Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) didn't practice on Tuesday, leaving his status uncertain for Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The veteran playmaker is managing a right hip injury and has sat out two games. Lowry's performance levels have dropped off massively in 2024-25, as he is averaging only 4.0 points and 2.8 assists in 18.9 minutes. Newly acquired Jared Butler will take on extra responsibilities if Lowry doesn't play on Thursday. However, he probably won't have much impact in fantasy basketball, as starting point guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) appears to be on track to return.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (ankle) may be forced to miss Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics after getting hurt in Tuesday's practice. Edwards sprained his left ankle. Coming out of Kentucky, Edwards went undrafted in last year's draft, but he has carved out a significant role in the 76ers rotation, starting nine of the past 10 games. The 21-year-old has averaged 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 28.8 minutes as a starter. If Edwards can't play in Thursday's contest, Quentin Grimes and Ricky Council IV will have an opportunity to make a bigger impact.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) is scheduled to visit a specialist on Wednesday. The veteran sharpshooter has missed two games due to a right wrist sprain. It remains uncertain whether Gordon will be able to play on Thursday when Philadelphia resumes play after the All-Star break against the Boston Celtics. For most of the 2024-25 season, Gordon has struggled with his performance, averaging 6.8 points in 19.7 minutes. Quentin Grimes and Ricky Council IV may receive additional work if Gordon can't play on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is not on the injury report and will be available for Wednesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. A sore left knee kept Vincent out of last Wednesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard has had the entire All-Star break to get himself ready to play again and will be back in the fold against the Hornets. Vincent has posted double-digit points in four consecutive appearances and averages 11.8 points for the month. He has hugely improved his productivity, but as a bench piece, Vincent finds himself in a difficult spot to keep the scoring surge going.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) is expected to rejoin the action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ahead of the All-Star break, Turner suffered a cervical strain and missed three games. On Tuesday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that Turner should be good to go for Thursday's game. His return will bump Thomas Bryant back to the bench. Bryant posted 13.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 27.5 minutes during his run as a starter. In a bench role, he is a non-factor in fantasy basketball.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will be active on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed the last game before the All-Star break due to ankle soreness. Finney-Smith has been a solid addition to the Lakers rotation, but his fantasy stock has significantly dropped since his move to Los Angeles. The 31-year-old has been limited to 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25.2 minutes with his new squad. On Wednesday, Finney-Smith may have a larger role in the proceedings if LeBron James (foot) cannot play. The Lakers have listed James as questionable for the matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (face) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old big man played only seven minutes in the previous game against the Utah Jazz, exiting the action with a facial contusion. However, he will not have to miss additional time because of the injury. Hayes has started seven consecutive games for the Lakers, averaging 8.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks over that span. With the Mark Williams trade rescinded, the Lakers will likely continue to roll with Hayes in the starting unit at the number five position.

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. The 24-year-old had five points, five boards, and four turnovers in the loss to the Raptors before the All-Star break. However, he was ruled out the following night against Brooklyn because of a knee issue. With that in mind, fantasy managers should expect to see Maxey back on the floor when the Sixers play the Celtics on Thursday evening. But if he can't suit up, Quentin Grimes, coming off a 30-point effort versus the Nets, should continue to benefit.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) practiced in full on Tuesday. "Good Today," said head coach Nick Nurse regarding Embiid's participation. "He seemed like he was moving good and practiced very hard today." The 30-year-old logged 38 minutes in the 76ers loss to the Raptors before the All-Star break, totaling 27 points, 12 rebounds, one steal, and one block. However, he wasn't available versus the Brooklyn Nets the following night. While that has been the norm for Embiid regarding his participation in back-to-back contests, fantasy managers will still need to wait for the official word regarding his availability heading into Thursday's game against the Celtics. If he's not out there, Guerschon Yabusele will take his spot in the rotation. Yabusele is coming off a rough showing, amassing five points, two boards, and one assist in the loss to Brooklyn. Yet, he's capable of playing better, so fantasy managers can give him another chance if Embiid can't suit up.

According to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, guard Luka Doncic will remain on a minutes restriction on Wednesday against the Hornets. However, Redick added that he's "hopeful" that won't be the case moving forward. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick injured his calf during the Christmas meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves and didn't get back on the court until he made his Lakers debut on February 10 versus the Jazz. Since his arrival in Los Angeles, Doncic has averaged 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while shooting a miserable 26.7% from behind the arc. The 25-year-old should see around 25 minutes of work on Wednesday night, capping his DFS potential. Yet, Doncic should remain starting in season-long formats, and he'll likely turn up the volume from a statistical standpoint once he gets acclimated with his new squad.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed guard Lonnie Walker IV to a deal on Tuesday. The two sides have agreed on a two-year, $3 million contract. Walker was waived by the Boston Celtics in October and has been playing overseas since then. He has bounced around in the league quite a bit, but most recently played with the Brooklyn Nets in 2023. Walker is averaging 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists during his career in the league. He'll now compete for rotational minutes for Quentin Grimes and Jared Butler. This is a low-risk move for the Sixers that could end up paying off nicely for both sides.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Reddish appears set to return to the court after missing each of the last eight games due to personal reasons. The 25-year-old was part of the trade that fell through with the Lakers before the All-Star break. Before that, Reddish was barely in the rotation anyway, so it's likely going to stay that way going forward. Reddish is averaging 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds across 18 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers can continue to avoid him for now.

The Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Elfrid Payton to a second 10-day contract. Previously, Payton had a stint with the New Orleans Pelicans before landing with the Hornets shortly before the All-Star break. Payton started for the Hornets during their final game before the break with LaMelo Ball (ankle) being sidelined. The 30-year-old finished with four points, four rebounds, and seven assists in 30 minutes of action. It appears that was enough for the Hornets to give Payton another look through the rest of the month. He figures to play a role behind Ball in the rotation, but it probably won't be enough to warrant rostering him in most fantasy formats.

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (eye) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Diabate is set to return to the court after missing the final game before the All-Star break due to an eye issue. His role in the rotation is a bit unclear right now due to the status of Mark Williams. Diabate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds during his final game before the break. It seems likely that Diabate will have an increased role in the rotation during the second half of the season. His rebounding ability alone makes him worth looking at in fantasy formats.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot, ankle) is currently considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The superstar forward sat out of the All-Star game due to a lingering foot and ankle issue. James has been dealing with this issue for quite some time and has continued to play through it most nights. It's worth noting that Wednesday is the front end of a back-to-back set. That being said, the Lakers might be more cautious and rest James in a favorable matchup against the Hornets. Head coach JJ Redick said James was able to get through most of Tuesday's practice, so that does bode well for him suiting up on Wednesday. If he sits, Dorian Finney-Smith and possibly Dalton Knecht would see more action.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (conditioning) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man missed the final four games before the All-Star break after the trade with the Lakers fell apart due to a failed physical. This is an awkward situation, but it seems like the Hornets are still going to use Williams in their rotation. The 23-year-old has a ton of potential and the only way for him to continue building trade value would be to keep playing. Moussa Diabate has been removed from the injury report and could see a larger role in the rotation down the stretch.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ball appears to be good to go after sitting out the final game before the All-Star break due to an ankle injury. It seems that the rest has helped Ball, so fantasy managers should expect Ball back out there, barring any setbacks. He has been one of the best fantasy assets in the league with 27.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game across 32 minutes this season.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry played a big part in leading Team Shaq to the All-Star Game Championship in the new format that debuted this year. In the semifinal matchup against the Rising Stars, coached by Candace Parker, Curry dropped eight points in a game to 40. Then, in the final matchup against Team Chuck, he contributed 12 points, four rebounds, one assist, and two steals in the 41-25 victory. The Warriors' first game back from the All-Star Break will be Friday against the Sacramento Kings as they try to make a playoff push with new addition Jimmy Butler.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and center Evan Mobley won Saturday's Skills Challenge during All-Star weekend. There was some controversy when San Antonio Spurs players Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama were disqualified from the contest. Regardless, Mitchell and Mobley dominated, so they didn't need much help. Both players have been a key reason why the Cavs had so much success in the first half of the season. They both should remain top tier fantasy options for the rest of the season as long as the Cavs don't start resting players down the stretch.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro came ready to play during Saturday's Three-Point contest. Herro started slow out of the gate, but snagged the final qualifying spot out of the first round. After that, Herro turned it on and scored 24 points to beat Warriors guard Buddy Hield in the final round. Herro is now the fifth Heat player to win the three-point contest. He's a first-time All-Star and is well deserving of this trip to San Francisco. Herro has been fantastic through the first half and it might only get better with Jimmy Butler out of the picture in Miami.