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Jakob Poeltl • C • Raptors

Jakob Poeltl Out Tuesday Against Thunder

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder as the team manages his lower back in the first half of a back-to-back. His absence opens minutes for Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Mamukelashvili posted 15 points, four rebounds, four assists, three triples, and one steal in 23 minutes last game, while Murray-Boyles logged 29 minutes in a recent start. Both are viable deep-league streamers, with Mamukelashvili offering more scoring and Murray-Boyles supplying steals and blocks.

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Ziaire Williams • SF • Nets

Ziaire Williams Slated to Suit Up Tuesday

According to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com, Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (personal) will be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old missed the previous two contests due to a personal matter. Williams is averaging 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 22.9 minutes across 39 appearances this season. Even with his return, he is unlikely to carry meaningful fantasy appeal in most formats.

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Dejounte Murray • SG • Pelicans

Dejounte Murray Set to Debut Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) has been cleared to play Tuesday against Golden State after missing most of the season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles. The 29-year-old is expected to return with a monitored workload, potentially easing in off the bench as the team manages his minutes. His return clouds Jeremiah Fears' role after Fears logged seven points, seven rebounds, and six assists in 25 minutes last game. Murray's presence should also trim Jordan Poole's usage. Murray carries upside in assists and steals but comes with short-term minutes risk.

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Dillon Brooks • SF • Suns

Dillon Brooks Set to Miss 4-to- 6 Weeks

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (hand) will miss 4-to-6 weeks due to sustaining a broken left hand during Saturday's 113-110 win over the Orlando Magic. Brooks earliest return to action would be in late March if he is cleared to play by then. The 30-year-old has been outstanding this season, averaging a career-high 21.2 points with 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals. While Brooks is sidelined, fantasy managers can expect Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green, and Grayson Allen to lead the offense, especially with Devin Booker (hip) also out for a few more games.

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Jusuf Nurkić • C • Jazz

Jusuf Nurkic to Undergo Season-Ending Nose Surgery

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (nose) is scheduled to undergo surgery this week that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, according to Chris Haynes of NBA TV. The 31-year-old has dealt with breathing issues stemming from a prior fracture and finishes the year averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes across 41 games. His absence locks Kyle Filipowski into a featured role after a 20-point, six-rebound, four-assist, two-steal, two-block effort in 28 minutes last game. Filipowski is a must-roster option, while Lauri Markkanen and Isaiah Collier should see added playmaking touches.

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Rayan Rupert • SG • Grizzlies

Rayan Rupert Signing 10-Day Contract with Grizzlies

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies are signing guard Rayan Rupert to a 10-day contract. The 21-year-old has appeared in 139 games across parts of three seasons with Portland and averaged 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 12.0 minutes this year before being waived. Memphis is navigating multiple injuries, but Rupert enters a crowded backcourt rotation that includes Scotty Pippen Jr., Walter Clayton Jr., and Cam Spencer. He projects as depth for now and is not on the fantasy radar outside of very deep leagues.

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Killian Hayes • PG • Kings

Killian Hayes Set for 10-Day Stint With Kings

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Sacramento Kings are signing former No. 7 overall pick Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract. Hayes has spent the season with the Cleveland Charge, where he posted 23.1 points, 8.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 threes, and 1.7 steals in 31.8 minutes per game. With Zach LaVine (finger) and De'Andre Hunter (eye) done for the year, Hayes could absorb reserve backcourt minutes behind Russell Westbrook and Devin Carter. He could surface as a deeper-league option for assists and steals if he carves out steady minutes.

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Cason Wallace • PG • Thunder

Cason Wallace Posts Career-High 10 Assists in Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace produced 20 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, and three steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-113 win over Cleveland, adding four triples while setting a new career high in assists. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and Jalen Williams (hamstring) both sidelined, Wallace has operated as the primary initiator and is averaging 12.8 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 threes across nine February starts. He is a strong short-term hold and category streamer, while Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe should continue seeing steady usage bumps.

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Santi Aldama • PF • Grizzlies

Santi Aldama Sidelined Again Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) is out for Monday's matchup against the Kings, marking his seventh straight absence due to right knee injury management. His next chance to return is Wednesday versus Golden State. With Aldama sidelined, GG Jackson II erupted for 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 26 minutes off the bench last game and remains the top fantasy beneficiary. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks continue to see steady minutes, but Jackson profiles as the strongest short-term add across standard formats.

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Jaxson Hayes • C • Lakers

Jaxson Hayes Leaves Game After First-Quarter Injury

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will not return to Sunday's loss against the Celtics after suffering a right ankle injury in the first quarter. His availability for Tuesday against Orlando is uncertain. Hayes typically logs around 18 minutes off the bench, so his absence is unlikely to move the needle much in standard fantasy formats. Jarred Vanderbilt logged 11 minutes and posted three points and five rebounds, while Maxi Kleber saw only three minutes. Vanderbilt is the more viable deep-league streamer if Hayes misses time, though Deandre Ayton should continue handling the bulk of center minutes.

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Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija Leaves Game After Back Flare-Up

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) will not return to Sunday's game against the Suns after aggravating a preexisting low back issue less than one minute into the contest. His availability for Tuesday against Minnesota is uncertain. Avdija's 29.8 usage rate leaves a sizable void. Scoot Henderson logged 30 minutes Sunday and produced 11 points, six assists, and four rebounds, positioning him as a viable short-term add. Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday should see added scoring responsibility, while Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejci profile as deeper-league streamers if Avdija misses time.

15 hours ago

Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith Exits Early In Loss to Knicks

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) did not return in Sunday's loss to the Knicks after aggravating right calf tightness, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes. The injury shifts the frontcourt rotation. Guerschon Yabusele logged 30 minutes as a starter and posted 11 points, 13 rebounds, and three triples, while Nick Richards supplied nine points, 14 rebounds, and one block in 23 minutes. Patrick Williams added 10 points and eight assists in 28 minutes but remains volatile. Yabusele and Richards are priority streamers if Smith misses time.

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Kyle Anderson • SF • Grizzlies

Kyle Anderson Likely Out Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (knee) is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Kings and appears likely to miss a second straight contest due to right knee soreness. His absence should keep Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks in the rotation mix. Prosper started last game and delivered nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals in 26 minutes, while Hendricks added four points, two rebounds, one steal, and one block in 24 minutes. Both remain risky deep-league streamers, with limited upside unless Memphis thins further.

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Cedric Coward • SG • Grizzlies

Cedric Coward Remains Out Vs. Kings

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (knee) will remain out for Monday's matchup against the Kings, extending his absence to four straight games due to a posterior capsule sprain in his right knee. With Coward sidelined, Walter Clayton Jr., Cam Spencer, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper should continue seeing elevated minutes. Clayton logged nine points, four rebounds, and six assists in 26 minutes last game, while Prosper added nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. All three remain fringe streamers, with limited upside unless Coward's absence stretches further.

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Kawhi Leonard • SF • Clippers

Kawhi Leonard Cleared to Play Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's game against the Magic after initially being listed as questionable due to left ankle soreness. Leonard has been dominant since early February, averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals while handling a 34.5 usage rate. He posted 31 points with four 3-pointers, four rebounds, and five assists in 31 minutes in the recent loss to the Lakers. Leonard remains a must-start, while Kris Dunn and Bennedict Mathurin benefit from the defensive attention he draws.

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Jalen Suggs • SG • Magic

Jalen Suggs Misses Second Straight Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, marking his second straight absence due to back spasms. With Suggs sidelined, Desmond Bane should continue to anchor the offense after erupting for 34 points with five three-pointers, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 40 minutes last game. Anthony Black logged 45 minutes, while Jevon Carter and Tristan da Silva each topped 30 minutes. Bane remains a must-start, Black profiles as a strong hold, and Carter is a viable short-term streamer.

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Patrick Williams • PF • Bulls

Patrick Williams Available Against Knicks

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks after being listed with a left-hand injury. Williams has averaged 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 23.2 minutes over his last five outings, but his usage remains modest in a crowded rotation. He logged six points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in 16 minutes during the recent loss to Detroit. With Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis handling larger roles, Williams remains off the standard-league radar and profiles as a deep-league filler at best.

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Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija Good to Go Against Suns

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Deni Avdija (back) is available for Sunday's game in Phoenix and is expected to handle his usual workload. The 25-year-old has been Portland's primary engine this season, averaging 25.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.2 3-pointers while carrying a 29.6 usage rate. He logged 15 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds in 30 minutes during the last loss to Denver. Fantasy managers should keep him locked in, though a mild re-aggravation risk exists. Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant would see added playmaking and scoring opportunities if Avdija's minutes dip.

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Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey, Tre Jones Facing Minute Caps Sunday

Chicago Bulls guards Josh Giddey and Tre Jones will be on minute restrictions for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Giddey recently returned from an eight-game absence and posted 27 points, six rebounds, and three assists with five 3-pointers in 27 minutes in the last loss to Detroit. Jones added seven points and six assists in 26 minutes. With both capped, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham could see modest bumps off the bench. Giddey remains a must-start, but slight workload limits introduce mild risk in weekly formats.

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Nick Richards • C • Bulls

Nick Richards Active Sunday Against Knicks

Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (foot) will play Sunday against the Knicks. Richards remains the primary backup to Jalen Smith, who continues to operate under a minutes restriction, keeping the door open for a steady second-unit run. Through five appearances with Chicago, Richards has averaged 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 19.0 minutes. He logged five points and five rebounds in 19 minutes during the last loss to Detroit. Richards is a fringe, risk-leaning option in standard leagues, but deeper formats can target his block upside while Smith's workload is monitored.

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