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Luka Garza has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garza remains off the fantasy radar when he is healthy.

Category: Injury Updates


Joe Ingles has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ingles remains off the fantasy radar when he is healthy.

Category: Injury Updates


Daishen Nix has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: Minnesota Timberwolves PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nix remains off the fantasy radar when he is healthy.

Category: Injury Updates


Dru Smith is out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith suffered the injury in Monday's game against the Nets. Pelle Larsson should see some more opportunity with the second unit for Miami.

Category: Injury Updates


Brandon Ingram is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks. (Source: Vincent Goodwill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ingram has been sidelined for the past couple of weeks with a left ankle sprain. He'll be sidelined at least into the middle of January. Trey Murphy III and Brandon Boston Jr. should continue to see more playing time in his absence.

Category: Injury Updates


Zion Williamson is expected to return to practice next week for the Pelicans. (Source: Vincent Goodwill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williamson is considered as week-to-week. He has only appeared in six games this season for New Orleans.

Category: Injury Updates


Andre Drummond is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Drummond left Monday's game early with a toe injury. If he is sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele would take over the backup role behind Joel Embiid.

Category: Injury Updates


KJ Martin Jr. is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a foot injury on Monday. (Source: Adam Aaronson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Caleb Martin should see some more minutes in the back court for the 76ers in the absence of Martin.

Category: Injury Updates


Jose Alvarado is expected to return to practice next week. (Source: New Orleans Pelicans)

Fantasy Impact: Alvarado has been sidelined for the past month and a half. There should be another update on a timetable for his return after he returns to practice.

Category: Injury Updates


Grayson Allen was absent from practice on Tuesday. (Source: Gerald Bourguet on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Allen remains in concussion protocol. His status is up in the air for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Category: Injury Updates


Devin Booker was absent from practice on Tuesday. (Source: Gerald Bourguet on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Booker has missed the past two games for the Suns. His status is up in the air for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Category: Injury Updates


The Heat have converted Keshad Johnson to a standard contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miami had a roster spot open with Dru Smith suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon tear. The rookie out of Arizona will get a chance to fill a depth role in the front court for the Heat.

Category: Transactions


The Knicks signed Matt Ryan to a two-way deal. (Source: James Edwards III on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ryan was waived by New York earlier in the week to make room for the signing of Landry Shamet. Boo Buie was waived as the corresponding move.

Category: Transactions


The Heat signed Isaiah Stevens to a two-way contract. (Source: Anthony Chiang on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stevens takes over the spot held by Keshad Johnson who had his contract converted to a standard deal. He'll likely remain in the G-League with Miami.

Category: Transactions


Jrue Holiday is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers. (Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Holiday played 33 minutes in Monday's loss against the Magic. His status will be worth monitoring closer to tip-off on Wednesday.

Category: Injury Updates


Derrick White is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers. (Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: White played 40 minutes in Monday's loss against the Magic. He would be in a slightly bigger role again if he is cleared and Jayson Tatum remains sidelined.

Category: Injury Updates


Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers. (Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tatum was a late scratch from Monday's game. If he remains sidelined, Al Horford would see another spot start.

Category: Injury Updates


Cam Thomas has progressed to playing 5-on-5 at practice. (Source: Meghan Triplett on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thomas and Ziaire Williams are both trending in the right direction to being able to return soon. There should be another update on their status later in the week.

Category: Injury Updates


Ziaire Williams has progressed to playing 5-on-5 at practice. (Source: Meghan Triplett on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams and Cam Thomas are both trending in the right direction to being able to return soon. There should be another update on their status later in the week.

Category: Injury Updates


Brandon Miller is “making good progress” and has rejoined team activities. (Source: Sam Perley on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miller missed his third straight game on Monday. His next chance to return will be on Thursday against the Wizards.

Category: Injury Updates