New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) will sit out Tuesday's clash with Atlanta. He's been downgraded from questionable to out due to a left knee contusion sustained in the previous game against Cleveland. Miles McBride is looking at a fresh opportunity to start, while Shake Milton is ready for his Knicks debut after he was snapped up following a buyout agreement with the Pistons. McBride has averaged 17.5 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in four games without Brunson this season.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has shaken off a questionable tag and will be available for Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers. He has overcome a left knee contusion to make his sixth consecutive appearance. Brown needed only 22 minutes of action on Sunday to record a 29-point outing against Golden State, and his offensive output has greatly improved since the All-Star break. In five games following the All-Star weekend, Brown has averaged 27.2 points with 45.2 percent shooting from deep. His shots from downtown haven't dropped well in two prior meetings with the Cavaliers this season, but he's still posted 23.5 points.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday versus Cleveland. He's been upgraded from questionable to available after Porzingis missed Sunday's demolition of Golden State with a left quadriceps contusion. Porzingis will likely reclaim his starting role from Al Horford, although the veteran should still have a big role to play on Tuesday against Cleveland's twin towers of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Whilst his overall numbers in the matchup are solid, Porzingis has shot only 12-for-29 from the field against the Cavaliers in two prior meetings this season.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (ankle) will be out of action for at least a couple of more weeks. He injured his left ankle last week and will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday versus the Magic. The team has announced that Martin will undergo a re-evaluation in two weeks. it's sad news for the 28-year-old, as he only made his season debut on Dec. 23 after injuries already ruined his 2022-23 campaign. Vasilije Micic has taken over Martin's spot in the starting unit. The Serbian guard struggled to get opportunities in Oklahoma City but has played well with the Hornets, averaging 8.7 points and 5.6 assists in 22.9 minutes.

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team has announced. He will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday as the Hornets play host to Orlando. Curry sprained his right ankle last Friday against Philadelphia. With Curry and Cody Martin (ankle) dropping out of the lineup at the same time, Vasilije Micic stepped into a starting role on Sunday versus Toronto. The former EuroLeague MVP had 12 points and six assists with two steals in his first career start. He could go on a bit of a tear now until the Hornets get back healthy.