Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter is poised to make his team debut on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has not included him on the injury report, signaling that Hunter is ready to play after arriving from Cleveland on Sunday. Hunter is projected to slot into the starting lineup, which will boost his fantasy stock. He began the year as a starter with the Cavaliers but was moved to the bench in mid-December. As a starter, Hunter has tallied 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season. Keegan Murray (ankle) is likely to bump Hunter to the bench when he returns to the lineup, but that won't happen for at least two more weeks.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) left Tuesday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards in the third period, Phillip Martinez of SNY reports. He exited midway through the third quarter with a left ankle sprain. Hart notched four points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in 22 minutes as a starter. The Knicks also lost Mohamed Diawara (ankle) in Tuesday's game. Luckily, both players were "moving well" postgame, so the duo likely won't miss much time. However, it's unclear whether they will be ready to play on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) didn't feature against the Wizards and could be back in the lineup as a starter if Hart can't play. Landry Shamet, who tallied 14 points on 4-for-6 three-point shooting Tuesday night, is also an option to start.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James won't be on the move as the trade deadline approaches this week. Sources have told ESPN that James expects to stay with the Lakers through the season, though his plans beyond the 2025-26 campaign remain unknown. James turned 41 in December, and the Lakers must start looking ahead. Yet the four-time MVP still appears to have plenty of gas left in the tank. James is averaging 22.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 32.0 minutes per game. While his three-point efficiency has dropped to 32.2 percent, he is still making over half of his shots from the field (50.9 percent).

Thunder's C Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in a 128-92 win over the Magic on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Hawks' F Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double, finishing with 29 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in a 127-115 win over Miami on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is set to suit up on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks after the team removed him from the injury report. The former dunk champion has missed a month with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee. Health issues have limited Jones Jr. to 17 appearances this season, but he's done well when active. Across 24.2 minutes per game, Jones Jr. has notched 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. On Wednesday, Jones Jr.'s workload may be limited due to his lengthy absence.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) is at risk of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. The Spanish big man is managing a knee injury. Memphis could really use Aldama on Wednesday after trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale. When healthy, Aldama has put up solid numbers, averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The second-generation NBA player has been sidelined for the entire campaign so far after undergoing toe surgery in October. Recently, Pippen Jr. had a G League stint with the Grizzlies' affiliate for practice, and he appears to be nearing his season debut. After the team traded away key players, Pippen Jr. may have a big role to play for Memphis over the final stretch of the season. Last campaign, the 25-year-old averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. The former MVP has shaken off foot soreness, which cost him three games. Although Westbrook has been productive with the Kings this season, he has struggled against the Grizzlies. In two games in the matchup, the veteran star has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, with 25.0 percent shooting from the field.

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lithuanian star has missed a couple of games due to lower back soreness. He appears to be nearing a return after participating in Tuesday's practice. Whether Sabonis plays against Memphis may not depend solely on his health, as the three-time All-Star has been linked with a move away from the team, and Sacramento might decide to protect its asset. Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell have been sharing center duties during Sabonis' absence.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick. His trade request came as a surprise to many on Monday night, and the connection to Cleveland started immediately. The 36-year-old will join Donovan Mitchell in the Cavaliers' backcourt. Harden is scoring 25.4 points per game this season, his highest mark since the 2019-2020 season. With Mitchell already averaging 28.8 points per game, there may be a question about how the ball will be shared, but ultimately, Harden should benefit positively from an assist perspective with intriguing weapons around him.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, along with a second-round pick, in exchange for guard James Harden. Garland's name popped up in rumors over the weekend after the Cavaliers acquired Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings. The connection to the Clippers happened late Monday night when news of Harden's trade request came to light. Garland is averaging 18.8 PPG and 6.9 APG. He should be able to fill the facilitator role well in Los Angeles, though Clippers fans may need to wait to see him debut. He's dealing with a toe injury that's forced him to miss the last nine games for Cleveland. With his return still undetermined, Los Angeles may not see Garland suit up until after the All-Star break.

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard will come off the bench for the first time this season on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Baylor Scheierman will start in his place. Boston has lost scoring from the second unit after trading Anfernee Simons to Chicago, and Pritchard will help to fill that gap. Last season, he was one of the most productive bench players in the league. Scheierman has produced 8.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his previous four starts this season.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Amir Coffey will make his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. He will take Bobby Portis' (hip) spot in the starting lineup. This could be the first of back-to-back starts for Coffey, as Milwaukee also plays on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it's unclear whether Portis can rejoin the lineup. Across his previous 67 career starts, Coffey has averaged 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (adductor) will return to action on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The two-time NBA champion has been dealing with a right adductor strain, missing six games. Caruso has averaged 1.4 steals per game this season, while contributing 6.1 points in 18.2 minutes on the offensive end. Oklahoma City begins a back-to-back on Tuesday, so Caruso may only see limited action against Orlando, especially after being out for two weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (back) will play in Tuesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Holmgren had a questionable tag on the initial injury report due to lower back spasms, but he has been upgraded to available. The talented big man has been quiet for a pair of contests after his double-double streak ended on three games. Across his last 10 appearances, Holmgren has averaged 16.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (illness) will play on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded Hartenstein's status from questionable to available. He will make his third appearance since returning from a calf injury. In his first couple of games back in the lineup, Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 20.0 minutes. With Hartenstein in the lineup on Tuesday, it appears unlikely he will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs, which should grant Jaylin Williams increased playing time.

Miami Heat small forward Myron Gardner will fill in for Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, making his second career start. Gardner's first start occurred a couple of games back, and he performed well in a clash with the Chicago Bulls. Across 23 minutes of action, the 24-year-old rookie notched 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals. Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Simone Fontecchio, and Bam Adebayo will also start for the Heat. These teams play at the highest pace in the NBA, creating a perfect environment for big fantasy lines.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (finger) has been upgraded to available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was listed as questionable coming into this game due to a sprained right index finger. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep Gilgeous-Alexander off the court. There is a concern that the finger issue could affect his shooting ability. Despite that, Gilgeous-Alexander needs to be started in all fantasy formats, even with a banged-up finger. Fantasy managers should get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to K.C. Johnson, Jones will dress, but he's unlikely to play during Tuesday's contest. He has been sidelined since late January due to a lingering hamstring issue. The Bulls are extremely shorthanded at the guard spot, but it sounds like they don't want to use Jones if they don't have to . That means Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are likely going to see heavy minutes, with Jones unlikely to dress for this game.