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Bagley (back) tallied two points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two blocks and one rebound in 15 minutes Saturday in the Wizards' 119-113 loss to the 76ers.

In the aftermath of Thursday's trade deadline, Bagley looked like one of the big winners after the Wizards traded away starting center Daniel Gafford to Dallas and brought in just one new center in Richaun Holmes, who hadn't been a regular part of the Mavericks' rotation prior to being dealt. Holmes was active but didn't see any action Sunday, and though he settled back into Gafford's old starting spot in his return from a four-game absence, Bagley handled only a light role while the Wizards favored small-ball lineups. As he becomes further removed from the back injury and as the Wizards oppose more teams featuring bigger starting centers than the 76ers' Paul Reed, Bagley should see his playing time increase. Fantasy managers who might have been expecting a big blowup performance from Bagley in his return to action with Gafford out of the picture should have patience for at least a few more games.

Allen closed with 18 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes during Saturday's 119-95 victory over Toronto.

Allen led all players in Saturday's game in rebounds while ending as one of three Cavaliers players with 15 or more points in a well-rounded double-double performance. Allen has hauled in 15 or more boards in seven games this season, adding 15 or more points in all seven of those outings. He has now recorded a double-double in eight of his last 10 appearances.

Claxton closed Saturday's 123-103 win over San Antonio with 20 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes.

Claxton led all players in Saturday's contest in rebounds while adding a team-high-tying pair of bocks and ending as one of two Nets players with 20 or more points in a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double showcase. Claxton has tallied at least 20 points and 10 boards in five games this season, now recording a double-double in seven of his last 10 contests.

Wembanyama ended with 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 29 minutes during Saturday's 123-103 loss to Brooklyn.

Wembanyama led all Spurs players in scoring while connecting on a trio of threes and ending perfect from the free throw line en route to the lone 20-point performance in the team in a losing effort. Wembanyama crossed the 20-point mark for the first time in the last five games, though he's posted three-plus threes in his last three contests. He has now connected on at least three threes in nine games this season, ending with 20 or more points in seven of those appearances.

Turner logged 23 points (9-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 125-111 win over the Knicks.

The 27-year-old center appears fully recovered from the minor ankle injury that cost him a game in early February. In four contests since returning to the lineup, Turner is averaging 18.8 points, 7.0 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.5 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 56.9 percent from the floor.

Biyombo (not with team) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Biyombo finalized a one-year contract with the Thunder on Saturday, but he has yet to join the organization and will have to wait to make his team debut. If Biyombo is able to get in a practice with the club Monday, he could be available Tuesday in Orlando in the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break. Once he gets acclimated to his new team, Biyombo could challenge Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams for the top backup role behind starting center Chet Holmgren.

Vucevic finished Saturday's 114-108 overtime loss to the Magic with 26 points (12-25 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 43 minutes.

Vucevic was one of Chicago's top performers Saturday and recorded a double-double for the fourth time over his last five appearances. The veteran big man has also scored 20 or more points in those five outings, and he's making his presence felt on both ends of the court with remarkable consistency. Since returning from injury and recovering his starting role, Vucevic is averaging 19.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per contest across his last 15 appearances.

Ayton supplied 18 points (9-18 FG), 17 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 93-84 loss to New Orleans.

Ayton propped the team up amid the litany of backcourt absences, as he joined Jerami Grant in an admirable effort to stay competitive. Ayton's defensive contribution was significant, and he was critical in containing New Orleans' balanced offensive attack. His 17 rebounds marked his second-best total of the season and extended his double-double streak to 12 games.

Powell provided two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one block in six minutes during Saturday's 146-111 victory over Oklahoma City.

Powell saw just six minutes off the bench, a sign of what to expect moving forward. With the Mavericks' acquisitions of both P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, Powell appears as though he might struggle to crack the rotation on a nightly basis. Even in deeper formats, managers are more than welcome to move on.

Gafford supplied 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 17 minutes during Saturday's 146-111 win over Oklahoma City.

Gafford played 17 minutes off the bench, falling just one rebound short of a double-double. In his first game for the Mavericks, Gafford immediately endeared himself to the fans with his hustle and tenacity on both ends of the floor. While it remains to be seen just what his role will look like when the team is healthy, he is worth holding in all standard leagues for now.