Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) will play Thursday against the Jazz after missing one game, likely sending Jericho Sims back to a reserve role. Turner has been somewhat inconsistent this season but remains a usable fantasy option when active, especially for managers needing three-pointers from the center spot. He has averaged 10.6 points, 2.2 three-pointers, and 4.6 rebounds over his last five games and finished with 13 points, three three-pointers, and one block in 30 minutes in his last start. Bobby Portis could see fewer minutes with Turner back, while Ryan Rollins should continue handling backcourt usage.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (elbow) is available for Thursday's game against the Jazz after being listed as probable due to a right elbow contusion. Kuzma should continue to see plenty of opportunity with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sidelined, which keeps him on the radar as a points and rebounds streamer despite his inconsistency. He is coming off a quiet three-point performance with two assists and one block in 17 minutes Tuesday. Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins should still handle solid offensive roles, while Kuzma remains more of a risk-reward fantasy option during the playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to right knee synovitis, marking his sixth missed game this month. His absence should keep Ryan Rollins in a significant role. He has been productive all season, including a recent 19 points, three three-pointers, and four assists in 34 minutes. Rollins remains a very usable fantasy option during the playoffs, especially for managers needing steady scoring and assists. Ousmane Dieng could also benefit after a 19-point outing with five three-pointers, while AJ Green should continue seeing steady minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (eye) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, with second-year guard Jaylon Tyson stepping into the starting lineup. Tyson has averaged 14.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in his previous starts this season, putting him on the fantasy radar as a short-term streamer during the playoffs despite managing just two points in his last outing. Keon Ellis could also see more run after logging eight points and two threes in 24 minutes, while Dennis Schroder may pick up extra playmaking minutes.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) is going to be shut down for a few weeks. Porter has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain that could keep him sidelined for the rest of the regular season. The plan is for Porter to be shut down and re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks. The Nets are playing for lottery odds at this point, so they have little incentive to bring back Porter this season. If he returns after three weeks, Porter would return with only two or three games left anyway. With this news, fantasy managers in redraft formats are likely safe to move on. The absence of Porter should mean increased roles for Danny Wolf and Ziaire Williams. Right now, Wolf is the more consistent fantasy option, but both players should have rising value with Porter out.

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (forearm) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat after being listed as questionable due to a right forearm contusion. Reaves finished with 14 points, eight assists, and one block in 39 minutes last game, but his 15.4 usage rate shows he takes more of a secondary role when Luka Doncic and LeBron James are both active. He remains a solid fantasy hold for assists and efficiency but carries a capped scoring ceiling. Doncic and James should continue dominating the offense.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will sit out Thursday's game against the Pelicans on the second night of a back-to-back, though he is expected to return Saturday against Dallas. His absence should push Kris Dunn back into a larger role after he posted nine points, two three-pointers, and one steal in 23 minutes in a recent start. Miller could also see a few extra minutes after putting up 13 points and two steals last game, which puts him on the radar in deeper leagues. Derrick Jones Jr. and John Collins may also see slight bumps, while Leonard remains a must-start when active.

Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Clifford was tagged as questionable coming into this game due to left hamstring soreness. It'll ultimately force him to miss his first game since October. Fantasy managers should view him as day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Malik Monk figures to move into the starting five and have an increased role. Killian Hayes and Daeqwon Plowden could also see more run, but Monk is the best fantasy option out of the three.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hip) will play Thursday against the Heat despite dealing with minor soreness, keeping the superstar active during a critical stretch of the fantasy playoffs. Doncic is coming off a dominant 40-point performance with nine rebounds and 10 assists in 38 minutes against Houston, reinforcing his elite first-round fantasy value. Managers should continue to treat him as a locked-in lineup cornerstone. LeBron James should continue sharing high usage, while Austin Reaves (forearm) could see fewer playmaking chances if his injury allows him to suit up.

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the second game in a row that Allen will miss due to left knee soreness. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The absence of Allen should mean possibly larger roles for Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, while Ryan Dunn should stay in the rotation. Gillespie is the best fantasy option out of the bunch, with Goodwin and Dunn offering deep league value.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat after being listed as questionable on the second night of a back-to-back. The 41-year-old continues to produce at an elite level, finishing with 30 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 34 minutes in Wednesday's win over Houston. He remains a must-start fantasy anchor during the playoffs given his workload and all-around production. Luka Doncic should continue sharing primary usage, while Austin Reaves (forearm) could see slightly fewer on-ball reps with James active.

Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Jenkins should get a heavier look down the stretch of the season with Cade Cunningham (lung) set to miss an extended period of time. The second-year guard finished with 15 points and seven assists across 21 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. As a starter, Jenkins is averaging 14.8 points, 7.0 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 31.4 minutes per game across eight starts. The 24-year-old should be a popular pickup with Cunningham unlikely to play again this season. Jenkins has enough upside to warrant snagging off the waivers for fantasy managers in the middle of the playoffs.

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back, though he is expected to return Monday against Houston. His absence should mean more run for Nick Richards, who finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks in 30 minutes in a recent start, putting him on the radar as a deep-league streamer for boards and defensive stats during the fantasy playoffs. Guerschon Yabusele could also see a larger role after producing five rebounds and two steals in a prior start. Matas Buzelis may also absorb extra frontcourt usage.

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He'll sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hamstring soreness. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Without Collier available, Bez Mbeng and Elijah Harkless should split up the starting point guard role. Between the two, Harkless is the better streaming option, but remains a deep league choice.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Unsurprisingly, the Clippers have decided to rest Garland in the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 13 points with six assists across 29 minutes of action on Wednesday. He figures to be back in the mix for Saturday's game. The expectation is that Kobe Sanders will likely move into the starting five, while Kris Dunn sees an increased workload as well. Dunn is the more consistent fantasy option between the two, even with Sanders likely starting.

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, marking his first absence of the season and an unfortunate development during fantasy playoff week with Phoenix scheduled for five games. Rookie forward Rasheer Fleming could draw a spot start after posting nine points with two three-pointers in 15 minutes last game, while Ryan Dunn added seven points, four rebounds, and one block in 17 minutes. Both are only on the radar in deeper leagues for managers needing short-term help.

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (leg) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sexton made his return after a four-game absence on Wednesday. He finished with 14 points, five assists, and one steal across 18 minutes of action. There was some speculation that Sexton would sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set. That won't be the case as Sexton is available and should see a slightly heavier workload. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can go ahead and get Sexton active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is slated to suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. He will return to action after missing four straight games due to a right ankle sprain. Monk is expected to be assigned a heavy workload in his return, with Nique Clifford (hamstring) sidelined. The 28-year-old is averaging 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 three-pointers per contest across 53 outings this campaign.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) has been downgraded to unavailable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Embiid was previously listed as doubtful and will now miss his 11th consecutive contest due to a right oblique strain. His next opportunity to return will be Saturday against the Utah Jazz. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond should continue to see increased frontcourt minutes in his absence. Drummond has been the more reliable fantasy option of late, even in a reserve role.

Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports that Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is expected to be released in the near future. Chiang adds that Rozier will not be part of the team's playoff roster, with a formal release anticipated in the coming weeks. The 32-year-old veteran has been away from the team since October following his arrest as part of a federal investigation tied to sports gambling.