

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Dalen Terry (personal) won't be available for Wednesday's matchup against Utah. He has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a personal matter. Terry has only played a small role for the Bulls, averaging 10.1 minutes, and didn't leave the bench despite being available in the last game against Sacramento, so his absence shouldn't disrupt the team in any way. His first chance to return to the lineup comes on Thursday versus Golden State.


Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Thursday against the Pistons. He's dealing with a nerve impingement in his back. However, reports suggest that the issue isn't as severe as the one that kept him off the floor for over two months this season. With this in mind, the former 76er might also sit out upcoming games against Charlotte and Cleveland. But even when Simmons returns, whenever that will be, he could see fewer minutes than usual. He's also averaging 6.1 points this season, the lowest of his career, so he's not worth keeping on fantasy rosters. Dorian Finney-Smith, coming off a 20-point, eight-rebound performance on Tuesday in the win over Philadelphia, is worth starting for those looking to fill a void.

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus Cleveland. He has hurt his left big toe and is currently missing a good opportunity to work as Atlanta's backup point guard behind Dejounte Murray. Trent Forrest filled the role on Tuesday versus the Knicks and had five points and four assists in 11 minutes. With Trae Young (finger) missing, Murray leads the charge offensively and has been rocking recently, with averages of 22.5 points and 8.5 assists across his last six appearances.


Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't play on Thursday versus Detroit. He sprained his right ankle during Tuesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his night after only eight minutes of work. The 28-year-old averaged a career-high 16.6 points in Brooklyn last season. However, Johnson has logged nearly three points less during the 2023-24 campaign. He's also missed 13 games, and he'll likely miss more time moving ahead, including upcoming meetings with Charlotte and Cleveland. That said, Johnson is still worth stashing in all fantasy formats. But until the former Sun returns, Lonnie Walker IV, coming off a 19-point effort on Tuesday, is worth streaming across the board.


Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards. Isaac worked 18 minutes off the bench Tuesday versus Charlotte, and the team doesn't want to push him too hard, as the 26-year-old has only just returned from a knee injury. Caleb Houstan saw a big boost in playing time during Isaac's most recent absence, but the second-year player has struggled to make an impact and isn't a recommended fantasy target.
