
Toronto Raptors shooting guard Ja'Kobe Walter (quadriceps) will miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers and may be out for the rest of the campaign. Sportsnet's Michael Grange has reported that Walter is dealing with a Grade 2 strain in his quad/hip area that could keep him out for a month. There are only five weeks left of the 2024-25 regular season. Walter is currently limited to stand still shooting and will be re-evaluated in a couple of days. In Walter's absence, Jared Rhoden and A.J. Lawson will see more playing time.


Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) won't play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He got the start in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta, finishing with seven points, four assists, and three rebounds. But the 29-year-old will sit this one out because of knee soreness. Andre Drummond (illness) will be out there and will likely handle things underneath the basket to begin the game. Drummond has averaged 8.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 22 starts this season, making him a viable fantasy option in all formats.


Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (illness) will play on Wednesday versus Toronto. He wasn't available for Monday's loss to the Hawks and was questionable heading into this contest because of an illness. Fortunately, the veteran will be out there. Drummond has averaged 8.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 22 starts this season. Yet, with Paul George (groin) and Tyrese Maxey (back) sidelined, Drummond could be more productive on the scoring end. Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is also out, so Adem Bona, coming off a 12-point, one-block effort, should remain involved.


Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Caris LeVert (finger) will be available for Wednesday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. After missing Monday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a finger injury, Atlanta initially listed LeVert as questionable for Wednesday's game. LeVert has looked great in a Hawks uniform, averaging 20.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists across his last five appearances. Terance Mann and Vit Krejci will likely play fewer minutes now that LeVert is back in the lineup.


Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ankle) will play on Wednesday against the shorthanded Raptors. The veteran didn't suit up for Monday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained ankle. As a result, Lonnie Walker IV moved into the starting lineup and finished with 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists. While Walker could move back to the bench, head coach Nick Nurse may continue to give his bench players extra work, meaning he should remain relevant for fantasy managers. As far as Oubre is concerned, he's a must-start, especially since he'll likely finish as one of the Sixers' top scorers, considering Tyrese Maxey (back, finger) and Paul George (groin) are out.
