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Joel Embiid

PHI Center-Forward #21

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Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available to play against the Pacers on Tuesday.

Following a five-game absence, Embiid will be back in the lineup to take on Indiana. His return will push Andre Drummond back to the bench, though managers shouldn’t rush to drop him since Embiid could still miss time moving forward.
Anfernee Simons

CHI Guard #22

Anfernee Simons (wrist) has aggravated a small fracture in his left wrist.

Injured during Saturday’s loss to the Pistons, Simons was initially diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. Further imaging revealed a small fracture, with Bulls coach Billy Donovan saying the injury was an aggravation of one suffered earlier this season. The hope is that Simons will be able to play in 10-14 days. His absence from the rotation should ensure Rob Dillingham gets the minutes he should within the Bulls’ rebuild.
Dejounte Murray

NOP Guard #5

Dejounte Murray (Achilles) will be available to play against the Warriors on Tuesday on a minutes restriction.

The exact number wasn’t specified, but it has been nearly 13 months since he tore his Achilles, so his workload will likely be too limited for him to make a significant impact in fantasy hoops. However, he has a fantasy-friendly game, so as he gets acclimated, he could end up as a league winner down the stretch if his minutes increase.
Jonathan Kuminga

ATL Forward #0

Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is available to play against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Kuminga has been sidelined since January, so this will be his first time suiting up since Golden State sent him to Atlanta at the trade deadline. It’s unclear what his role will look like, but he should take minutes away from Zaccharie Risacher and Mouhamed Gueye.
Pascal Siakam

IND Forward #43

Pascal Siakam (wrist) has been ruled out against the 76ers on Tuesday.

Siakam will be sidelined after playing on Sunday, which was his return from a three-game absence. He pushed Ben Sheppard to the bench on Sunday, so Sheppard should return to the starting unit with Siakam sidelined.
Andrew Nembhard

IND Guard-Forward #2

Andrew Nembhard (back) is available for Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.

Nembhard is set to play after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He logged 30 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Mavericks and should take on a similar workload against the 76ers.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe (fibula) will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.

Sharpe has missed Portland’s last seven games with a strained left calf, and that isn’t the only injury that he’s dealing with. The Trail Blazers announced on Tuesday that further imaging has revealed a stress reaction of his left fibula. Given the timeline, fantasy managers would be well-served to move on from Sharpe, as he’s unlikely to be much help during the fantasy playoff weeks due to the re-evaluation timeline and a potential minutes limit once he’s cleared to play.
Jalen Smith

CHI Forward-Center #25

Jalen Smith (calf) is out for Tuesday’s matchup with the Hornets.

Smith sustained a right calf strain in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, and it will cost him at least one game. In Smith’s absence, Guerschon Yabusele should see additional run, making him a worthwhile pickup off the waiver wire.
Jordan Goodwin

PHX Guard #23

Suns reporter Mark McClune reports that Jordan Goodwin (calf) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks.

Goodwin’s absence should mean plenty of playing time for Collin Gillespie, with Jamaree Bouyea logging additional minutes off the bench.
Naz Reid

MIN Center-Forward #11

Naz Reid (shoulder) is available for Tuesday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Reid will return following a one-game absence, which should cut significantly into Joan Beringer’s minutes. With Rudy Gobert back after serving a one-game suspension, Reid should handle his usual role as Minnesota’s Sixth Man.

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