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After missing two games with a sprained ankle, White started and played 32 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Pacers. Fantasy managers should expect a similar workload for White if he’s available. The probable tag suggests he will play against the 76ers.

Brown played 25 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Raptors, but his playing time had more to do with the nature of the game (125-71, Celtics) than his shoulder. If Brown cannot play, Sam Hauser may move into the starting lineup alongside Jayson Tatum. Hauser can provide points and 3-pointers when allowed to start.

Porzingis has missed Boston’s last three games, and Al Horford has replaced him in the starting lineup. With the Celtics visiting the Rockets on Friday, fantasy managers should prepare for Porzingis and Horford missing one of the following two games. If KP plays against Minnesota, don’t be surprised if Horford sits.

Walter popped up on the injury report as questionable with a sprained finger, but will ultimately suit up Wednesday. He has a chance to see additional minutes with RJ Barrett (illness) out.

Barrett missed practice Monday and didn’t travel with the team to Boston for Tuesday’s game. He’ll miss his second game in a row with an illness Wednesday. With Barrett out, Ja’Kobe Walter could see additional minutes, though his usage might remain in check with Immanuel Quickley (elbow) returning.

Dick is back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics. His return means Ja’Kobe Walter will head to the bench, where the rookie offers minimal fantasy value. While Walter will have value later in the season, as the Raptors are unlikely to be a playoff team, that isn’t the case right now.

Quickley is back after tearing a ligament in his elbow on November 10. The 25-year-old shooting guard has only appeared in three games this season. While Quickley will be back in action against the Nets, he’s said to be on a minutes restriction so fantasy managers can tread lightly.

Suggs injured his wrist Sunday against the Nets and didn’t return, but it’s no surprise he’s available Wednesday after he was listed as probable. With Anthony Black (back) out, Cole Anthony will serve as Orlando’s backup point guard.

Black will miss his second straight game due to back spasms. He’s been called on to start at times with the Magic dealing with a multitude of injuries, but isn’t consistent enough to be fantasy-relevant.

While Jalen Suggs is available to play after exiting Sunday’s win over the Nets with an injury, Queen has been ruled out (along with Anthony Black). The absences mean more rotation minutes for Cole Anthony, who had fallen in the pecking order before Suggs’ injury.

No surprise here as Terry was initially listed as probable for Wednesday’s game. Unfortunately, the 22-year-old shooting guard doesn’t play enough minutes off the bench to be worth rostering in fantasy at this time.