Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) will miss the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. He was previously considered a game-time decision for the contest, but the team has downgraded Morant's status from questionable to out. With Morant sidelined, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will assume additional responsibilities. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to increase their offensive contributions.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be inactive against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest after initially listing Williams Jr. as questionable. Williams Jr. has only recently returned from a lengthy absence, and it was unlikely that Memphis would have him play both games in a back-to-back situation. GG Jackson II may be more involved in the action on Wednesday with Williams Jr. out. Jackson II struggled on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns but has offered low-tier fantasy value lately, averaging 12.6 points and 3.8 rebounds this month.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for at least four weeks. He suffered a left calf strain in Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. This is a bitter blow for Ayton, who has performed well in 2025. Donovan Clingan will take over from Ayton as the starting center in Wednesday's rematch against the Nuggets. The 7-foot-2 rookie has averaged 6.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks in 22.1 minutes as a starter. Robert Williams III (knee) might also see increased usage during Ayton's absence; however, health issues have restricted him to just eight appearances since the beginning of the year, and Williams III is currently out of the lineup due to right knee soreness.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) will return to action as a starter on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed Monday's meeting with Denver due to a left quadriceps contusion, and Murray was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's rematch. Murray will make his first start of the campaign with Jerami Grant (knee) sidelined. Last season, Murray logged 29 starts and didn't do much with the additional workload, so fantasy managers should tame their expectations for him.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) is expected to get back on the court after the All-Star break, according to head coach Mike Malone. Westbrook missed the final seven games before the break due to a left hamstring strain. Before going down, Westbrook was making a solid contribution with 13 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across 27 minutes per game. Christian Braun has been playing a bigger role lately with over 30 minutes of action in six of his last seven games. He'll continue to have increased fantasy value until Westbrook returns to the court. Fantasy managers who have Westbrook rostered should be able to get him back in their lineups after the break.

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been officially cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially listed as probable on the injury report, it was always likely that Murray would stay in the lineup for his third consecutive appearance. This month, Murray has improved his shooting efficiency to 53.4 percent but is somewhat strangely averaging slightly fewer points than his season average of 20.3. He has recorded 19.4 points per game in February, along with 6.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.2 minutes.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He started out as probable for this game after playing in each of the last four contests. He has now worked his way down to out ahead of the final game before the All-Star break. Possibly, Denver just wants to take the cautious approach and give Gordon some additional rest and recovery time. Regardless of the reason, Julian Strawther and Zeke Nnaji should both see increased roles on Wednesday. Between the two, Strawther is the better streaming choice after back-to-back 18-point outings.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. He will exit the lineup after making five consecutive appearances. Vincent has averaged 11.8 points and 3.0 assists in 23.0 minutes this month, but his role will surely change now that Luka Doncic has come to town. The Lakers head to the All-Star break following Wednesday's action, meaning Vincent's first chance to return to the lineup will come on Feb. 19 against the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton may receive more work with Vincent out on Wednesday.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This marks the third game in a row that Porter has missed due to a left hamstring strain. It's the final game before the All-Star break, so the Nuggets are likely just being cautious and holding out Porter to be safe. His absence means that Julian Strawther should once again see a significant role in the rotation. The 22-year-old has been a better fantasy option lately with back-to-back 18-point outings. That being said, fantasy managers seeking a streaming option on Wednesday might want to take a look at Strawther.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Exum has been nursing an Achilles issue, so the Mavs have decided to take the cautious approach during the front end of this back-to-back set. The hope is that Exum will play on Thursday, but it wouldn't be shocking if the Mavs hold him out until after the All-Star break. His absence means that Spencer Dinwiddie, Jaden Hardy, and Naji Marshall could all see increased roles in the rotation. Between the three, Dinwiddie is the best fantasy option after dropping 20 points or more in two of his last three games.

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Washington has now missed four of the last five games due to a sprained ankle. Washington will get another chance to play on Thursday, but the Mavs might hold him out of that game as well with it being the final game before the All-Star break. The absence of Washington means that Naji Marshall and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will see bigger roles in the rotation. Both players are possible streaming options, but Marshall is the better choice between the two.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Grant will now miss his second game in a row due to right knee soreness. The Blazers have decided to take the cautious approach and hold out Grant until after the All-Star break. His absence should free up additional playing time for Toumani Camara. Fantasy managers should take a look at Camara as a possible streaming option with Grant sidelined again.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (calf) will be available against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Lakers initially listed Doncic as questionable for the contest, but he was upgraded to probable earlier in the day. Now, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed that the Slovenian superstar will make his second appearance as a Laker. Doncic's debut for his new team also came against the Jazz, as he posted 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 24 minutes during Monday's 132-113 win. He operated under a minutes restriction, and Redick told reporters that the restriction would remain in place for Wednesday's contest.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Blazers are going to take the cautious approach and hold out Williams for the final two games before the All-Star break. His absence is going to leave the Blazers shorthanded with Deandre Ayton (calf) also sidelined. That means, Donovan Clingan figures to play a big role in the rotation. The rookie big man is looking like a strong streaming option after a 21-point outing on Monday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. He has been upgraded from probable to available, paving the way for Reaves to make his 28th consecutive appearance. The 26-year-old has had a huge month, averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in 33.4 minutes. Luka Doncic's addition to the backcourt is bound to have an impact on Reaves, but Doncic will continue to play with a minutes restriction on Wednesday. Reaves remained a big part of the offense on Monday when Doncic made his Lakers debut against the Jazz, posting 22 points with nine rebounds and four assists.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. He has received his traditional upgrade from probable to available. James will square off against the Jazz for the second time in three nights. In Luka Doncic's debut as a Laker on Monday, James finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in 29 minutes. The Lakers' new star duo is set to share the offensive load again on Wednesday.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (calf) has been cleared to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Connaughton was active on Monday, but only managed to play two minutes during that contest. He'll be available once again on Wednesday and is hopeful to have a bigger role in the rotation. Most nights, Connaughton has been playing minutes in the teens, which hasn't made him a consistent fantasy option. He can continue to be ignored for Wednesday's slate.

Phoenix Suns point guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will be active for Wednesday's clash against the Houston Rockets. The former EuroLeague star has yet to suit up for the Suns since his trade from Charlotte. However, he will likely log his first minutes with his new squad on Wednesday, as the Suns will be short-handed in the backcourt. Devin Booker (back), Bradley Beal (toe), and Grayson Allen (knee) are all out of the lineup.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (ribs) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. He has been cleared to play despite dealing with a left rib contusion. McBride is coming off one of his best performances of the season, having finished Tuesday's 128-115 win over the Indiana Pacers with 15 points. He has averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in the matchup against the Hawks in 2024-25.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williamson was uncertain coming into this game considering it's the front end of a back-to-back set. That being said, Williamson will suit up on Wednesday, but figures to be sidelined for Thursday's rematch with the Kings. For now, fantasy managers can get Williamson back in their lineups, but they'll have to check back on Thursday to see if he'll play in both games of the back-to-back set.