

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) will return to action on Wednesday versus Toronto. He'll be returning after a 13-game absence. It's not completely clear which role Exum will have, as there have been a lot of changes in Dallas since the last time he saw action. It's likely Exum will also be limited minutes-wise after being sidelined for over a month.


New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is not listed on the injury report ahead of the team's game on Thursday against the Warriors. The 25-year-old sat out the second night of a back-to-back after recently returning from his Achilles injury suffered earlier this month, but he is expected to be cleared to return to the lineup. However, it's likely that he will be placed on a minutes restriction, with anticipated playing time ranging between 25 to 28 minutes. Hartenstein holds season averages of 7.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 25.3 minutes per game.


Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) will be available for Thursday's contest against Atlanta. He was rested on Tuesday when the Nets completed a back-to-back in Orlando. Simmons could get back into the starting lineup for Thursday's tilt with Cam Thomas (ankle) on the shelf. The versatile Australian has averaged 6.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 26.1 minutes in a starting role this season. This will be a great matchup for Simmons and the Nets, as Atlanta is ranked last in defensive efficiency for the season.


Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins (personal) is listed as out for the team's game Thursday against the Knicks. The 29-year-old will miss his second consecutive game due to personal reasons, with his next opportunity to return slated for Sunday against the Celtics. Moses Moody drew the start in Wiggins' absence last game, and he is expected to fill in again on Thursday. Additionally, Lester Quinones and Gary Payton could see increased minutes. Wiggins maintains season averages of 12.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 27.2 minutes per game.


New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (neck) is officially listed as questionable for the Knicks' game Thursday against the Warriors. The 27-year-old missed Tuesday's game after sustaining some hard hits during Monday's matchup against the Pistons. Despite waking up with neck spasms and sitting out the second night of a back-to-back, Brunson appears to have a solid chance of returning to action. However, if he is unable to play, Miles McBride is expected to continue starting, with Alec Burks likely seeing increased minutes off the bench. Brunson boasts impressive season averages of 27.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 36.0 minutes per game.
