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Howard won't play Wednesday against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.

Howard logged just six minutes over the Magic's last two games, so his absence won't create many waves in the rotation. His next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break.

Richmond signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards on Wednesday.

The Wizards have a lot of injuries currently, so Richmond is being called up to provide some depth. With the Capital City Go-Go in the G League, Richmond holds averages of 8.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

Okoro is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics with left knee soreness.

Okoro was a late addition to the injury report, and the Bulls may exercise caution ahead of the All-Star break. Okoro has been logging big workloads lately with 33.1 minutes per game over his last four contests. If he's unable to play, the team could turn to Patrick Williams and Leonard Miller.

Miami recalled Johnson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Wednesday.

Johnson was able to get some run in with the Skyforce before rejoining the Heat, posting a double-double to the tune of 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 127-119 G League loss to the Oklahoma City Blue. Johnson has not seen significant playing time in 2026, but he is likely to continue splitting time between the two clubs for the remainder of the season.

Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Lanier last played Feb. 6 and logged seven points in six minutes during garbage time, but he has not seen significant playing time in 2026. He will likely continue to split time between the two clubs for the remainder of the season.

Timme logged 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and two rebounds over 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 136-108 loss to the Spurs.

Returning from the three-game absence due to an eye injury, Timme got his biggest workload since Jan. 17 for a Lakers squad missing all five of its usual starters. The 25-year-old center will likely return to the end of the bench once Deandre Ayton (knee) is back on the court.

Detroit recalled Klintman from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Klintman has not appeared in an NBA game since Jan. 29 and has played seven total minutes in 2026. However, he will continue to split time between Detroit and the team's G League affiliate for the remainder of the season.

Kennard chipped in 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 136-108 loss to San Antonio.

The Lakers got chased out of their own building with Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James (foot), Austin Reaves (calf) and other key players all in street clothes, and Kennard wound up tying for the team scoring lead in his first start of the season. The journeyman guard has scored in double digits in two of three games since coming over from the Hawks, and over his last 10 contests, Kennard is averaging 10.3 points, 2.9 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.9 assists in 23.0 minutes.

Harper finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 27 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 136-108 win over the Lakers.

It was another strong effort from the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper has scored at least 15 points in four of his last six games, averaging 14.3 points, 3.8 boards, 3.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.7 minutes over that stretch while shooting 62.7 percent from the floor. Stephon Castle checked out of Tuesday's rout early due to a pelvic contusion after a hard landing on a dunk attempt, playing only 12 minutes, and if he's forced to sit out Wednesday's contest against the Warriors, Harper will have a lot of DFS appeal.

Bryant had 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 136-108 victory over the Lakers.

The 14th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft set new career highs in minutes and points in the rout as he led the Spurs' second unit in scoring. Bryant has seen his role increase in February, and through the first five games this month, he's averaging 9.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 threes, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 combined steals and blocks in 18.2 minutes per contest.