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Thomas has played sparingly since signing his first 10-day deal with the Suns, and that’s unlikely to change with the second. The question is what the Suns will do once the second 10-day deal expires. Per NBA rules, a player can receive a maximum of two 10-day contracts before either being signed for the remainder of the season or waived.

Highsmith and Smith have been upgraded from questionable to available. While there isn’t much need to consider rostering Smith, Highsmith is worthy of consideration in deep leagues.

Conley missed the last three games dealing with the toe injury. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have each seen starts in Conley’s absence, but both will return to the bench and play less minutes now that the 37-year-old has returned to the lineup.

Murphy will not play after playing 40 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Pacers. With Brandon Ingram also out, Brandon Boston Jr. and Jordan Hawkins (if available) will have added fantasy value. Boston is the safer stream since Hawkins is a game-time decision.

Ingram missed Monday’s game against the Pacers and practice on Tuesday so his absence isn’t a big surprise. Javonte Green is in line for another start with Brandon Boston Jr. and Jordan Hawkins seeing additional minutes off the bench.

Ball is officially available after the Hornets listed him as probable on the initial injury report. He’ll look to extend his streak of games with 35 points or more to four straight.

Adams has missed Houston’s last two games, and his availability has been inconsistent. While he should slot in as Alperen Sengun’s backup, there’s no need to consider adding the veteran center to your lineups.

Gafford will not play after being added to the injury report earlier Wednesday. Dereck Lively II is available and will start, with Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber also available to play. There’s no need to stream Powell or Kleber.

Grimes missed Monday’s game, but will be back for Wednesday night’s game against the Knicks. He could see increased opportunities with Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson both out.

With Daniel Gafford (illness) unavailable, Lively will return to the starting lineup on Wednesday. However, fantasy managers should not assume he’ll play 30 minutes or more. Even though neither offers much fantasy value, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell can play rotation minutes.