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  • Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Confusion continues in Utah

    Filipowski ended with six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 22 minutes during Saturday's 127-114 victory over the Spurs.

    Filiowski remained on the bench Saturday, continuing what has been arguably the strangest rotation in the league to this point. In 14 games over the past month, Filipowski has averaged 11.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 0.9 three-pointers in 25.9 minutes per contest. Where the confusion starts is when trying to determine his exact role, having started in six of the past 14 games, typically when others are resting. At this stage, Filipowski should be viewed as a stash in standard leagues, at least until the direction in Utah becomes a little clearer.

  • Tony Bradley C | IND

    Pacers' Tony Bradley: Muted role continues

    Bradley supplied three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 11 minutes during Saturday's 142-116 loss to Miami.

    Bradley continues to play a muted role for the Pacers, despite the fact that Isaiah Jackson is currently sidelined due to a concussion. Bradley has now played fewer than 15 minutes in 12 straight games, many of which have been garbage-time appearances. At this point, there is no reason to consider adding him, even in deeper formats.

  • Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Goes for 19 points, two blocks

    Raynaud registered 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 victory over Dallas.

    Raynaud put together another impressive performance, scoring at least 12 points for the eighth time in the past 10 games, while also adding multiple blocks for the second time in his career. A long-term knee injury to Domantas Sabonis continues to provide Raynaud with a fantastic opportunity, of which he has made the most of thus far. In 12 appearances over the past month, the rookie is averaging 15.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocks, good enough for borderline top-100 value in standard leagues.

  • Moussa Cisse C | DAL

    Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Rare appearance in loss

    Cisse finished Saturday's 113-107 loss to the Kings with two rebounds in six minutes.

    Cisse played his first game since Dec. 15, moving into the rotation following a groin injury to Anthony Davis. Although Cisse has been thereabouts thus far this season, he has yet to carve out a consistent role. If and when the Mavericks opt to change things up, keep an eye on Cisse, just in case he shifts into a meaningful role, much like Adem Bona did for the 76ers last season.

  • Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Serviceable in start

    Gafford notched 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 loss to Sacramento.

    Gafford moved into the starting lineup, replacing Anthony Davis, who was ultimately ruled out due to a groin injury. Gafford was able to log at least 20 minutes for the first time in his past nine games, providing serviceable production on both ends of the floor. Until Davis is given the green light to return, Gafford is worth considering as a short-term addition, even in standard nine-category leagues.

  • Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Monster double-double in loss

    Okongwu chipped in 31 points (10-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 128-125 loss to the Knicks.

    Okongwu ended one point and one assist away from tying his respective season-high marks in both categories. The big man has started 14 games in a row due to the persistent issues of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and Okongwu has been productive for the most part. This was his fifth game with at least 20 points in that stretch, which is a decent tally considering he has a secondary role on offense behind the star duo of Trae Young and Jalen Johnson.

  • Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Impressive double-double

    Towns posted 36 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 17-18 FT), 16 rebounds and an assist across 30 minutes in Saturday's 128-125 win over the Hawks.

    Towns had a dominant performance on offense but was also outstanding on the glass, as he ended just two boards shy of tying his season-high output in that category. The star big man also bounced back from the 11-point dud he posted on Christmas Day against the Cavaliers, and this was the third time he notched at least 35 points in a game since the beginning of December. Jalen Brunson remains the Knicks' go-to player on offense, but Towns is an excellent No. 2 option who can take over a game on any given matchup.

  • Nikola Jokic C | DEN

    Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Another massive triple-double

    Jokic racked up 34 points (11-22 FG, 12-13 FT), 21 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 127-126 loss to the Magic.

    Jokic posted a triple-double for the third time over his last four outings, and the star big man continues to unlock new levels of dominance on a game-to-game basis. Opposing defenses have been unable to stop him, and Jokic continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court -- regardless of who he has in front of him. Jokic has six triple-doubles and four double-doubles across 12 appearances in December.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Drops 32 points

    Wembanyama generated 32 points (12-21 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and five blocks across 28 minutes of Saturday's 127-114 loss to Utah.

    Wembanyama's 28 minutes played were his most since returning from a 12-game absence Dec. 13. He hit the five-block milestone for the fifth time this season and scored at least 30 points for the fifth time. Now back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in six straight games, Wembanyama will likely still have his minutes monitored moving forward, but it looks like the Spurs are slowly easing him into a larger role.

  • Zach Collins C | CHI

    Bulls' Zach Collins: Exits in final minutes of loss

    Collins limped to the locker room in the closing minutes of Saturday's 112-103 loss to Milwaukee due to an apparent lower body injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

    Collins suffered an apparent lower body injury late in the contest and did not return. He logged 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes before exiting. He'll have minimal time to rest and recover, as the Bulls face Minnesota on Monday.

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