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  • Jay Huff C | IND

    Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Scores 17 off bench

    Huff produced 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 17 minutes during Sunday's 130-106 loss to Oklahoma City.

    With Zach Edey (concussion), Santi Aldama (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee) all sidelined, Huff stepped up for the shorthanded Grizzlies in his largest workload since Dec. 8. Huff has made the most of his limited minutes all season and will be on the streaming radar unless the Grizzlies get some reinforcements back for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

  • Alex Sarr C | WAS

    Wizards' Alexandre Sarr: Questionable for Monday

    Sarr (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.

    Sarr was a late addition to the injury report, which is rarely a good thing in fantasy basketball. The Wizards are unlikely to push Sarr at less than 100 percent given how their season is going, but they could wait and see how he looks in warmups before a decision is made. If Sarr is unable to go, Jonas Valanciunas would likely step into a larger role.

  • Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Productive in 16 minutes

    Sharpe contributed eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 loss to the Magic.

    Sharpe made the most of his limited minutes, though it will be tough for him to provide consistent fantasy value while Nic Claxton is upright. Sharpe is averaging 15.1 minutes across 10 appearances, limiting his appeal to deeper formats.

  • Zach Collins C | CHI

    Spurs' Zach Collins: Re-enters rotation Sunday

    Collins tallied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one turnover while committing three fouls across seven minutes in Sunday's 112-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

    Collins saw his first action since Dec. 8, after he had missed the Spurs' subsequent two contests with a bilateral lower-back contusion before being cleared to return but subsequently getting held out of the rotation in five straight contests. The Spurs made room for Collins on Sunday by deploying a three-man rotation at center, with he and Charles Bassey (five minutes) stepping in when Victor Wembanyama (36 minutes) was off the court. Collins could eventually wrest the top backup job back from Bassey, but neither will hold much fantasy appeal so long as Wembanyama is available to handle his usual allotment of minutes.

  • Rudy Gobert C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Posts another double-double

    Gobert registered 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Sunday's 112-110 victory over San Antonio.

    Gobert had the tough assignment of dealing with Victor Wembanyama, but the former had a solid showing on both ends of the court and posted an impressive double-double. This was Gobert's sixth double-double across 12 games in December. He's averaging 10.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game in the current month.

  • Thunder's Branden Carlson: Makes return in garbage time

    Carlson (concussion) recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one turnover while playing the final four minutes of Sunday's 130-106 win over the Grizzlies.

    Carlson hadn't played for the Thunder or the G League's Oklahoma City Blue since Dec. 10 after entering the concussion protocol, but he received the green light to suit up Sunday after having missed the NBA club's last three contests. His appearance was contained to the waning minutes of a blowout, and the rookie will likely continue to see most of his playing time with the Thunder in such scenarios throughout the season.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Scores 34 points in loss

    Wembanyama accumulated 34 points (13-30 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 112-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

    Wembanyama bounced back from the 19-point effort he delivered in the Dec. 27 win over the Nets and once again reached the 30-point mark. The towering Frenchman has been on a tear in recent weeks and has scored at least 30 points in four of his last six appearances, a span in which he's averaging 32.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and an impressive 5.7 blocks per contest.

  • Kings' Orlando Robinson: Back with parent club

    Sacramento recalled Robinson from the G League's Stockton Kings on Sunday.

    Robinson hasn't played much at the NBA level this season, appearing in just eight games for Sacramento while averaging 6.3 minutes per contest. He's unlikely to be part of the rotation in Monday's game against the Mavericks.

  • Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Matches season high with 18 boards

    Sengun accumulated 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 104-100 loss to the Heat.

    Sengun tied his season high Sunday with 18 rebounds, a figure he set back during the Oct. 23 opener against Charlotte. It was Sengun's 22nd double-double of the season, and the showing also marked his third outing with at least 15 points and 15 boards this year. In his last 14 games, the 22-year-old big man is averaging 19.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 33.6 minutes. Sengun may not offer fantasy managers much when it comes to three-point shooting, but he should continue being one of the most productive centers in the Western Conference otherwise while pushing for his first career All-Star nod.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Fills box score in return

    Poeltl (groins) produced 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist across 27 minutes during Sunday's 136-107 loss to the Hawks.

    Making his return to the lineup following a four-game absence due to a bilateral groin strain, Poeltl supplied a full stat line in a blowout loss, and his minutes didn't appear to be heavily restricted. Poeltl has tallied at least a steal or a block in all of his last eight appearances, a span in which he's averaging 15.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 62 percent from the floor. The 29-year-old big man has a tough matchup coming up Tuesday against the defending-champion Celtics, who rank eighth in the league in opponent points per game (110.1).

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