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Aldama (knee) logged 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 win over the Kings.

Aldama faced a minutes limit in his return from a four-game absence due to right knee injury management, but he was able to make the most of his playing time. Now that both Jaren Jackson and Jock Landale are out of the frontcourt picture, a big role at center is in store for Aldama down the stretch once he has his restrictions loosened. Aldama has averaged 14.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.2 minutes per contest in his last six games.

Jones (knee) closed with seven points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-91 loss to the Cavaliers.

Though Jones logged 20-plus minutes in his first game since Jan. 3 after missing just over a month due to a Grade 2 right knee sprain, his statistical output was muted during his time on the court. Inconsistent production has been a trend for Jones throughout his career, so even if his playing time increases as he gets ramped up, fantasy managers should prepare for plenty of ebbs and flows with his numbers. For the season, the 28-year-old forward is averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers, 1.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals in 24.1 minutes per game over his 18 appearances.

Westbrook (foot) notched 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt), five assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 loss to Memphis.

Westbrook didn't appear to have a noticeable restriction in his return from a three-game absence with a bruised right foot, though Wednesday's contest marked the first time since Nov. 9 that he didn't record a single rebound. Over his last 10 appearances, the veteran floor general has averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 31.2 minutes per game.

McBride will undergo surgery for a core muscle injury and may be sidelined until the playoffs, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

After missing New York's last five games due to what the team called left ankle injury management, it has been revealed that McBride is dealing with a sports hernia. The 25-year-old guard is without a clear timetable for a return, but he shouldn't be expected to return until early April at the very earliest. With McBride sidelined, Tyler Kolek, Jose Alvarado (recently traded) and Jordan Clarkson are candidates for increased playing time.

Bogdanovic (hamstring) registered two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 124-91 loss to the Cavaliers.

After missing 17 straight games due to a hamstring injury, Bogdanovic was cleared to return to action over the weekend but didn't play in coach's decisions in either of the previous two contests. With the newly acquired Darius Garland (toe) not available and center Ivica Zubac (personal) also sitting out Wednesday, the Clippers reopened a spot in the rotation for Bogdanovic, but he did little during his time on the court. Once Garland is deemed ready to make his team debut, Bogdanovic looks like a prime candidate to move back outside of head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation.

Huerter (recently traded/back) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Huerter was acquired by Detroit in a three-team trade with Chicago and Minnesota on Tuesday and will make his Pistons debut against Washington. The veteran swingman is expected to provide a spark off the bench behind Duncan Robinson. Huerter averaged 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 23.6 minutes per game over 44 regular-season games (11 starts) for Chicago in 2025-26.

Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Barrett will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right knee injury management. His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Pacers. Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick are candidates for increased minutes due to Barrett being sidelined.

The Knicks traded Terry and two second-round picks to the Pelicans on Thursday in exchange for Jose Alvarado, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Just over 12 hours ago, Terry was traded to New York in exchange for Guerschon Yabusele, and now he's headed to New Orleans, where his role will likely be muted. He averaged at least 11 minutes per game in each of the past three seasons for Chicago, but his production has been lackluster. He can be considered questionable to suit up in Minnesota on Friday.

The Pelicans traded Alvarado to the Knicks on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Dalen Terry and two second-round picks will head to New Orleans.

Alvarado was heavily linked to the Knicks in recent weeks, so it's not a surprise to see this come to fruition. The Knicks do have a quality backup point guard behind Jalen Brunson in Miles McBride (ankle), but the latter has struggled to stay healthy. Alvarado will bolster New York's backcourt depth after averaging 7.9 points, 3.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 21.9 minutes across 41 regular-season appearances with the Pelicans. He's questionable to make his debut Friday against the Pistons.

The Bucks traded Coffey and Cole Anthony to the Suns on Thursday in exchange for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Fresh off a season-high 16 points and back-to-back starts for the shorthanded Bucks, Coffey will get a change of scenery, marking his third team over the past two seasons. Given the backcourt depth in Phoenix, it's difficult to envision Coffey seeing meaningful playing time, but as long as Jalen Green (hip/hamstring) and Devin Booker (ankle) are sidelined, there are minutes to go around. Coffey can be considered questionable to suit up Saturday against the 76ers.