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No surprise here. Despite Giannis consistently showing up on the injury report, he hasn’t missed any games because of his knee yet this season. Look for another big game against the Bulls from the Greek Freak.

Hauser will miss a second straight game due to a right hip impingement. His absence frees up minutes for the other Celtics’ reserves and boosts Payton Pritchard’s value as a scorer. Regarding the available minutes, while Jordan Walsh or Jaden Springer may play more than usual, neither should be streamed on an 11-game night.

Tatum is available after the Celtics listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. Despite the case of right knee tendinopathy, Tatum should take on his usual workload against the Bulls.

After being scratched from Monday’s game after tipoff, Horford will remain sidelined for another game with a sprained left big toe. Luke Kornet got the start in their last game, but he will likely play a reserve role in this one with the rest of their typical starters healthy.

76ers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters Saturday that Martin, who continues to deal with a strained left hip, could rejoin the team this team. Now the 29-year-old small forward is set to miss his second game of the week already. Justin Edwards and Ricky Council IV should continue to see additional playing time in his absence. Martin has two more chances to return to the court this week against the Nuggets on Friday and the Celtics on Sunday.

Olynyk will remain sidelined for a third straight game, freeing up additional minutes for Chris Boucher and Orlando Robinson. Fantasy managers needing frontcourt production will be better served to stream Boucher in this spot. However, he isn’t a must-add, as Boucher isn’t guaranteed to log 20 minutes off the bench.

Dick is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Wizards with an illness after he was initially listed as questionable. Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji are the primary candidates to move into the starting lineup and see additional opportunities.

Risacher missed Tuesday’s game against the Rockets, which was the second night of a back-to-back. Monday’s game was his first after a six-game absence with a left adductor injury, so it wasn’t surprising that he sat out on Tuesday. His return will likely push Vit Krejci back to the bench.

White was initially listed as questionable with a right ankle bone bruise, but he’s set to return Wednesday after a four-game absence. Either Ayo Dosunmu or Lonzo Ball will return to the bench with White back in the starting lineup.

Mathurin was added to the Pacers’ injury report after pregame shootaround, and he has now been ruled out. Aaron Nesmith will be the biggest beneficiary regarding opportunities, possibly moving into the starting lineup. Johnny Furphy may enter the rotation but should not be streamed in this spot.

Nembhard is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Pistons with a thoracic spine sprain. Aaron Nesmith will likely move into the starting lineup with T.J. McConnell seeing additional minutes off the bench.