Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will suit up for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report before being cleared to play. Garland will probably be back on the injury report on Thursday when the Clippers complete a back-to-back set with another home game against New Orleans. On Wednesday night, Garland will aim to post a second consecutive double-double in a favorable matchup. He finished Monday's loss to San Antonio with 25 points, two rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals.

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will miss a third consecutive game due to a right calf contusion. Meanwhile, T.J. McConnell (hamstring) has been cleared to play and will make another start at point guard. McConnell produced a 10-point, 10-assist double-double in 20 minutes on Tuesday against the Knicks. However, he could have a lighter workload on Wednesday due to the back-to-back situation, making him a risky fantasy option. With Nembhard out, Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones will also get more work in the backcourt.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will rejoin the fun on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was in danger of missing a second straight game due to an ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded Leonard's status from questionable to available. Leonard has been special in recent weeks, averaging 29.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 steals since the All-Star break. He should fill the box score with ease in a pace-up spot against a defensively-challenged team.

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers and is set to appear in his fifth consecutive contest despite regularly landing on the injury report. He logged 11 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 27 minutes in his last game and is averaging 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes with Indiana. His return limits Jay Huff's upside to deep-league formats. Zubac should remain a useful option for managers targeting rebounds and field-goal percentage as long as he stays active.

According to Ben Anderson of KSL News in Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (concussion) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bailey missed Sunday's contest against Sacramento while in the league's concussion protocol. If the 19-year-old experiences any setbacks, Andersson Garcia, who recorded three points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block across 43 minutes on Sunday, would likely be called upon to handle an expanded role once again.

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that forward/center Pascal Siakam (knee) is making good progress but still lacks a timetable for a return, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Siakam will miss his seventh straight game tonight due to a right knee sprain. Carlisle thinks the star forward will play again this season, but until then, Kobe Brown, Micah Potter (triceps), and Jarace Walker will likely continue to take on expanded roles.

Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports that Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (wrist) hasn't progressed as well as the team had hoped and he remains without a timetable for return. Moody has missed seven consecutive contests due to a sprained right wrist. The Warriors had hoped he would return during their road trip, which ends March 23, but he is still wearing a brace on his right hand. Gary Payton II and Will Richard will continue to take on extra time during Moody's continued absence.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Reid rarely misses time, but a right ankle sprain will keep him sidelined for this contest. The 26-year-old has missed just one other game all season. Anthony Edwards (knee) will also be out, opening up additional minutes for Bones Hyland, Kyle Anderson, and Joan Beringer. Hyland profiles as a viable short-term streaming option after posting 22 points, five assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes against Phoenix on Tuesday.

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Milwaukee Bucks want forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) to shut down for the remainder of the season after he was diagnosed Tuesday with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo has pushed back on that plan and wants to return to action. The superstar will be re-evaluated in a week, but for now, he and the organization appear to be at odds over ending his season. Antetokounmpo has already missed 32 games this campaign.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors are hopeful that guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return before the end of March. Curry has been out of action since the beginning of February due to a right knee injury. He's recently ramped up his on-court activity, but it appears the star guard will still be considered week-to-week. The 38-year-old's continued absence will keep the backcourt usage spread across Brandin Podziemski, Pat Spencer, Gary Payton II (lower leg), De'Anthony Melton and Will Richard.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's action against the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old is dealing with a knee problem, but he managed to return to action Monday night against Orlando. However, Kuminga had only seven points on 2-for-7 shooting. Over his last two appearances, Kuminga has shot 18.2 percent from the field and hasn't made a positive impact since beginning his Hawks career with a strong three-game stretch. If Kuminga can't play on Wednesday, the rest of the bench will absorb his minutes, but no one stands out as a strong fantasy contributor. Jock Landale was the only other reserve to play more than 10 minutes on Monday, so Hawks head coach Quin Snyder doesn't seem to trust his second unit much.

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (foot) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The team has removed Jackson II from the injury report after he missed some time due to a sore right foot. Jackson II's return will push Rayan Rupert back to the bench. After a tough night against Chicago on Monday, Rupert's fantasy value takes a further hit with a return to bench duties. Jackson II has been a solid option for fantasy managers since the All-Star break, averaging 17.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ty Jerome (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report, indicating he is available for action on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Jerome has been in and out of the lineup since the All-Star break and missed Monday's loss to Chicago due to a shoulder contusion. Even when available, Jerome has averaged only 22.2 minutes per game. Nevertheless, he offers plenty of fantasy value, posting averages of 20.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. As a result of Jerome's return, Rayan Rupert and Jahmai Mashack (ankle) will have significantly smaller roles.

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old sophomore hurt his right knee on Sunday against Sacramento and didn't finish the contest. Fortunately, Collier avoided a serious injury and should make his 19th start of the campaign in Wednesday's contest. As a starter, he is averaging 15.7 points, 8.4 assists, and 1.5 steals this season. Collier draws a favorable matchup on Wednesday night, as Minnesota ranks 11th in fantasy points allowed to point guards.

Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He sustained a concussion last week and could sit out a second straight game. With nothing left to play for the Jazz, Bailey was gearing up for a big finish to the season, but the concussion has been a setback for him. Bailey's absence on Wednesday night could lead to another start for Andersson Garcia, who posted three points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 43 minutes on Sunday against Sacramento.

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former Cavalier produced a 25-point, 10-assist double-double in Monday's loss to San Antonio, but he continues to manage a toe injury and appears likely to sit out one game during the team's upcoming back-to-back set. Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is also questionable for Wednesday's game, and Bennedict Mathurin (toe) is out, so the rest of the group may need to step up on the offensive end. John Collins, Derrick Jones Jr., and Kris Dunn could all get extra touches.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sprained his left ankle in Saturday's loss to Sacramento and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with San Antonio. The team announced that Leonard is considered day-to-day. Leonard apparently isn't dealing with a severe sprain, but his absence might extend beyond just one game. On Monday night, John Collins took Leonard's spot in the starting lineup, finishing with 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Jordan Miller, who tallied 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists off the bench, also benefits from Leonard's absence.

Thunder's G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting in a 113-108 win over Orlando on Tuesday, Mar. 17.

Wizards' G Carlton Carrington scored 30 points on 12-of-16 shooting in a 117-130 loss to the Pistons on Tuesday, Mar. 17. Carrington is owned in only 25.6% leagues.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder after missing three straight contests. If he remains out, Danny Wolf could continue seeing expanded run after posting eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 24 minutes as a starter last game. Ziaire Williams also played 20 minutes with seven points and two steals and could be a deep-league option for defensive stats. Porter's absence would keep extra usage available for Williams and Wolf, while Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott remain deeper rotation fliers if minutes open.