons doesn't have a clear timetable for a return, and the expectation is that he'll return to action once the pain subsides. The sharpshooter aggravated an injury he dealt with during training camp this past fall, which previously cost him around 10 days. He should be considered week-to-week until Chicago offers an update on his status. In the meantime, Tre Jones and Collin Sexton are candidates to see increased roles.

Peter (two-way) is listed out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Peter will be in street clothes for a second straight game while the Pacers look to manage his availability as the season winds down. The two-way player has already suited up in 36 games this season, so he can be active for just 14 more contests the rest of the way before Indiana would need to upgrade him to a standard NBA contract.