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Lively will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Suns, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Lively will replace Daniel Gafford in the first unit for Thursday's game, and it'll be interesting to see if this is something that lasts or if it's just a matchup-based decision from head coach Jason Kidd. Joining Lively in the first unit will be Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Josh Green and P.J. Washington.

Gafford will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Suns, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

The Mavericks are rolling with Dereck Lively as their starting center, but this position battle could be fluid. It's very possible that this turns into a timeshare at the center position.

Coach Tyronn Lue said before Thursday's game against Oklahoma City that Zubac is no longer on a minutes restriction, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Zubac returned from a lengthy absence due to a calf injury shortly before the All-Star break and was on a minutes restriction before the hiatus. However, after having some time to rest, he'll be able to handle a full workload as the Clippers prepare to resume play.

Zeller (knee) is available to face the Rockets on Thursday.

Zeller was initially listed as questionable due to left knee soreness, but he will be able to suit up in the end. The big man hasn't logged double-digit minutes since mid-December, however, so his availability won't affect many fantasy lineups.

Sims isn't starting Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Sims drew back-to-back starts for the Knicks heading into the All-Star break, but he'll retreat to the bench as the team resumes play Thursday. Over his last five appearances off the bench, he's averaged 2.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game.

Jackson will return to the second unit for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Jackson received a spot start in Indiana's final game heading into the All-Star break due to Myles Turner falling ill, but Turner is back in action, so Jackson will likely see his minutes reduced to the teens. He's safe to drop in most formats.

Turner is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Pistons.

Turner is back from the illness that caused him to miss Indiana's final game heading into the All-Star break, and his return will result in Isaiah Jackson heading back to the second unit. Feel free to get Turner active.

Clarke (Achilles) will remain out for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Clarke hinted back in December that he was hopeful to return at some point around the All-Star break, but he remains without an official timetable to make his season debut while he works his way back from left Achilles surgery. Given his lack of a timetable along with the fact that he'll likely be under significant minutes restrictions once he's officially cleared to play, Clarke is safe to leave on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.

Hartenstein (Achilles) said he'll play in Thursday's game against the 76ers, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. He's in the starting lineup.

Hartenstein was unavailable for the Knicks' final three games before the All-Star break, but he was listed as probable ahead of Thursday's matchup. He's officially been cleared to suit up, but coach Tom Thibodeau said before the game that Hartenstein will have playing time "guidelines," per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com. Thibodeau didn't specify that Hartenstein's playing time would be significantly scaled back, but the big man will play in shorter stints as he attempts to ramp up to 100 percent ahead of the playoffs.

Kleber (toe) will be available for Thursday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Kleber should be good to go for minutes in the mid-20s Thursday, but on a 12-game night, there are more attractive streaming options out there. Kleber should be good for some triples, but he doesn't offer a ton outside of that one category.