Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. This marks the second game in a row that Crowder has missed due to a left wrist contusion. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned and consider Crowder day-to-day right now. Cameron Johnson is expected to make another start with Crowder sidelined again. Johnson finished with 20 points and six rebounds in 38 minutes on Monday. Fantasy managers should expect similar results from Johnson on Wednesday.

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (finger) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was held out of Monday's game as a precaution, but it sounds like he'll return on Wednesday. Bogdanovic has been fitted for a splint, but it's on his non-shooting hand. Donovan Mitchell (concussion) remains out for Wednesday's game, so Bogdanovic's value will get a boost. He'll have decent streaming value heading into this contest. Jordan Clarkson won't be as appealing of a streaming choice with some of the Jazz starters returning on Wednesday.

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and center Rudy Gobert (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Suns. Neither player was available in Monday's loss, with Jordan Clarkson serving as the team's leading scorer and assist man, while Hassan Whiteside paced the club in boards; both figure to remain significant DFS assets for as long as Mitchell and Gobert are sidelined. Mitchell is tied for the sixth-most made triples (3.2) in the league on a nightly basis, with his 20.7 field-goal attempts per outing being absorbed by teammates such as Clarkson, Mike Conley, and Danuel House Jr. Healthy members of the Jazz have similarly had free reign on the boards with the league's top rebounder sidelined, with the next chance for either Gobert or Mitchell to play coming Friday against Memphis.

Phoenix Suns centers Deandre Ayton (ankle) and JaVale McGee (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Utah. Ayton's absence will climb to five consecutive outings missed due to a sprained right ankle, while McGee -- who started the past four games -- is battling a sore left knee. Their collective absences leave Bismack Biyombo and Jalen Smith as the team's options at center, with Biyombo being the more DFS relevant of the two options, having averaged 10.8 points and 7.6 boards in nine games with the Suns. While Phoenix has been mum on a return to action for Ayton, the next opportunity that he or McGee will have to take the floor comes Friday vs. the Timberwolves.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Matisse Thybulle (shoulder) will return for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He had missed each of the last five games while dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The Sixers certainly missed his defense and Thybulle will have a great chance to make an impact on Tuesday. The Pelicans are banged up due to injuries, so possibly Thybulle takes advantage of that and adds more offense to his game. Regardless, fantasy managers can get him back in their lineups for Tuesday's slate.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Robinson wasn't able to play in Monday's game due to a left ankle injury. Now, there's a chance that he's sidelined again, which could leave the Knicks thin at center. Nerlens Noel (knee) would likely start in Robinson's place, but is questionable for Wednesday's contest as well. That being said, Obi Toppin and Taj Gibson would be asked to fill in, assuming both players are unable to suit up. Toppin is the better fantasy option between the two because of his scoring ability. However, neither are must-have streaming options even with extended playing time.

LA Clippers small/power forward Terance Mann has been elevated to the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Washington in place of Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) Mann has shot a stellar 56.8 percent overall across 15 starts this year, including 47.6 percent from behind the arc. His scoring average is 2.7 points higher when among the starting five (12.1, compared to 9.4), elevating his DFS appeal against a Wizards club that ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency. Mann continues to enjoy short-term season-long appeal due to the Clippers' major offensive void without Paul George (elbow) available.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Lowry will miss his fourth game in a row due to personal reasons. It's uncertain when Lowry will get back in the lineup, but Gabe Vincent should continue to start right now. He has some low-end streaming appeal, but he could lose minutes with Tyler Herro possibly returning on Wednesday. He has been sidelined recently due to COVID-19 protocols, but has been cleared to return. Despite that, Vincent should still get roughly 25 minutes or more with Lowry sidelined.

Denver Nuggets power forward JaMychal Green (conditioning) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Pistons, but he is unlikely to take the floor as he works his way back from the league's health and safety protocols. Green last suited up Jan. 11, having delivered a rare scoreless performance during his seventh start of the year. With Jeff Green (quad) getting the green light to play, Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji lose any added DFS appeal that may have been hovering with a JaMychal absence. Green has averaged just 14.9 minutes per outing this year, a total that is likely to keep him on the waiver wire in the vast majority of season-long formats.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) could elect to get surgery, which could sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. George continues to be bothered by his right elbow issue, so surgery could be the best option. The Clippers are already without Kawhi Leonard (knee) while he recovers from surgery, so possibly George opts to do the same and play for next season. There's still a chance that George plays again this season, but at this rate the superstar forward is likely to opt to take the surgery. Nicolas Batum and Amir Coffey stand to gain the most value if George doesn't return. Both players have been playing at high levels lately and are worth a look in most fantasy formats.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday's contest vs. the Lakers. Claxton had missed each of Brooklyn's last seven outings due to a hamstring ailment, but his return will coincide with that of L.A.'s Anthony Davis, giving him a sizable defensive challenge right out of the gate. Claxton's return zaps Day'Ron Sharpe of nearly all his DFS viability, while LaMarcus Aldridge figures to remain a key cog among the team's second unit. Prior to going down with his injury, Claxton had scored in double figures in nine of his last 11 games.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) didn't practice on Tuesday, according to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Allen missed Monday's game due to a non-COVID related illness and his status for Wednesday's game is in doubt. Ed Davis started in place on Allen on Monday, but only played 17 minutes. Evan Mobley or Kevin Love are much better fantasy options and should play better roles, assuming Allen misses another game. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Wednesday to see if Allen's status changes.

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and power forward Chimezie Metu (knee) will miss Tuesday's game against Boston. Fox is missing his second consecutive outing, which paves the way for Terence Davis to remain among the starting five and see sizable DFS appeal. Metu's absence should allow Marvin Bagley III to see a handful of additional minutes, although the Kings' frontcourt remains a volatile fantasy situation. Fox has been on the offensive upswing during January, averaging 23.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.6 rebounds in his last 10 outings, all while shooting 50 percent overall. The next chance for either player to suit up comes Wednesday vs. the Hawks.

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was listed as probable heading into this contest, but it appears the Nuggets are going to take the cautious approach. Bryn Forbes and Facundo Campazzo should be asked to play more without Barton in the lineup. Campazzo is the better streaming choice between the two, but neither are great options. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon should be tasked with doing more on offense with Barton sidelined.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) has been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday's game vs. Brooklyn, marking his first game action since Dec. 17. Head coach Frank Vogel did not mention a specific minutes limit for Davis, but the team is expected to manage his workload in his return from a sprained MCL. While that may eliminate some of Davis' DFS shine, season-long fantasy managers can fire him up for all lineups. Averaging 23.3 points and 9.9 boards while shooting 52.1 percent overall across his first 27 outings, Davis is a double-double threat every time that he takes the floor.

LA Clippers small/power forward Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. Washington and head coach Ty Lue was unsure whether Morris would return to the mix for Wednesday's outing against the Magic. Without Morris in the mix, Brandon Boston Jr., Terance Mann, and Luke Kennard are all candidates to see elevated offensive upside on top of what they already possess without Paul George (elbow) available. Morris has been LA's most consistent scoring threat over the past month, averaging 17.3 PPG over his last 13 outings. When available, the Clippers' scoring void makes Morris a near must-roster season-long asset in the vast majority of formats.

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (foot) and power forward Jalen McDaniels (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the Raptors. Both are missing their second consecutive outing, with Cody Martin set to remain among the starting five and thereby see elevated DFS appeal for the time being. Hayward's ailment has been deemed discomfort, giving heart to season-long managers who could use his scoring punch back, while McDaniels is likely to face a more sustained absence due to his sprained left ankle. Miles Bridges will benefit from the added offensive usage, while P.J. Washington played 31 minutes off the bench Sunday.

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Charlotte due to a sore right knee. VanVleet has been logging enormous minutes totals all season, as he enters play Tuesday at a league-high 38.2 minutes per outing. Over his last eight games, that number has jumped to 41.2, a stretch in which he has attempted 13.3 three-point attempts per outing, leading to him shooting just 34 percent overall. Without VanVleet in the mix, Gary Trent Jr. will serve as the team's de facto starting point guard, although Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam stand to have elevated assists upside as well. The team may just be exercising caution with VanVleet on the first night of a back-to-back with Wednesday against the Bulls serving as his next chance to suit up.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (rest) and point guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Philadelphia. The Pelicans have responded to the rescheduled contest by choosing to rest their big man on the second leg of a back-to-back, paving the way for Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez to play larger frontcourt roles. Without Graham running the show offensively, Jose Alvarado stands to see significant DFS interest, particularly due to his extremely low price tag. Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Josh Hart (ankle) are out as well, meaning Nickeil Alexander-Walker, ... [More]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (ankle) and small forward Josh Hart (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the 76ers. Ingram is missing his second consecutive outing due to a sprained right ankle, which paves the way for Garrett Temple to remain among the starting five and take on elevated offensive duties. Hart's absence stands to be critical for New Orleans, who is likely to rely on Nickeil Alexander-Walker for a heavier workload, particularly with Jonas Valanciunas (rest) and Devonte' Graham (ankle) unavailable. Herbert Jones and Tomas Satoransky also stand out as upside plays in the DFS market, with Ingram and Hart's next chance at suiting up coming Friday against Denver.