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  • Wizards' Marvin Bagley: Efficient shooting in return

    Bagley (back) accounted for 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 19 minutes in Sunday's 116-112 win over the Kings.

    Bagley made his first appearance since Jan. 19 after being sidelined due to an illness and a thoracic strain. Though he typically handles a reserve role, Bagley moved into the starting five in his return while top center Alex Sarr (calf) sat out. Though Bagley was a highly efficient scorer during his time on the court, he ended up sitting out the final 16 minutes of the game while the Wizards leaned more heavily on their second unit to finish out the contest. If Sarr remains out for Tuesday's game against the 31-18 Knicks, expect Bagley to start and take on a greater minutes load, since the 13-35 Wizards won't be as incentivized to bench starters like they did against another non-contending team in the 12-39 Kings.

  • 76ers' Charles Bassey: Recalled to NBA

    Philadelphia recalled Bassey from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Monday.

    Bassey secured a 10-day contract with the 76ers on Jan. 24 but has yet to appear in a game for them, instead spending most of his time with the Blue Coats in the G League. While Bassey is joining Philadelphia for its game against the Clippers, it's not guaranteed that he will take the court.

  • Kel'el Ware C | MIA

    Heat's Kel'el Ware: Bounces back in win

    Ware finished Sunday's 134-91 win over the Bulls with 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes.

    After logging three minutes in Saturday's game, Ware bounced back nicely Sunday and likely gave the coaching staff something to think about. The second-year center has a lot of per-minute upside, so if his minutes consistently begin to trend up, he could be right back on the fantasy radar. It will be especially worthwhile to monitor Ware's minutes once Nikola Jovic (hip) returns to the lineup.

  • Suns' Khaman Maluach: Recalled to NBA

    Phoenix recalled Maluach from the G League's Valley Suns on Sunday.

    Maluach was assigned and recalled on the same day, as he joined the Valley Suns for Sunday's 111-107 loss to the Delaware Blue Coats. The rookie first-rounder recorded 10 points (4-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 14 rebounds and two blocks across 33 minutes against Delaware. Maluach has appeared in four of the parent club's last five games, averaging 0.5 points, 0.5 rebounds and 0.3 blocks across 2.8 minutes during that span.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Huge night on defense in win

    Wembanyama closed with a team-high 25 points (7-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 11-15 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, five blocks and four steals over 28 minutes during Sunday's 112-103 victory over the Magic.

    The nine combined blocks-plus-steals were Wembanyama's best defensive showing since Oct. 26, when he rang up six blocks and three steals against the Nets. After being eased into action in early January following his return from a knee injury, the third-year center appears to be getting close to his peak form. Wembanyama has recorded at least four blocks in four of the last five games, averaging 22.2 points, 12.4 boards, 3.8 blocks, 1.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 threes in 30.4 minutes despite shooting just 22.2 percent from three-point range during that span.

  • Nikola Jokic C | DEN

    Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Muted performance in loss

    Jokic finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 121-111 loss to the Thunder.

    The Nuggets won't take any chances with Jokic as he works his way back from injury, so a lower total shouldn't come as a huge surprise while he operates under a minutes restriction. That being said, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein defended the All-Star effectively and kept his impact to a minimum. The Nuggets have a back-to-back set looming on the schedule this week, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Jokic take a seat for one of those games.

  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Third straight 20-point game

    Duren supplied 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Sunday's 130-77 win over the Nets.

    Duren stayed hot against Brooklyn, recording his third straight 20-point double-double. The first time All-Star is averaging 18.0 points and 10.7 rebounds while scoring no fewer than 14 points in his last 10 games.

  • Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Career performance in win

    Allen recorded 40 points (16-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 17 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 130-111 win over the Trail Blazers.

    Allen got off to a fast start Sunday, logging 25 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. His dominance continued into the second half, ultimately culminating in a career-high 40 points. In addition to his scoring, Allen posted season highs in rebounds and blocks while matching his season high in assists. The 27-year-old big man had been putting up modest numbers before Sunday's outburst, averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.3 minutes per game over his previous four outings. He had, however, scored in double figures in each of the last two games, seeing an expanded role with Evan Mobley (calf) sidelined. With Mobley still out, Allen figures to retain an elevated level of usage in the near term.

  • Ivica Zubac C | IND

    Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-double in win

    Zubac registered 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-9 FT), 20 rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-93 victory over the Suns.

    Zubac was perfect from the field in Sunday's win and anchored the glass with a game-high, season-best 20 rebounds. The 28-year-old now sits at 24 double-doubles through 41 appearances this season. While matching the 59 double-doubles he posted in the 2024-25 regular season may be a tall task, Zubac has firmly established himself as a reliable and consistent presence on the boards.

  • Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Back in starting lineup

    Hartenstein will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

    Hartenstein came off the bench in his return from a 16-game absence Thursday, but he will return to the starting five Sunday. Hartenstein was effective in limited action in his return, totaling 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes. He figures to still see a limited number of minutes as he eases back into action.

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