Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old is currently sidelined by a left ankle sprain that has already cost him almost two months this season. Tim Hardaway Jr. looks set to have a large role on Wednesday night, especially with Bruce Brown (knee) also not at 100 percent and questionable to play. Hardaway Jr. has thoroughly enjoyed his meetings with his former team this season, averaging 18.0 points on 44.4 percent three-point shooting against Dallas.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (ankle) will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. He was labeled day-to-day earlier this week, but a right ankle sprain will keep Jones out for both games of a back-to-back. His next chance to return will come on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Saddiq Bey returned to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets and will help fill the void left by Jones. Additionally, Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy are playing more significant roles for the team.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and won't be in action in the first leg of a back-to-back. Kevin Love (rest) will also be missing from the frontcourt, making Kyle Filipowski an attractive fantasy target. Due to Markkanen's absence, Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh may also see additional playing time. Meanwhile, Keyonte George will lead the offense in a good fantasy matchup against a team that can't defend.

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) won't be in action against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. He tweaked his left ankle in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and will miss at least one game because of the injury. Zubac's absence might result in Yanic Konan Niederhauser rejoining the rotation, though Brook Lopez and John Collins are expected to do the heavy lifting at the number five position. The Clippers' frontcourt will face an opponent that has allowed more fantasy points to centers than any other team this season.

Tony East of Forbes.com reports that Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Mamukelashvili is under the weather and will miss his second game this campaign. In recent weeks, the 26-year-old big man has seen extra playing time with Jakob Poeltl (back) on the shelf. He's posted averages of 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 23.8 minutes per contest during January. With Mamukelashvili sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle will likely be relied upon more than usual. Current starting center Collin Murray-Boyles could take on extra minutes as well.

According to Tony East of Forbes.com, Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (back) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 26-year-old, who is dealing with back spasms, will be out of action for only the second game this season. While Quickley is on the shelf, Jamal Shead could be seen as a solid streaming option, as he will likely get extra minutes and scoring opportunities. Shead finished with 22 points and six assists across 37 minutes against the Sixers on Sunday.

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) continues to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle and will continue rehabilitation before being re-evaluated in six weeks. The 23-year-old big man has been out of action since Dec. 11 and despite rehabbing for over a month, it appears he will need another six weeks before he's able to return. Brandon Clarke (calf) will also miss a significant amount of time, so Jock Landale will continue to be relied upon to start at center. Landale has appeared in 37 games this season, averaging 11.1 points and 6.3 rebounds across 22.6 minutes per contest.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was cleared to resume on-court workouts on Wednesday. The three-time NBA MVP has been dealing with a left knee bone bruise that has kept him out of action since Dec. 29. At that time, he was expected to be re-evaluated in four weeks. However, Charnia reports Jokic is "right on schedule, if not a little ahead of schedule" with his projected recovery timeline. Fantasy managers will likely see the Serbian big man make his return at the end of the month or in early February.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) will be re-evaluated following the mid-February All-Star break. The talented playmaker is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries in his right leg. The Wizards are staying on the cautious side with their newly acquired 27-year-old star guard, and his debut in DC will likely be delayed for at least a month. With Young out of action for the forseeable future, youngsters Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson will continue to carry heavier workloads.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to return to action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has removed Wagner from the injury report ahead of the game. It will be a special matchup for Wagner, as the Magic and Grizzlies face off in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. It will be the NBA's first-ever regular-season game in Germany. Wagner has missed more than a month due to an ankle injury, so he will likely be under a minute restriction on Thursday. However, it will be great to see him back. Wagner's return will reduce playing time for Noah Penda and Tristan da Silva and shift the offensive dynamics.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. During Wade's absence, Sam Merrill has moved back to the first unit, sinking eight triples over the last two games while averaging 17.0 points. Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson, and De'Andre Hunter have seen more minutes off the bench. Merrill's form faces a stern test on Wednesday night, as Philadelphia has limited opponents to 33.5 percent three-point shooting, the second-lowest percentage in the league.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) won't play on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. He hurt his right hip on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers and won't be available for a second consecutive game. Due to RJ Barrett's (ankle) absence, Walter started on Sunday. After he joined Barrett in the infirmary, Jamal Shead maintained a starting role in Monday's rematch against Philadelphia, but he had a disappointing evening with three points, one rebound, six assists, and two steals. Shead will probably remain in the first unit on Wednesday, and he will be in a good spot for a bounce-back performance.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to illness. Ryan Nembhard and Jaden Hardy have additional fantasy value with Williams on the shelf. Dallas has given both players a look in the starting unit, with Hardy starting the most recent game. He amassed 14 points and two rebounds in a 113-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Nembhard contributed nine points and eight assists off the bench.

Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) may skip Wednesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers, as he is considered questionable for the game. Mamukelashvili has picked up an illness bug, putting him at risk of missing his second game of the season. In recent weeks, Mamukelashvili has had a larger role in the rotation due to Jakob Poeltl's (back) absence. The 26-year-old has averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 23.8 minutes per game in January. If Mamukelashvili doesn't shake off his illness by game time, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle could see more action. Current starting center Collin Murray-Boyles will probably also soak up some of his minutes.

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. The Serbian veteran has been managing a left hamstring injury since late December and doesn't have a set timeline for his return. With Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) also out of the lineup, Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders have landed significant roles in the rotation. Both players have had some standout performances, but they lack consistency, making them risky fantasy choices.

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (rest) will take another night off on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Love has seen limited action recently, appearing in just six of Utah's previous 12 games due to regular rest. With Love out of the lineup, Kyle Filipowski has a chance to play more, but he has been unproductive on most nights over the last several weeks. In January, Filipowski has been limited to 6.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Love's absence could also help Kyle Anderson back into the rotation.

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 127-121 win over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter. He injured his left shoulder when he ran into a screen. Mitchell had nine points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 19 minutes. As a result of Mitchell's early exit, Pelle Larsson logged nearly 30 minutes off the bench. However, he didn't make a significant impact and had only two points. Mitchell was ruled out with a shoulder contusion, which doesn't sound like a bad injury, but his status is worth monitoring. Miami will be back in action on Thursday against the Boston Celtics.

Bulls' G Tre Jones scored 34 points on 11-of-12 shooting in a 113-119 loss to Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Jones is owned in only 41.4% leagues.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (groin) will play on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers conclude a back-to-back with this matchup, and it was initially uncertain if Doncic would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Ahead of tip-off, the Lakers have upgraded Doncic's status to available. Doncic eased his way to 42 points on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings and has averaged 34.0 points for the month. Additionally, he has notched 7.2 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in January.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot, sciatica) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The team has upgraded James' status from questionable to available. James is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back after putting in a 33-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The legendary forward, who turned 41 on Dec. 30, has started 2026 strongly, posting 27.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.