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Morant missed Saturday’s game with a shoulder injury and now he’s dealing with a hamstring issue. The Grizzlies point guard will be replaced by Luke Kennard, who has started alongside Desmond Bane with Morant sidelined. Scotty Pippen Jr., who recorded a double-double on Saturday, will also have a higher fantasy ceiling.

Wallace remains out with a shoulder injury, and his absence does not impact fantasy basketball. With Trae Young considered probable, Wallace likely would have been inactive if he were healthy enough to play.

The Hawks list Young as probable on their initial injury report with the same Achilles tendon issue. He’ll likely be cleared to play, so fantasy managers should set their lineups with this expectation. Young should play starters’ minutes, as has been the norm for most of this season.

Anthony has missed Orlando’s last six games with a strained left big toe. Given the doubtful tag, he’s likely to miss a seventh on Thursday. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will continue to share the point guard responsibilities, with the former being Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup.

Burks started for Robinson when he missed Miami’s latest win over Golden State and has a good chance to do so again if the sharpshooter is ruled out in a second straight contest. Jaime Jaquez Jr. could benefit if both wings are ruled out.

Amen Thompson is in danger of missing a second straight game with an ankle injury and could be replaced by Tari Eason again if ruled out. Jock Landale could step in as Alperen Sengun’s primary backup if Adams is ruled out.

Tatum went through shootaround and has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Suns. Al Horford could start and get a slight fantasy bump if Tatum is ultimately ruled out.

Jokic still has a chance to return from his five-game layoff. Denver has gone 2-3 without the star big man since he suffered an ankle injury and he could give them a big lift against the undermanned Bucks. MPJ has been healthy as of late and his absence could lend several reserve wings more minutes.

Robinson sat for precautionary reasons against the Mavericks on Tuesday but is ready to suit up again. The big man should back up KAT in his usual role off the bench.

McBride is set to miss his third straight game on Wednesday. Cameron Payne will likely continue to fill in as the starting point guard with Jalen Brunson out.

Antetokounmpo has consistently been on the court since the All-Star break despite several injury designations, but now he’s set to miss his first game of the month. Gary Trent Jr. could be poised to slot into the starting lineup as a small forward while Kyle Kuzma drops down to power forward against Denver.