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Wade returned after over two months on the sidelines, and he made an instant impact. The numbers don’t leap off the page, but he provided floor-spacing and meaningful peripheral contributions in his first game back. Marcus Morris Sr. and Tristan Thompson logged just five minutes apiece, and Wade’s return should continue to cut into their playing time. Expect Wade’s playing time to gradually increase as he works his way back into game shape.

Murray and Porter are unavailable for Tuesday’s game. The former has a hamstring injury, and the latter is attending to a personal family matter. Their absences open up two spots in the starting lineup, with Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson the prime candidates to fill the resulting voids.

Lower back spasms will keep Hawkins on the sidelines for a second straight game. His absence likely means another start for Antonio Reeves and rotation minutes for Keion Brooks Jr. Due to the Pelicans’ many absences, Reeves and Brooks are worth streaming in deep leagues.

The continued absences of Coffey and Miller will not impact fantasy basketball, as everyone else of note is available. Coffey’s absence may result in additional minutes for Derrick Jones Jr., but he offers limited fantasy upside with Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.

The Spurs are without Jeremy Sochan, who will not play in Tuesday’s game due to back spasms. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Biyombo, who’s worth streaming in extremely deep leagues. Also worth a look is Sandro Mamukelashvili, as he should play more minutes with Sochan and Charles Bassey inactive.

Quickley and Poeltl are back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the 76ers, which pushes Jamal Shead and Orlando Robinson to the bench. The other change is Battle, who will start for the absent RJ Barrett (rest). Battle is only worth a look in extremely deep leagues.

Ducas will miss another game with this quad injury, but even when healthy, he isn’t a consistent part of the Thunder’s rotation.

Sochan is dealing with back spasms, hence the Spurs’ decision to make him inactive for Tuesday’s game. His absence leaves the center responsibilities to Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili. While the former offers a bit more from a rebounding standpoint, Mamukelashvili possesses a higher offensive ceiling.

Williams Jr. was a late addition to the injury report and will now be held out of Tuesday’s game. Luke Kennard and Cam Spencer should take on extra minutes with Williams Jr. out, but only Kennard has streaming appeal.

Konchar’s absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as he played eight minutes in the Grizzlies’ last two games. With Vince Williams Jr. (illness) also out, Luke Kennard’s playing time may increase in a pivotal matchup for both teams. He played 19 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Celtics.

The 76ers are without Guerschon Yabusele, who has been ruled out with a sore knee. His absence means Bona moves into the starting lineup, and the rookie should be streamed in deep leagues. The other change is Grimes, who returns to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Raptors. The former Knicks first-round pick replaces Jared Butler, who will come off the bench.