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Miller has been ruled out after scoring just 12 points in his last outing against the 76ers. That performance brought his streak of games with at least 20 points to an end at 12. The second-year wing could be replaced by Vasilije Micic in the starting lineup.

Tatum was a late scratch for Monday’s loss to the Magic, with the Celtics pulling him from the starting lineup just before tipoff and ruling him out after the game had begun. Al Horford filled the void in the starting lineup and will do the same if Tatum cannot play against Philadelphia.

White started and played 40 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Magic, playing a few more minutes due to the Celtics being without Jayson Tatum (illness). As with Jrue Holiday, Payton Pritchard will have the most to gain regarding fantasy value if White cannot play against the 76ers. Pritchard is already rostered in most standard leagues.

Holiday has not missed a game since early December, sitting out two contests due to a case of left knee tendinopathy. He played 33 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Magic, and an absence for the veteran guard would result in more playing time for Payton Pritchard. While Jaden Springer could potentially enter the rotation, there isn’t much to gain from streaming him in this spot.

Dru Smith suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during Monday’s win over the Nets has prompted two roster changes. Undrafted rookie Keshad Johnson’s two-way contract will be converted to a standard deal, opening up a two-way slot. Stevens, who had a standout college career at Colorado State and has been with Miami’s G League affiliate, will fill the void. This transaction doesn’t impact fantasy basketball.

Ryan was on a standard deal with the Knicks until Sunday, when he was waived to make room for Landry Shamet. The New York native didn’t have to wait long for his next opportunity, as the Knicks will reportedly sign Ryan to a two-way contract. To free up a spot, the Knicks are waiving guard Boo Buie. These moves will not impact fantasy basketball.

After he was not selected in this summer’s draft, the Heat signed Johnson to a two-way contract. The forward out of Arizona, who began his college career at San Diego State, played well for Miami’s G League affiliate in Sioux Falls. His “promotion” occurred one day after Dru Smith suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during Monday’s win over the Nets.

Booker has missed two straight, and a missed practice means his status for Wednesday’s tilt with Denver is up in the air. Allen sat out Monday, and he’s in danger of missing a second straight contest. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will handle the scoring load if Booker is sidelined, and players like Royce O’Neale and Ryan Dunn could pick up the slack for Allen.

Alvarado last played on November 11, but he’s nearing a return to action. We should get a better update on his status once he starts practicing again.

The hits don’t stop coming for Philly as the team loses another key rotation player to injury. In KJ’s absence, Caleb Martin should see increased run.

If Drummond is ruled out, expect Guerschon Yabusele to absorb his backup minutes behind Joel Embiid.