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Niederhauser notched three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across 13 minutes during Tuesday's 102-95 loss to Houston.

Niederhauser was limited to just 13 minutes, potentially putting pause on what many had hoped would be a late-season breakout. Isaiah Jackson made his debut for the Clippers, adding another wrinkle to the center rotation. While Niederhauser is still someone worth watching, it appears his short-term value could fluctuate from game to game.

Hukporti totaled seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 137-134 overtime loss to the Pacers.

Hukporti served as the primary backup behind Karl-Anthony Towns, replacing Mitchell Robinson, who was ruled out as part of his injury management. Hukporti wasn't prolific, but he shot the ball well and racked up five boards along with a swat in just 21 minutes. However, there is no reason to chase him in fantasy outside of very deep formats.

Hayes will start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

The seventh-year center will get the starting nod due to Deandre Ayton (knee) being sidelined. As a starter this season (five games), Hayes has averaged 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 27.0 minutes per contest.

Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Khobi Price of the California Post reports.

Ayton will miss his second outing in a three-game span due to right knee soreness, and his final opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break will come Thursday against Dallas. With the big man sidelined, Jaxson Hayes will likely get the starting nod, while Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme are candidates for increased playing time.

Claxton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with right hip soreness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

This is a new injury for Claxton, and the Nets may opt to rest him against the struggling Pacers as a precaution. If he sits, Day'Ron Sharpe would likely get the start at center for Brooklyn.

Sabonis (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Sabonis will miss his fourth straight matchup due to a back injury. After being ruled out for Wednesday, the big man will have just over another week to recover ahead of the Kings' next game against the Magic on Feb. 19.

Huff isn't part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Indiana will turn to Micah Potter to start at the center position Tuesday, as Ivica Zubac (ankle) is sidelined and Huff will come off the bench for the first time in five games. In 23 games as a reserve this season, Huff is averaging 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks across 16.4 minutes.

Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Aldama is in line for a fourth consecutive absence while dealing with a right knee injury. He'll have 10 days to recover between now and the Grizzlies' next game after the All-Star break Feb. 20 against Utah.

Jokic (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Jokic has been a regular on the injury report of late due to a left ankle sprain, though he's expected to suit up for a seventh straight game. The three-time MVP has racked up three consecutive triple-doubles, averaging 24.7 points, 14.0 rebounds, 12.7 assists and 2.7 combined steals-plus-blocks per game during that stretch.

Embiid (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against New York.

Embiid was shut down Monday due to right knee injury management, so it appears the Sixers are simply trying to ensure he makes it to the All-Star break healthy. Philly should have another update to share on the big man's availability for the final game before the break closer to Wednesday's tipoff.