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Smart (forearm) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.

Smart is at risk of missing a third straight game with a forearm strain. Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason would remain locked into big roles off the bench if Smart is unable to suit up.

Sengun (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Sengun is dealing with lower-back soreness and will miss his first game of the season, with his next chance to play coming Friday at Dallas. Tari Eason and Clint Capela are both candidates to see increased playing time in Sengun's stead.

Markkanen is day-to-day with a right wrist sprain, per NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Markkanen left Monday's loss to Memphis with the injury, and it doesn't sound initially that he's dealing with a significant setback. The star forward can be tentatively deemed questionable for Wednesday's tilt versus the Spurs.

Carlson (concussion) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Carlson is available to make his regular-season debut with Portland after missing the team's first two regular-season games while in the league's concussion protocol. However, he isn't guaranteed to see the floor.

Sanders will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.

Rui Hachimura is dealing with a calf issue, and the Clippers are planning for Sanders to make his first start of the season in his place. Last regular season, Sanders averaged 10.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 27.3 minutes per contest covering 16 games as a starter.

Larsson is listed as probable for Wednesday's game at Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain.

The ankle injury is a new concern for Larsson, though he's still expected to suit up for Wednesday's contest. The 25-year-old swingman is averaging 9.0 points, 3.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 30.8 minutes per game across four regular-season outings.

Fontecchio is doubtful for Wednesday's game in Atlanta due to an illness, per Tim Reynolds of Associated Press.

Fontecchio is unlikely to be available off the bench for the first time this season. His expected absence should have little impact on the Miami rotation.

Hachimura (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Hachimura didn't practice Tuesday and will be held out of Wednesday's contest due to left quad soreness. His next opportunity to play will come Friday at Minnesota. In the meantime, Kobe Sanders and Gradey Dick are candidates for increased playing time.

Bittle (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.

Bittle remains without a timetable to return due to a right foot avulsion fracture. He can be considered week-to-week until the Raptors offer an update on his progress.

Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jackson sustained the injury early in Monday's loss to Memphis, and he's now expected to miss at least a month and a half of action. The star big man's absence creates a major void in the Utah lineup, one that is likely to be filled by a timeshare of Jaxson Hayes (shoulder), Kyle Filipowski and Mo Bamba. The Jazz could also shift Lauri Markkanen (wrist), when healthy, to the center spot at times, perhaps allowing Ace Bailey to spend more time at power forward.