Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes (illness) is questionable heading into Thursday's showdown with the Kings. He recently returned from a three-game layoff because of a sprained big toe. But now the 30-year-old could miss Wednesday's contest because of a non-COVID-illness. With Deni Avdija (knee) questionable and Marvin Bagley III (back) out, Corey Kispert could find himself staying in the starting lineup. Jared Butler and Justin Champagnie, combining for 31 points in the loss to Houston on Tuesday, may continue to get enough minutes to keep them relevant for DFS contests if Holmes doesn't suit up.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) won't play on Tuesday against Houston. He misses a second consecutive contest after being initially regarded as questionable for the game. With the entire regular starting five out again on Tuesday, the stage is set for the likes of Justin Champagnie and Patrick Baldwin Jr. to shine once more, while Jordan Poole should be gunning from everywhere. He needed just 23 minutes of action last time out against Boston to produce 31 points.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) is considered questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Kuzma was forced to miss Sunday's game and is in danger of missing his second straight contest. Given the Wizards place in the standings, Kuzma seems more likely to sit out of this game. Washington doesn't have any incentive to play Kuzma at anything less than 100 percent healthy. Patrick Baldwin Jr. would likely move into the starting five if Kuzma is unable to play. Baldwin doesn't offer enough upside to warrant streaming in most fantasy formats.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for the Monday night game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran point guard has been making progress and ramping up to more work at practice each day, but he still doesn't have a timetable to return. At this rate, the team won't be rushing him back to play in games that won't matter at the end of the day. While he remains on the sidelines, Dalano Banton and Scoot Henderson should keep seeing added opportunities in the backcourt alongside Anfernee Simons. Banton may have the best value as a streaming option since he joined the starting five instead of Henderson.

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (back) will miss a seventh straight game on Sunday versus the Celtics. The big man remains on the injury report with lower back spasms and will get his next opportunity to return on Tuesday in a matchup against Houston. Richaun Holmes should pick up another start at center on Sunday. He returned to the lineup from a toe injury Saturday against Chicago, logging 26 minutes. It was a quiet outing for Holmes, who registered only seven points and four rebounds. He should be capable of improving the numbers on Sunday, although it's a very tough matchup for Holmes and the Wizards.