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Clayton (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Clayton will miss a second consecutive contest due to a bruised right calf. With Cedric Coward (knee) also sidelined, Cam Spencer and Scotty Pippen could see an uptick in playing time. Clayton's next chance to play will come after the All-Star break, when the Grizzlies face the Jazz on Feb. 20.

Jokic (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

As expected, Jokic will shed his probable tag due to a left ankle sprain and suit up in Denver's final game before the All-Star break. The superstar has appeared in each of the Nuggets' last six games, averaging 24.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 33.0 minutes per game over that stretch.

Missi (calf) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Missi was added to the injury report with a sore left calf less than 30 minutes before tipoff, and he'll wind up being unavailable. His absence should mean more opportunities for Karlo Matkovic, while Kevon Looney could crack the rotation. Missi's next chance to play will come after the All-Star break, when the Pelicans begin a back-to-back Feb. 20.

Ivey (undisclosed) checked into Wednesday's game against the Celtics with 6:19 remaining in the first quarter, per the broadcast.

Ivey was announced in the starting lineup ahead of tipoff, though Collin Sexton ultimately got the starting nod. However, Ivey doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury and should be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking in.

Queta exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to an apparent left ankle injury, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Queta landed awkwardly on his left ankle and exited to the locker room after logging under six minutes. Nikola Vucevic and Luka Garza should handle the center minutes if Queta isn't cleared to return.

Jones (concussion) won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Jones is in the final stages of the league's concussion protocol, so while he won't be available for Wednesday's game, there's a reasonable chance he'll be cleared for Denver's first match after the All-Star break Feb. 19 against the Clippers. Julian Strawther has been the primary beneficiary with Jones sidelined.

Ivey has been replaced by Collin Sexton in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, per the broadcast.

Ivey was slated to start Wednesday's game, but Chicago made a last-second change that moved Sexton into the first unit in Ivey's place. It's unclear if Ivey is dealing with an injury, but the sudden nature of the change doesn't inspire positivity.

Sexton started Wednesday's game against the Celtics, per the broadcast.

Jaden Ivey (undisclosed) was announced in the starting five, though Sexton ultimately drew the start. He should see a bump in minutes if Ivey is unable to play.

Missi (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Missi was added to the injury report less than 30 minutes before tipoff due to left calf soreness, which isn't a positive sign for his availability. If he's ultimately ruled out, Karlo Matkovic would likely see a bump in minutes behind Derik Queen.

Markkanen will be on a minutes restriction in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Markkanen was initially ruled out for Wednesday's game for rest purposes but was taken off the injury report shortly after. While he'll be available to face the Kings in the front end of this back-to-back, Markkanen won't receive a full allotment of minutes. He hasn't played more than 27 minutes in four straight games.