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Wednesday’s game will be the third Morant has missed with a sore left hamstring. Luke Kennard will remain in the starting lineup, with Desmond Bane assuming most of the primary playmaker responsibilities. Kennard is worth rostering in deep leagues, while Bane possesses a higher fantasy ceiling when Morant is out.

Jerome has reached double figures in seven straight games, most recently scoring 25 points in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. With Donovan Mitchell (groin) available for Thursday’s game, the Cavaliers would be covered on the perimeter if Jerome does not play.

Martin has missed Dallas’s last five games with a hip injury. While his absence has left the team shorthanded on the wing, it has not impacted fantasy basketball. Williams most recently played 28 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks. His absence would have a more significant impact, as the Mavericks guard has offered 10th-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks.

Davis did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks, Dallas’ second game in as many nights. If he does return on Thursday, Naji Marshall will likely drop to the bench. However, given the current state of the Mavericks’ rotation, managers who have Marshall rostered should hold onto him.

Hood-Schifino’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as Quentin Grimes is available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Pelicans. Chuma Okeke will likely play fewer minutes, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed.

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.