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  • Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Starting sans Jokic

    Jordan will start Wednesday's game against Houston.

    Nikola Jokic suffered an elbow injury during pregame warmups and was ruled out, leaving an opportunity for Jordan to enter the first unit for the second time this season. In his other start, which came Jan. 8 against the Clippers, Jordan logged 12 points, nine rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes.

  • Malik Monk SG | SAC

    Kings' Malik Monk: Probable for Thursday

    Monk (groin) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.

    Monk appears to be trending toward returning to the basketball floor for the Kings on Thursday against the Rockets. The veteran guard missed Tuesday's game against the Bucks with a groin injury but could return in Sacramento. He's currently averaging a career-high 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from beyond the arc.

  • Kel'el Ware C | MIA

    Heat's Kel'el Ware: Officially active

    Ware (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

    Ware saw 33 minutes off the bench Monday due to the absence of Bam Adebayo (back) but should see his minutes dip down Wednesday with Adebayo healthy. In the 12 games before Monday's outburst, Ware averaged 8.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 16.2 minutes.

  • Kings' Jordan McLaughlin: Not playing Thursday

    McLaughlin (personal) is out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.

    The reasons behind McLaughlin's absence are unknown, but it's confirmed that he won't be available Thursday. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Wizards.

  • Bam Adebayo C | MIA

    Heat's Bam Adebayo: Active Wednesday

    Adebayo (back) will play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

    Adebayo will return from a one-game absence due to a lower back bruise. The center should reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Kevin Love. Adebayo is averaging 16.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season.

  • Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Upgraded to available

    Strawther (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.

    Strawther was initially tabbed probable due to a left knee injury and has been cleared to play. With Aaron Gordon (rest) and Nikola Jokic (elbow) sidelined, plenty of minutes should be available for Strawther.

  • Aaron Gordon PF | DEN

    Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Missing second half of B2B

    Gordon (injury management) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

    Gordon missed nine straight games due to a right calf injury but appeared in each of the Nuggets' previous two games, including Tuesday's win over Dallas. He'll get the night off Wednesday for rest purposes, leaving more opportunities for Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson. Gordon should be good to go for Friday's game at Miami.

  • Nikola Jokic C | DEN

    Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out Wednesday

    Jokic (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

    After dropping a triple-double in Monday's win over the Mavericks, Jokic won't play against the Rockets on Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation. According to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, Jokic hurt his elbow in warmups. The superstar big man is putting up some of the best numbers of his career for the Nuggets and will be sorely missed against a good Houston squad. DeAndre Jordan and Dario Saric could see a bump in minutes with the three-time NBA MVP on the mend.

  • Jamal Murray PG | DEN

    Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Active Wednesday

    Murray (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Houston.

    Murray has been battling left knee soreness, but he'll suit up for the closing end of the Nuggets' back-to-back set. After dropping 45 points Tuesday, Murray should be the focal point of Denver's offense Wednesday, as they'll be without Nikola Jokic due to right elbow inflammation.

  • Cody Martin SF | CHA

    Hornets' Cody Martin: Good to go

    Martin (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Utah.

    As expected, Martin will be available to face the Jazz on Wednesday. In his last four appearances, Martin has averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals across 24.0 minutes.

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