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Garland (toe) will play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, per Law Murray of The Athletic.

Wednesday is the first half of a back-to-back set with New Orleans, so Garland's presence might mean a maintenance day is coming Thursday. The star guard has averaged 19.9 points, 6.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 3.7 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per game over seven contests for the Clippers so far, shooting 46.4 percent from deep.

Batum (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Clippers are likely eyeing a maintenance day for the veteran during one of the next two games. Kobe Sanders could become more involved if Batum is ultimately held out.

Cunningham (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Cunningham exited in the first quarter of Tuesday's 130-117 win over the Wizards due to back spasms, and he's still bothered by the injury a day later. Until the Pistons release an official injury report ahead of Thursday's rematch with Washington, the two-time All-Star point guard can be tentatively deemed questionable for that contest.

Clark is questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah due to right calf soreness.

Clark is in danger of being out for the second half of this back-to-back set. However, he hasn't seen any playing time in two of Minnesota's last three contests, suggesting Clark is a negligible part of the rotation for now.

Reid is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz with a right ankle sprain.

Reid picked up an ankle sprain Tuesday against the Suns, but he was able to return to the game. If he's unable to give it a go, the Timberwolves may rely more on Kyle Anderson in the frontcourt.

Carlson (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Carlson will miss a 10th consecutive contest due to a back strain. The second-year big man appears to have no timetable for a return, but his next chance to play comes Saturday in Washington against the Wizards.

The Thunder list Dort out for Wednesday's game against the Nets for rest purposes.

Dort will get a night off after logging 19 minutes Tuesday in the Thunder's 113-108 win over the Magic. Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain could all absorb some of Dort's vacated minutes.

Holmgren is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets with a bruised left hip.

The Thunder could take a cautious approach with the All-Star big man versus an inferior opponent, but they may need Holmgren, as Isaiah Hartenstein (rest) is sitting out the second night of a back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins could both work their way into the streaming mix in most fantasy leagues Wednesday.

Williams (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Williams will be sidelined for a 15th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Saturday against Washington, and he can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Thunder provide an update on his status.

Hartenstein has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to left soleus injury management.

Hartenstein will get a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set after playing 16 minutes and finishing with zero points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one block in Tuesday's 113-108 win over the Magic. Chet Holmgren (hip) is also listed as questionable, so the Thunder may need to rely heavily on Jaylin Williams if Holmgren joins Hartenstein in street clothes.