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Yabusele posted 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and four rebounds over 22 minutes during the Bulls' 157-137 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday.

Yabusele was one of nine Bulls players to score in double digits, but the team was ineffective defensively in a blowout loss. The veteran big man could be in line for an expanded role in the coming days depending on the statuses of Jalen Smith (calf) and Nick Richards (elbow), both of whom left Wednesday's game due to injury. Yabusele started in 12 of 13 games from early February to mid-March, scoring in double digits in eight of those contests while recording two double-doubles and a near triple-double against the Pistons on Feb. 21.

Cissoko will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Cissoko filled in for Jerami Grant last time out, but Grant is back in action, so Cissoko will come off the bench. Cissoko is averaging 4.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game as a reserve this season.

Green will start Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

Ryan Rollins, Ousmane Dieng, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance will join Green in the first unit for Wednesday's game. As a starter this season, Green owns averages of 9.9 points, 1.9 assists and 2.9 triples per contest.

Grimes logged 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks over 31 minutes during the 76ers' 157-137 win over the Bulls on Wednesday.

Grimes filled up the box score in Wednesday's blowout win, especially on the defensive end of the floor, where he set a season high with six combined steals and blocks. He took a bit of a step back offensively, scoring less than 15 points for just the third time in his last 10 outings, but that was to be expected due to the returns of both Joel Embiid (oblique) and Paul George (suspension). Even as the fourth option, Grimes demonstrated his value to the Sixers on both ends of the floor as the team looks to improve its standing ahead of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Nance is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Nance will make his first start of the campaign Wednesday, as the Bucks are short-staffed in the frontcourt. Nance, who inked a multi-year standard contract Monday, is averaging 7.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks across 25.3 minutes spanning his last four appearances.

Prince will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Portland.

AJ Green will replace Prince in the first unit for Wednesday's game. As a reserve this season, Prince owns averages of 5.8 points and 1.5 triples per contest.

Powell is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Powell had been out of the rotation for the last two games, but he'll jump into the first unit Wednesday in place of the injured Daniel Gafford (shoulder). Expect Powell to share center duties with Marvin Bagley.

Santos will start Wednesday versus the Nets.

Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis will join Santos in the first unit for Wednesday's game. Over 24 starts this season, Santos has averaged 13.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.6 triples and 1.1 steals per game.

Edgecombe finished Wednesday's 157-137 win over the Bulls with 22 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

It was just the third time in 22 games since the All-Star break that Edgecombe attempted less than 10 field goals, but that was unsurprising given the returns of both Joel Embiid (oblique) and Paul George (suspension). Edgecombe was still productive despite the dip in shots, finishing as the Sixers' third-leading scorer to extend his streak of 20-plus-point games to four. He'll be the 76ers' third option behind Embiid and George, but Edgecombe's offensive ceiling will lower considerably once Tyrese Maxey (finger) is cleared to return.

Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Jones will fill in for the injured Aaron Gordon (hamstring) on Wednesday. In his last seven appearances (two starts), Jones is averaging 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds across 22.6 minutes.