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Josh Giddey will miss the Bulls' game against the Wizards on April 11, 2025, due to a forearm injury. Giddey has played 69 games this season, contributing 14.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.

Without Giddey, the Bulls' lineup will see changes, impacting players like Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips. The Bulls have a 4-6 record in games where Giddey did not play, averaging 113.8 points per game in those outings.

Jared Rhoden will not play for the Toronto Raptors against the Dallas Mavericks on April 11, 2025. He is out due to a right shoulder sprain. This is the latest in a series of injuries, including a recent left hand sprain.

Rhoden has played 10 games for the Raptors this season, averaging 11.4 points per game. His absence might affect A.J. Lawson, who is projected to start at shooting guard. The Raptors have scored an average of 118.2 points in games Rhoden played, compared to 109.8 when he did not play.

Karl-Anthony Towns will not play for the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 11, 2025. He is dealing with left knee soreness, which has been a recurring issue this season.

Without Towns, the Knicks may rely more on Mitchell Robinson, who averages 4.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Towns has played 71 games this season, maintaining an average of 24.5 points and 12.6 rebounds per game.

Spencer Dinwiddie will miss the upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors due to right knee soreness. He has played 76 games this season, with averages of 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

Dinwiddie's absence will likely affect the Mavericks' rotation. Dante Exum, who averages 9.1 points and 2.8 assists per game, is expected to start in his place. Dinwiddie has dished out 4 or more assists in 11 straight games before this injury.

Dalen Terry will miss the Chicago Bulls game against the Washington Wizards on April 11, 2025, due to a calf injury. This is not his first time out with a calf issue, as he was also sidelined earlier in the month for the same reason.

Terry has played 71 games this season, averaging 4.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. With him out, players like Josh Giddey and Julian Phillips may see changes in their playing time or roles.

Alex Reese will not play in the upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks on April 11, 2025, due to a right Achilles tendon strain. Reese has played 14 games for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, averaging 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

The absence of Reese might affect the depth chart, especially for players like Lonnie Walker IV, who is projected to start at small forward. Reese's injury follows previous issues with his Achilles and shoulder earlier in the season.

Quentin Grimes will not play for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Atlanta Hawks on April 11, 2025. He is out due to a right shoulder sprain. This injury adds to his list of recent setbacks, including a back injury and illness.

In the current season, Grimes has played 27 games with the 76ers, averaging 22.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. His absence could affect players like Kelly Oubre Jr. and Jalen Hood-Schifino, who might see more playing time. Grimes has been consistent, scoring 15 or more points in his last 15 games.

Malik Beasley is questionable for the Detroit Pistons' upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 11 due to an illness. Beasley has played all 80 games this season, averaging 16.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.

The Pistons will play the Bucks at Little Caesars Arena, with Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson projected to start in the backcourt. Beasley recently scored 10 points in a win against the New York Knicks, but he might miss this game, affecting the team's rotation.

Jaylen Wells will miss the Grizzlies' game against the Denver Nuggets on April 11, 2025, due to a broken right wrist and concussion. He is expected to sit out the rest of the 2024-25 season.

Wells has played 78 games this season, averaging 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Vince Williams Jr. will likely see more playing time as the starting small forward in Wells' absence.

Amen Thompson will not play in the Houston Rockets' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 11, 2025. He is resting and will be absent from the lineup at Crypto.com Arena.

This is not the first time Thompson has been out, as he missed a game against the Clippers for rest. So far, he has played 66 games this season, averaging 13.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.