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Porzingis (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.

Porzingis was scratched from Tuesday's game because of an illness, and the ailment could prevent him from suiting up Thursday. Before Tuesday, Porzingis had missed 12 consecutive games due to left Achilles tendinitis. Even if available Thursday, Porzingis would likely have his minutes monitored.

Okongwu (mouth) is questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.

Okongwu underwent a dental procedure Jan. 29, and he's missed three straight games as a result. The 25-year-old center will have a chance at returning Thursday against the shorthanded Jazz, who recently made waves by acquiring Jaren Jackson in a blockbuster trade with the Grizzlies.

Landale is being traded to the Hawks on Wednesday for cash considerations, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Landale was sent to Utah on Tuesday as part of the Jaren Jackson trade, and just a day later, he'll pick up his things and head to Atlanta. Landale will help add some depth to the Hawks' frontcourt, but it'll be tough for him to find meaningful minutes when Kristaps Porzingis and Onyeka Okongwu are healthy. Landale can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.

Zubac (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

This may raise some eyebrows with the trade deadline 24 hours away, but Azarly reports that this absence is not related to that. With Zubac out of the mix, the Clippers will likely lean more on Brook Lopez, John Collins and Derrick Jones.

The Thunder acquired Plumlee (groin) in a three-team trade with Charlotte and Chicago on Wednesday, and he was immediately waived, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports. Coby White and Mike Conley were sent to Charlotte, with Ousmane Dieng landing with the Bulls.

Plumlee was used sparingly by Charlotte across 14 appearances before being sidelined by a groin surgery. He's scheduled to be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, and he'll likely draw some interest from contending teams in need of frontcourt depth.

Hartenstein (eye) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.

Hartenstein is dealing with a corneal abrasion and will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's coming off a triple-double against the Magic on Tuesday with 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 23 minutes. With Chet Holmgren (back) also out, the Thunder could rely heavily on Jaylin Williams and Branden Carlson.

Jackson supplied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 loss to Utah.

Jackson recorded his sixth double-double of the season despite the loss. The Pacers rested five key players Tuesday, allowing Jackson and Jay Huff to both play key roles. Although this was a strong line, fantasy managers won't want to overreact given the circumstances.

Washington traded Bagley, Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, two first-round picks and three second-round picks to Dallas on Wednesday. The Mavericks sent back Anthony Davis (finger), Dante Exum (knee), D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Jaden Hardy.

Bagley gave the Wizards some great minutes off the bench this season, posting averages of 10.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 steals in 19.2 minutes per contest. He figures to back up Daniel Gafford at center in Dallas, and that's not an ideal spot for him to see a bump in fantasy appeal with the team focusing on a rebuild. Bagley is doubtful to make his debut Thursday against the Spurs.

Davis (finger) was traded from Dallas to Washington on Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Dante Exum (knee) were also sent to Washington, with Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham and Marvin Bagley going to Dallas along with two first-round picks and three second-round picks.

After months of speculation, the Mavericks will pivot away from Davis and will go all-in on a rebuild. Davis is extension eligible, and given the draft capital moved by the Wizards, it seems likely the franchise is looking to keep him for the long term. Plus, this will give Trae Young (knee) another partner in the pick-and-roll game. As for the immediate fantasy impact, Davis is still sidelined by a finger injury and is not expected to be re-evaluated until early March, and the Wizards will almost certainly be out of the playoff hunt by then.

Boucher (personal) is out for Wednesday's game versus Houston, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

It's widely believed that Boucher could be moved at the trade deadline, so this could certainly be related to that. Boucher is not part of Boston's rotation anyway.