

Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is listed as probable to play Wednesday against the Cavaliers. The former MVP was active on Monday after missing the team's game before that against Cleveland. He seemed like his normal self, scoring 31 points with 17 rebounds and 10 assists against the Pistons. Over the last two seasons, he averages 33 points and 13 rebounds per game against the Cavaliers. Wednesday will be the first game the Bucks play with new coach Doc Rivers, and it will be interesting to see how it changes the way the Bucks play. Antetokounmpo is a strong option in any format if he suits up.


Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) might be forced to sit out a third straight game on Wednesday, as the team considers him questionable for a trip to Milwaukee. Sam Merrill has had a pair of outstanding games with LeVert unavailable and figures to feature heavily again if LeVert remains out on Wednesday. It's been a good month for Merrill in general, as he's averaged 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists with 42.4 shooting from three-point range.


Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami. The Spaniard couldn't finish Monday's contest against Toronto due to right knee soreness and will be kept out of the lineup Wednesday with the same issue. Xavier Tillman Sr. will likely move back into the starting unit without Aldama, while GG Jackson and David Roddy could get some extra work. Tillman Sr. has posted 7.7 points and 6.4 rebounds in 12 starts this season. He will likely have a tough time against elite defender Bam Adebayo on Wednesday.


Detroit Pistons point guard Monte Morris (quadriceps) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Hornets, meaning he will likely make his season debut. Morris, who was picked up from Washington for a second-round pick in the summer, has been unavailable so far in 2023-24 due to a right quadriceps strain. The 28-year-old has put up solid numbers throughout his six-year NBA career, but it's unclear where he will fit in Detroit's plans, as the backcourt is full of young prospects who need playing time to develop.


Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) appears to be on track to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Charlotte, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Detroit's young star has missed seven games. Cunningham put together a strong stretch of games right before getting hurt, and he returns in a juicy matchup against a team that shares the league's worst defensive rating with the Pistons. His return will push Killian Hayes back to the bench. Hayes has struggled even with Cunningham out of the lineup and should be a free agent in most fantasy leagues.
