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Wagner has missed Orlando’s last seven games with a sprained ankle, and this is the first time he’s been listed as questionable instead of immediately being ruled out. Should he be cleared to play, Chuma Okeke would be the odd man out of the starting lineup. While Okeke’s had his moments as a starter, he hasn’t been consistent enough to merit being streamed.

Reaves and Goodwin being ruled out makes room for Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht to play more. Vincent is more likely to step into a starting role with Reaves sidelined.

Bassey is set to miss his fourth straight game with a left knee bone bruise. Bismack Biyombo will likely continue starting at center for the Spurs.

Simmons was underwhelming in his first meeting with the Lakers as a Clipper with two points, three assists, and three rebounds. Nicolas Batum will likely get a surge in minutes of Simmons’ can’t suit up for round two on Sunday.

Barlow’s two-way contract is being converted to a two-year standard deal. He’s played sparingly this season and won’t affect fantasy basketball significantly as he tries to play his way into Atlanta’s regular rotation.

Washington is making a long-term commitment to Champagnie, who is averaging 7.5 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 50.7% from the field this season. The Wizards wing has benefitted from the opportunities his rebuilding team has presented him.

Suggs hasn’t played since late January and it appears like he’ll miss the rest of the season. The Magic guard is expected to make a full recovery and Cole Anthony has a chance to step in as Orlando’s starting lead guard.

Hauser has been dropped from the starting lineup for Luke Kornet. The big man shouldn’t affect fantasy basketball much, as he was scoreless without a shot attempt in 19 minutes his last time out.

Westbrook will replace Aaron Gordon in the starting lineup instead of Zeke Nnaji. This will be the point guard’s first start since late January.

Ball has been downgraded from probable after scoring 14 points in 34 minutes his last time out. Tre Jones could be in line for a larger role to wrap up the weekend if Ball is ruled out.

Nnaji is healthy enough to play through his ankle injury. The reserve big man started for Aaron Gordon in his last game and could again on Sunday.