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Mashack is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Knicks on Wednesday.

The rookie second-rounder made his fifth start of the season against the Suns on Monday, when he played 37 minutes and finished with 14 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer in a 131-105 loss. He'll revert to a bench role for Wednesday's contest while Memphis rolls with a starting five of Cedric Coward, Javon Small, GG Jackson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Cam Spencer.

Huff will start in Wednesday's game against Chicago, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Huff started in three consecutive contests before heading to the bench for Sunday's 135-118 win over the Miami Heat. However, Pascal Siakam will move back to the four spot Wednesday, allowing Huff to re-enter the starting lineup. In 44 starts this season, the 28-year-old has averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 blocks and 0.6 steals while shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from deep across 23.5 minutes.

Slawson won't start Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Slawson got the starting nod in Sunday's win over Miami but will slide to the second unit in favor of Kobe Brown on Wednesday. Slawson has averaged 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 17.3 minutes per contest over four appearances off the bench this season.

Dieng will start Wednesday's game against the Rockets, per Lachard Binkley of SI.com.

After shifting to the bench for Tuesday's win over the Mavericks upon Kyle Kuzma's (Achilles) return, Dieng will immediately rejoin the first unit for the second leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back set. The 22-year-old forward remained highly productive despite his brief reserve role Tuesday, posting an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double across 29 minutes. With Kuzma officially sidelined again, Dieng is primed for a heavy workload.

Nance is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Rockets on Wednesday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Nance started three consecutive games before moving to a bench role for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks. He played well in that contest, logging 11 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks, one steal and two three-pointers across 16 minutes in a 123-99 victory. Nance will join Ousmane Dieng, AJ Green, Jericho Sims and Gary Trent in the Bucks' starting five for Wednesday's road tilt.

Alvarado will start Wednesday's game against Memphis.

With Jalen Brunson (ankle) unavailable, Alvarado will run with the first unit. In his lone start of the season during a win over the Pacers on March 17, the 27-year-old point guard posted 16 points, 10 assists, two rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes.

Shead will start in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Shead didn't start in Tuesday's 127-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. However, Ja'Kobe Walter will head back to the bench Wednesday, allowing Shead to make his fourth start in the last six games. In 10 starts during the campaign, the 23-year-old has averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 0.1 blocks and 1.3 steals while shooting 40.9 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from downtown across 32.1 minutes.

Green is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Rockets on Wednesday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Green has started for the majority of the 2025-26 regular season, though he's come off the bench in 10 of the Bucks' last 14 games. He's played well of late, accumulating 32 points while shooting 50.0 percent from the field over his last two games. With the club shorthanded in the second half of this back-to-back set, he'll make his way back into Milwaukee's starting lineup Wednesday, joining Ousmane Dieng, Pete Nance, Jericho Sims and Gary Trent.

Sexton will start Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

After providing a massive offensive spark off the bench over his last five appearances, the 27-year-old guard will rejoin the first unit Wednesday due to Josh Giddey being unavailable. Sexton has been on an absolute tear recently, pouring in at least 20 points in four of his last five outings. He'll look to continue that production in the starting lineup Wednesday.

Plowden is not in the Kings' starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Plowden made a spot start against the Nets on Sunday due to the absence of DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), but the former didn't make much of an impact in 26 minutes of play, finishing with two points (1-8 FG, 0-7 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in a 116-99 loss. With DeRozan back in action, Plowden will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's road tilt.