

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Williams will miss his second game in a row due to left hand soreness. The Grizzlies are banged up at the moment, so the absence of Williams opens up significant playing time in the rotation. GG Jackson II is a candidate to see possibly 30 minutes off the bench on Thursday. Sadly, Jackson hasn't been too consistent, which makes him a risky streaming option for this one.


Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. Maxey has missed each of the last three games due to a left ankle sprain. Patrick Beverley has been starting lately and that will likely continue to happen if Maxey misses another game. Beverley posted a double-double during his first start in Maxey's absence. However, Beverley has been average since then but still carries some streaming appeal if Maxey sits out on Thursday.


Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (calf) is making good progress and was able to return to on-court work on Wednesday. Harris has been sidelined since January 3rd due to a right calf strain. However, it sounds like Harris is doing well and inching his way closer to a return to the court. Right now, Markelle Fultz and Jalen Suggs are starting in the backcourt for the Magic. That being said, it's uncertain where Harris is going to land in the rotation once he's healthy. The expectation is that Harris will come off the bench. If he does, Harris probably won't see enough minutes to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.


Detroit Pistons center Mike Muscala (head) moved into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran big man was tasked with starting at center with Isaiah Stewart (ankle) unable to go. Sadly, Muscala didn't last too long as he exited in the first quarter after colliding with Evan Mobley. The team is calling it a head injury and it's uncertain at the moment if Muscala suffered a concussion. He'll be held out of the rest of Wednesday's game as a precaution. Kevin Knox II and Ausar Thompson will see increased playing time with Muscala sidelined. Thompson is the much better fantasy option between the two players.


Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Allen suffered an ankle injury during Monday's win and will miss his first game since December 13. Eric Gordon will shift into the starting five with Allen on the sideline. Gordon will be worth a look as a streaming option with Allen sidelined. He's a decent scoring option and an above average shooter from beyond the arc.
