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Anderson won't start Wednesday's game versus Boston, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) back from a one-game absence, Anderson will slide to the second unit. The veteran forward has averaged 6.2 minutes per game in six appearances off the bench this season.

Oubre is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

After making a pair of reserve appearances, Oubre is back in the starting lineup following a recent absence with a calf injury. The veteran swingman has averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.6 minutes per contest over five games as a starter this season.

Shead won't start Wednesday's game against Boston, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) will return to the lineup Wednesday, pushing Shead to the bench. The third-year floor general has averaged 5.5 points, 5.4 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 21.5 minutes per tilt across eight appearances off the bench this season.

Tyson (ankle) is listed as available for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.

Tyson will return from a six-game absence for the meeting with New York on Wednesday. Although he may see fewer minutes in his first game back from the layoff, his presence could mean less work for Meleek Thomas, Mario Hezonja and Tyrese Proctor.

Powell (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs,Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Powell will miss his second consecutive contest due to a shoulder injury. Head coach Tiago Splitter stated that the 33-year-old veteran is "probably at 70 percent," so there's a chance he won't play Friday against Atlanta. In the meantime, Isaac Okoro is expected to stay in the starting lineup, with significant usage bumps going to Josh Giddey and Caleb Wilson (hip), assuming the latter is cleared to play.

Vassell (adductor) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Wednesday marks a second consecutive absence for Vassell due to an adductor injury. His void in the starting lineup paves the way for Julian Champagnie to draw a second straight start on the wing for the Spurs.

Swain (back) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Swain was left off Chicago's initial report but has since been added due to a lingering back issue. However, the rookie forward's potential absence wouldn't affect the rotation.

McConnell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game versus Washington.

McConnell recently made his 2026-27 campaign debut after missing the first nine regular-season games due to a hamstring injury. While the veteran will be on the floor for a third consecutive contest, the team will likely remain cautious regarding his workload.

Shamet won't start Wednesday's game against Cleveland, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

With Josh Hart (illness) back in action, Shamet will slide to the second unit. The veteran wing has averaged 9.7 points, 2.0 assists and 1.4 rebounds across 24.9 minutes per showing in seven outings off the bench this season.

Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Wednesday that Leonard (knee) is doing individual on-court work and is progressing well, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The Raptors are expected to provide another update on Leonard's status in about one week, though it's encouraging to see how he's progressed thus far. Collin Murray-Boyles and Ja'Kobe Walter are candidates for increased playing time for as long as Leonard is sidelined.