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Jalen Duren • C • Pistons

Jalen Duren Added to Injury Report Saturday

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (illness) has been added to the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been listed as questionable due to illness. Duren could be out for the second time in four games. Filling in for Duren in the starting lineup on Monday against Oklahoma City, Paul Reed had a big game with 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, four blocks, and one steal. He should be eager to shine against his former team as well on Saturday. If Duren isn't available, Tolu Smith will also move up on the depth chart.

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Paul George • SF • 76ers

Paul George Probable Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran star appears to be prepared to play for a second consecutive night. George finished Friday's 115-103 win over Minnesota with 23 points, six rebounds, six assists, one block, and four steals. He's been in impressive form since returning from his suspension late last month and will be in a favorable situation on Saturday night. Joel Embiid's (oblique, illness) absence will give George more offensive opportunities against a weakened, injury-ridden Detroit team.

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Tyler Herro • SG • Heat |

Simone Fontecchio • SF • Heat

Tyler Herro a Late Scratch Saturday, Simone Fontecchio Starts

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (personal) will sit out Saturday's contest against the Washington Wizards. Herro was initially expected to play after being cleared from a foot issue, but he will miss the contest for personal reasons. Simone Fontecchio will fill in for him in the starting lineup. The Italian forward has produced 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in seven starts this season.

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Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Will Sit Out Saturday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) won't play on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Embiid helped the 76ers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, and it was always unlikely that he would play in both legs of a back-to-back. Backup big men Andre Drummond and Adem Bona logged only 15 combined minutes behind Embiid on Friday and will be much more involved against Detroit. They might face a Pistons frontcourt missing Jalen Duren (illness), making it an appealing matchup for the duo.

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Justin Champagnie • SG • Wizards

Justin Champagnie Active Saturday

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (knee) is available on Saturday against the Miami Heat. He has been upgraded from a questionable status. Champagnie will come off the bench on Saturday but should still see a healthy amount of minutes. He has averaged 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over the last three games, making him a sneaky option for fantasy managers. However, there's a significant risk involved with every Wizards player, as their minutes tend to fluctuate.

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Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards |

Tre Johnson • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson Available Against Heat

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and guard/forward Tre Johnson (foot) will suit up on Saturday against the Miami Heat. It was initially unclear whether they would play after the team listed them as questionable on the injury report. The two will start the contest alongside Bub Carrington, Will Riley, and Anthony Gill. Due to his versatility, Coulibaly has more fantasy value compared to Johnson, but he needs to stay on the floor to meet fantasy expectations. On Wednesday night, Coulibaly logged just 19 minutes against Philadelphia, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, and one steal.

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Tristan Vukcevic • PF • Wizards |

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr, Tristan Vukcevic Won't Play Saturday

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) and forward/center Tristan Vukcevic (knee) won't be in action on Saturday against the Miami Heat. Washington listed both players as questionable on the initial injury report and has ruled them out ahead of tip-off. Sarr will miss his fourth consecutive game. Vukcevic will join the Frenchman on the sidelines after filling in for him as the starting center. On Saturday, Anthony Gill will start at center. Gill will be an interesting fantasy option after amassing 21 points, six rebounds, and six assists in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia. Julian Reese will likely also return to the rotation.

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Tim Hardaway Jr. • SF • Nuggets

Tim Hardaway Jr. Upgraded to Available Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) will be active against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report after Hardaway Jr. couldn't finish Wednesday's win over Utah due to a knee issue. With Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) unavailable, Hardaway Jr. may pick up a few extra minutes in the rotation. The veteran has averaged 13.7 points in 26.7 minutes per game this season, sinking 41.0 percent of his three-pointers.

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Tyler Herro • SG • Heat

Tyler Herro Cleared to Play Saturday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will play on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. After back-to-back 30-point games, Herro slowed down on Wednesday against Boston, but he has an excellent fantasy matchup on Saturday. The Wizards are probably still having nightmares of Bam Adebayo dropping 83 points on them last month, a game Herro missed. He now has an opportunity to make up for it.

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Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Records Double-Double Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 115-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former MVP shot just 6-of-17 from the field but still delivered strong category production with his all-around stat line. Embiid remains an elite fantasy anchor whenever active thanks to his scoring, rebounding, and defensive impact, though availability remains the main concern for fantasy managers. Tyrese Maxey, Paul George (knee), and VJ Edgecombe should continue handling larger offensive roles when Embiid sits or is limited.

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CJ McCollum • PG • Hawks

CJ McCollum Drops 25 Points in Blowout Win

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum totaled 25 points, seven assists, and four three-pointers in 25 minutes during Friday's 141-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He shot 8-of-12 from the field and provided efficient scoring and playmaking. Over his last five games, McCollum has averaged 18.2 points, 4.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes. He remains a steady fantasy option for points and assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson carry more of the offensive load.

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Mitchell Robinson • C • Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Posts Double-Double as Starter

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson started in place of Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) and delivered 17 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 136-96 win over the Chicago Bulls. He shot a perfect 7-of-7 from the field while providing his usual defensive presence. Robinson remains a strong category league option when starting, thanks to his rebounding, field-goal percentage, and defensive stats. If Towns misses additional time, Robinson should remain a strong streaming candidate, while Ariel Hukporti could continue to handle backup center minutes.

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Wendell Carter Jr. • C • Magic

Wendell Carter Jr. Posts Season-High 28 Points

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. delivered 28 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 138-127 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Carter shot 8-of-16 from the field and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line while setting a new season high in scoring. He has now scored in double figures in 12 of his last 13 games and continues to provide efficient scoring around the basket. Carter remains a solid category league center thanks to his steady role alongside Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane.

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Desmond Bane • SG • Magic

Desmond Bane Delivers Strong All-Around Line

Orlando Magic guard/forward Desmond Bane finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 138-127 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Bane shot 8-of-13 from the field and 3-of-5 from three while adding eight free throws. He has now scored at least 20 points in three of his last five games and is averaging 20.4 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.4 three-pointers during that span. Bane remains a strong fantasy starter in all formats, providing steady scoring and across-the-board production alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

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Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Explodes for 51 Points

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg erupted for a career-high 51 points in Friday's 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic, adding six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in 34 minutes. The rookie became the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 50 points. Flagg has averaged 26.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.4 steals over his last five games and continues to carry Dallas offensively. He's an automatic start in all fantasy formats and continues to provide elite multi-category production during his recent surge.

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Andrew Wiggins • SF • Heat

Andrew Wiggins Available Vs. Wizards

Miami Heat guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) is available for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards and should continue to fill a steady two-way role. Wiggins has averaged 13.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks, and 2.6 three-pointers over his last five games while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 77.8 percent from the line. Wiggins remains useful in category leagues, particularly for defensive stats and strong percentages in standard formats.

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Marcus Sasser • PG • Pistons

Marcus Sasser Probable to Face 76ers Saturday

Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (hip) is considered probable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old is nursing a right hip strain but will likely be available to make his sixth consecutive appearance. With Cade Cunningham (lung) on the shelf, Sasser has had a chance to carve out a larger role. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened, as Sasser has been limited to 5.2 points and 2.7 assists in 12.6 minutes per game since Cunningham departed the lineup. Daniss Jenkins will remain the main beneficiary of Cunningham's absence.

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Justin Champagnie • SG • Wizards

Justin Champagnie Questionable Saturday

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. He was added to the injury report late with a right knee contusion. Champagnie has had a few strong outings recently, including a 17-point, seven-rebound effort in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia. If Champagnie is unavailable against the Heat, Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black will get a chance to contribute more. However, neither is very reliable in fantasy.

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Tristan Vukcevic • PF • Wizards

Tristan Vukcevic Iffy for Saturday

Washington Wizards forward/center Tristan Vukcevic (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Miami Heat. The 23-year-old has been a starter in each of the last three games, but he might have to make way now in the lineup due to a right knee contusion. Alexandre Sarr (toe) is also questionable, so Julian Reese may get a new opportunity to impress. The Maryland product has averaged 13.8 points and 13.0 rebounds over his last five outings. Due to his two-way status, the Wizards have used Reese in only one of the last four games. However, starting Saturday, Reese is eligible to suit up for all of Washington's remaining games this season, so he might have a regular role for the rest of the way.

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Trae Young • PG • Wizards

Trae Young Remains Out Saturday

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (back, quadriceps) will miss a 10th straight game on Saturday against the Miami Heat. Young made five appearances with his new squad before sustaining a right quadriceps contusion in mid-March. He is also dealing with lower back pain. With only a week left in the regular season, it appears likely that Young's return won't happen until the 2026-27 campaign. Bub Carrington and Sharife Cooper will continue to split the point guard duties in Saturday's game. Carrington holds the starting job and has enjoyed a good nine-game stretch, with averages of 14.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.

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