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Run through the tape? According to the report, general manager Daryl Morey and owner Leslie Alexander are expected to fly out there for the interview. Smith has become a TV personality for so long that it would certainly be a compelling fit for a team with a lot of turmoil this season.

Missi missed Monday’s game against the Jazz with an illness and is questionable for Wednesday against the Bucks. If the 20-year-old center is out again, expect Daniel Theis to replace him in the starting lineup with Theis only on the streaming radar in deeper formats.

Boucher missed practice on Monday, and the illness will keep him sidelined for their game against Orlando. Kelly Olynyk and Jonathan Mogbo will take on extra minutes off the bench in place of Boucher.

Williamson missed Monday’s game against the Jazz with an illness and is listed as questionable Wednesday. If the 24-year-old power forward is out once again, Javonte Green would be in line for another spot start.

Beauchamp should be good to go, but his role is inconsistent. Beauchamp doesn’t play enough for his status to impact fantasy basketball.

Green will miss a second straight game with this quad injury, which will open up some extra reserve minutes on the perimeter. Gary Trent Jr. and Khris Middleton will both take on larger roles off the bench.

Johnson is a late addition to the injury report, but he doesn’t play a large enough role for his status to impact fantasy basketball.

Russell was upgraded to probable earlier in the day, so his availability doesn’t come as a surprise. With Ben Simmons (illness) sidelined once again, Russell will get another start at point guard. He logged 24 minutes in a blowout loss in their last game, but he should play a larger role in this game, barring another lopsided score.

Middleton continues to show up on the injury report since returning from offseason ankle surgery. The 33-year-old small forward is listed as probable and should be able to play against the Pelicans Wednesday. Middleton’s fantasy value won’t take off until he moves back into the starting lineup and plays more than 25 minutes per game regularly.

JDub missed their game against Brooklyn on Saturday, and there is a chance that he remains out against the Jazz. If that happens, Isaiah Joe will likely get another start in his place, with Aaron Wiggins taking on extra minutes off the bench.