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Reath closed Wednesday's 105-103 victory over the Nets with 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes.

Reath turned in another serviceable performance Wednesday, ending with 17 points in 25 minutes. Although Deandre Ayton was available to play, he was unable to make it to the game on time due to inclement weather. Given Ayton should return in Friday's game against the Pacers, Reath's run as a 12-team asset could be nearing an end.

Claxton had 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-10 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 105-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Claxton tabled yet another double-double Wednesday, adding four combined steals and blocks for good measure. With basically no competition for minutes, Claxton has been able to put together another strong fantasy season. With averages of 12.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 2.2 blocks, he is basically on track to repeat what he did last season, putting him firmly in the discussion to be a top-50 player.

Sengun had 18 points (7-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal over 40 minutes in Wednesday's 109-94 loss to the Knicks.

Sengun notched his 14th double-double of the season in Wednesday's loss. The third-year center from Turkey has scored 18 points or more in each of his last 15 games dating back to Dec. 22. Sengun continues to increase his production as the season progresses and is averaging 23.3 points on 53.6 percent shooting, 8.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.9 steals over 32.3 minutes per game in January.

Adebayo closed Wednesday's 121-97 loss to the Raptors with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes.

Adebayo's six-game streak of double-doubles came to an end Wednesday, and his five boards were his lowest output since Nov. 30 against the Pacers. Still, the All-Star center has had an excellent 2023-24 season and is averaging career highs in points per game (21.7) and rebounds per game (10.7) over 30 appearances.

Richards (ankle) is in the starting lineup to begin the second half of Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Richards suffered a right ankle sprain in the second quarter and was labeled questionable to return, but he'll be good to go for the second half. Prior to the injury, Richards logged six points and eight rebounds.

Ayton won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets, as he was unable to make it to the stadium due to ice and poor weather conditions that prohibited him from traveling, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Ayton was set to return to action Wednesday after missing the last 11 games with a right knee issue. However, his inability to travel to the stadium will likely mean that Duop Reath will remain in the starting lineup. Ayton should be available for Friday's game versus Indiana.

Richards is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Pelicans with a sprained right ankle.

Richards sustained the injury in the second quarter and could miss the second half of Wednesday's tilt. If he's unable to return, P.J. Washington and Nathan Mensah would be expected to handle more minutes.

Ayton (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Ayton will return to action Wednesday after missing the previous 11 games with right knee tendinitis. The 25-year-old big man will likely reclaim his starting spot from Duop Reath. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see Ayton on a minutes restriction.

Badji (hip) will play in Wednesday's game against the Nets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Badji missed the Trail Blazers' most recent contest due to a right hip contusion; however, he's been activated for Wednesday's tilt. He should be expected to operate in a reserve capacity against Brooklyn.

Kornet will start Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Jaylen Brown is returning to the starting lineup, but Derrick White (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (knee) have been ruled out, so Kornet will start next to Al Horford in the frontcourt Wednesday. In his only other start this season, Kornet posted 20 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in 33 minutes versus the Raptors on Dec. 29.