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Oklahoma City opened the summer with multiple players that will play big minutes for them this season. However, the majority of them didn’t play in this game, which allowed Johnson to pick up some of the touches offensively. Johnson may be on a two-way contract, but he has shown this summer that he has the potential to be an everyday rotation player. Cason Wallace struggled in this game, shooting just 2-for-12 from the floor and turning it over five times. It wasn’t a great performance from Wallace, but he’ll have the rest of the summer to improve, and he was spectacular in his first game.

Washington played 35 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Pacers, but he’ll miss at least one game with a knee injury. Naji Marshall is the player most likely to move into the starting lineup, with the move giving his fantasy value a welcome boost.

Quickley will likely miss another game, meaning Davion Mitchell will remain in the starting lineup. While he doesn’t offer much as a scorer, the assists and steals make Mitchell a worthwhile stream.

Adams heads back to the sideline after playing 14 minutes off the bench in Monday’s win over the Knicks. His absence likely means Jock Landale will slide into the back end of the rotation, but he is not worth streaming in any league.

Brooks and Eason are on the injury report for the same reason, and both sitting would put the Rockets in a difficult spot regarding perimeter depth. Amen Thompson is the player most likely to move into the starting lineup if Brooks and Eason sit, while Cam Whitmore could sneak into the back end of the rotation.

Wade will miss a second straight game due to illness, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Isaac Okoro filled the void in Monday’s win over the Bucks and should retain that role on Wednesday. He’s worth a look in deep leagues, but that’s about it on a 12-game night.

LeVert’s status is more impactful regarding fantasy value, as he’s the sixth man when healthy. Sam Merrill and Georges Niang played more minutes off the bench in Monday’s win over Milwaukee, with the former providing slightly higher value. As for Tyson, he’s unlikely to be in the rotation when healthy.

Williamson and Hawkins sat out Monday’s loss to Portland, with the former also missing Sunday’s loss to the Hawks. The absences led to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (Zion) and Brandon Boston Jr. (Hawkins) starting against the Blazers, with the latter being far more impactful in fantasy basketball.

Sochan injured his thumb during the first half of Monday’s game, with rookie Stephon Castle replacing him in the starting lineup. Castle’s fantasy value will increase if he receives the starting nod, but Julian Champagnie is the better streaming option. He’s been a starter since the beginning of the season, filling in for Devin Vassell.

Konchar is on track to miss a fourth consecutive game due to a quad contusion. His absence wouldn’t change much regarding the Grizzlies’ rotation, as Jaylen Wells (starter) and Scotty Pippen Jr. have taken on significant workloads.

Kennard has yet to appear in a game this season, and that could change on Wednesday. Given the time missed, fantasy managers should not expect too much from Kennard if he’s cleared to play. With Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart sidelined, the Grizzlies could go ten deep if Kennard is available.