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.

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Christie is battling an illness and may be absent from the Mavericks' lineup for the first time since Dec. 22. The 22-year-old has made eight straight starts, averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over that span. If Christie can't play in Wednesday's game, we may see Klay Thompson join the starting lineup. At the same time, Jaden Hardy could also have a larger role.

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Although Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd announced Monday that Washington would be out for a week, his questionable designation hints he could be ready to play even sooner. If Washington misses a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, Naji Marshall will continue to have additional fantasy value. He has been a starter in each of the last four games, averaging 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) won't be ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Last week, Poeltl was cleared for contact, but he remains sidelined due to a lower back strain. The Austrian giant has been out since Dec. 21. During his absence, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles has become a regular starter at center, producing some really exciting performances. Across January, Murray-Boyles has averaged 10.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 2.0 steals in 30.2 minutes. On Wednesday, Murray-Boyles may have an even larger workload, with Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) listed as questionable on the injury report.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) won't be in action on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a third consecutive game. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) also sidelined, Jamal Shead is likely to maintain a starting role on Wednesday night. Shead started both games of a recent back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers and had two very contrasting performances. He finished the first game on Sunday with 22 points but produced a three-point dud in Monday's loss. On Wednesday, Shead faces a more attractive fantasy matchup against a team that allows the third-most points in the Eastern Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will have his playing time restricted to 18 minutes on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Hachimura was cleared to make his first appearance of the new year, but he didn't see any action off the Lakers' bench. It looks to be a different story on Tuesday as the Lakers complete a back-to-back. However, fantasy managers won't get full value from Hachimura, whose season average for minutes stands at 32.5 per game.

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Young officially became a member of the Wizards late last week, but a couple of health issues will delay his debut for his new team. The talented playmaker is sidelined due to an MCL sprain and a quadriceps contusion. Youngsters Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson will get more playing time with Young on the shelf.

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) is in danger of missing Wednesday's fantastic fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. Zubac missed the end of Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets due to a left ankle sprain and could now sit out an entire contest. If Zubac can't play through the injury, the Clippers will probably reintroduce Brook Lopez to the starting lineup, with Yanic Konan Niederhauser potentially rejoining the rotation. John Collins is also an option to fill minutes at the center position. Washington allows the most fantasy points in the league to centers.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) will remain out on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. The team ruled Grant out for the contest after initially listing him as doubtful. Grant hasn't played since mid-December and will miss his 14th consecutive game due to left Achilles tendinitis. Sidy Cissoko is poised to make another start in Grant's absence, while the entire group must also cover for Deni Avdija (back) on Tuesday night. Grant's next chance to return will be on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. Leonard has been a regular on the injury report lately due to an ankle injury, but he hasn't missed time since Nov. 22. After shaking off the questionable tag on Monday night, Leonard dropped 35 points on the Charlotte Hornets. If Leonard can't shed the questionable tag on Wednesday, Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders, and Jordan Miller could see more action.