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Sarr has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Clippers after being assessed a second technical foul, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Sarr was issued a second technical before halftime and was ejected. The young center played 13 minutes before departing, logging four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two blocks. His absence will leave more minutes for Marvin Bagley and Tristan Vukcevic. Sarr should be back in action for Friday's game against Sacramento.

Gafford has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Denver due to a right ankle sprain.

Gafford missed Dallas' most recent game due to the same injury, and he seemingly aggravated the issue Wednesday. He logged six points (2-2 FG, 2-4 FT) and 10 rebounds across 18 minutes before exiting. Gafford's absence will likely mean more opportunities for Dwight Powell. Gafford's next chance to play will come Thursday against Utah.

Nurkic was a DNP-Coach's Decision for Wednesday's 128-126 loss to Chicago.

Nurkic missed two straight games due to a toe injury before logging an 11-point, 17-rebound double-double Monday against Cleveland. However, after not being a part of Utah's injury report, he didn't leave the bench Wednesday.

Vucevic totaled 35 points (14-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Jazz.

Vucevic erupted for a season-high scoring total Wednesday, eclipsing 30 points for the first time in the 2025-26 campaign as part of a narrow home victory. The big man entered the contest in strong January form, averaging 18.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 blocks over his previous six outings.

Hukporti (quadriceps) is available to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Hukporti will shed a questionable tag related to a right quadriceps strain and be available Wednesday for the Knicks. He remains a fringe rotation piece, though, and isn't guaranteed to see the floor versus the Kings.

Powell will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Powell made a spot start in place of Daniel Gafford, and he'll return to the bench Wednesday now that Gafford is healthy. Powell and Moussa Cisse should handle backup center duties against the Nuggets.

Lopez is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Ivica Zubac is sitting out Wednesday's game with an ankle injury, which will result in Lopez drawing the spot-start. Lopez has been inconsistent as a starter this season with averages of 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 triples and 1.2 blocks per contest, but with a favorable matchup against the Wizards, he's someone to consider as a streamer.

Porzingis (Achilles) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game in Portland.

Thursday will mark Porzingis' fourth consecutive game on the sidelines due to tendinitis in his left Achilles, and the lack of updates from the Hawks on Porzingis is concerning. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics. With Mouhamed Gueye (ankle) being listed as questionable for Thursday, Onyeka Okongwu could be forced into heavy minutes.

Hayes (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Hornets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes missed Tuesday's game with some soreness in his hamstring, but it looks like there's a chance he could get back out there for Thursday's game. Check back for another update on Hayes closer to Thursday's tip.

Embiid (knee/adductor) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid has been tending to a knee and adductor issue, which resulted in a probable tag for Wednesday's game. However, he'll shed the designation and suit up against Cleveland. In his last seven games, Embiid is averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 34 minutes.