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Smith has no coaching or front office experience, but this isn’t his first interview for a head-coaching job -- he interviewed with the Rockets back in 2016. He joins a long list of candidates that includes Mark Jackson, Jerry Stackhouse, David Fizdale, Mike Woodson and David Blatt.

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.

Beal made his return to the lineup on Monday, but there is a chance that he misses their game against Brooklyn. Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale would likely take on extra minutes if Beal isn’t able to suit up.

Antetokounmpo continues to show up on the injury report, but once again he’s listed as probable with a knee injury. Fantasy managers can expect the 30-year-old power forward to suit up and play without limitations Wednesday against New Orleans.

Love will be good to go after initially being listed as probable. However, he doesn’t play enough to be worth rostering.

Camara is a late addition to the injury report, and there is a chance that he misses a game for just the second time this season. Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray will take on extra minutes if Camara misses this game.