After playing 10 games Tuesday, the NBA remains busy with eight more games Wednesday. The Bucks will once again be without Khris Middleton (knee) when they take on a Bulls team that suffered a disappointing loss at the hands of the Rockets on Monday. The Pelicans are expected to get Zion Williamson (conditioning) back for their matchup against the Timberwolves, although Brandon Ingram (toe) will remain out. Another matchup that stands out will be the Kings facing the Nuggets for the second straight night. Let’s dig into the options on Yahoo and highlight some players to consider adding to your lineups, as well as a few to possibly avoid.
GUARDS
Russell Westbrook, LAL at MIA ($30): The Lakers dominated the Magic on Tuesday, and Westbrook was a big reason for their victory. He logged 29 minutes off the bench, finishing with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. They have a quick turnaround Wednesday, which means that LeBron James could get the night off for rest. Anthony Davis (foot) is already out, so if James sits as well, Westbrook could be primed to take on a leading role.
Markelle Fultz, ORL at DET ($21): Fultz also played well in that Magic and Lakers game Tuesday, scoring 34.1 Yahoo points over 28 minutes. Jalen Suggs (ankle) remains out, leaving Fultz to handle the bulk of the responsibilities at point guard. At this reasonable salary, Fultz is an appealing option against a Pistons team with the league’s second-worst defensive rating.
Guard to Avoid
D’Angelo Russell, MIN at NO ($26): The Timberwolves need Russell to play well with Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out. The problem is that he has gone cold from the field, shooting 38.0 percent across his last four games. There are plenty of other viable options with 16 teams in action, so it might be best to avoid the slumping Russell.
FORWARDS
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL at CHI ($53): The Bulls have bad interior defense, making Giannis a nightmare matchup for them. When these two teams met a little over a month ago, Giannis dominated with 36 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. With Middleton out again, it means that Giannis won’t be wanting for shot attempts in this rematch. A case can be made for building your entire entry around him.
T.J. Warren, BKN at ATL ($13): Warren had his best game of the season Monday against the Cavaliers, posting 23 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes off the bench. The Nets have been easing him back into action since his return from…