Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is listed as out once again for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Head coach Jamahl Mosley shared last Friday that Fultz is "progressing slowly" from nagging tendinitis in his surgically repaired left knee despite practicing for the past two weeks. It's anyone's guess whether Fultz will be able to return from a nearly two-month absence when the Magic wrap up a four-game Western Conference swing in Friday's showdown with the Denver Nuggets. The 25-year-old playmaker is generating 11.4 points on 48.2% field-goal shooting, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game and remains worth holding in fantasy leagues at this stage of his recovery. Defensive menace Anthony Black continues to start in Orlando's backcourt, but Jalen Suggs and the streaky Cole Anthony are still the guards to roster while Fultz sits out.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness), who is listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Miami Heat, was present at morning shootaround ahead of the action. It puts James on the probable side of the questionable marker, but his official game status could ultimately come down to a game-time decision based on how he feels after pregame warmups. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer has done a great job of staying on the court in his age-39 campaign, sporadically missing just three games. James has settled for fewer jump shots and gotten back to driving more in 2023-24, shooting a career-high 40.9% from downtown and 53.5% from the field for his best mark since joining the Lakers in 2018-19. If James surprisingly can't suit up against his former Heat team, Anthony Davis (ankle) and Austin Reaves would run the show offensively.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets due to left lower leg soreness. The Rockets have been fairly selective with Eason's off days following his preseason stress reaction, considering Wednesday is neither the first nor second night of a back-to-back. Eason should be back in the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he might not be available when Houston concludes a seven-game homestand on Saturday. Though Eason remains relatively raw offensively, fantasy managers in nine-category leagues should put up with his routine maintenance. In just 21.8 minutes per night, the 22-year-old disruptive defender is manufacturing 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.3 combined steals and blocks per game. More minutes will be available for Jae'Sean Tate and Amen Thompson against the Nets.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland. He tried to play through a right heel contusion on Monday versus Utah, but Exum lasted for only 12 minutes. Jaden Hardy started the second half in Exum's place on Monday, and he will likely maintain the role versus the Trail Blazers. Josh Green could also get extended minutes, especially with a blowout expected in the game. The Mavericks are 12-point favorites on home court.

Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown (wrist) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas. The seven-foot-two giant, who has made four consecutive starts for the team, is nursing a left wrist sprain. Brown has been used as the starting center in Deandre Ayton's (knee) absence, while Portland's other backup big, Duop Reath (back), has also been absent from the team. The 27-year-old hasn't seen much playing time as a starter, though, averaging just 11.8 minutes. He's been good on the glass by grabbing 7.0 rebounds, but offensively, Brown has contributed only 1.5 points.