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Reed will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

After starting in each of the 76ers' 12 games in February, Reed was replaced by Mo Bamba at center to start March. However, Reed will return to the starting lineup Wednesday. In February, Reed averaged 8.0 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

Bamba isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Bamba will be replaced by Paul Reed in the starting five Wednesday. Bamba is averaging 2.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 12.0 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

Bitadze will start Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Wendell Carter (knee) is getting the second night of a back-to-back off, so Bitadze will draw his 33rd start of the season despite not being a regular part of the rotation the last few games. Bitadze has averaged 7.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 0.8 steals in 23.8 minutes as a starter this season.

Carter (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards.

Carter has been downgraded from questionable to out due to right knee soreness. Goga Bitadze will start in his absence. Carter's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.

Kleber (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Heat.

Kleber continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but isn't expected to miss Thursday's contest. If the 31-year-old big man is upgraded to available, he should serve as one of Dallas' primary bench options in the frontcourt.

Carter is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a sore right knee.

Carter must have tweaked his knee during Tuesday's game and is now in danger of missing the second leg of a back-to-back set. There won't be a shootaround Wednesday, so Carter is essentially going to be a game-time decision. If he's not able to give it a go, Moritz Wagner would get an opportunity to start, and he'd make for an attractive streamer with a favorable matchup versus the Wizards.

Sharpe (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Sharpe is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to a right wrist contusion. Jalen Wilson and Nic Claxton should continue to receive extended minutes if Sharpe remains out.

Williams (back) may not be cleared to play again this season, as head coach Steve Clifford intimated in his press conference following Tuesday's 101-89 loss to the Magic, Bally Sports Southeast reports. "We're tiny by NBA standards...We're going to be smaller here for the rest of the year," Clifford said.

Clifford didn't specifically touch on Williams' status, but his comment about the Hornets going with smaller lineups for the remainder of the season at the very least suggests that the team isn't bracing for the second-year center's return anytime soon. The Hornets did get some added size back Tuesday with Nick Richards (foot) returning from a one-game absence, and while Richards should start when available, Charlotte will likely lean on the 6-foot-6 Grant Williams as his primary backup, given the lack of reliable alternatives at center on the roster. General manager Mitch Kupchak suggested in February that Mark Williams is on track to be re-evaluated later this week, but fantasy managers who have been holding the young center shouldn't be holding their breath in anticipation of him making a speedy return, if he even plays at all again this season. The Hornets are sitting at 15-47 on the season after Tuesday's loss and have little incentive to rush Williams back from the low-back injury in the midst of another non-contending campaign. Williams has been out of action since Dec. 8.

Capela notched 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 116-100 win over the Knicks.

Capela might not be the automatic double-double machine he was during his prime years, but he remains a player capable of making things happen on both ends of the court. The veteran big man is averaging just 8.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game since the end of the All-Star break, and while those numbers are borderline when it comes to a starting gig in fantasy, he will continue to hold value as long as he remains a starter for the Hawks.

Valanciunas totaled 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 139-98 win over the Raptors.

Valanciunas notched his 32nd double-double of the season Tuesday and led the Pelicans in rebounding. His playing time has typically hovered in the mid-20s this season, but he tends to be efficient with the few touches he does receive on the offensive side of the ball. Valanciunas is averaging 13.4 points on 56.8 percent shooting, 9.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 blocks over 25.1 minutes per game this season.