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Davis notched 32 points (14-27 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Nuggets.

The Lakers stood pat at the trade deadline, and it might be a decision the team ends up regretting as Davis and LeBron James were only players in the lineup Thursday to score more than 15 points. The 32 points represented Davis' best performance since he hung 41 on the Raptors on Jan. 9, but the veteran center has topped 20 in nine of his last 11 contests, averaging 24.1 points, 12.5 boards, 5.0 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 steals over that stretch despite some nagging injuries that cost him two games in late January and early February.

Jokic closed with 24 points (9-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Lakers.

The perennial MVP candidate nearly came away with his 16th triple-double of the season but had to settle for his 43rd double-double, second in the NBA behind Domantas Sabonis. The 24 points was Jokic's lowest output in a month -- over his last 13 games, the 28-year-old center is averaging 28.7 points, 13.5 boards, 8.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.1 threes and 1.0 blocks while shooting 62.6 percent from the floor and 42.4 percent from long distance.

Reid finished with 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 129-105 victory over the Bucks.

Reid led all Timberwolves bench players in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and ending as one of five players with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Reid has been one of the top producers off Minnesota's bench this season, posting 17 or more points in 10 outings. Reid has now recorded at least 10 points in four of his last five contests.

Kessler chipped in 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 loss to the Suns.

Kessler had come off the bench in 20 straight games prior to Thursday, but he moved into the starting lineup versus Phoenix after Utah traded Simone Fontecchio to the Pistons in exchange for Kevin Knox and a 2024 second-round draft pick. Kessler responded with a near double-double and another fine effort defensively, extending his streak of games with three-plus blocks to five contests. It's unclear how the Jazz will shift their lineup after Thursday's roster shakeup -- both Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji also departed, with Kira Lewis and Otto Porter coming to Utah in return -- but there's a decent chance that Kessler will return to the bench, as he's been backing up John Collins (who slid into a forward spot Thursday) at center. Even as a reserve, Kessler is an impactful player in fantasy due to his tantalizing shot-blocking ability.

Collins registered 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 loss to Phoenix.

Collins led the Jazz in rebounds Thursday and finished one point shy of Lauri Markkanen for the team scoring lead. He's been a daily double-double threat of late, recording five such performances over his past nine games and falling short by just one rebound three other times during that span. With Collins now playing around 30 minutes in almost every game, he's been a top-50 asset in standard fantasy leagues over the past two weeks.

The Kings waived Lopez after acquiring him from the Bucks earlier Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

The Kings acquired Lopez from the Bucks in exchange for cash considerations, but it's unsurprising to see Sacramento waiving him. Expect Lopez to try and sign with another franchise, but he'll likely be nothing more than a third-string center no matter where he lands. He appeared in 16 games for the Bucks this season, averaging just 4.1 minutes.

Wembanyama finished Thursday's 127-111 loss to the Magic with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes.

Wembanyama was limited to just one rebound Thursday, his lowest output of the season as the team was dominated on the glass, 39-29. He did manage to record three blocks, which is the 24th time he's reached that mark this season. The 2023 first-overall pick has yet to crack 20 points in a game in February as the team struggles in the midst of a six-game losing streak.

Davis (Achilles) is available to play Thursday against the Nuggets, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Davis has been bothered by several issues throughout the season, but as has usually been the case, he'll be available Thursday and should handle his regular workload. Over his last 10 outings, Davis is averaging 23.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.7 blocks across 35.1 minutes per game.

Reath (knee) won't play Thursday against the Pistons.

Reath will join Deandre Ayton (illness) on the sideline, leaving as the likely next man up to Ibou Badji to fill in as the Trail Blazers' starting center. Badji should represent a strong streaming option for Thursday, but Portland will likely get at least one of Ayton or Reath back for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Hartenstein won't return to Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a sore left Achilles, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports. He finished with 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 15 minutes.

Hartenstein previously missed two games in late January with left Achilles soreness, so it's less than ideal that he's seemingly dealing with a related setback. Precious Achiuwa has been seeing extended run at power forward of late while the Knicks have been without Julius Randle (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (elbow), and Achiuwa would likely shift over to center if Hartenstein isn't available for the Knicks' next game Saturday versus the Pacers.