Brooklyn Nets forwardCameron Johnson(ankle) won't play against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been battling a sprained ankle, keeping him off the floor for seven of Brooklyn's previous 10 contests. Ben Simmons(illness) andD'Angelo Russell(rest) will also be unavailable, leaving the team with nine inactive players for the contest. Tyrese Martin will likely continue to fill a major role for the injury-plagued Nets.

On Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets announced that guard/centerBen Simmons (illness) won't suit up against the Phoenix Suns. Simmons will miss his third consecutive contest due to an illness. He's played in just 30 games so far this season. D'Angelo Russell(rest) andCameron Johnson(ankle) will also be sidelined leaving the Nets lineup significantly thin versus the Suns. The 28-year-old's next opportunity to play comes at home on Saturday against the Miami Heat.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers forwardJarred Vanderbilt(foot)has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Vanderbilt has missed all 42 Lakers games this season, recovering from surgeries this past May to address a right midfoot sprain and a bone spur in his left foot. The 25-year-old's minutes on the floor will be limited, initially limiting his fantasy appeal.

Joey Linn of SI.comreports that Los Angeles Clippers guardKris Dunn(knee) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Dunn has been dealing with soreness in his left knee and will be out of action alongside Norman Powell(back),Kawhi Leonard(knee) andIvica Zubac(eye). James Harden (rest) is listed as questionable and may also miss the contest. With so many Clippers players sidelined, Terrance Mann andKevin Porter will likely see expanded roles on Wednesday.

Joey Linn of SI.comreports that Los Angeles Clippers guardNorman Powell(back) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Powell will be out of the lineup for the first time since December 4th. It's likely he's not playing, so he is ready to suit up against Washington on Thursday. Clippers are dealing with a handful of injuries, so it's uncertain who would benefit the most from the loss of the 31-year-old. Terance Mann andKevin Porter Jr. could gain fantasy value with Powell sidelined.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a fourth straight game on Wednesday against Utah. He remains on the sidelines due to a left soleus strain Hartenstein suffered last Tuesday against Philadelphia. A day later, the team announced that Hartenstein would be re-evaluated in a week, but he isn't ready to return against the Jazz. With Hartenstein unavailable, the Thunder have operated without a natural center in the starting unit. Players like Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins have taken on bigger workloads to compensate for the loss of Hartenstein.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Utah. After sustaining a right hip strain, Williams may need to skip a second consecutive game. With Williams unavailable on Sunday against Brooklyn, Isaiah Joe made his 11th start of the campaign. The sharp-shooting guard went off for 24 points on 8-for-10 three-point shooting. It wasn't surprising, as no team allows a higher three-point shooting percentage to the opposition than the Nets. Joe is in a great position to do further damage on Wednesday, as Utah gives up the most three-point attempts per game in the Association.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Milwaukee. An illness knocked Williamson out of the lineup for Monday's contest against Utah, and the same issue might cause him to miss another game. Javonte Green returned to the starting unit to fill in for Williamson but had a quiet evening. He finished a 123-119 overtime win with one point, three rebounds, two steals, and one block. Green averages 7.1 points and 4.1 rebounds as a starter for the season, so he hasn't been very productive for the Pelicans, even in a larger role.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) is listed as probable for Wednesday's clash against Milwaukee. He landed on the injury report with an elbow issue a while back, but the injury has yet to keep Murray out of the lineup. The 28-year-old has averaged 18.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.8 steals since the turn of the year. Jose Alvarado's fantasy stock would receive a substantial boost if Murray suffers a setback and cannot play on Wednesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Houston. He is forced to miss a third straight game due to a right calf strain. Caris LeVert (wrist) and Max Strus have shared starts during Mobley's absence. LeVert has also picked up an injury and is questionable for Wednesday's game. This means Strus will likely remain among the starters, though he recorded only nine points, two rebounds, and two assists on Monday versus Phoenix. An ankle injury has limited Strus to 14 appearances this season, and he has been far from his best, averaging 7.6 points while shooting 39.8 percent from the field.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has once again picked up a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's action against New Orleans. His name has become synonymous with the Bucks' report, but the eight-time All-Star has played in 11 consecutive games. There is no reason to believe he won't be in the lineup against the Pelicans. Antetokounmpo's scoring output has dipped a bit this month, but he still fills the box score night in, night out. In the last game against Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 34 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists.

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against New Orleans. He has sat out a couple of games this month but is expected to play on Wednesday. However, Milwaukee also has a game scheduled for Thursday against Miami, and Middleton could take the night off then. Middleton has provided steady but unspectacular production in 2024-25, averaging 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Strangely, he is shooting an excellent 53 percent from the field this month but has struggled from downtown, sinking only 25 percent of his attempts.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's clash against Brooklyn. The veteran star recently missed a pair of games with an ankle sprain and remains on the injury report because of the issue. However, Beal got through 25 minutes of action on Monday versus Cleveland, signaling he can play through the injury. Beal has struggled lately and settled for only five points on Monday. Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale should cover most of Beal's minutes off the bench if he needs to skip another game due to his ankle.

Los Angeles Lakers' F LeBron James recorded a triple-double, finishing with 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in a 111-88 win over the Wizards on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Nuggets' C Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, finishing with 27 points, 10 assists and 13 rebounds in a 144-109 win over the 76ers on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot, injury management) is good to go heading into Tuesday's game versus the Wizards. The multi-time All-Star has appeared on the injury report often throughout the 2024-25 campaign. However, he's only missed three games. With a favorable matchup versus the Wizards on tap, James could be in line for an above-average fantasy performance. But there's also a chance he spends more time on the bench if the Lakers build up a decisive lead. Either way, James remains a must-start, although that's not news to anyone.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (calf) will play on Tuesday versus Washington. AD battled a foot injury throughout most of the 2024-25 campaign. However, he's recently appeared on the injury report because of calf soreness. Fortunately, it won't be enough to keep Davis off the floor for the favorable matchup against the Wizards, and he could be more productive than normal against arguably the worst team in the National Basketball Association.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) is good to go for Tuesday's game versus Denver. The 34-year-old has spent plenty of time on the injury report this season. However, he's missed the last two games because of a groin injury. But now that George has been cleared, fantasy managers can get him back in their starting lineups. Unfortunately, George's return will likely result in Ricky Council IV heading back to the bench, significantly decreasing his fantasy value.

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Nuggets. The 31-year-old was limited to just one appearance in Philadelphia's previous eight contests because of a toe injury. Fortunately, he'll be back on the floor versus Nikola Jokic and company. Drummond has been decent in his 15 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 8.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals, giving him streaming value for fantasy managers. With Guerschon Yabusele (knee) also in the equation, it will likely result in little-to-no work for Adem Bona, who had 10 points, six boards, one steal, and one block as a starter in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee.

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota. The former Pelican has had the best year of his career. Unfortunately, he's not feeling well, jeopardizing his availability for Wednesday's contest. Luka Doncic (calf), Dwight Powell (hip), and Jaden Hardy (ankle) are already ruled out. But with Klay Thompson (ankle), Dereck Lively II (ankle), and Quentin Grimes (back) also uncertain to suit up against the Timberwolves, Marshall could find himself on the floor to begin the game. The 26-year-old has played well enough in his 14 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. But he might be more productive depending on who is available.