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OKC didn’t initially have anyone on their injury report for this game, but all four of these players have been added late. Dort is the only one that is a consistent part of the rotation, and if he doesn’t play, Cason Wallace would slide into the starting unit. Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Kenrich Williams all stand to benefit from the other absences. Hopefully this doesn’t spread to other players on the team.

Cancar’s likely absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he’s rarely in the rotation when healthy. With Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, expect to see a lot of Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther, with the former likely moving into the starting lineup.

Beal’s status as probable suggests he’ll play against the Heat, meaning the Suns will have their preferred starting five on the floor. Ryan Dunn, who has been Beal’s replacement in the past, only played 10 minutes in Monday’s win over Philadelphia. Given Beal’s status for Wednesday, there’s no need to hold onto the rookie wing.

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.