New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) was seen leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot Wednesday night. The team is yet to release an official statement, but head coach Mike Brown told reporters Brunson "rolled his right ankle". The team is set to face the Miami Heat at home on Friday. Brunson leads the team with 27.7 points and 6.6 assists per game. If Brunson misses time, Mikal Bridges could be called upon to shoulder the playmaking duties for the team. Bridges currently ranks second on the team with 5.2 assists per game.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Spurs. The 2021 No. 7 overall pick was listed as questionable heading into this one. While he ended up suiting up, he wasn't in the starting lineup. Kuminga would be held scoreless before exiting after only 12 minutes of work. The 23-year-old hasn't missed a game all season, averaging 14.9 points. He's also logged career-highs in rebounds (6.8) and assists (3.1). With that said, it's unknown if Kuminga will be available for Friday's rematch between the Spurs and Warriors, but if he's not out there, Will Richard and Buddy Hield may see more work.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) won't return to Wednesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old logged only 12 minutes before exiting with a groin strain, finishing with four points, three rebounds, one steal, and one block. Orlando won't play again until Friday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. Hopefully, Banchero will be out there. Of course, fantasy managers will be anxiously awaiting an update. If he can't suit up versus the Nets, Franz Wagner will handle even more of the scoring load, with Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, and Jalen Suggs in line to produce above-average fantasy production.

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (calf) is still without a timetable for his return, according to head coach Brian Keefe. Keefe noted that the third-year man was doing limited work during the team's shootaround on Wednesday. Coulibaly has been limited to just four games so far this season, all starts, due to injury. The Frenchman is averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, one block, and one steal in his limited action. The Wizards, who haven't won a game since October 24th, continue to tinker with the starting lineup. Kyshawn George and Khris Middleton picked up starts at the forward positions for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets.

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) has been upgraded to probable, putting him in line to return to the lineup on Wednesday night. Alexander-Walker has missed the last two games with his back issue. Before that, the Hawks' offseason acquisition was starting at point guard for the injured Trae Young (knee). NAW is averaging a career-best 17.6 points, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 stocks per game, while getting to the free throw at his most efficient clip. The Hawks swept the Los Angeles teams without Alexander-Walker. He and the Hawks continue their West Coast trip with a matchup against the Kings.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, despite the questionable tag earlier in the day. However, Kuminga won't be in the starting lineup for the first time this season. Following Tuesday's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, forward Draymond Green publicly questioned some of the team. Today, head coach Steve Kerr announced there was an "obvious" need for lineup changes. Rookie second-round pick Will Richard will pick up his second start of the season, alongside Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler, and Green.

Memphis Grizzlies point guardJa Morant will be sidelined for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Morant is dealing with soreness in his left ankle after tweaking it during Tuesday's 133-120 loss to the Knicks. Morant has averaged 18.9 points, 8.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 30.8 minutes per contest across 11 games this season. Cam Spencer will likely start while the 26-year-old star point guard is out, while Jaren Jackson Jr. could see extra scoring opportunities during tonight's tilt.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Bulls. The 21-year-old has played extremely well during the 2025 campaign, averaging 19.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals. He was listed as probable on Tuesday night. However, Duren was downgraded to questionable before ultimately getting ruled out. With Isaiah Stewart (ankle) sidelined, the Pistons will likely start Paul Reed at the five. Reed is coming off an eight-point, nine-rebound effort in Monday's overtime win over the Washington Wizards, although it's safe to assume he'll be much more productive for fantasy managers in need of a streaming option.

Detroit Pistons forward/centerIsaiah Stewart(ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Stewart will be out of action for a third consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. WithAusar Thompson(ankle) also unavailable,Ron Holland II will likely be in the starting lineup. Unfortunately, Holland has averaged only 7.0 points as a starter, so he has some work to do before landing on fantasy managers' radar.

Charlotte Hornets centerRyan Kalkbrenner(personal) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was listed as questionable due to personal reasons. In the first 10 games of his NBA rookie campaign, Kalkbrenner has averaged 9.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals across 26.6 minutes per contest. The 23-year-old big man has four blocks in his last five appearances. However, he is not a strong fantasy option for this evening.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip) won't play on Wednesday versus the Bulls. The 24-year-old was listed as probable on Tuesday night, but he was quickly downgraded to questionable. He's now ruled out, so his next chance to get on the floor will be on Friday against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. With Isaiah Stewart (ankle), Ausar Thompson (ankle) and Jalen Duren (ankle) ruled out, the Pistons will need more production from Duncan Robinson, Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green, Ron Holland II, and Paul Reed.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (thigh) won't suit up on Wednesday versus the visiting Hawks. It's unknown how severe the thigh contusion is, although it's apparently bad enough to force the 30-year-old to miss his second game of the 2025 campaign. Under normal circumstances, Domantas Sabonis (rib) and Malik Monk (ankle) would see a few more scoring opportunities. However, both are questionable, meaning Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder might have above-average fantasy showings. Nique Clifford, averaging 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in two starts this season, can be considered for streaming purposes for those participating in deeper fantasy formats. LaVine's next chance to play will be on Friday in Minnesota.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) will be out for Wednesday's road tilt against the Detroit Pistons due to a right-ankle sprain. This evening's matchup will be the second game in a row he will miss. Ayo Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter, and Tre Jones are expected to see additional minutes in his place. Giddey has been excellent this season, averaging 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.0 steals in 34.0 minutes per contest. His next opportunity to return comes Sunday against the Jazz.

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) is in the final stage of his return process and will be re-evaluated later this week. George is moving closer to making his season debut, but team doctors want him to build additional strength in his left quadriceps before granting full clearance, per Charania. The veteran forward is coming off an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals in 32.0 minutes per contest.

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers centerJoel Embiid(knee) doesn't have structural issues in his right knee and is considered day-to-day. Embiid was out of action during Tuesday's win versus the Celtics due to right knee soreness. However, Wednesday's good news for the big man could lead him to play on Friday against the Pistons. If Embiid is unable to suit up, Andre Drummond will likely continue to start at center.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets due to left knee patellar tendinopathy. The 30-year-old has missed only one game this season but will sit out tonight for maintenance purposes. Through 10 outings, Antetokounmpo has averaged 33.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.3 blocks across 32.9 minutes per contest. With Giannis sidelined, Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, and Bobby Portis could all gain a bump in DFS value.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (hip) has sustained a fracture in his left hip and will undergo season-ending surgery. The injury occurred during Saturday's 114-103 loss to the Suns. Beal was unavailable for Monday's 105-102 loss to the Hawks and further imaging confirmed the fracture. In his shortened first campaign with the Clippers, the 32-year-old struggled to make much of a fantasy impact, averaging 8.2 points and 1.7 assists in 20.0 minutes per game. With Beal now sidelined for the remainder of the season, veteran guards James Harden and Kris Dunn are expected to shoulder increased backcourt responsibilities for Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (hip) will remain out Wednesday against the Nuggets, marking his second straight absence. Head coach Tyronn Lue admitted there's concern Beal could miss additional time. Even when healthy, Beal has struggled to make a fantasy impact, averaging just 8.2 points, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 threes in 20 minutes per game on 37.5 percent shooting. With both Beal and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) sidelined, James Harden should continue to dominate the offense, fresh off a stellar 35-point, 11-assist outing. Kris Dunn is a sneaky short-term add for assists and steals, as his defensive activity and secondary playmaking fit well in the current rotation. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr. should also see bumps in usage. Beal remains a big name but is over-rostered at this point, especially in standard leagues where his floor has been far too low.

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Kings after missing the last two games. Before the injury, he was thriving in an expanded role without Trae Young, averaging 17.6 points, 3.2 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 steal, and 2.0 threes in just over thirty minutes per game while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 85.0 percent from the line. If cleared, Alexander-Walker should reclaim his starting spot and continue as one of Atlanta's top scoring options. If he remains out, Keaton Wallace will likely stay at point guard, offering assists and energy when given steady minutes, while Dyson Daniels shifts to shooting guard with added playmaking responsibility. Vit Krejci and Luke Kennard can also provide three-point help in deeper formats. Alexander-Walker remains a hold across most leagues due to his scoring consistency and opportunity.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) will remain sidelined Wednesday against the Bulls. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff noted that Harris is "trending in the right direction," but he still has no firm timetable after missing five straight games. Before the injury, Harris averaged 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in just over 32 minutes per game, providing steady mid-range scoring and reliable free-throw efficiency at 94.0 percent. His absence continues to open up opportunities for Cade Cunningham (hip) and Jalen Duren (ankle) to dominate usage, while Duncan Robinson's floor spacing keeps him relevant in deeper leagues. Caris LeVert, now off the injury report, profiles as the short-term add for points and threes, while rookie Ron Holland II offers streaming upside in rebounds and defensive stats until Detroit's frontcourt gets healthy.